Liverpool City Council has undertaken several significant infrastructure projects in the Liverpool region in the financial year 2020/21 to continue to deliver tangible long-term improvements for the community.
Liverpool City Council Mayor Wendy Waller said Council was committed to providing improved infrastructure that would continue to enhance Liverpool’s liveability while delivering vital services to the ever-growing city.
“Liverpool has grown into the modern, vibrant city it is today with a population of more than 230,000 people and Council’s commitment to deliver significant infrastructure and capital investment each year plays an important role in supporting economic and jobs growth,” Mayor Waller said.
This year, Council delivered across the Liverpool LGA by:
- Investing more than $11 million to revitalise and improve infrastructure to many of its existing open spaces and sporting ovals, including the renewal of eleven playgrounds and provision of shade at four playgrounds.
- Implementing outdoor gyms at key locations across the city including Gard Park, Ashcroft and Ashfordby Park, Chipping Norton, with a total of 32 gyms installed to date.
- Undertaking the redevelopment of Apex Park in Liverpool, whilst works are underway to complete Lillian Bratkovic Park in Edmondson Park and Stante Reserve waterplay facility in Middleton Grange.
- Construction of the state of the art Cirillo Reserve Sporting Complex at Middleton Grange, with substantial commencement of works at the Lurnea Community Hub at Phillips Park, Lurnea,
- Investing $27 million in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the roads and associated transport infrastructure assets. Council completed road pavement renewal and rehabilitation works covering 43 streets with a combined length of 22km at a cost of $16 million during this financial year,
- Improving pedestrian and traffic safety, with a total expenditure over $1.5 million invested in new and upgraded traffic facilities consisting of raised thresholds and roundabouts an nine locations, and;
- Investing over $2.5 million to preserve, restore and enhance drainage infrastructure.
“Council is working towards creating a flourishing city that is thriving, connected and bountiful with green outdoor spaces, and is pleased to be able to deliver neighbourhoods that allow residents of all ages to live locally and have access to most of their needs close to their home,” Mayor Waller added.
