Town Green / Town Square Development

Work is continuing on the $1.1M upgrade of Town Green. All stormwater, rock protection, lighting and paths have now been completed with work now focused on irrigation systems, street furniture and preparation for placement of turf and further landscaping.

Town Green:

• Existing pathways have been removed.
• Existing power and lighting facilities have been removed
• 2500t of large rock has been added to the existing seawall and is complete
• Storm water upgrades and water main relocation is complete
• 5m wide restaurant promenade is complete
• 5m wide coloured concrete foreshore path is nearing completion
• Provision of irrigation systems throughout the site have commenced
• Linking pathways between foreshore path and restaurant promenade will commence in the coming weeks
• New restaurant promenade lighting, seating and established plants to be installed in the coming weeks
• New turf and garden landscaping to commence in the coming weeks
• Works are due for completion November 2017 (weather permitting)
• Works are progressing ahead of schedule

Town Square:

• New concrete surfaces are approximately 70% complete
• Concrete and stone paving works have commenced to the northern end of the site and are moving south progressively
• The majority of light pole footings and planter boxes have been installed
• All underground electrical and water services have been installed
• Light poles are due to be delivered in coming weeks
• Mature trees and plants are due to be installed from next week
• Cenotaph embellishment works are currently being undertaken with memorial plinths already having been relocated and stone cladding works due to commence this week
• The cenotaph will be available for remembrance day as previously reported
• Works are progressing as per schedule and are due for completion prior to the busy Christmas holiday period in mid-December this year (weather permitting)

Town green works are progressing well with the following updates

• Restaurant Promenade open to public
• Seawall reconstruction works complete
• Major stormwater upgrades complete
• Foreshore Promenade commenced

Developments at Town Square have been progressing well with the following works:

• Service relocations complete
• In situ concrete works are now more than 50% complete
• Concrete and bluestone paving works commencing this week.
• The majority of tree planter beds and light post footings have been installed
• Underground electrical reticulation mostly complete
• Footpaths progressively being reconstructed.
• Works are generally on program.

The project will see the transformation of the popular Town Square into a more vibrant, usable and accessible space, providing an attractive new gathering environment for locals and visitors to the CBD.

Local businesses and the community will benefit from a new, open and inviting space that will be a real drawcard for families and visitors, and add to the wonderful facilities that are provided within the CBD and along our foreshore.The area will be transformed to include new al fresco dining areas and wider footpaths, with new seating and feature lighting making the area a more inviting place to relax. Mature tree specimens will replace the old trees, allowing for clear views to the river from Clarence Street and to provide extra shade.

In addition, removable bollards will be installed to allow for the square to be easily transformed into a vehicle free pedestrian plaza for events, markets and festivals.

During the works pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained, with vehicles having restricted access to the Town Square loop. Disabled parking will be relocated to Clarence Street for the duration of the work.

Work is expected to be completed prior to the busy Christmas holiday period in mid-December this year (subject to favourable weather conditions and unforseen delays).

Please refer to more information and answers to frequently asked questions.