High Street Upgrade Consultation is now Underway
April 24, 2018 Leave a comment
Consultation is now underway with the City of Fremantle and Mainroads will be speaking with key stakeholders, local community groups and residents, together with the freight industry to develop and refine a final concept and scope of works.
Mainroads are now inviting feedback on the draft concept plan through an online survey.
You can also comment at the City of Fremantle Library, where the concept plan will be on display and feedback forms will be available from Monday 7 May.
Or, visit the High Street Upgrade Drop-in Sessions where you can you speak to project team members about the upgrade.
- Stackwood, 10 Stack Street, Fremantle:
- Monday 30 April, 4pm to 7pm
- Thursday 10 May, 3pm to 6pm
After the survey closes on Thursday 31 May 2018 the feedback will be collated and considered during the concept design phase.
The concept design phase is expected to take up to six months, to ensure the upgrade meets the community’s needs as much as possible within the space, cost and operational constraints. We will provide the final plans and the result of your feedback at this time.
Background
The current layout of High Street from Carrington Street to Stirling Highway intersection, provides direct access to several local roads and driveways, resulting in stop-start conditions, heightened safety risks and congestion.
An initial concept, released in 2013, is no longer the preferred option.
Following consultation with the City of Fremantle, and taking into consideration previous feedback from local residents and stakeholders, a new draft concept plan has been developed.
Draft concept plan
The draft concept plan proposes construction of a roundabout at the intersection of High Street and Stirling Highway, a wide median to separate traffic and preserve a number of mature trees, and a single lane service road for residents north of High Street.
To stay up to date with project information please email highstreetupgrade@mainroads.wa.gov.au
Key dates (subject to change)
Community feedback
Draft concept plan is available for comment
19 April to 31 May 2018
Concept design phase
Comments and feedback will be considered by the project team. Project updates, including the outcomes of the community engagement will be made available.
June – November 2018
Tender phase
Tender phase will run from January to March 2019. The successful contract is expected to be awarded in by mid-2019.
Construction commences
Early construction works anticipated to begin second half of 2019.