Community
20 September, 2024
First steps for play and skate project
ROAD works began earlier this week to mark the start of the Port Fairy Play and Skate project.
Works got underway at the intersection of Campbell Street and James Street on Monday.
This will include upgrades to underground stormwater drainage, new kerb and channelling in Campbell Street, upgrades to the Folk Festival entrance, new angled car parking on the south side of Campbell Street, and a raised intersection at Campbell and James streets.
A new car park will be built on the west side of Belfast Aquatics, with connecting footpath to the pool and Southcombe Park sports facilities.
A new accessible footpath will run along the south side of Campbell Street from James to Sackville streets.
Moyne Shire mayor Cr Ian Smith said it was exciting to finally start work on a project with such a strong level of community support.
“The play and skate area will be a regional hub for our families and young people,” Cr Smith said.
“It creates a space for recreational and social experiences for our community and visitors, and will connect to other recreation and sporting facilities in the Southcombe and Russells Creek precinct.”
Cr Smith said the initial works along Campbell Street will enhance pedestrian access and increase both on and off-street parking.
The drainage upgrade will also help manage increased risks of flooding from extreme weather events and the growing pressure on the overall drainage network and capacity.
Works over the peak summer holiday period will be minimised, with the aim to have Campbell and James Street drainage, footpath and road works completed before the folk festival starts in late February.
The project will be managed by council’s internal project management office.
Full details of the project can be found at the Engage Moyne website.
