FAQs

Construction is currently planned to start in April 2021 and will take approximately three months to complete.

The project will improve network legibility and permeability, create a revitalised and activated street as well as bringing the following benefits:

• Prioritisation of people: slower traffic creates friendlier spaces for pedestrians and creates people-oriented City streets
• Sustainable transport: encouraging sustainable transport choices by providing a safer, easy to navigate, environment for walking and public transport
• Benefits to the driver: more route choices make it easier to find your way around, decreasing unnecessary circling trips and driving distances

Yes. The City will continue to support ‘business as usual’ in the project area during the construction phase.

A general notification of works will be mailed out after the contractor has been appointed to provide information to the community about road closures and detours, construction dates, hoarding etc.

Where possible, access to all buildings and services will be maintained through the project area 

The concept plan proposes that the majority of on street parking will be retained. Minor modifications to the current parking restrictions are proposed in a few locations to provide for increased outdoor dining opportunities.

On street parking will be impacted during the construction, however where possible this will be limited to ensure accessibility to the project area.

These upgrades will convert the existing exclusive pedestrian phase at the St Georges Terrace / Victoria Ave intersection to Parallel Walk phasing. These upgrades will provide more opportunities for pedestrians to cross the road compared to the existing situation, and will reduce pedestrian waiting times. The upgrades also will improve the efficiency of the intersection for traffic flows.