Please review the concept plans before completing this survey

Option 1 - existing carriageway

Option 2 - divided carriageway

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

Our design consultant has developed two options for the upgrade of Rupert Street, east of the Bairnsdale City Oval.

OPTION 1: existing carriageway

With option 1 the road will remain as a partly divided and partly single road with service lanes. The northern kerb will be modified in the single road sections to achieve a consistent 7.3m road width, plus a single parking lane on the southern side of the road. This design addresses safety concerns at the current narrow pinch points in Rupert Street. 

OPTION 2 - divided carriageway

In option 2, the existing service lanes will become through lanes, with a grassed median strip extending from one end of Rupert Street to the other. The entire road will have carriageways of the same width and parking lanes on both sides. While a divided residential street offers benefits such as improved safety, aesthetics, and parking lanes, it generally costs more to construct.

Both options -

• will achieve the same drainage improvements (new underground drainage pipes and pits, and a gross pollutant trap to catch litter and sediments before the outfall). 
• include a new footpath link on the northwest side of Rupert Street
• include new road pavement
• sections of new kerb and channel where required

We want to hear what you think, so we’ve put together a survey to collect your feedback.

• What’s your preferred road design?
• Do the new designs address your concerns along Rupert Street

Survey closes midday Monday 2 June 2025.

East Gippsland Shire Council collects your information to seek feedback on the options for the Bairnsdale Rupert Street and Giles Street upgrades. 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.

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