Bellingen Main Street Project - Church Street North Precinct

The Church Street North Precinct works are now in their final stages. The main activities being installation of the Trellis’ Structure and Asphalting Works.

Trellis’

Council has awarded the fabrication of the trellis’.

The construction and supply of the trellis’ is anticipated to take 6 – 8 weeks, and involves:

• Finalisation of structural details & develop shop drawings
• 2 weeks for fabrication
• 3 weeks for galvanisation of the trellis’
• 1 week for powder coating
• Finally, coordination with businesses for installation of these trellis’.

Asphalt Works

The asphalt is programmed for 3 consecutive night shifts from Sunday the 12^th May to Tuesday the 14^th May, weather permitting.

Scope of Works:

· Church Street – Re-surfacing Hyde Street to Short Street Lane

· Car Park re-surfacing – Behind the Federal Hotel and the Hammond and Wheatley Building

· Church Street – Asphalt correction and patching works Hyde Street to William Street

Council thanks you for your patience and understanding whilst these works have been and continue to be finalised for this Project.

Please contact Customer & Business Services on 02 6655 7300 should you require any further information.

Now that Christmas has come and gone and the new year is upon us, Council is again looking to complete the works in the Church Street North cafe precinct.

Council will continue to engage with local businesses regarding the works program with final works scheduled to commence in early February.

Final designs can be viewed in the document library on the right hand side of this page. There is also a 'walk through' video showcasing the proposed final look and feel of the area.

Programming of works for the next stage of the Church Street North Precinct is now underway for an expected start date of Sunday 14 October 2018.

The works will involve:

1. Demolition of existing concrete footpath paving.
2. Installation of conduits for new services and relocation of existing services
3. Construction of new kerb and guttering
4. Installation of landscape walls and associated footings
5. Installation of concrete footpath
6. Installation of cobble stones

This should be completed by the end of November 2018 subject to weather and latent conditions. Preliminary works such as survey, survey set-out and adjustment of the existing building awning posts may occur in the weeks leading up to Sunday 14 October 2018.

The construction phase will have a significant impact on parking, vehicular access and pedestrian flow however every effort will be made to minimise the impact by undertaking works (where possible) outside business hours and providing alternative routes for vehicles and pedestrians.

Some minor tree pruning may be undertaken and further advice on the timing of this activity will be provided in a future update.

Further works will be required to finalise this project after the Christmas School Holidays and the timing of these activities will also be provided in a future update. Key stakeholders whose businesses will be directly impacted by these works will be contacted directly by Council.

There will be some inconvenience while this exciting project is in its construction phase and Council thanks business owners and the community for their patience.

Following meetings with the Church Street North Precinct business operators Council is further exploring the possible options for this area.

The following two options are provided. Images are available in the Document Library and Videos in the Video Library on the right of your screen. Use the Surveys&Forms tab to access the survey.

Option 1 – this option was previously discounted following consultation regarding the inclusion of a play area within this precinct. NOT DISPLAYED

Option 2 – current option which uses and enhances the existing streetscape.
The Leopard Trees will be shaped and new surrounds constructed. The Box gutter drain will be removed and single grade pavement from shops to kerb removing hand railing obstacles and providing disability access to most shops.

Option 3 – new option
Pergola improving both shade in summer and sunlight in winter. The Leopard trees are removed and additional more suitable street trees placed kerbside.
A high pergola is installed which caters for umbrellas during establishment. This pergola will house deciduous vegetation and possibly edible food. The Box gutter drain will be removed and single grade pavement from shops to kerb removing hand railing obstacles and providing disability access to most shops.

The aim of the final layout is to achieve a balance between commercial activity, mobility and general public access.

While it is important to consult directly with those businesses that front the works, the broader community is also invited to provide feedback via a short 2 question survey below.

This survey will be available until Monday 20 August 2018.

Thank you to the shop owners and retailers that took the time to meet with Council recently to discuss the proposed seating options. Your time, attention, ideas and feedback will assist Council in the final design process.

Thank you also to those community members that have taken the time to provide feedback via the online survey. A reminder that the survey is open until Tuesday 31 July.

Proudly funded by the NSW Government, the Church Street North Precinct will soon be receiving its upgrade thanks to a grant received from the Stronger Country Communities Fund. The plan builds on the previous upgrade completed at the end of 2017 with Council again looking to its community for feedback on the options proposed.

The concepts draw on previous feedback around the dining precinct - specifically the seating arrangements for businesses and the general public. Council welcomes your feedback and encourages you to complete the survey regarding the seating options.