Project Update - 7th June 2023

There have been delays in finalising the Magellan Street corner works. Unfortunately the specialist concreter required for the works was delayed due to weather. Availability has now been secured for Wednesday 14^th of June (next week), pending contractor availability and favourable weather.

To allow access for the materials and machinery, a section of car parks next to the work zone will be closed off between 13^th -15^th June.
Traffic control will be in place to navigate pedestrian passage and truck/machinery access. We ask all road users to follow signage and ask for your patience.

Temporary pedestrian kerb will be installed tomorrow (Thursday 8^th June) ahead of next week. This temporary kerbing will not affect traffic in the interim.

We would like to apologise for the delays on the Magellan Street corner works, and appreciate the ongoing patience of affected businesses.

Works next week:

• Installation of communication conduits and pits at Keen – Magellan Corner – work ongoing
• Keen Magellan Corner rectification
• Concrete works will be commencing

Within the month:

• Delivery of seating – aiming to have all seating and benches installed by June 24^th for Lantern Parade
• Replacing the old bollards in Keen street – (scheduled for May, delayed due to change in contractors and shipment of bollards) – continuing
• Installation of the Multi Pole – this has been installed, however additional items to be included yet to be installed.

Upcoming:

• Meet Pat Water Fountain installation - Awaiting plumbing contractor availability
• Tactile still to be installed along Keen Street footpath - Awaiting contractor availability
• Landscaping of Magellan Street corner – to commence after concrete works are completed, and will be ongoing.

Thank you for the feedback received, we would like to address some points below:

• Bins looking untidy and overfilled – Bins are on a weekly collection schedule. The design of the bins are being discussed with our Waste Facility, regarding specifications in regards to the size of the entry hole and how to improve accessibility. We are working with steel fabricators to make some adjustments.
• Bollards – Bollards near the Keen Street loading zone are spaced to allow for pallets. Also, bollard installation for the street parking is still progressing pending shipments of additional bollards.
• Street seating safety – additional bollards have been installed to improve safety for seated pedestrians
• Curb edging on blisters – additional measures are being completed to improve visibility of curb edges, while permanent measures are investigated.
• Completion Date for Keen Street Revitalisation Project – this project is considered finalised in December 2022, as the street has been fully accessible since this date with no further construction works. Outstanding items include street furniture and maintenance which will be ongoing, delayed due to contractor availability and shipments.

If you have feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Additionally, if you are aware of business owners in Keen and Magellan Street who would like to receive direct updates, please pass on their details.