MAIN STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Latest update Friday 14 April 2023
Good news for the residents of Carnarvon, as the Shire Council has announced that the much-needed reconstruction works on the affected portion Robinson Street will commence in August 2023.
Council accepted the sole tender submission from First Class Constructions (WA) Pty Ltd and has allocated additional funding from its 2023/24 Roads to Recovery program to cover the total expenditure. The reconstruction project aligns with the Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032, which aims to improve the quality and accessibility of infrastructure, housing, and amenities in the area.
The project will initially focus on improving stormwater drainage and the removal of existing pavement and subgrade. This will be followed by the reinstatement of kerbing and the installation of a prepared subgrade and construction of concrete pavement surface.
Whilst drainage and pavement works are underway, Shire crews will be working on upgrades to reticulation and turf through the centre of the median.
The project is expected to take approximately three months to complete, with a proposed commencement date in August. Works and road closures will be carefully managed to reduce impact to businesses on this busy street.
Previous update Friday 3 February 2023
The Project Manager Greenfield Technical Services, together with the Shire, has been able to complete the design and technical specification for the improvement of the drainage and replacement of the pavement.
All relevant information for the Robinson Street Reconstruction has been included in a Tender package.
The Tender – RFT 02/2023 Robinson Street Reconstruction, for the engagement of a Contractor will be advertised from Saturday 4 February 2023. Submissions will close on Wednesday 1 March 2023. The Tender Package will available from the Shire’s Tenderlink Portal.
Depending on the submissions, awarding of the Contract is expected in late March.
A major concern was raised regarding the timing of the works, with the works potentially impacting on the Total Solar Eclipse Event in late April 2023. To avoid any disruption the Shire has decided to commence reconstruction works after the event - however temporary remedial works are being investigated to ensure the street is safe and trafficable prior to school holidays and Total Solar Eclipse event.
Further information regarding the timing of the works will be provided upon award of the Contract.
To subscribe to email updates, further questions or concerns regarding the project, please send an email to shire@carnarvon.wa.gov.au and let us know.
Previous update Wednesday 16 November 2022
The Shire of Carnarvon has allocated funding to reconstruct a section of approx. 185m of Robinson Street in the main street.
A Project Manager, Greenfield Technical Services has been engaged the assist the Shire with:
- Delivery of appropriate design to improve the drainage and replacement of the pavement
- Engagement of a suitable contractor(s)
- Onsite supervision during the works
Two Stakeholder consultation sessions (23 May and 3 November 2022) have taken place to inform and allow immediate Business owners (located within the section of the reconstruction works) to ask questions, raise concerns and provide ideas for the project. The draft design layout was presented during the November session. Draft Layout.
A major concern raised during the Stakeholder consultation was timing of the works, with the works not to impact the Total Solar Eclipse Event in late April 2023.
The Shire will make every effort to minimise disruption of the Main Street during the Solar Eclipse event. A possible solution might be to start with the drainage works before the Solar Eclipse event and complete the reconstruction of the pavement after the event.
The Project Manager is in the final stages of the design and Tender documentation preparation. The Shire is working towards awarding the contract as early as possible in January.
Commencement of the works will be depending on the availability of the contractor(s).
To subscribe to email updates, further questions or concerns regarding the project, please send an email to shire@carnarvon.wa.gov.au and let us know.
Previous update 8 April 2022
The Shire of Carnarvon has allocated funding to reconstruct a section of approx. 185m of Robinson Street in the main street.
The area of the reconstruction works is from the intersection with Olivia Terrace to the intersection with Camel Lane on the eastern carriageway (traffic into the town) only.
The commencement date of the works is to be determined.
All efforts will be made to minimise the disruption to the public and the affected business.