Streets as Shared Spaces
Hilltops Council is delivering trial activations to provide public space for sitting and space for eating or gathering along Boorowa Street in Young. The NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program aims to test permanent changes that strengthen the amenity and economic vitality of Boorowa Street and surrounding its area. These changes are to aimed to positively impact the local economy, community health and wellbeing in line with the NSW Governments focus where streets have become a focal point during the COVID-19 pandemic and are one of the most important forms of public space.
The activations involve transforming crossings and underutilised space to install activations along three street blocks of Boorowa Street, Young (between Clarke Street to Main Street, Main Street to Lynch Street and Lynch Street to Zouch Street). The activations within Young’s Town Centre aims to enliven activity, support local businesses and make enjoyable places for the community.
This project is proudly fully grant funded by the NSW Government under the Streets as Shared Spaces program. The Streets as Shared Spaces program provides one-off grant funding to support local councils to test and pilot new and innovative ideas for streets as shared public spaces.
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PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
Water Main Construction in Young
Council’s engaged contractor are undertaking water main construction works along Berthong Street, Young.
Works commenced Monday, 1 May 2023 between Murringo Street and Wombat Street. The west bound lane along Berthong Street will be closed off to motorists with other sections of Berthong Street closed as the water main is progressively installed.
Traffic control shall be installed to detour motorists and pedestrians safely around the work site, but please avoid the area if possible and use alternate routes. We appreciate your cooperation and patience as these works occur.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
Coddington Park Upgrades
Hilltops Council have engaged a contractor to undertake works at Coddington Park in Harden-Murrumburrah. The contractor has commenced site establishment and securing the whole construction site using temporary fencing in preparation for works commencement.The following will be completed as a part of the project:
- Murrimboola Creek Rehabilitation including installation of a Fish Ladder
- Replacement of Culverts at creek crossing in Neill St
- Construction of a Carpark near the existing Amenities Building
- Installation of a new Playground and connecting Footpaths
Please be aware that some amenities have been blocked off due to safety reasons. We hope that this inconvenience will be outweighed by the fantastic end-result of this new community asset.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.
Bridge Works
BUNDARBO BRIDGE
The Bundarbo Bridge Replacement has progressed to the point where the bridge deck has been poured. The next step is the construction of the concrete rails.
The road approaches to the bridge are being constructed so the road can be constructed. The riverbank stabilising has commenced and is near completion.
The rock that was used for the work platform has been mostly removed from the river. Next stages of the bridge work are for the road approach to be completed and the old bridge to be removed.
PLEASE DIRECT ANY ENQUIRIES TO CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 1300 445 586.