Construction Information Update #1 21 September 2018

Northbourne Avenue Verge Upgrade Construction Works Sydney and Melbourne Buildings

Overview: On Monday 24 September, construction work to upgrade the verges on Northbourne Avenue in front of the Sydney and Melbourne Buildings, will commence. These works will create a vibrant, attractive and accessible customer, pedestrian and cycling environment.

When: Construction works are programmed to occur 24 September to 21 December 2018, 7am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Benefits: Construction works to widen the verge for:

established trees and landscaping improved pedestrian access and experience, including new lighting raised, separated cycleway potential outdoor dinning

Construction activities: Verge upgrade works involve:

removal of the existing verge; new stormwater drainage and kerbing to be installed earthworks and paving to create the widened bluestone verge; garden beds and established trees to be planted; public seating to be installed new LED pedestrian lighting and create new off-road raised cycle lane

Construction Information Update #1 21 September 2018

Northbourne Avenue Verge Upgrade Construction Works Sydney and Melbourne Buildings

Minimising construction impacts:

Due to the nature of the works, some of the activity will be noisy.

The project team will limit these impacts wherever possible.

To allow for natural light and customers to see across and into the Sydney and Melbourne Buildings, construction fencing will not be screened along the colonnade, except when required for environmental controls.

During these works, pedestrian access will be maintained through the colonnade. Cyclists will be diverted and temporary wayfinding signage will be installed.

For more information:

Phone: Access Canberra 13 22 81 to speak with the ACT Place Manager or construction staff

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