Project Update 29.07.2022 – Townscape Upgrade Staged Works

Stage 6 Works Continue - Naturaliste Terrace

Scope

The project includes; road reconstruction and realignment works, paving replacement, water main replacement, rock-filled gabion seating, landscaping and new grassed areas. The project will deliver increased pedestrian space and alfresco use opportunities for businesses.

Existing trees within the central median (9 in total) will be removed due to the root damage they cause to road and paving infrastructure and safety risk they will pose after root removal required for the upgrade works. These trees will instead, be replaced with 13 new advanced ornamental street trees, as well as 15 advanced ornamental shade trees and significant understorey planting included within the landscape works.

Schedule

Works are planned to commence in mid-August 2022 and are planned to be completed by the beginning of December 2022. Works are scheduled to continue through the September/ October school holidays in order to reduce the overall length of the project and impact to the peak tourist period.

Impacts

Traffic and pedestrian management will be in place that will include the closure of Naturaliste Terrace to vehicles between Dunn Bay Road and Cyrillean Way. A new roundabout at the Cyrillean Way intersection will be opened in advance of Naturaliste Terrace.

Pedestrian access to businesses will be maintained during opening hours, so business as usual. Let’s take this opportunity to shop and support local. Traffic management and detours will be in place and disruption minimised as much as possible but delays should be expected.

Communications

Prior notification of works will be provided via the use of variable message boards located at strategic locations in the vicinity of the works. Signage will be installed to advise and promote that businesses are open as usual.

If you or your business are directly impacted by these works and would like to remain informed, please email media@busselton.wa.gov.au expressing your interest in receiving project updates.

For any other queries in relation to the project, please contact the City of Busselton, Operations Services department on 9781 1748.