Stage 2, Phase 2 of the Plan is expected to commence Friday, 26 April and is expected to be completed by the week commencing 22 July 2024.
FAQS
WHAT IS THE DURATION OF THE WORKS?
- Stage 2, Phase 1: Friday, 5 January 2024 to week commencing Monday, 25 March 2024 (prior to Easter)
- Stage 2, Phase 2: Friday, 26 April 2024 to week commencing Monday, 22 July 2024.
- Gasworks Lane: Between Easter and ANZAC Day – 2 April 2024 to 24 April 2024.
- All dates are subject to weather conditions.
WHEN AND WHY ARE THE TREES BEING REMOVED?
Council is getting an independent arborist to provide advice on the existing trees to determine if any trees are diseased. Due to the root structure, some of these trees have caused significant damage to the road surface and will also require removal in order to not further damage essential infrastructure.
Trees that are diseased will need to be removed. Trees that need to be removed will be done at the commencement of the Stage 2 works to enable traffic movements and additional car parking.
WILL THERE STILL BE PARKING AVAILABLE ON THE STREET?
The Molong Town Centre Activation works will be completed in stages to ensure traffic can still flow and pedestrians still have access to businesses and homes throughout the entire project. Parking will be available on Bank Street throughout the entire project, with parallel parking available in areas where construction is happening. There will be some parking closures during construction, however, stages have been planned around reasonable walking distance to businesses.
Council has undertaken testing to ensure that the design will meet the requirements of users (including motorists and pedestrians) and ensuring that parking is accessible for a range of vehicle types. This has been further proved through the delivery of the project in the top block of Bank St (from Gidley St to Edward St).
Once the project is complete the parking spaces will be wider than the minimum requirements, and line markings will be added to the road to assist people to adjust to the 45-degree angled parking. The removal of the existing trees will also result in additional carparks, not less.
WILL DELIVERIES STILL BE POSSIBLE ON BANK STREET DURING THE WORKS?
Yes, deliveries will be possible for businesses during all stages of the construction works. Delivery vehicles will be able to park either in the 45-degree angled parking, or between tree plantings in the street centre, once they are installed.
ISN’T THE BOTTOM END OF BANK ST (NEAR THE HWY) MORE NARROW THAN THE TOP OF BANK ST (NEAR EDWARD ST)?
There is a 100ml difference between the top of Bank Street, between Edward and Gidley Streets, and the bottom of Bank Street, at the Hwy. This width difference will have no noticeable impact on parking maneuverability.
WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE GASWORKS LANE AREA?
Project includes:
- new carparking area for long vehicles, and/or long-term parking
- Creates connectivity between swimming pool and oval precinct back to Gasworks carpark area.
- Will include some drainage improvements at site.
Works planned for between Easter and ANZAC Day period (subject to weather conditions), but will have no impact on Bank St.
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