THINGS are starting to take shape, with the northern end of the Maude Street Mall become available to the community in recent weeks for pedestrian movement throughout the new and revitalised space.
The hoarding has now been removed from the existing walkway at centre of the mall through to Fryers Street.
Power for lighting will not be available until the end of the project, but that temporary lighting will be in place during that time. The finishing touches are now taking place on the shelters.
Residual works will be undertaken at isolated areas throughout the north end, but this will not impact pedestrian movement. Vehicles will not be allowed into the Maude Street Mall area until completion of the overall project in November.
Council has expressed their appreciation of the patience of the community and retailers during the works. Residents are encouraged to visit the much-anticipated open space whilst continuing to shop local.
The Maude Street Mall Precinct Redevelopment is part of Shepparton’s CBD Revitalisation Project. The project also included works to rejuvenate Vaughan Street (completed) and the Maude Street Bus Interchange and Maude Street between Ashenden and High Streets.
The redevelopment includes modern street furniture, shelters with solar panels, CCTV, audio, lighting, a new playground and the addition of one-way low-speed traffic, southbound from Fryers Street to High Street, with on-street parking.
