Update - May 2024

The detailed design for the Evans Street to Keightley Road Safe Active Street was approved by Council on 19 March 2024, and we will soon enter the construction stage for the project. Please see an update below.

Traffic monitoring

Prior to construction work commencing, the City will carry out traffic monitoring along the project route and adjoining roads. This data will be used to understand traffic patterns on surrounding streets after construction of the Safe Active Street is complete. Traffic monitoring is scheduled to commence after the 2024 July school holidays.

Preliminary construction works

Starting in mid-June 2024, preliminary construction work will commence including upgrading the drainage infrastructure and modifying the intersections. While these initial works will have minimal impact on adjacent properties, traffic management measures will be in place to ensure safe flow of traffic.

Detailed construction

The detailed construction work – including the installation of raised plateaus – is planned to commence in October/November 2024. To deliver the project as efficiently as possible while also minimising disruption, construction will be done in four stages:

1. Evans Street – Railway Road to Centre Street intersection included
2. Excelsior Street – From Evans Street to Keightley Road, both intersections included
3. Keightley Road – From Derby Road to Hensman Road, both intersections included
4. Keightley Road – From Rosalie Street to the east end of Keightley Road, intersections included.

Timeline

We anticipate that the preliminary drainage and intersection modification work will take approximately three months to complete, subject to weather conditions.

The remaining works – including the installation of raised plateaus, pram-ramps, signage and line markings – is planned to commence in October/November 2024 and scheduled for completion by April 2025.

The details of each stage, including timelines and the scope of the construction work, will be communicated separately prior to each stage commencing.

Traffic management

During construction traffic management measures will be in place, with traffic controllers directing traffic as necessary. Throughout the project street access and parking may be restricted at certain locations for certain times. While our contractor will make every effort to minimise disruption, you may need to arrange alternative parking for your vehicle(s) during this period. Details will be communicated separately prior to each stage commencing.

Contact information

We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period. If you have any queries or concerns regarding the work, please do not hesitate to contact Engineering Technical Officer, Parshia Queen at 08 9387 0957, available from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.