Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.

As part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program, we’re building a footpath along Parker Street between Milne Street and McLachlan Street to better connect residents and the broader community to the shops and facilites at Templestowe Village. This will also include kerb and channel and roadside drainage.

Where is it?

We’re building a footpath along Parker Street between Milne Street and McLachlan Street, Templestowe.

Why is the footpath needed?

There is no current path, with uneven terrain alongside the road. This is a particularly steep slope making pedestrian movement currently difficult. Building this path will better connect residents and the broader community to the shops and facilites at Templestowe Village. 

When will the works happen?

Works will begin in late May 2024, taking around nine weeks to complete.

Project dates are subject to change due to programming with our contractors and weather

How will the works affect me?

• Construction noise from machinery and workers
• temporary disruptions to on-street parking
• Temporary disruptions to driveway access - we will contact affected residents directly.

We will make every effort to minimise disruptions during construction.

Questions?

If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.

Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.

As part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program, we’re constructing a new footpath on Porter Street, Templestowe, to improve accessibility and safety.

Works will include:

• construction of a new footpath.

Where is it?

The footpath will be built on the northern side of Porter Street, between Anderson Street and McLachlan Street in Templestowe.

When will the works happen?

Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2025 and completed by March 2025.  Timelines are subject to weather conditions and contractor availability.

Why is the footpath needed?

This footpath will connect the existing footpaths on Anderson Street, improving pedestrian connectivity. The upgrade will provide a safe and accessible walking route to encourage healthier, more active lifestyles.

How will the works affect me?

The works will take place on weekdays during the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm. There may be some construction noise and temporary disruptions to driveway access. We will contact the affected properties directly prior to construction.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the footpath connections in your area.

Questions?

If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.

Connecting our community through safe footpaths is one of the ways we’re building a better Manningham.

As part of our 2024/25 Capital Works Program, we’re constructing a new footpath connection on Newmans Road, Templestowe, to improve accessibility and safety.

Works will include:

• construction of a new footpath.

Where is it?

The footpath will be built on the northern side of Newmans Road, between Websters Road and Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road in Templestowe.

When will the works happen?

Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2025 and completed by March 2025.  Timelines are subject to weather conditions and contractor availability.

Why is the footpath needed?

This footpath will connect the existing footpaths on Websters Road, improving pedestrian connectivity. The upgrade will provide a safe and accessible walking route to encourage healthier, more active lifestyles.

How will the works affect me?

The works will take place on weekdays during the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm. There may be some construction noise and temporary disruptions to driveway access. We will contact the affected properties directly prior to construction.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve the footpath connections in your area.

Questions?

If you have any questions about these works or our footpaths program, contact us.

Our community is set to benefit from improved safety, connectivity and infrastructure on Templestowe Route, with upgrade works commencing later this year.

Manningham Mayor, Councillor Carli Lange thanked those who contributed to the consultation in November last year.

“We heard from over 150 people through our survey and public session. This valuable feedback has helped us understand the everyday experiences of residents and commuters.

“I’m confident that the introduction of two new roundabouts, reduced speed limits and a new signalised pedestrian crossing can reduce congestion and improve safety around the busy Templestowe Village area.” 

The upgrade will include:

• Two new roundabouts at: 
  • Atkinson Street and Anderson Street intersection
  • Milne Street and James Street intersection
• Speed limit of 40km/hour between the two new roundabouts (through Templestowe Village)
• Speed limit of 50 km/hour from Union Street to Milne Street and Atkinson Street to Porter Street
• A pedestrian crossing with traffic lights at the Wood Street and Anderson Street intersection
• Road resurfacing along the route
• Footpaths, kerb and channel along the route
• Underground drainage along the route

Here are some common questions we received during the consultation:

Won’t more roundabouts prevent traffic flow, causing more congestion at Templestowe Village? Could we use speed humps instead?

Speed humps would slow traffic, but not reduce traffic congestion. Roundabouts act to reduce congestion by preventing the lane blockages that occur when drivers turning right stop to give way to oncoming traffic. 

What if these changes encourage drivers to divert along Atkinson and Milne streets?

Due to the number of intersections drivers would need to cross on the Atkinson-Milne route, this route would not save drivers time and is unlikely to become the preferred option. 

Can the speed limit reductions be flexible during busy/quieter hours?

We are looking into speed reduction with VicRoads, we will explore options to have flexible speed limits.

How did you choose the location for the signalled pedestrian crossing – did you explore other locations, such as near the 7/11?

The location of the new signalled crossing was chosen based on its proximity to the shops and the area's capacity to accommodate traffic lights. 

“The project’s main works will be delivered in four stages, with the first beginning around mid-year. We will provide more information closer to that time,” Cr Lange added.

This project is funded by our Capital Works Program, with a $5 million investment from the Australian Federal Government.

For more information, go to Your Say Manningham.
 

We’re extending the footpath on the southern side of Websters Road, Templestowe in 2024.

Where is it?

The new footpath will be on the southern side of the road, between Sunny Rise and Blackburn Road, connecting the existing footpaths at each end.

When will the works happen?

Works are scheduled to begin later in the 2023/24 financial year and will likely take around six weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions.

Why are the works needed?

These works will connect the footpath from Newmans Road to Blackburn Road, providing a designated pathway for pedestrian to access local businesses and the Mullum Mullum Trail.

How will the works affect me?

We’ll be working between 7.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays.

During this time, you may be impacted by:

• Construction noise
• A single lane closure (southern lane) on Websters Road. We’ll have signage and traffic management on site to guide you through the area.
• Temporary disruptions to driveway access for properties adjoining the footpath.  If your access will be affected, our contractor will contact you directly and well in advance to provide notice. Emergency vehicles will always have priority access throughout the construction period.

There will be no disruption to bin collections. In the unlikely event that a scheduling change is required, we will let any impacted residents know in advance.