A plan for a “greener, safer and better-connected” Alfrieda Street has been adopted by Brimbank council.
The Alfrieda Street public realm master plan was adopted by council at its recent meeting and will guide future planning, design, maintenance and associated budget allocation for the development of the St Albans street.
The plan outlines the transformation of Alfrieda Street over the next decade, underpinned by sustainability principles and community-focused urban design.
Council said the master plan envisions Alfrieda Street as a vibrant community-focused corridor that prioritises pedestrians and active living, enhances public spaces, improves mobility and safety, creating safer pedestrian crossings, and better cycling infrastructure.
The master plan aims to improve the design of Alfrieda Street from Main Road East to Taylors Road, including the potential for a civic walk in the St Albans Town Centre, which will include wider footpaths, outdoor dining and trading, more trees and greenery to increase tree canopy, seating, drinking fountains, bins for recycling, spaces for community gatherings and events, and easy access to car parking.
Another section includes a nature walk providing a green and water sensitive corridor with more trees and greenery, spaces for community events and gatherings, wider footpaths, outdoor dining and trading, connection to public transport, safer crossings, and adequate car parking.
The final section includes a neighbourhood walk to encourage walking, as well as increased tree canopy cover with more trees and greenery, increased pedestrian and cycling space, and improved public space amenities.
Brimbank mayor Ranka Rasic said the master plan is an opportunity to revitalise Alfrieda Street, and create a “liveable and connected neighbourhood” in the centre of St Albans.
“Alfrieda Street is the commercial and cultural hub of St Albans, and improving these public spaces will support our community’s health and wellbeing, deliver a safe, welcoming and well-connected town centre for everyone to enjoy,” Cr Rasic said.
All project timeframes are subject to council approval and budget allocations, as part of the annual budget process.
Council said the master plan has been informed by community engagement over the past three years with input from local businesses, industry and community members.
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