$2.2million boost to deliver vital infrastructure projects in Baw Baw

Baw Baw Shire Council is set to receive $2.2 million in State Government funding to support the delivery of two key infrastructure projects for the Shire: the Queen Street, Warragul Streetscape Project and the Rollo Street, Yarragon Masterplan.

The Growing Suburbs Fund supports fast-growing local government areas within Victoria to enable them to deliver high-quality facilities for their expanding communities. As one of the fastest growing regions in Victoria, Baw Baw Shire Council is delighted to welcome the 2022-23 funding round allocation for:

• Queen Street, Warragul Streetscape Project – $673,962
• 3-5 Rollo Street Yarragon Community Open Space Reserve – $1,528,132

The project aims to create a more pedestrian friendly precinct with improved safety and access for both road users and pedestrians alike.

The works will include:

• Re-establishment and extension of significant tree avenue along the south side of Queen Street
• Installation of a centre median between Smith Street and Mason Street to provide traffic calming, and an opportunity for a mid-block pedestrian crossing
• New line-marking, including bike lanes, median and turning lanes
• Renewal and relocation of the public amenities block to adjacent the existing bus stop to improve passive surveillance and safety.
• Provide for improved pedestrian and disability accessibility by:
• Addressing existing footpath crossfall issues to enable widening of the shared pathway
• Providing a widened pathway from the TAFE to the existing Normanby Place shared pathway
• Implementing kerb outstands and refuge islands at the Queen Street and Gladstone Street intersection to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety.
• Renewal of the Queen Street Park public toilets
• Retention of existing parking bays
• Retention of afterhours taxi rank at the existing Queen Street bus stop