Return of pedestrian crossing signals new phase of Lonsdale Street Construction

Thursday, 8 April 2010

A new pedestrian crossing at Scott Street, linking the eastern and western sides of Lonsdale Street, marks a new phase of construction in the $20 million transformation of Dandenong's main street.

The pedestrian crossing opened before Easter and provides convenient pedestrian access between both sides of the Street.

VicUrban has also recently reinstated approximately 40 car spaces on the east side of Lonsdale Street, between Clow and Walker streets.

VicUrban's Development Director, Michael King, said the public could now see the beginnings of improvements to Lonsdale Street.

“If you go for a walk along Lonsdale Street you will see new granite paving and footpath lighting near A1 Bakery and new feature lighting along the centre median strip between Walker and Scott Streets,” Mr King said.

“In the coming months, works will occur in the service lanes between Walker and Clow streets to replicate these features in another section of Dandenong's main street.

“While there is a period of some temporary disruption to normal routines, the transformed Lonsdale Street will encourage more shoppers, residents and workers into the heart of Dandenong,” Mr King said.

In the coming months VicUrban will commence planting some of Lonsdale Street's 265 new Pin Oak trees. On expert advice these deciduous trees will be planted while they are without, or with minimal leaves to give them time to establish their roots prior to spring growth.

The next phase of construction activity requires the temporary removal of some parking along the western side of Lonsdale Street, specifically:

  • There will be no parking between Walker and Scott Streets from 12 April to mid May, to allow for the completion of service lane and footpath works in this section.
  • Parking between Scott and Clow streets will be removed in May to allow for traffic diversions, footpath and service lane works.

VicUrban is endeavouring to ensure that some parking is maintained between Walker and Clow streets during this next phase of construction activity.

The work is also planned to maintain pedestrian access to Lonsdale Street shops during normal business

ENDS

Daina Fahey
External Relations Officer, Vicurban
Ph: (03) 8317 3642
Mb: 0402 895 312
Daina.Fahey@VicUrban.vic.gov.au

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