Closure of Portion of Youl Road and development of Parkland and Shared Pathway in Perth Tasmania
Posted on September 27, 2024
Pursuant to section 14 of the Local Government Highways Act 1982 (the Act), notice is hereby given that the Council proposes is to close a 505 metre section of Youl Road Perth to vehicular traffic from the intersection with Edward Street (at coordinate E513783, N5397679) to the intersection with Cromwell Street (at coordinate E516463, N5397280) to develop the area as public open space.
Following completion of the Perth Bypass, the State Government has handed over ownership of Youl Road to Council, the proposal is to close this section of the road to vehicular traffic to develop a parkland inclusive of a shared pathway, reinstate the natural watercourse and upgrade stormwater drainage.
The shared pathway and parkland design provides for recreational use, including leisure and exercise pursuits such as cycling. It is proposed that the shared pathway will form a key linkage and part of our shared pathway network connecting Youngtown, Perth and eventually Longford.
Landscaping works will enhance the experience for all users and include additional flood mitigation measures, the reinstatement of the natural watercourse which will assist with water disbursement during rain events and reduce the risk of inundation of properties and infrastructure in West Perth.
Click here to view the plan. Plans are also on display at GA, Main Road and the Perth Community Centre, Fairtlough Street in Perth and Council Chambers, 13 Smith Street, Longford during office hours from Monday 30 September 2024 to Thursday, 31 October 2024.
In accordance with section 14 (5) of the Act, written notice in the form of submissions are invited during the exhibition period, and are to be addressed for the attention of Council's General Manager - by email to council@nmc.tas.gov.au , by post to PO Box 156, Longford TAS 7301 or personally delivered to Council’s office, 13 Smith Street Longford.
Des Jennings
General Manager.