We have updated the proposed design Option 1 based on your feedback to:
- include 3 more car parking spaces so there's no net loss of parking
- emphasise pedestrian focus streetscape.
Concept design
Approved by Council 16 July 2024
Plan details
- Roundabout improvements
- New Wombat crossings
- New roundabout at Simmie Street intersection
- Remove existing push button pedestrian crossing
- Move bus stop to west of Simmie Street and provide shelter. *Subject to stakeholder approvals
- Widened Village footpaths. Approximately 6m to north (3m gain), 6.3m to south (2m gain). With added greenery and ample seating and gathering opportunities. We will consider including public art
- Rearrange parking from angled to parallel
- 4 new indented parking bays on Simmie Street
- 3 new indented parking bays on Glengala Road west of Simmie Street
- 3m wide planted central median and large canopy avenue tree planting
- Update to street lighting. *Subject to lighting assessment
- Bicycle facilities including hoops. Consider a water station
- Opportunity to open up the community meeting space
- 3 new indented parking bays on St Andrew Street
- New wayfinding signage along Glengala Road for parking locations.