THE contract for the construction works on the Maude Street Mall redevelopment have been awarded to local company, Jarvis Delahey Contractors Pty Ltd, at Tuesday’s Council Meeting on September 21.
The contract is valued at approximately $13.7M. The works, which are expected to commence next month, will see the function and visual amenity of the area improved with returning traffic while ensuring its primacy as the heart of the Shepparton CBD is maintained.
Low speed one-way traffic will return on Maude Street, from Fryers Street to High Street, with parallel parking spaces along both sides of the roadway. A new playground will be installed along with new street furniture and low garden beds to improve the streetscape and amenities for residents and visitors. The playground will be one of the first activities which could be ready by
Christmas this year. The full redevelopment is scheduled for completion by late 2022.
Greater Shepparton City Council deputy Mayor, Cr Rob Priestly, said the awarding of the contract was an exciting step in getting the redevelopment works underway.
“The Maude Street Mall redevelopment has been a work in progress for a number of years and it is fantastic to now be able to award the contract to a local company and see the works get underway in the coming weeks,” he said.
“The completed space will be a fantastic community area with new amenities, ample parking and great access to the many wonderful businesses who call the Maude Street Mall home.”
Cr Priestly said the successful contract would see the least amount of disruption to traders during the Christmas period while still maintaining progress and efficiency during the works. Businesses will continue trading during the redevelopment, with all footpaths fronting shops to remain in place to always allow access.
The Maude Street Mall redevelopment is jointly funded by the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund, the State Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund and Council contributions.
A PIAZZA WITH SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC… An artists impression of the Maude Street Mall once it is complete, Photo: Supplied
