Ballina Shire Council is planning to commence works on Stage 2 of the River Street Duplication project from Henry Philp Avenue to Tweed Street, Ballina in the middle of this year. This follows the completion of Stage 1 works from Burns Point Ferry Road to Barlows Road in December 2021. River Street Duplication project will be delivered across four stages using a mixture of private contractors and council crews. Once all stages are complete, this project will provide a four-lane road from West Ballina into Ballina Island, doubling the road’s capacity to comfortably cater for traffic into the future. This stage of the project will see:
Westbound and eastbound lane duplication Installation of traffic lights at the intersection of River Street and Brunswick Street Installation of protected right-hand turns into Brunswick Street Upgrade of stormwater services Modification of pedestrian footpaths and shared paths
Pop Denison Park The new junior playground at Pop Denison Park is really taking shape with the installation of new play equipment. Works have been significantly hampered by persistent wet weather since the start of the year, so it’s exciting to see the play equipment and softfall now in place. The new playground features swing sets, hammocks, a mound slide, monkey bars, 4x4 rocker, play forts, fairytale ship and a spinning orb. Adventure pathways, balance logs, and stepping stones were installed during earlier works, as well as a concrete loop path meandering around the outside of the playground, which is sure to be a hit with scooter riders! Final works to complete the project will include the installation of shade sails, picnic shelters, BBQ’s, seating, signage, and landscaping. For project information please visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/popdenison-park-master-plan
Works are expected to commence in the middle of the year and continue until December 2022. For more information and to register for emailed project updates please visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ RiverStreetDuplication
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RIVER STREET DUPLICATION – STAGE 2
EAST BALLINA
BALLINA ISL AND
Jointly funded by Ballina Shire Council and NSW Government - Stronger Country Communities Fund. Illustration only. JUNE 2022 ISSUE 47
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