Stage 1 works occurred at the Fraser Street entrance to the mall, near the observation tower.

This stage of works included:

• Demolition
• Excavation
• In-ground service works
• Concreting
• Landscaping
• Installation of a new playground

This stage was completed in early May 2022.

Stage 2 works are occurring at the northern end of the mall, between Fryers Street and Stewart Street.

The following works are to be completed as part of construction for the northern end of the new roadway which will allow traffic through the mall:

• Demolition
• Excavation
• In-ground service works
• Concreting and paving
• Landscaping
• Installation of shade structures

This stage is progressing and scheduled for completion in July 2022.

Stage 3 works are occurring at the southern end of the mall, between Stewart Street and High Street.

The following works are to be completed as part of construction for the southern end of the new roadway which will allow traffic through the mall:

• Demolition
• Excavation
• In-ground service works
• Concreting and paving
• Landscaping
• Installation of shade structures

This stage is progressing and scheduled for completion in August 2022.

Stage 4 works will occur at the Stewart Street entrance to the mall.
This stage of works includes:

• Demolition
• Excavation
• In-ground service works
• Concreting
• Landscaping

This stage will commence in July and is scheduled for completion in October 2022.

In March 2017 Council resolved to undertake a process of exploring design concepts for a redeveloped Maude Street Mall. The aim of the project is to improve the function and visual amenity of the Mall in maintaining its primacy as the heart of the Shepparton CBD.

In May 2018 Spiire developed and prepared four concept design options for the proposed Maude Street Mall precinct redevelopment. Council undertook extensive consultation on four design options presented by Spiire, with Council refining options and adopting the Concept Design Option 4a as the basis for the proposed revitalisation.

Concept design Option 4a consists of a shared streetscape with one way traffic at an estimated cost of $17.15m. It provides flexibility and adaptability to better cater for changing industries and consumer demands and habits.

The tender for the design work and business case was awarded to Group GSA at the August 2019 Ordinary Council Meeting at a cost of $499,950. Group GSA utilised local subcontractors including engineering and surveying, and have a demonstrated track record in delivering similar projects for regional and metropolitan areas.

The tender for construction work was awarded to local company Jarvis Delahey Contractors at the September 2021 Council Meeting. Works commenced in October 2021. The initial works focused on the removal of infrastructure and utility services relocation works so as not to disrupt traders prior to the busy pre-Christmas period.

The Refined Concept Design featuring greater detail, based upon Council-endorsed Concept Option 4 was presented to the community for consultation.

Concept Option 4A was developed after consideration of public consultation feedback, and includes the following key features:

• Traffic
  • Provides for 20km/h shared zone one-way traffic through the Mall, travelling southbound from Fryers Street to High Street (previously traffic was proposed to exit the Mall to the east via Stewart Street). This will improve vehicle linkages and traffic flow in the CBD, provide increased accessibility and visibility of businesses, enhance the perception of activity within the precinct and provide a more favourable environment for night time trade and activities.
  • Layout and pavement composition of the Stewart Street portion of the Mall is configured so that eastbound 20km/h shared zone one-way traffic can be introduced at a future date. This will provide greater flexibility for future traffic needs of the precinct.
• Parking
  • Provides parallel parking spaces along both sides of the one-way shared roadway. These parking bays will be generous in size to allow vehicles to safely pull head first into parking bays.
  • Removal of the previously proposed off-street parking at the south end of the Mall provides the opportunity to retain a greater number of existing trees and provides pedestrian zones with a more consistent linear flow, with the western side of the development retaining a “Mall” feel for its entire length.
• Trees — Retention of a greater number of existing mature street trees throughout the Mall.
• Pavement in front of Mall businesses — Retains existing concrete pavement in front of Mall business to reduce disruptions to public access to businesses during redevelopment construction works.
• Playground — The playground will be soft fall terrain play, aimed at age groups ranging from toddlers through to primary school age.
• Street furniture and gardens — Low garden beds and careful placement of street furniture will provide clear visibility across the mall.
• The future
  • The Maude Street Mall precinct design has been developed to meet today’s needs, and also to provide flexibility for possible future needs as technologies advance. One such consideration is the nominated site for possible future landing/parking of drone-type (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) vehicles on the top deck of the multi-deck car park.
  • Technologies such as smart lighting and WiFi are to be implemented.
• Fraser Street Stage 2
  • An area has been identified along Fraser Street, in front of and beneath the Telstra tower that is to be considered as a future area for redevelopment (denoted by blue shading on the Concept Design Option 4A plan).
  • Fraser Street Stage 2 is progressing to concept stage, but will require a consultation process and assessment of benefits before proceeding further, subject to funding becoming available.