Bairnsdale - Payne Street upgrade

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Council evaluates the condition of our roads each year and selects several projects for design and construction. This process is initiated when maintaining a road is not feasible, poses safety risks to our community, or fails to meet the current road standards for urban roads.

Payne Street in Bairnsdale has been identified as one such road. Site investigations have conducted, and a preliminary design has been completed to estimate construction cost.

As part of this project a previous design was completed in 2020. We are now moving toward a more detailed construction plan, in order to complete this much needed restoration work.

The proposed extent of work and layout can be found in the document section of this page.

Objective and scope

The project aims to upgrade Payne Street in Bairnsdale, from Gordon Street to Main Street Intersection, by installing new underground drainage and road pavement to meet urban road standards.

The upgrades are set to enhance safety and pedestrian movement, and involve constructing footpaths, underground drainage, kerb and channel, and on-street parking bays. This project offers several benefits to the Bairnsdale area, including improved safety, pedestrian comfort, reduced maintenance costs, better road functionality, increased community satisfaction, and support for economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Note that the project will not include street lighting, off-street parking, landscaping, or driveway construction.

Community Consultation

Consultation with the local residents and businesses will inform the detailed design for road infrastructure upgrades that meet current and future usage.

Our commitment to you: inform and consult – we’ll keep you in the loop and make sure your voice is heard. We’ll share updates, listen to your ideas and feedback, and use what you tell us to help shape the final design. And once decisions are made, we’ll let you know how your input made a difference.

We are committed to planning and building infrastructure that supports safety and enriches the lifestyle and character of our communities.

Funding

Funding for design and investigative work is allocated as part of Council's adopted Budget for financial year 2024/25.

Construction is subject to funding availability in future years.

We welcome your continued interest in this project; project updates will be provided on YourSay in the tab below, when available. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and to receive important information directly to your inbox.

Should you wish to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.

Updates are provided in the tab below

Council evaluates the condition of our roads each year and selects several projects for design and construction. This process is initiated when maintaining a road is not feasible, poses safety risks to our community, or fails to meet the current road standards for urban roads.

Payne Street in Bairnsdale has been identified as one such road. Site investigations have conducted, and a preliminary design has been completed to estimate construction cost.

As part of this project a previous design was completed in 2020. We are now moving toward a more detailed construction plan, in order to complete this much needed restoration work.

The proposed extent of work and layout can be found in the document section of this page.

Objective and scope

The project aims to upgrade Payne Street in Bairnsdale, from Gordon Street to Main Street Intersection, by installing new underground drainage and road pavement to meet urban road standards.

The upgrades are set to enhance safety and pedestrian movement, and involve constructing footpaths, underground drainage, kerb and channel, and on-street parking bays. This project offers several benefits to the Bairnsdale area, including improved safety, pedestrian comfort, reduced maintenance costs, better road functionality, increased community satisfaction, and support for economic growth and environmental sustainability.

Note that the project will not include street lighting, off-street parking, landscaping, or driveway construction.

Community Consultation

Consultation with the local residents and businesses will inform the detailed design for road infrastructure upgrades that meet current and future usage.

Our commitment to you: inform and consult – we’ll keep you in the loop and make sure your voice is heard. We’ll share updates, listen to your ideas and feedback, and use what you tell us to help shape the final design. And once decisions are made, we’ll let you know how your input made a difference.

We are committed to planning and building infrastructure that supports safety and enriches the lifestyle and character of our communities.

Funding

Funding for design and investigative work is allocated as part of Council's adopted Budget for financial year 2024/25.

Construction is subject to funding availability in future years.

We welcome your continued interest in this project; project updates will be provided on YourSay in the tab below, when available. Please click 'Subscribe' at the top of the page to follow this project and to receive important information directly to your inbox.

Should you wish to search for other projects near you, simply type the town name in the search bar.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Survey - revised concept design

    We invite your feedback on the proposed upgrades to road infrastructure and pedestrian pathways along Payne Street in Bairnsdale, designed to better meet community needs. Informed by community feedback, the revised design now includes formalised parking and driveways.

    Your feedback is important and will help us to understand how this section of road is used and how we can improve safety, accessibility, and infrastructure for everyone.

    Please review the concept design prior to providing feedback.

    This survey is anticipated to take around 5–10 minutes to complete. Your responses will directly inform the detailed design phase of the project.

    This survey will close 11:59 pm, Tuesday 28 October 2025.

    We are committed to planning and building infrastructure that supports safety and enriches the lifestyle and character of our communities.

    COLLECTION NOTICE: East Gippsland Shire Council collects your information to seek feedback on the concept design for the upgrade of Payne Street, Bairnsdale. The information you provide will be used to inform the development of detailed design drawings for this project.
    This project allows you to submit your feedback anonymously however, if you choose to include any personal information, or make reference to where you live, it may be possible to identify you given the specific nature of this project. Please note your feedback will be visible to Council staff, including the Project Supervisor and external design contractor for the specific purpose of developing the design for this project. The words provided in your feedback will not be used or repeated in any public communications or reporting.
    For more information on Council’s Privacy Policy, please visit the EGSC Privacy Policy link at the bottom of this page or email feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au if you have any questions.


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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    feedback on the concept design - Payne St Bairnsdale

    Your input is valuable as we develop the detailed design for road infrastructure upgrades that meet the current and future needs of our community.

    Please review the concept design prior to providing feedback. 

    Some things to consider when looking at the design - 

    • proposed entries to businesses
    • carparking
    • footpath connections


    We welcome your feedback until midday Monday 9 June 2025 to progress the development of the detailed design.

    We are committed to planning and building infrastructure that supports safety and enriches the lifestyle and character of our communities.

    East Gippsland Shire Council collects your information to seek feedback on the concept design for the upgrade of Payne Street, Bairnsdale. The information you provide will be used to inform the development of detailed design drawings for this project.

    This project allows you to submit your feedback anonymously however, if you choose to include any personal information, or make reference to where you live, it may be possible to identify you given the specific nature of this project. Please note your feedback will be visible to Council staff, including the Project Supervisor and external design contractor for the specific purpose of developing the design for this project. The words provided in your feedback will not be used or repeated in any public communications or reporting.

    For more information on Council’s Privacy Policy, please visit the EGSC Privacy Policy link at the bottom of this page or email feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au if you have any questions.

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