Council is continuing the rejuvenation works at Lennox Head with a focus on the surrounding areas of the town centre.
Council will start Stage 5 works to upgrade the Park Lane and Ballina Street intersection from 27 February 2023. Once complete, the decorative paving will enhance the southern gateway and slow traffic, making it safer for pedestrians to cross Ballina Street.
The works will require a full closure of the intersection for five weeks to ensure works can be completed before the NSW April school holidays.
During this intersection closure Northbound motorists must continue along The Coast Road to access the Lennox Head CBD via Byron Street. Motorists will be able to enter and exit Ballina Street via Byron Street. U-turn bays will be available on Park Lane and Ballina Street.
“This intersection closure will allow us to complete the works in half the time, which means Stage 5 works will be completed and traffic reopened before the Easter holiday period,” said Mr Brett Dyki, Manager Project Management Office.
“Last year we completed the first four stages of the Lennox Village Vision project and in 2023 we will complete stages 5 to 7, which will include upgrading both the southern and northern entrance to the village and upgrading the Lennox Park,” explained Mr Dyki.
During these works, the bus stops located on Ballina Street (Lennox Park and Lennox Head Medical Centre) will be relocated to Pacific Parade, opposite The Lennox Hotel.
Following the NSW school holidays in April 2023, Council will focus on Stage 6, which will involve a similar upgrade to the Ballina Street and Byron Street intersection. This work will also include the closure of the intersection with detours. Council will provide further information to the community closer to these works commencing.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the community and businesses for their patience as we complete this major project.
For more information about the staging of works and to register for project updates, please visit Council’s Lennox Village project page.
