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NEW BEGINNING New Town Community Association president Ralph Teirney (right) and vice president Brett Carthart (left) with New Town Precinct Upgrade project manager Vimbai Mavenga
Mackenzie Archer WORK has begun on stage two of the New Town retail precinct upgrade after a three-year delay caused by the impacts of COVID. In 2020 the City of Hobart completed stage one of the New Town precinct upgrade with new pedestrian crossings, garden beds, benches and bike racks installed along New
Town Road. The second stage of the upgrade will see public transport improved with a new, high-quality disability inclusive public bus shelter, a “pocket park” with green space and seating in front of the Salvation Army complex, and two more pedestrian crossings. The project will also create a space that opens
up new possibilities for local communities and businesses through pop-up events, markets and other activities. New Town Community Association president Ralph Teirney said the New Town community had been calling for the upgrades for more than a decade. “New Town is lacking a sparkle and consequently it means less people are utilising
local services and public spaces,” he said. “The new upgrades will take the focus away from vehicle traffic and instead prioritise the safety and comfort of pedestrians who are walking and using public transport.” Small Business Minister Madeleine Ogilvie said local projects like the New Town upgrade were important for making busy areas safer for
pedestrians. “Making these areas more people-friendly will mean more people come and spend time and money in these areas,” she said. “When the upgrades were being planned public safety was encapsulated in the designs right from the start. “Works that are reasonably simple in concept, such as installing pedestrian refuges
to make crossing streets safer, can make a real difference to the safety of our streetscapes and help give our shopping precincts a new life.” The City of Hobart and Tasmanian construction firm MSD Civil Services will work closely with local businesses and residents to limit any potential impacts on trade and the day-to-day lives of locals during the construction phase.
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