$1.1m project kicks off rolling public realm improvement program


Released 30/01/2018

The City Renewal Authority will start work tomorrow on London Circuit footpath upgrades as part of its public realm improvement program for the city centre precinct.

Stage one of the program will replace and upgrade the existing 50-year-old paving between East Row (Bailey’s Corner) and Ainslie Place with new paving, upgraded lighting and street furniture.

The $1.1 million project will also redesign the public space outside Bailey’s Corner to remove trip hazards and improve pedestrian amenity.

City Renewal Authority chief executive Malcolm Snow said the improvement program was an important part of the authority’s work.

“Replacing and upgrading some of the aging infrastructure in our public spaces across the city centre will make a big difference to the attractiveness and accessibility of the precinct,” Mr Snow said.

“A high-quality public environment is central to our renewal strategy.

“While we continue to work on the broader transformation and revitalisation of the precinct, these upgrades to existing public spaces will continue to be rolled out to make the city cleaner, safer and more attractive and accessible.“

The London Circuit upgrades will be done in sections to ensure building and pedestrian access is maintained throughout the project, which is expected to be completed in late June.

Some partial lane closures will be necessary during the works, starting tonight with the closure of one lane of London Circuit west bound, directly outside Bailey’s Corner.

Work on the second project in the program, streetscape improvements on Akuna Street between London Circuit and City Walk, will start after the London Circuit work is finished.

The authority will also soon start discussions with property owners and tradersabout potential improvements to Lonsdale Street in Braddon as part of the program.

Further projects will be identified and consulted on as the program advances.

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