Bruthen - Streetscape
About the Project
High priority on the community’s plan for their town, this project will support Bruthen’s transition from a timber-town to a tourism hub and important gateway to far-east Gippsland and beyond. The works will facilitate new investment in the town, generate jobs and support the continued population growth in the areas immediately surrounding the town. The additional streetscape infrastructure will enhance the functionality of the main street and improve the towns amenity and public spaces to attract more people to local businesses, and encourage visitors and travellers to ‘stop, stay and spend’.
Three concept plans were initially developed and went out for community consultation in August 2021, please see attached. The concept plans look at removing unsafe intersections; widening carriageways to accommodate safe heavy vehicle movement and parking; improving parking to make it safer and meet current standards; and introducing pedestrian safety measures. Also included in the proposed upgrade is the enhancement of the main street garden areas with additional plantings; the refreshing of all street furniture; installation of new pedestrian paths to better connect destinations within the town centre; and an upgrade to one of Eastern Victoria’s most used public toilets. The feedback from the community consultation has guided the development of the final concept plan.
A business activation program will complement the physical works, to ensure that the works maximise economic growth. These works will include business workshops, events, advice on store layout and façade enhancement.
The development of the Bruthen Streetscape Project is to be the result of community collaboration and consultation along with key stakeholder input.
Community Consultation
The community consultation has now closed. Council representatives held three in person on-site community consultation sessions in August 2021, the representatives were able answer questions and to listen to your feedback during this process which was extremely valuable for the further development of the concept plan. The online survey has now closed, and all submissions have been reviewed. We thank everyone who took the time to attend the in-person sessions and take part in the online survey.
Budget
The budget for this project is provided through contributions from the Victorian Government and Council. Funding for this project is from the Victorian Government's Local Economic Recovery Program which is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments.
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Project update - 2 August 2023
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The stone wall seating is finished. The stone is locally sourced Bruthen Blue Sandstone. Native vegetation and well-designed landscaping will soften the rock and create an enjoyable space for all generations to enjoy.
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Project Update - 22 May 2023
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Progress - a new bus shelter and new picnic table settings and bike racks have been installed.
The service road has been completed.
Minor landscaping will be finalised in the coming weeks.
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Project Update 27/04/2023
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Works on the new Bruthen Streetscape are progressing well and are on schedule to be completed by mid-2023.
Civil works completed to date:
- Construction of kerb and channel, together with the associated drainage works such as pits and pipes.
- Driveway construction.
- Bitumen asphalt work, with line marking to follow shortly.
- Bus shelter to be erected soon.
Council crews will soon commence construction on landscaping and toilet facilities.
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Project Update 23/03/2023
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Bruthen Streetscape construction is continuing to take shape, with kerb, channel, and roadway being completed prior to Easter (weather dependant).
Construction of kerbing on the southern side of Main Street, and the outstand (for pedestrian crossing) on the Great Alpine Road northern side is continuing.
There are many photos showing the progression of construction works in the photos section of YourSay.
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Project Update 31/01/2023
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Construction on the new Bruthen Streetscape project commenced on Monday 30 January 2023.
Council workers will be undertaking some of the works, for example, new gardens, and the replacement and installation of picnic benches. The works are limited to the west side of the Main Street for the moment. GLaWAC are working on a yarning circle design and will provide a design when completed.
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Project update 17/01/2023
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Council's Works Unit is currently working at replacing the existing picnic tables with new ones and installing additional DDA compliant tables within the western median area.
Council's Parks and Gardens Unit will commence construction on the new garden bed locations in the coming weeks. All works will be carried out in accordance with the landscaping plans which are provided in the documents section.
