The number of traffic lanes on a section of St Georges Terrace will be cut to four as part of an $11.4 million upgrade.
The number of traffic lanes on a section of St Georges Terrace will be cut to four as part of an $11.4 million upgrade.
The City of Perth has announced Broad Construction Services has been awarded the tender to upgrade the Terrace between William and Barrack Streets.
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said the project will bring the city's premier street into the 21st century.
"I am excited by these plans which will improve the ambience of the street and also make it more pedestrian-friendly," Ms Scaffidi said.
"St Georges Terrace provides the setting for the State's principal business and commercial district and contains some of the city's grand and historic buildings.
"The City's plans include reducing the number of traffic lanes from six to four in this central section, widening the footpaths and increasing the width of what is a very narrow median strip," she said.
Some of the other changes include reducing the speed to 40 kilometres an hour; planting trees on the roadside and median strip; and encouraging alfresco dining.
See full statement from the City of Perth below:
Perth's most famous and prestigious street - St Georges Terrace - is set to undergo significant enhancement.
The Council of the City of Perth has approved an $11.4 million tender to Broad Construction Services to upgrade the section of the Terrace between William and Barrack Streets.
Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi says the project will bring the capital city's premier street into the 21st century.
"I am excited by these plans which will improve the ambience of the street and also make it more pedestrian-friendly," Ms Scaffidi said.
"St Georges Terrace provides the setting for the State's principal business and commercial district and contains some of the city's grand and historic buildings.
"The City's plans include reducing the number of traffic lanes from six to four in this central section, widening the footpaths and increasing the width of what is a very narrow median strip.
"The improvements will also assist north-south pedestrian movements in the city, linking the retail core with the soon-to-be redeveloped foreshore.
"Long-term, the Council wants to see improvements extended along St Georges Terrace and into Adelaide Terrace as well."
The City of Perth has consulted with a range of city stakeholders about the plan.
Some of the main features of the plan are:
- Reducing the number of traffic lanes from six to four between William and Barrack Streets.
- Reducing vehicle speed limit to 40kmh.
- Repaving all pedestrian areas and road crossings with high quality WA granite.
- Tree planting on the roadside and median strip.
- Introducing multi-functional poles to provide integrated lighting, signage and banners.
- Replacing bus shelters with streamlined design and more seating.
- Better street furniture.
- Improved signage for people accessing nearby arcades and malls.
- Encouraging alfresco dining.
Work is expected to begin in September.
