Brick paving and kerbing replacement in the Manjimup CBD
MEDIA RELEASE - Town Centre Revitalisation - Brick paving and kerbing replacement in the CBD
April 2017
The transformation of the CBD of Manjimup has commenced with the brick paving and kerbing replacement program.This work is one of eight components which comprise the overall Manjimup Town Centre Revitalisation Project, funded by the Royalties for Regions 'Growing our South' program.
For a number of years, the footpaths in and around the CBD of Manjimup have been paved with a variety of different colour and style of pavers. Shire President Paul Omodei explained that this is as a result of upgrades that have taken place at different times over the years. "The overall upgrade is timely as there are certainly areas of paving and kerbing that are uneven, considerably damaged or quite unsightly, but this we're doing a blanket upgrade across the entire CBD rather than taking a 'piecemeal' approach."
Stage one of the brick paving and kerbing program commenced in December 2016 on Mount Street and Rose Street. Paving was then replaced on the east side of Giblett Street, between the BP Service Station and Karamfiles Builders, as well as on Blythe Way which is located between the Shire of Manjimup offices and Pizza Paradise. "The older style of brown paving bricks are being replaced with a red paving brick that is consistent with the already existing red paver, which means we don't actually have to replace the entire CBD," said Cr Omodei.
Most recently, stage two of the program has seen work taking place on both sides of Ipsen Street, between Giblett Street and Rose Street. A section of brown pavers has remained abutting the kerb in order to allow continued access to the businesses on that street. Once the laying of the new pavers is finalised, this side of the path will reopen to pedestrians, the kerbing will be replaced and the remainder of paving work will be completed. All paths are also being sprayed with a sealant to allow for easier cleaning and ongoing maintenance.
"Every effort has been made to maintain access to businesses that are adjacent to where work is taking place so there is minimal disruption to their operations, and this will continue for the duration of this program," said Cr Omodei.
Stage two of the works will continue over the next few weeks on the west side of Giblett Street between Mount Street up past the Manjimup Hotel, then on the east side of Giblett Street up to Tall Timbers. Stage three, which won't take place until September or October of this year, will encompass the remainder of both Giblett and Rose Streets that require replacement.
Landscaping, re-asphalting of car parking bays and the addition of street furniture also form part of this program.
"This replacement program is beneficial in so many regards. There is an obvious improvement to the aesthetics through the utilisation of a uniform colour and style of paving throughout the CBD as well as consistent kerbing, crossovers and pram ramps that surpass Australian Standards. There is also the added convenience of being able to forecast future maintenance and upgrades within the CBD, but by far the greatest priority has been to provide a safe and accessible path network for pedestrians," said Cr Omodei.
Removed pavers and slabs are continuing to be salvaged and allocated to other projects within the Shire, community groups and community members who have expressed an interest in paying for an allotment.
For further updates on all components of the Town Centre Revitalisation Project, members of the public are encouraged to visit the Community Information Office located at 5 Brockman Street, Manjimup or the website: www.manjimup.wa.gov.au/towncentrerevitalisation
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Authorised by Andrew Campbell, Chief Executive Officer
Contact Gina Nieuwendyk, Coordinator Communication and Executive Support
Contact: 9771 7777
Contact for comment: Shire President Paul Omodei
Contact: 0448 810 773
