Infrastructure Levy Projects
Major Works Undertaken
Since the introduction of the Infrastructure Levy, Special Rate Variation (SRV), in 2009/10, Council, as part of its five year program has completed a number of projects that include:
Croydon Streetscape Enhancement
Stage 1 was completed in 2009/10, creating a pedestrian friendly and accessible streetscape. The project to enhance the Croydon CBD north precinct was undertaken to increase the profile of the business and commercial area, improve pedestrian safety and to enhance the appearance and accessibility of the area.
Completion of Stage 2, streetscape enhancements at the corner of Edwin St North and Elizabeth St at a cost of $85,000 will provide further improvement and reinforces the pedestrian priority to traffic in this area.
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Croydon North after the stage 1 improvements
Haberfield - Street Traffic Management Measures
The local traffic management measures in Dobroyd Parade, Cove Street, Northcote Street and Wolseley Street, includes the construction of additional parking bays and speed calming devices. These works were commenced in 2010 and will be completed in 2011. The total cost of these improvements will be $135,000.
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Ashfield CBD Liverpool Rd
Progressive repairs and relaying of paving and extending the kerb ramps in the Ashfield CBD along Liverpool Road. It is planned to continue this program over the next three years with a budget of $50,000 per year. These works will improve the pedestrian surface.
Georges River Rd & Forbes St Croydon Park
As part of the Georges River Road master plan upgrade, paving to the footpath will be undertaken and additional angle parking will be created at Forbes Street. These works will create a pedestrian friendly and accessible streetscape. The SRV funds of $75,000 are being allocated towards this project with a total cost of $135,000.
Streetscape Projects
With the additional funds raised from the special rates variation, extra amounts of replacing very poor condition footpaths, roads and kerbs will be undertaken, including some street furniture. These projects include:
- Integrated footpath and bike works $50,000
- Condition 4 footpath replacement $151,000
- Traffic management measures on a scheme/area basis $35,000
- Street furniture $15,000
Yeo Park Toilet Block
Refurbishment of the toilet amenities, with new male and female toilets. A new disabled access toilet was also installed, with footpath to facilitate access. This project was completed at a cost of $125,000.
Pratten Park change rooms
Existing toilet block was converted from male and female toilets, to home and away change rooms, with new benches and showers. An extension was built to the front to allow for two disabled access toilets as well as a new referees change room. Skylights and ventilation were also installed. This project was completed at a cost of $150,000.
Extra Road Resurfacing and Major Patching
Over and above Council's road resurfacing program, additional road resurfacing and major road patching was undertaken with the additional funds raised from the SRV. SRV funding of $40,000 was allocated for road resurfacing, and $50,000 for major patching.
Aerial Bundling Overhead Power
Aerial bundling of overhead power lines through mature trees. In 2010/11 the SRV funding of $100,000 was allocated to these works.
Buildings and Amenities repairs and replacement
With the SRV funds additional repairs and replacements of buildings and amenities was carried out to improve Council's facilities. The SRV funding of $51,000 was allocated to these works.
Major Works To Be Undertaken
The works program over the next three years of the five year program includes:
2011/12
Queen Street and Norton Street Roundabout
At the intersection of Queen St and Norton St a new roundabout will be reconstructed to improve the poorly configured intersection. The cost of these works is estimated at $100,000.
Croydon Streetscape Enhancement
Stage 3 streetscape enhancements at Hennessy Street to link in with the completed works in Edwin Street North. Cost $50,000.
Ashfield CBD Liverpool Rd
The relaying of paving and extending kerb ramps in the Ashfield CBD along Liverpool Road was commenced in 2010/11 and will continue in 2011/12 to improve the pedestrian surface. Cost $50,000
Streetscape Projects
With the additional funds raised from the special rates variation, extra amounts of replacing very poor condition footpaths, roads and kerbs will be undertaken, including some street furniture. These projects include:
- Integrated footpath and bike works $ 50,000
- Condition 4 footpath replacement $100,000
- Traffic management measures on a scheme/area basis $50,000
- Street furniture $ 15,000
Extra Road Resurfacing and Major Patching
Over and above Council's road resurfacing program, additional road resurfacing and major road patching will be undertaken with the additional funds raised from the SRV. In 2011/12, an additional $50,000 will be allocated for road resurfacing, and $100,000 for major patching.
Buildings and Amenities repairs and replacement
With the SRV funds additional repairs and replacements of buildings and amenities will be carried out to improve Council's facilities. The SRV funding of $51,000 is allocated to these works.
Major Works To Be Undertaken 2012/13
Ashfield CBD Liverpool Rd
The relaying of paving and extending kerb ramps in the Ashfield CBD along Liverpool Road was commenced in 2010/11 and will continue in 2012/13 to improve the pedestrian surface. Cost $50,000.
Streetscape Projects
With the additional funds raised from the special rates variation, extra amounts of replacing very poor condition footpaths, roads and kerbs will be undertaken, including some street furniture. These projects include:
- Integrated footpath and bike works $100,000
- Condition 4 footpath replacement $100,000
- Traffic management measures on a scheme/area basis $ 50,000
- Street furniture $ 15,000
Extra Road Resurfacing and Major Patching
Over and above Council's road resurfacing program, additional road resurfacing and major road patching will be undertaken with the additional funds raised from the SRV. In 2012/13, an additional $85,000 will be allocated for road resurfacing, and $100,000 for major patching
Aerial Bundling Overhead Power
Aerial bundling of overhead power lines through mature trees. In 2012/13 the SRV funding of $100,000 is allocated to these works.
Buildings and Amenities repairs and replacement
With the SRV funds additional repairs and replacements of buildings and amenities will be carried out to improve Council's facilities. The SRV funding of $51,000 is allocated to these works.
Major Works To Be Undertaken 2013/14
Reconstruct Holden Street, Norton to Liverpool Road
The complete road and footpath reconstruction of Holden Street, between Norton Street and Liverpool Road in order to improve the poorly shaped road and adjoining footpath, and kerb and gutter. Cost $160,000.
Ashfield CBD Liverpool Rd
The relaying of paving and extending kerb ramps in the Ashfield CBD along Liverpool Road was commenced in 2010/11 and will continue in 2013/14 to improve the pedestrian surface. Cost $50,000
Streetscape Projects
With the additional funds raised from the special rates variation, extra amounts of replacing very poor condition footpaths, roads and kerbs will be undertaken, including some street furniture. These projects include:
- Integrated footpath and bike works $100,000
- Condition 4 footpath replacement $100,000
- Traffic management measures on a scheme/area basis $ 50,000
- Street furniture $ 15,000
Extra Road Resurfacing and Major Patching
Over and above Council's road resurfacing program, additional road resurfacing and major road patching will be undertaken with the additional funds raised from the SRV. In 2013/14, an additional $50,000 will be allocated for road resurfacing, and $75,000 for major patching.
Buildings and Amenities repairs and replacement
With the SRV funds additional repairs and replacements of buildings and amenities will be carried out to improve Council's facilities. The SRV funding of $51,000 is allocated to these works.