Stage 4 works were originally scheduled to commence next month, however with changes to the sequence of works at Stage 3, it is necessary to erect the hoarding earlier than planned and begin preliminary works in the area to remain on track for completion by the end of October 2022.
With an increase in heavy vehicles accessing the construction site via Stewart Street, the Stage 4 hoardings will assist with guiding shoppers safely around the site and keeping walkways cleaner in wet weather.
Earlier this week a new concrete walkway was installed across the centre of the mall making it faster and easier to access shops and businesses.
Works continue to progress at Stages 2 and 3, with Stage 2 scheduled for completion by the end of next month revealing the finished northern end of the former mall.
Director Infrastructure Gary Randhawa said the recent progress at the mall hasn’t gone unnoticed.
“Business owners and community members are noticing the fantastic progress we are making in the area, particularly in Stage 2 at the northern and of the mall.
“Concreting of Stage 2 is complete and paving is well underway, with landscaping and installation of structures planned in the coming weeks,” he said.
Once works are complete at Stage 2 the hoarding will be removed allowing pedestrians to access the area, however the roadway will remain closed to traffic until the entire project is finished in late October.
Council would like to remind pedestrians and road users that there is a pedestrian detour in place at the northern end of the mall on Fryers Street and a pedestrian detour and single lane closure in place at the southern end of the mall on High Street eastbound at the Maude Street intersection.
