Foreshore Access Plan (Stage 2)

Works are nearing completion on the Weatherald Terrace section of the project. This work included:

• extension of the shared use path along the foreshore as part of the State Government’s Coast Park project.
• 400m of retaining and reinforcement work along Weatherald Terrace to prevent further erosion
• a new boardwalk and stairs to the South Port Bridge
• road realignment
• reconfiguration of ramps around the existing Weatherald Terrace toilet block to make them compliant with the Disability Act.

Following a period of closure Weatherald Terrace was reopened for through traffic on 24 November 2018.

Safety

The design includes a 185 metre section where fencing is provided on both sides of the path. This long, steep section of path creates a potential for higher speeds by cyclists which increase the likelihood of an accident occurring. The section also includes a safety barrier for cars which is required due to the risk associated with the steep road, the location of the cliff and the curve of the road. The new safety barrier replaces the barrier that was previously located on the edge of the cliff. With the potential higher speeds and the significant consequences of having a cliff on one side and the safety barrier on the other, having protection for cyclists on both sides was considered necessary in order to meet Council’s obligations under the Work Health and Safety Act.

Works are nearing completion on the Trafalgar and Wembley Street carparks with only minor works to be completed in these areas. Both of these carparks have been re-opened to the public. The Nelson Street carpark work is continuing with these work expected to be completed in early December. The works in the Nelson Street Carpark include:

• construction of a 3m wide shared path
• reconfiguration of the existing car park area to accommodate the new path
• replacement of the existing shelter and installation of new shelters and seating areas
• upgraded landscaping including seating and BBQ
• new coastal fencing.

The Nelson Street Carpark is scheduled to be reopened by the end of November. Landscape works in the central portion may be still ongoing beyond this but are aimed at being substantially complete by the end of the year.

Works on the section of Saltfleet Street between the bridge and Commercial Road are now underway. These works include:

• narrowing of the road to accommodate new 3m wide shared path
• improvement to the pedestrian crossing points to Jubilee Park
• improvement to the northern vehicle access to Jubilee Park
• improvements to the bus stops near Jubilee Park
• new line marking including extending the bike lane on the eastern side of the road.

During the work on Saltfleet Street:

• speed reductions will in place
• protective barriers and bollards will be used to direct traffic and protect the workers on site
• pedestrians will be diverted to use the eastern side of the road
• the northern access to the Jubilee playground will be temporarily restricted to left-in and left-out movements only. There will be no change to the southern entry to the playground.

It is expected that these works will be completed by the end of the year.