Artist's impression of the future streetscape

You are receiving this newsletter as you have opted in to stay informed on the Willoughby Road streetscape upgrade.

Work began on Stage 2 of the Willoughby Road, Crows Nest streetscape upgrade in October 2023. This eNewletter aims to keep you informed on what is happening, when it is happening and who to speak to if you have any questions.

The Willoughby Road upgrade project is continuing to progress steadily despite adverse weather. Upcoming power outages will be announced on the Willoughby Road page as well as through weekly letter updates to affected businesses. The next power outage will on Wednesday 24 July with details to be sent out by electrical contractor Garde shortly. We are working diligently to complete the project by September, weather permitting.

The next key stages of the project are:

• Paving to be completed between Kurtosh to Crescent Croissanterie, finalising all paving works along the west side of Willoughby Road
• Excavation and paving to begin on the east side of Willoughby
• Water drinking station installation outside Hume Street walkthrough at 90 Willoughby Road
• Bike racks installed along Willoughby Road
• Electrical work outside C9 Chocolate & Gelato and El Jannah
• Preparation of new streetlight poles for installation mid July on east side of Willoughby Road, next to Ernest Place

Progress map as of Thursday 11 July 2024

Since the last newsletter, the following works have been completed or are near completion:

80% of paving completed along the west side of Willoughby Road
Installation of six out of eight new bench seats, with seven to sit on Willoughby Road and one on Clarke Street
Completion of all 22 footings for new streetlights
Removal of a London plane tree in poor condition outside Crows Nest Podiatry.

13 existing London Plane trees in poor condition along Willoughby Road will be removed and replaced with 34 Tulip trees. Removal and replanting will begin in late July.

Tulip trees share similar characteristics to the London Plane tree in size and shape but are a different species. Tulip trees don’t contain tiny hairs (called trichoimes), a characteristic London Plane trees have that cause allergy-related symptoms for some people. Tulip trees can grow up to 10 meters with distinctive mid-green leaves that turn rich yellow. In late spring and summer tulip-shaped flowers bloom.

The recent removal of overhead electrical wires will allow the new trees to grow to their full potential.

For the most up-to-date information, visit North Sydney Council's Willoughby Road upgrade page or contact Council's Engineering Project Manager on 9936 8286.

To make enquiries with Council's appointed contractors:

• Garde Services Pty Ltd, call 9737 9062 or email community@garde.com.au
• Ally Civil, call 0416 538 083 or email edmond@allycivil.com.au