Streets as Shared Spaces Project

MEDIA RELEASE 17 February 2021

Plans for the Streets as Shared Space Pilot Project have been finalised following extensive community consultation.

Mayor Bobby Bourke said a grant of $767,844 under the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program for the project.

“The NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program provides one-off grant funding supporting Councils to test and pilot new and innovative ideas for streets as safe, shared public spaces,” he said.

“The program provides funding to quick-response demonstration projects and strategic pilots that temporarily adapt streets to support healthier, safer and more resilient communities.”

The plans for the south eastern corner of the Bathurst Town Square include:

• Temporary kerb build outs at either end of Church Street to slow down traffic though Church Street.
• Temporary pram ramps off Kings Parade in two locations along Church Street to improve accessibility.
• Carpark line marking and a painted centre median for Church Street to improve pedestrian access across the length of Church Street.
• Extension of Parrish Lane, one way through the centre of town square and exiting onto William St adjacent to the former Bathurst TAFE building.
• Consolidation of the exit onto William Street of both Parrish Lane and Ribbon Gang Lane.
• The creation of two linear parks in the Town Square fronting William Street and Ribbon Gang Lane.
• The installation of 10 street trees in pots on William Street, in areas that do not affect carparking.
• The installation of 15 street trees in pots on Church Street, in areas that do not affect carparking.
• Commission for temporary (24months) installations of public art in three locations:
  1. 89 William Street, mural project
  2. Ribbon Gang Lane, laneway activation
  3. Former Tafe Building, activation/ outdoor gallery space

For more information visit yoursay.bathurst.nsw.gov.au

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