Margaret River Main Street Makeover

To make this space vibrant, comfortable and welcoming for all users, the Shire is bringing together local artists to help create a suite of unique street furniture.

You are invited to view the short listed submissions and pick your favorite to help decide on the final pieces.

To have your say visit the Margaret River Main Street Public Art survey. Hurry !! ... voting closes at 4.pm Friday 26 October.

The March 2018 Community Newsletter for the Main Street Redevelopment project is out now! This update includes an updated timeline, a summary of the changes to the schematic design resulting for the community and engagement and advice about the next steps for the project.

Download the update here, or email yoursay@amrshire.wa.gov.au to receive a hard copy by post.

Stage 1:

Wednesday March 21-March 23- A Mobile Radar will be used to conduct a survey between the hours of 19:30 and 05:00 along the road and carparking

Stage 2

March 26- 29 April 4- April 30

Utility Survey via GPR on the footpaths and off road areas

The detailed design for the Main Street Redevelopment Project is well advanced incorporating feedback from our extensive community consultation and strong community support.

Following feedback from the community a few of the key changes are:

• a dedicated cycle lane on the uphill ( eastern ) side of the street and shared lane for cyclists on the downhill (western) side of the street
• an ACROD bay adjacent to Pharmacy 777 and an additional ACROD bay in the Festival precinct
• two new pedestrian crossing points in the River Precinct
• increased public open space in the new town square including water and power outlets to support events
• parklets for increased alfresco opportunities
• opportunities for community input into street furniture including parklets , planter boxes and 'story telling' in the paving
• retaining grassed areas in Reuther Park for informal recreation
• addressing traffic issues and pedestrian access issues at the Tunbridge/Churchill Bussell Hwy intersection

The Shire invites you to attend, or submit your question, to a Council briefing on the final design resolution for Margaret River Main Street Redevelopment Stage 2. The design team will present final solutions for the Main Street: Streetscape, Public Space and Traffic, Parking and Cycling.

Council Chambers, 41 Wallcliffe Road Margaret River

6.00- 8.00 pm, Thursday 22 February 2018

Have a question but can't attend? Submit your question by commenting on this post below!

The November 2017 Community Newsletter for the Main Street Redevelopment project is out now! This update includes an updated timeline, summary of engagement results from 2017 and the proposed changes to the design based on the engagement.

Download the update here, or email yoursay@amrshire.wa.gov.au to receive a hard copy by post.

Update: Margaret River Main Street Redevelopment Project - Expression of Interest to be included on a Local Suppliers and Contractors Construction Phase Panel

The redevelopment of the Margaret River Main Street is a significant project, which will foster a vibrant town centre for both residents and tourists. Construction work for the project is due to begin in early 2019 with project completion slated for early 2020.

The Shire of Augusta Margaret River, together with the South West Development Commission, is keen to see local suppliers and contractors involved in delivering the project.

“We encourage local suppliers and contractors to submit Expressions of Interest for a range of services, including civil and landscape and electrical works,” said Gary Evershed CEO of AMRS. Every company that submits an EOI will have that information included in the Local Trades Directory provided to the major tender bidders.”

The Main Street Redevelopment project includes the following works: demolition and earthworks, drainage, lighting and electrical works, new pedestrian paving and kerbing, signage and line marking, traffic management, landscaping and street furniture.

Construction is planned to be undertaken in 2 stages, Stage 1 February – May 2019, Stage 2 September- December 2019.

To access an expression of interest response form, click here to download the information package. Expressions are to be lodged electronically to amrshire@amrshire.wa.gov.au or post to PO Box 61, Margaret River 6285. Expressions must be received by the Shire before 5pm, Friday 20 July 2018.

The submission of an expression of interest does not guarantee engagement in the construction of the Margaret River Main Street Redevelopment Project.

There are a range of State and Federal Government financial assistance and advisory programs available to support small to medium sized businesses and help them build capacity and capability to compete for Government supply opportunities, including as sub-contractors on Government contracts. More information is available at https://industrylink.wa.gov.au/advisory-services/services-to-businesses-sub-contractors/advice-programs-to-build-capability

The Margaret River Main Street Redevelopment Project is funded through the South West Development Commission and supported by Royalties for Regions.

Will also be running an online survey over this time to gather feedback from those who can not attend the meeting. The survey will be published on this page closer to the date.

RSVP to the Community Meeting at amrshire@amrshire.wa.gov.au or 9780 5255