Waratah Avenue Place-Making Strategy

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What do you think is best for the Waratah Avenue village precinct? Have you heard about the proposal to improve pedestrian accessibility and amenity? Whether you work, visit or live in the area, own a property or run a business, we want to hear from you.

Stemming from the Waratah Place-Making Strategy, developed in partnership with the community in 2015, work has since progressed on a concept design for hard surfaces in the area. This body of work identified the need for a wider footpath suitable for cafe alfresco areas and improved accessibility for pedestrians in the street and in crossing Waratah Avenue.

The City is now seeking your feedback on this draft concept design and
proposed amendments to current parking arrangements.

Stage one of the project is designed to improve pedestrian access to the shopping strip and village while, at the same time, slowing vehicle speeds to improve pedestrian safety.

Taking in the section of Waratah Avenue between Adelma and Alexander Roads, the design incorporates improved pedestrian access and street amenity as follows:

  • A wide footpath for pedestrian access and cafe alfresco areas
  • Narrowing the road to 6 metres and changing its alignment
  • Parking modifications (parallel and angled)
  • Improved driveway access
  • Modify access to Genesta Crescent
  • A raised plateau for pedestrian crossing
  • Increased street tree plantings, new planter boxes and bollards to delineate vehicle and pedestrian spaces
  • Retention of bus zone and shelter
  • Modifying the traffic island and children’s crossing at Adelma Road
  • Relocation of street lights

How can you get involved, find out more or provide feedback?

Updates will be posted to this page below.

What do you think is best for the Waratah Avenue village precinct? Have you heard about the proposal to improve pedestrian accessibility and amenity? Whether you work, visit or live in the area, own a property or run a business, we want to hear from you.

Stemming from the Waratah Place-Making Strategy, developed in partnership with the community in 2015, work has since progressed on a concept design for hard surfaces in the area. This body of work identified the need for a wider footpath suitable for cafe alfresco areas and improved accessibility for pedestrians in the street and in crossing Waratah Avenue.

The City is now seeking your feedback on this draft concept design and
proposed amendments to current parking arrangements.

Stage one of the project is designed to improve pedestrian access to the shopping strip and village while, at the same time, slowing vehicle speeds to improve pedestrian safety.

Taking in the section of Waratah Avenue between Adelma and Alexander Roads, the design incorporates improved pedestrian access and street amenity as follows:

  • A wide footpath for pedestrian access and cafe alfresco areas
  • Narrowing the road to 6 metres and changing its alignment
  • Parking modifications (parallel and angled)
  • Improved driveway access
  • Modify access to Genesta Crescent
  • A raised plateau for pedestrian crossing
  • Increased street tree plantings, new planter boxes and bollards to delineate vehicle and pedestrian spaces
  • Retention of bus zone and shelter
  • Modifying the traffic island and children’s crossing at Adelma Road
  • Relocation of street lights

How can you get involved, find out more or provide feedback?

Updates will be posted to this page below.

Consultation has concluded
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    As part of the Waratah streetscape upgrade, and more specifically the Adelma Road roundabout changes: has any consideration been given to the roundabouts southern section of Adelma Road - between the roundabout and Primary School to reduce traffic speed? I have to say I can't believe some of the Hoon driving that happens as cars come through that roundabout. I know there' school 40K restrictions, but many kids use playing field area after school hours and weekends. Sadly it's a tragedy just waiting to happen. Thanks for your time

    PSR asked about 3 years ago

    Thanks for your feedback.  We are hoping some traffic calming can help reduce or eliminate hoon driving in the area.  If you see this occurring regularly, please contact the Police as soon as possible when it occurs for them to address and action.

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    Why has angle parking not been considered to Waratah Avenue, as with Bay View Tce Claremont? The restricted road width means most attempts to reverse park will result in following traffic being brought to a halt. I'm also most disappointed at the reduction in car parking bays. Already there are frequent problems in the morning trying to find even a single empty bay.

    Caspa asked about 3 years ago

    Thank you for your suggestions to include angle parking within the Waratah Avenue precinct. Although angle parking can improve capacity, there is insufficient road reserve to accommodate the required lateral depth for angled bays. Most recent parking surveys have shown there is sufficient capacity to cater for the parking demand generated by the precinct. The City does keep parking under regular review and as part of the project intends to implement additional parking prohibitions. These prohibitions will generate greater vehicle turnover and improve capacity.