Tramway Place, Koondrook impacted by CBD redevelopment

Published on 20 April 2020

Motorists are advised that access to Tramway Place, Koondrook will be impacted by Stage 3 of the Koondrook CBD redevelopment, with works beginning on Monday, 20 April 2020.

It is anticipated that traffic management measures will be in place until the redevelopment is scheduled for completion by the end of June 2020.

“Stage 3 of the Koondrook CBD redevelopment involves making improvements to Tramway Place, which will become the major thoroughfare between the Koondrook CBD, Koondrook Boat Ramp and the Koondrook Nature Based Tourism Hub precinct,” Mayor Lorraine Learmonth said.

“Traffic management measures will be in place whilst these works are occurring, which involve sealing Tramway Place and installing a roundabout to accommodate vehicles using the boat ramp.

“Residents and visitors are reminded that the Koondrook Boat Ramp is currently closed as part of social distancing measures to stop the spread of Coronavirus, and will remain closed until these works are completed.”

Stage 3 works also include the development of a shared user path extending from the Koondrook Wharf, along the Koondrook Goods Shed to the Gunbower Creek pedestrian bridge, which is currently under construction.

“The design of the shared user path will provide a visual reference to the town’s historic tramway infrastructure, whilst fencing and landscaping at the rear of the Koondrook Caravan Park will be improved,” Mayor Learmonth said.

“Areas where people can sit along the length of the shared user path will be developed, with additional vegetation to be planted throughout the precinct.”

Stage 3 of the Koondrook CBD redevelopment was identified as one of the major projects in the Gannawarra Waterfront Masterplan, approved by Council in 2019 following extensive community consultation.

“The Waterfront Masterplan aims to identify projects that will lead to strong economic development outcomes for the Gannawarra, maximising tourism, recreation, commercial and residential opportunities,” Mayor Learmonth said

Stage 3 of the Koondrook CBD redevelopment is supported by the Federal Government’s Regional Growth Fund.