Ayr Street Upgrade
Following an endorsed Concept Design package, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA) and Landskap have been engaged by the Northern Areas Council to deliver an upgrade of Ayr Street in Jamestown. Key intended outcomes of the project include:
- Enhancing pedestrian accessibility, safety and amenity.
- Increasing tree canopy cover and general greening.
- Providing opportunities for recreation and events.
- Enhancing the main street character of Ayr Street and supporting economic development.
- Reinforcing the recognisable and distinct local character.
- Accommodating existing vehicle circulation and parking, including caravans and recreation vehicles (RV).
Critical to project success has been reaching a concept design layout that has broad acceptance from stakeholders in Jamestown, including the general public, community groups, Northern Areas Council Elected Members and Council staff. To achieve this, the concept design has been iteratively developed over time to include feedback received from Stakeholders.
Following the Concept package, further investigations have been undertaken to provide confidence in the general layout, functionality and delivery. These investigations and design development have included the following:
- Retaining existing trees
- Proposed tree locations
- Improved street and centre car park lighting
- Undergrounding of power lines
- Stormwater and flooding management
- Improved vehicle turning movements at intersections
- On-Street and Centre off-street Carparking
- Pedestrian accessibility and improved safety when crossing roads and within the centre carpark.