Margaret River Main Street Makeover

Hi Tropical

There are 12 bins in total on the Main Street between the two roundabouts, these are supplied and serviced by the Shire’s waste contractor, Cleanaway. They were installed around 11 December. There are also two bins in Town Square whilst an additional two bins have been installed in Fearn Ave precinct since New Year.

We are waiting on delivery of the bin surrounds which will be installed as soon as they arrive.

Hi David,

The expected completion date is 18 December 2020. 

Thanks

Main Street Project Team

The new 9 crossings provide more designated places for pedestrians to cross and are constructed in a different material (exposed aggregate instead of asphalt) to identify them. They are designed to give more visibility, allowing pedestrians to walk out to the edge of the traffic lane, allowing better visibility of oncoming traffic (no cars can park directly next to the crossings, making space on each side to clearly see approaching traffic).

Crossing points will have pram ramps and tactile paving for the visually impaired. A new median strip is also included in the design, which will slow traffic (it forces traffic to stop each time a car reverse parallel parks, preventing overtaking).

There will be less large vehicles using the main street due to the completion of the Perimeter Road. In fact, any vehicle other than a bus and semi trailers servicing Coles, Woolworths and IGA will be banned from entering the Main Street through the Main Roads Restricted Access Vehicles (RAV) network.

So while these are not zebra crossings and pedestrians will still need to give way to vehicles, the type of traffic, and the traffic calming design support a more pedestrian friendly environment on the Main Street. 

Thanks for sharing your concerns about the new crossing points at Wallcliffe Rd roundabout.

The crossing points are not intended to be wombat crossings and are unlikely to meet the minimum pedestrian numbers required for Main Roads WA approval for such a crossing.  Now that asphalt works are complete, you will notice the crossings are flush with the road surface.

There is no pedestrian priority associated with the crossings. Pedestrians must give way to all vehicles at roundabouts according to WA Department of Transport.  Options for additional signage will be investigated if required.

Final line marking  at the new roundabout is scheduled to happen during the next dry weather window, once the Tunbridge/Churchill/Bussell intersection is open again to traffic flows (Tunbridge/Churchill/Bussell intersection is currently It  closed 7-11 July until top asphalting works are complete.

Kind regards
The Shire's Main Street project team

Hi there,

We’re sorry to hear about your experience visiting Margaret River’s town centre. 

Major upgrades to Margaret River’s Main Street began in February this year, with critical underground stormwater drainage needing to be installed the entire length of the street to address flooding issues.  We’re taking the opportunity to redo the entire street, making it more pedestrian friendly, improving landscaping, streetscaping and adding a cycle lane in. The project has been in the pipeline for several years and will deliver a number of much needed improvements for our community.

Fearn Avenue (opposite Riversmith Café) will transform into a Festival Precinct for outdoor events that can be temporarily closed off to traffic. Works also include construction of two new roundabouts at the entrance to town and at the top of the hill to ease traffic flows. 

We understand that the works are an inconvenience whilst underway, however when completed they will transform the Main Street.

There is plenty of parking in the town centre – this map helps show available parking spots.
https://yoursay.amrshire.wa.gov.au/21272/widgets/206228/documents/143952

Due to ongoing COVID restrictions, many restaurants and cafes are operating at reduced capacities and hours.
We’re encouraging people to book ahead. Whilst most businesses are open, some mid-week opening hours may vary.

This website has some handy info https://www.margaretriver.com/whats-open/ alternatively contact businesses directly via their social media or listed contact numbers.

We ask that you continue to support local businesses across the region, and for your understanding about the long term benefits this project will deliver for visitors and locals alike. There are plenty of incredible places to visit across the Margaret River Region, and hope you can enjoy your stay.

Kind regards
Shire of Augusta Margaret River team

Hi Tracey,

Thanks for your question. We are working closely with the Primary School Principal to ensure there is adequate support at crossing points. Forrest Road, Georgette Drive and Walkington Avenue will be impacted by diverted southbound traffic. One of the main areas we will be paying close attention to is the crossing point on Georgette Drive north, adjacent to the Forrest Road intersection and roundabout. A representative from the Shire and the Primary School will be onsite during school starting and closing times to monitor things closely and address any safety concerns . Pedestrian access will be maintained for students to cross Bussell Highway (near Reuther Park) to and from the High School.

Whilst there will be disruptions, we ask for the community’s patience and support as we deliver this key community project.

If you have any additional questions please contact the Project Manager pbrown@amrshire.wa.gov.au or call the Shire on 9780 5255.

Hi Salli, 

Thank you for your question. The traffic management and detour details will be published next week and presented at a Community Information Session on Tuesday 21 January 5.30-6.30pm in Margaret River Council Chambers. Hope to see you there! 

Thanks, 

Main Street Project Team. 

Hello, thank you for your question.

The Project has been assessed for financial risk and a value of 10% the anticipated construction budget has been allowed as a contingency sum.

You can view more details about the additional funding approved by the Council in the latest Council Report from 26 June 2019.
Here is a link to the report on page 96 https://www.amrshire.wa.gov.au/library/file/1Council/Meetings/2019%20Council%20Meetings/OM%2026_06_19%20MINS(1).pdf

Regards

Sean Shields
Project Manager

Hi Wayne

Please refer to the Staged Implementation plan saved here https://yoursay.amrshire.wa.gov.au/margaret-river-main-street-development/photos/62319

The draft plans previously posted on our website were removed, as they were out of date. Detailed engineering plans are currently under review and being finalised.  We will post the revised plans on this page once finalised.

Thanks

Hi there, thanks for the question. The Main Street contract is due to be in place by the end of the month and the Shire is working with Georgiou as the preferred tenderer to finalise details of the contract. Construction  is due to start on October 1 , with preliminary works and meeting with stakeholders planned for August and September. 

Regards Helen