Aireys Inlet Roads and
Drainage Improvements
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Precinct 1
- The detailed engineering design for Precinct 1, based upon the Citizens' Jury recommendations, is now complete and it is anticipated that construction will commence after the Australia Day long weekend in January 2009, with works completed by May 2009.
- This project is being funded through a combination of Council contribution and a Special Charge Scheme. Invoices will be forwarded to contributing property owners upon completion of the works.
- An audit of vehicle corssovers for all properties within Precinct 1 is currently underway. All properties that require a culvert crossover, or whos culvert crossover is not in accordance with Council's minimum standards, will require to be built or upgraded at the property owner's own expense.
- Investigations into traffic calming measures will commence in the near future. All traffic calming initiatives within Precinct 1 will be funded by Council.
Precinct 2
- Precinct 2 is the area bounded by the Great Ocean road, Bambra Road, Boundary Road and Philip Street (excluding properties within Precinct 1).
- A Precinct 2 Citizens' Jury was formed in November 2008 and the Jury met over three days in November to consider the followng charge:
"In Precinct 2, what road and drainage work do we need / want, can afford, which preserves / enhances the environment?"
- The Jury process included presentations from witnesses in the fields of road and drainage, and also from Council Officers in the fields of planning and Special Chrage Schemes.
- The Jury recommendations will be presented to Councils at its Ordinary Meeting of 23 December 2008.
Plan - Precinct 2
Citizens' Jury Recommendations
Project History
- There are ongoing concerns from some residents about stormwater flooding and the condition of some local roads, like corrugations, pot holes, dust and pedestrian safety.
- In 2006, on behalf of Council, GHD Pty Ltd completed a major study of roads and drainage in Aireys Inlet to see how they can be improved to meet local community expectations.
Final GHD Report - Part A
Final GHD Report - Part B
Final GHD Report - Part C
Final GHD Report - Part D
- Council has limited capacity to fund capital works and improvements, and any upgrading of roads and drainage infrastructure within Aireys Inlet would be funded through a combination of Council funds, ratepayer contribution and external grants.
- Council endorsed the Citizens' Jury process for Precinct 1, and at its meeting of 4 September 2007 endorsed the Citizens' Jury Recommendations for Precinct 1.
- The process was deemed successful and in October 2008, the Citizens' Jury Process was endorsed for Precinct 2.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Vaughn Notting, Council's Special Projects Engineer on 5261 0538 or vnotting@surfcoast.vic.gov.au
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