Corryong CBD Streetscape Upgrade

We sought feedback on the draft plans for the project.

Maximising parking space and dedicated bike lanes were identified as key areas for further consideration during the initial consultation process in early 2021 and were also the focus of this phase of consultation.

There was strong community backing for angled parking and for bike access to be supported through the widening of footpaths as opposed to a dedicated bike lane.

Other themes during the consultation included:

• Lighting and power in the arcade to support events
• Additional street furniture
• Landscaping, trees and the management of planter boxes
• Finding alternatives to slippery surfaces to address safety concerns.

Final Plans were made available to the public following several months of community consultation.

Changes in the final plan included:

• Angled parking instead of parallel
• Additional furniture
• Landscaping and trees

As a part of the draft 2023/24 budget, the Corryong CBD upgrade was endorsed at the Special Council Meeting in June.

The EV Charging Station was installed at the Man From Snowy River Arcade Carpark.

We held a drop-in session to inform the community by showcasing the design plans, walk them through the project and answer any questions they had.

This was held Friday 11 August at the Corryong Library.

Unfavourable weather and requests from the Department of Transport for additional design details caused delays on work commencing onsite.

Work began in mid-September, including watermain and kerb replacement as well as tree and shrub removal.

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The new watermain was installed and parts of the footpath in Stage 1 were demolished and backfilled.

In late October, works paused onsite while details were finalised regarding replacements for downpipes on the verandah posts and underground electrical conduits for street lighting.

Work recommenced onsite after details were finalised regarding replacements for downpipes on the verandah posts and underground electrical conduits.

Construction on stage 1 of the project was completed.

Work included:

• new kerb
• new watermain
• installation of electrical conduits
• replacement of verandah post footings and posts
• widening of footpath

To ensure a tidy Hanson Street during the festive season, the worksite will demobilise by 15 December (at the latest) and recommence in mid January.

This means temporary fencing, traffic control cones and signs will be removed and carparking will also be reinstated.

Construction recommenced on the streetscape after the summer break. Work will focus on the replacement of the watermain, which we anticipate to take 3-4 weeks to complete.

Watermains have been installed up until the end of the IGA. Council have identified six underground fuel tanks and are working to get them decommissioned.

Works will be demobilised from Monday 22 March due to the Easter break and the Man from Snowy River Festival. Work will resume from Wednesday 22 April.

Work will recommence on the project from Monday 22 April with work focusing on the decommissioning of fuel tanks. Once tanks are decommissioned, work will continue on Stage 2.

In June we asked for community feedback on options to increase parking on Donaldson Street in Corryong.

The key messages we received as part of this feedback was a preference for centre parking bays with parallel parking on both sides of Donaldson Street. The option to expand the centre bay parking above the roundabout was suggested and concerns about the width of the traffic lanes was raised. We also heard the need to prioritise shade trees as part of the design.

Based on this feedback the next stage of consultation we will be marking up a section of Donaldson Street with the revised design so that community members have a chance to visualise the trade-off between the width of the traffic lanes and the depth / width of the centre bay parking bays. This step will inform the final plans for construction.

The proposed markings will be in place during mid-late September and October.

During this time there will be an opportunity to provide feedback on the functionality of the design to the Project Manager.

Following this, the design will be finalised, and we anticipate construction to commence in January.

At the Donaldson Street roundabout.

Works on this zone are estimated to take 3 weeks to complete and will include:

• Demolition work
• Kerb replacement
• Road crossing replacement
• Tree and shrub removal
• Watermain Replacement

Donaldson Street will be closed between Harris Street and Hanson Street and a speed reduction to 40km will be in place.

Pending reasonable weather conditions, we're estimating that the project will take roughly 6 months to complete.

Yes. Council and the contractor will work closely with local businesses to minimise any disruptions during the project. Businesses will receive timely communication regarding any potential impacts well before those works commence.

The broader community will also be kept well-informed about any changes in vehicle and pedestrian access, ensuring everyone stays aware of the progress throughout the project.

To stay updated on the project, Council will provide regular communications through various channels.

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Seven trees will be removed in the CBD as part of this project. Their removal is necessary to install the new watermain. Additionally, their roots were posing a major safety hazard to pedestrians and the existing infrastructure.

15 trees will be replanted in their place, ensuring the street is even more shady and vibrant in the near future.