New footpaths, road resurfacing projects, and enhancements to the local parks and amenities are just some of the things to expect this financial year in The Gap Ward. Here’s a breakdown of what the 2023-24 budget includes for the area.
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Road Realignment
One significant project involves the road realignment of Minnie Street in Upper Kedron, stretching from Cedar Creek Road to Rosella Street. This realignment aims to enhance traffic flow and facilitate improved accessibility to public transportation throughout the wider local community.
Park Upgrades
Following community consultation, the Alfred and Lucina Best Park, Paten Park Dog Off-Leash Area, and the Walton Bridge Reserve are about to receive improvements.
Aside from these parks in The Gap, other parks in the ward including Honeyeater Street Park in Upper Kedron, Movilla Street Park in Ferny Grove, and Selkirk Crescent Park in Upper Kedron are also set to receive upgrades.
Road Resurfacing
This budget features a record spend of $103m on road resurfacing. In The Gap, this includes Settlement Road, which will be from Kilbowie to Yarrabee Road. There will also be road resurfacing on Bryant Street in Ashgrove, Julatten Place in Upper Kedron, and Tozer Street in Keperra.
Footpaths, Bikeways and Pedestrian Bridges
Councillor for The Gap ward Steven Toomey announced that this year’s budget will see over $1.1m spent on footpaths, bikeways and pedestrian bridges in The Gap Ward. It includes:
- Corbie Street, Ashgrove
- Payne Road, The Gap
- Weemala Street, The Gap
- Nathan Avenue Pedestrian Bridge, Ashgrove
- Payne Road from Blucher Ave to Kernal Street, The Gap
Creek Vegetation Management
Cr Toomey said creek vegetation management has been budgeted for Ithaca Creek near Jubilee Terrace, Ashgrove and Kedron Brook near Kirralee Crescent, Upper Kedron for this financial year.
Major Drainage Works at The Gap Ward
In the ward, there are two notable drainage projects underway. The first is Stage 2 of Keperra Picnic Ground Park whilst the second project is focused on Naroo and Devonhill Street in The Gap.
“Drainage projects play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, sustainability, and functionality of communities like ours by managing water effectively and protecting both the built and natural environment,” Cr Toomey said.
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Cr Toomey has assured that additional information will be provided as each project progresses.
Published 7-July-2023