Council Decision

On 20 August 2024, the follow up report was presented to Council. In responding to the community’s concerns regarding parking, speed and project cost, four design options were presented to Council. The report presented included the design options, copies of the petitions as well as the Community Engagement Feedback Report. It noted the engagement outcomes and key themes which were recognised through engagement.

The four design options included:

• Design Option A – the original design presented to the community
• Design Option B – the original design presented to the community with minor amendments based on community feedback
• Design Option C – the original design with the removal of all rain gardens
• Design Option D – reconstruction of the pavement and seal only.

At the meeting, Council resolved to proceed to final design based on Design Option C (plan enclosed).

We recognise that the removal of rain gardens does not address community concerns relating to traffic speed. In response we have programmed to collect additional traffic data upon completion of the road reconstruction project. If warranted, an additional project will be added to our Project and Capital Works program for consideration in future budgets and prioritised within the Traffic category. If a future project was to occur, residents would be consulted during the project scoping and design phase.

Based on this outcome, we are currently finalising the design for planned construction work to occur in the later half of the 2024-25 financial year.

Full details of the report and updated concept design can be found in the Council Report on page 37 click here.

To read about the feedback from the community engagement process click here.