Project Update 29/11/2022
The shared path from the township into the Buchan Caves Reserve and providing a connection through John Flynn Reserve construction works has commenced.
The streetscape detail design is being finalised, EGSC has been working with the PRG and local community to reinvigorate the town. The design and construction of carparking adjacent the Buchan Hall will also be completed within these works adding much needed carparking to this facility.
Once the detail design documentation has been approved by Regional Road Victoria, the construction package will be released for public tender and subsequent contract award early in 2023.
The Project Reference Group has been meeting regularly and has representatives from Buchan Bush Nursing, local traders, Buchan Quarry & also community members.
Buchan is celebrating a significant upgrade to its main road and walking path connections, following the completion of the Buchan Main Street and Linkages Project.
Undertaken in two parts, this significant project commenced in November 2022 with the creation of a 2.5m-wide, 1300m-long shared pathway connecting Buchan to the limestone Buchan Caves and surrounding park.
In addition to the pathway, significant upgrades to the town’s streetscape include new parking areas near key locations such as the Buchan Playground, CFA facility, and Mechanics Hall.
Roads have been re-sealed with new line markings to increase safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. The installation of new street furniture, including tables, has enhanced the town’s aesthetic appeal, making it more inviting for locals and visitors to the area.
