Construction Commencing
Construction preparation for this project is currently underway, with works due to commence in February 2025. The works will take approximately six to eight months and be completed in small stages to minimise impact.
Updates on the project will be published regularly and will be available on-site and online. Please click ‘follow’ if you would like to receive updates via email.
Information drop-in session: Thursday, 23 Jan 2025, 1.30 – 2.30 PM
Meet the contractor and ask questions. Council officers will also be there if you have any questions regarding the construction commencement.
Venue: Wilson Avenue Bouldering Wall, Wilson Avenue off Sydney Road, Brusnwick
How will the community be impacted?
The construction work will include mainly footpath reconstruction, road excavation, drainage, water main and asphalt works. The extent of work is shown in the Final Concept Design (October 2024). During construction, access will remain to all properties in the works area. We will work around the businesses’ opening hours to reduce inconvenience.
If your property is directly impacted, you will receive regular construction updates in the mail and in person. Council officers and the contractor will be on-site most days to help deal with any issues quickly.
Project Background
Council is upgrading Wilson Avenue between Jewell Station and Sydney Road. This work aims to improve pedestrian amenity, walkability and presentation of the street between Jewell Station and Sydney Road.
The feedback received from the community in 2021 shaped the Final Concept Design, with further minor refinement for construction purposes included after the public tender in 2024.
The project has been on hold for three years due to the construction of major developments along Wilson Avenue and will now commence in early 2025.
The Design
You told us you wanted
- Improved pedestrian level lighting to increase perceived safety;
- Widening of the footpath and traffic calming treatments, to address traffic dominance;
- Street tree planting and additional vegetation, to increase overall amenity;
- Designated seating and outdoor dining areas; and
- Raised shared areas at both ends of the street, for flexible events and activities.
The design also includes
- Water Sensitive Urban Design and Stormwater Management
- Outdoor dining area with integrated umbrella footings
- New feature trees on widened footpaths
- Planter bed and public seating under trees
- Ambience lighting under the seats
- Feature seats which are moveable to cater for events.
- High-quality pavement treatments and accessibility improvements
- Street furniture such as seats, bins, bollards, and a drinking fountain.
Community consultation
As part of the project, temporary street pavement painting was undertaken to test the design and will be in place until construction commences. The painting outlines the future footpath lines, tree locations, and two proposed shared zones on Wilson Avenue. The testing informed the final concept plan.
Local artist Carla Gottgens painted the feature design "Ropes & Knots" and invites people to add stencils into the artwork. The work is inspired by Brunswick's ropemaking history.
