Tumut CBD Upgrade

19 June 2020

Custom built leaf seats will be an eye-catching feature of the Tumut CBD upgrade project. The seats will be made in two halfs, out of spotted gum hardwood timber and bolted around a tree. Seats will be installed adjacent to the pedestrian crossing in Wynyard Street.

Click here to view the detailed design

19 May 2020

Site work kicked off this week at the eastern end of Wynyard Street. Preparation works include minor repairs of kerb and gutters and tree root management.

Appropriate safety measures will be undertaken to minimise impact to pedestrians and traffic. Motorists are advised to drive safely adhering to the condition of the road and work site.

14 April 2020

Following the procurement of pavers, the Tumut CBD upgrade is scheduled to commence in mid-late May.

WORKS PROGRAM
The pavers have been ordered and are currently being fabricated. Initially, the old pavers will be removed and preparation for installation of the new pavers will be undertaken.

Work will commence at the intersection of Capper Street and Wynyard Street on the eastern side (Section one - see drawing).

The old pavers will be removed and preparation for installation of the new pavers will be undertaken. New pavers will be laid in sections to minimise disruption.

Once the paving is complete, the street furniture and planters will be installed.

Minor repairs of kerb and gutters and tree root management works will also be completed in a number of sections of Wynyard Street as part of the project.

It is anticipated the works will be completed in around 16 weeks subject to favourable weather.

During the work, social distancing practices will be followed by staff and contractors and Council will work with business owners to minimise disruption to business, shoppers and pedestrians.

Access to shops and properties shall be provided with appropriate traffic and pedestrian control within vicinity of the work site.

PAVERS
Pavers have been sourced from Western Australia and will be delivered in a number of consignments; the first delivery is expected in June. The selected pavers are reconstituted with a milled finish to meet all relevant slip rating requirements.

WATER MAINS
An assessment of the water mains was carried out and it was established that the infrastructure was in sound condition and replacement was not necessary as part of the upgrade project.

19 March 2020

Council are in a position to advise an indicative start date for the planned Tumut CBD upgrade works. Input from businesses has been critical to determining what the works will involve as well when and how they will occur.

Feedback received during consultation in September has also influenced elements of the project such as access requirements for customers, staff and deliveries, design considerations and phasing of the works.

START DATE

With designs for the upgrade practically complete, Council is finalising the project planning necessary to commence the CBD upgrade in early May. Businesses have advised it is preferred to commence works after the School Holiday and Easter period.

CAUSES OF DELAY

The project has been delayed for a number of reason, namely;

- The bushfire response during January put extreme burden on council’s resources and as a consequence the paving tender did not progress as planned.

- Responses to the tender raised some constructed concerns in connection to the design, hence additional consideration into paving supply and installation options are being investigated to ensure best, long term product that provided most economical outcome while still giving the desired look.

- Assessment of Wynyard Street water main upgrade to determine if the two projects can be streamlined to minimise disruption to main street.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Council will make a decision on procurement of pavers at March Council Meeting. Once the pavers have been procured Council will finalise program of works.

16 August 2019

At the August council meeting Councillors voted to accept the recommendation of the Tumut Chamber of Commerce and established that the Tumut CBD Project scope will be to upgrade the streetscape of Wynyard Street, including roundabouts, between Capper and Fitzroy Streets, Tumut, within the funding budget of $1.76m.

The upgrades will Incorporate new hard wearing, stain resistant, non-slip paving with aesthetic themed design, plantings and landscaping, upgraded and new street furniture, rubbish bins, bike racks, tree surrounds and repainted bollards, light poles and pedestrian crossing.

3 July 2019

Council is working with the Tumut Chamber of Commerce to facilitate local business feedback to develop the project’s scope of works within the available budget.

Works for consideration include upgrades to timber seating, rubbish bins, tree surrounds, information signage and upgraded pedestrian crossings and taxi ranks; landscaping such as plantings, trees, irrigation and planters; paving, feature lighting as well as demolition works.