Manjimup is on the threshold of a grand new northern town site entrance with the construction of a new roundabout set to direct traffic into the central business district. This Royalties for Regions and Main Roads funded project is a major component of stage two of the Town Centre Revitalisation Project and will completely transform the northern front of the town and draw visitors into the town centre.
Manjimup has an ill-defined entrance to its town centre area as the South Western Highway bypasses the town centre. It is vital that the entrances are readily identifiable to visitors. The lack of defined entrances combined with the detached nature of the town centre from the Highway creates relatively high levels of traffic passing through without stopping. The proposed roundabout and realignment of Giblett Street to link directly with Mottram Street (South Western Highway) seeks to remedy this situation. The roundabout will also provide for a direct link from north east Manjimup into the town centre without traffic having to divert onto the Highway. This will have significant traffic flow benefits as the town expands.
Shire President Paul Omodei said that "The design will provide an entry statement that will attract passing traffic into Manjimup's town centre. Additionally, the entry statement is critical to providing confidence in the town, which is important to stimulating economic investment opportunity in the region".
"This project will create a safer and more defined entry into and out of the Manjimup town centre, the roundabout will be supplemented by visual cues to the central business district, including improved signage and landscaping" added Councillor Omodei.
Surveying works have been completed and construction is set to commence on 19 February 2018, with an expected completion date in late May 2018. The Shire has worked closely with Main Roads in the design phase of the roundabout and Main Roads will have a project officer onsite throughout the construction. TRACC CIVIL Pty Ltd have been awarded the construction contact.