Autumn sunshine meant perfect conditions for a concrete pour. The new pathways and picnic table area are complete, with a bench wall seat, featuring local stone, starting soon.

Recently completed:

• Concrete poured for the new pathways and picnic table area
• The footings for the new stone seating have been completed

Coming soon:

• In the coming weeks, we will begin the stonework for the new seating areas, featuring locally sourced stone
• We'll be working on the stand for the new bubbler tap soon
  
• Additional roses and plants will embellish the rotunda when the weather suits planting
  
• Turf aeration planned to improve growth and restore the lush green park
• Maintenance schedule prepared to keep the gardens #pictureperfect

Most of these works are happening near the existing toilet block. There may be some pedestrian impact within the park, however we expect minor disruptions during this time.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to deliver these new additions. We look forward to completing this work soon. If you have any questions or concerns, we're here to help: 03 5153 9500 or feedback@egipps.vic.gov.au.

The final landscape enhancements are set to begin, with work scheduled to start in the third week of March 2025.

The planned activities include:

- Installing additional pathways and seating walls, featuring Bruthen stone

- Positioning water bubblers

- Turfing, mulching, and planting garden beds

- Moving bins

- Making minor tweaks to the irrigation system

Most of these tasks will occur near the existing amenities, which may lead to some localised impacts within the park. We expect only minor disruptions during this time.

This phase represents the last step of our efforts for this project, with input from the project reference group playing a crucial role in shaping the project’s scope and additional works.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we wrap up this upgrade.

Council's Works crew will be commencing construction of the footpaths at Bruthen toilet block on Wednesday 15 May 2024.The new footpaths around the toilet block will enhance accessibility and safety, making it easier for pedestrians to navigate the area.

This work will be completed in stages to ensure access to the toilets will remain available throughout delivery of the project, which is anticipated to take just a few weeks.

Upgrades to the existing toilet block will improve facilities for residents and visitors alike, ensuring better hygiene and convenience. Works will start as soon as we get an opportunity and will be completed by 30 June 2024. Plumbing supplies and internal partitions have already been ordered. We will start with the mens toilet, then progress with the other areas. We will ensure to keep disruptions to a minimum during this work.

We will also be sprucing up the rotunda with new paint and cleaning the lichen off the roof.

A new RV dump point has been ordered and will be installed in Lions Park to cater to the needs of travellers and tourists visiting Bruthen, enhancing the overall experience for RV users and encouraging more visitors to the area.

These improvements will contribute to a more welcoming and functional community space in Bruthen. So much is happening, and we look forward to completion as soon as possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The MOU with the Department of Transport is still to be finalised for this project. Road pavement works will now commence early 2023.

Council’s Parks and Garden Unit have removed the roses from the gardens beds and will remove the brick edging and the excess topsoil/mulch to make way for the rotunda relocation and civil works to begin.

Council’s maintenance crew will install the picnic table sets and construct the footpaths.

Street furniture has been ordered and will be transported to the Bruce Road depot in January 2023.