Consultation closed - Warragul CBD Streetscape Stage 9 - Queen Street

Based on previous streetscape stages and community feedback, the Queen Street Streetscape works aim to achieve the below objectives: 

• Retention of existing parking bays;
• Re-establishment and extension of significant tree avenue along the south side of Queen Street;
• Installation of a centre median between Smith Street and Mason Street to provide traffic calming, and an opportunity for a mid-block pedestrian crossing;
• New line-marking, including bike lanes, median and turning lanes; and
• Retention of afterhours taxi rank at the existing Queen Street bus stop.
• Renewal and relocation of the Public amenities block to adjacent the existing bus stop to improve passive surveillance and safety.
• Provide for improved pedestrian and disability accessibility by:
  • Raising the kerb along the south side of Queen Street to address existing footpath crossfall issues. This would include reverse falling drainage to the rear of the carparks and enable widening of the shared pathway.
  • Providing a widened pathway from the TAFE to the existing Normanby Place shared pathway; and
  • Implementing kerb outstands and refuge islands at the Queen Street and Gladstone Street intersection to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety.

Phase 1 – Community consultation (Now closed)

Throughout April and May, community members were invited to have their say on the proposed Concept Design for the Queen Street Streetscape Works, by providing feedback on the proposed concept design.

The community was also encouraged to provide suggestions for the type and location of street furniture, public art, and wayfinding/historical signage for consideration.

This Phase 1 consultation opportunity closed at 11.59 on Monday 24 May 2021.

Phase 2 – Reporting of Community feedback to Council (mid 2021)

Following Phase 1 of community consultation, and based on the feedback received, a report summarising the feedback will be presented to Council for consideration before proceeding to detailed design and construction in early 2022. 

Following the close of this consultation phase on Monday 24 May 2021, Council officers will compile the feedback received. A report summarising the feedback will be presented to Council for consideration before proceeding to detailed design and construction in early 2022.