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New Town Retail Precinct Upgrade
September Update
Completed and current works
Our civil works crew have finished upgrading the kerb and footpath between 107 - 113 New Town Road, with this work now continuing between 99 - 107.
Major civil works outside the businesses at 93 New Town Road have now been completed with feature paving and a custom concrete seat (picture below) installed.
Crews have crossed Pirie Street and have commenced the upgrade of the other side which will feature an improved pedestrian crossing and public art.
Impacts on on-street parking
We understand the loss of on-street parking impacts the ability of local businesses and residents to go about their daily lives.
While we try and minimise this impact, we also need to ensure the safety of the community and our workers, and to keep traffic flowing through this busy road.
Unfortunately there are times when loss of parking will be experienced on both sides of the road. This ensures there is enough space for both the works to be undertaken and for traffic to remain flowing in both directions.
Public art - under construction
The team recently took a site visit to local fabricators at Dynamic Welding to check out the progress on the Hybrids public artwork by artist Matt Drysdale.
These sculptural landmarks will offer practical functions for the precinct including seating, planting and places for posting community notices.
Staff profile
Rafael Upcroft is the Civil Designer for the New Town Retail Precinct project. Rafael is responsible for the geometric design of the project such as kerb lines and levels and coordinates the design documentation ready for construction.
Still have questions?
For construction enquiries, contact:
Jacquelyn Tang, Project Manager, on (03) 6238 2531 or email coh@hobartcity.com.au
For general project enquiries, contact:
Carmen Salter, Senior Advisor Community Engagement, on (03) 6238 2564 or email coh@hobartcity.com.au
