Community Connect Issue 47

lennox VILLAGE vision

PROJECT DELIVERY stage 2

Ballina Street - Before power poles removed

Ballina Street - After power poles removed

Stage 2 of the Lennox Village Vision project is now underway, with works including road and footpath reconstruction, installation of street furniture and landscaping along Ballina Street.

The vibrant village of Lennox Head remains open during the upgrade. Parking is available in Park Lane, Ballina Street, and at the Lennox Head Cultural Centre with easy pedestrian access to retailers and eateries. Look out for the tear drop banners in Park Lane indicating pedestrian access points to Ballina Street.

So that road reconstruction can be completed as quickly as possible, Ballina Street, between Rayner Lane and Park Lane, is temporarily reduced to one-way traffic heading south. The one-way traffic arrangements will move north along Ballina Street as the upgrade works progress.

The one-way arrangement is essential to provide council’s crews with sufficient width to reconstruct the road while maintaining traffic flow and access to businesses.

Construction has commenced at the southern end of Ballina Street on the eastern side and will progress from Park Lane to south of Rayner Lane.

What to expect:

• Traffic control and signage will direct motorists and pedestrians during the works.

• Motorists should allow extra travel time. Please detour via Park Lane and The Coast Road where possible.

• Every effort will be made to maintain business access although, at times, access may be altered. Council’s crews will communicate directly with impacted businesses and property owners during each stage of works.

• Carparking on the western side of Ballina Street will be available but limited.

• Water filled barriers will be placed along Ballina Street to protect construction workers.

• Large machinery, truck movements and construction noise will occur in close proximity to business and residential properties from 7am to 5pm Monday to Friday and could occur on limited Saturdays from 7am to 5pm.

• Night works may be required at times. Residents will be notified prior to any night works.

• Council will do everything possible to minimise noise and dust impacts.

Stage 2, Ballina St from Park Lane to the Central Hub, is jointly funded by Ballina Shire Council and the NSW Department of Planning and Environment – Your High Street Program.

Ballina Shire Council thanks the community for their continued patience and understanding during these important upgrade works.

For more information and to register for emailed project updates visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/LennoxVillageVision

Ross Park Upgrade

The new-look Ross Park is taking shape with the installation of a timber fort, shade sails, picnic shelters, stepping poles and seating. Construction is underway on the boardwalk, concrete paths, paving and artwork.

Residents and businesses should expect construction and machinery noise, which will follow EPA guidelines from 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 8am-1pm Saturdays.

Works have been delayed due to wet weather and completion is now expected at the end of June.