Hall Street, Brunswick - Road reconstruction works

Project overview

Council completed the reconstruction of Hall Street, Brunswick between Hope Street and Newman Street.

Consultation with residents was undertaken during April 2015.

The works comprised:

• Construction of a new underground drainage system, drainage pits and Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) rain gardens.
• Relaying the existing bluestone kerb and channel so as to flatten the road and improve vehicle access into properties.
• Excavation of the existing road pavement and laying of a new asphalt road surface.
• Reconstruction of vehicle crossings.
• Constructing a nature strip along the street by narrowing the existing full width asphalt footpath on both sides of the road.
• Total length: 190 metres.

Budget and timelines

• Budget: $406,700
• Construction start date: October 2015
• Construction end date: March 2016

Hall Street before and during reconstruction