It's Cumming Along
Publish Date: 11 December 2020
Upgrades to
Birchip’s Cumming Avenue are progressing with the southern section of the
centre median reaching completion.
New drainage, kerb
and channels, plus a pedestrian crossing between the butchers and the hardware
stores make up the completed improvements.
With the
installation of drainage across Cumming Avenue, along with the subsequent
asphalting, a heavy vehicle detour is now in place until Friday 18 December
2020.
During this time
access will be limited to light vehicles and emergency access as required, and
detours will be in place for heavy vehicles via Saleyards Road.
Following community
feedback, footpath and drainage works on the west side of the street will
commence in January, easing the pressure on retailers during the busy Christmas
trading period.
Millers Civil
Contractors and representatives from the Buloke Shire Council will continue to work
in consultation with traders to ensure minimal disruptions.
Works on the east
side of Cumming Avenue are projected to commence in March 2021.
The historical time
capsule has remained unaffected by the upgrades, and will be acknowledged with
a plaque following the landscaping early next year. The stump jump plough has been
removed and is currently in storage for future installation.
Public consultation
is being sought to determine the future of the distinctive clock and tower,
with ideas and comments to be directed to Council’s Civil Engineer, Brad Smith
by email to bsmith@buloke.vic.gov.au.
The Buloke Shire
Council thanks the public and Birchip community for their understanding and
continued support during this period of disruption, with the outcome ensuring a
safer and more user-friendly community precinct.
End release
For further information contact Manager Customer Engagement, Travis Fitzgibbon on 03 5478 0181 or tfitzgibbon@buloke.vic.gov.au