Latest News
• Add My News • Search Old News
Work To Commence Soon On Seymour Street Car Park Construction of the new multi-storey Seymour Street car park will commence next month after formal planning approval was granted this week. By Latrobe City - 20th March 2007 - Back to News The new facility will make available more than double the car parking spaces that the current car park on the site provides.
The new Seymour Street car park will stretch between Seymour Street and Hotham Street, operate seven days a week, incorporate five retail premises abutting Seymour Street, and will include new toilet facilities to replace the existing toilet block.
Latrobe City’s chief executive officer, Paul Buckley, said council was delighted the project could now get underway.
Council granted a notice of decision to grant a planning permit on 11 December 2006. However, one objection was received which resulted in the matter being referred to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) and the project being delayed as a result.
Mr Buckley said that since this time, council has held numerous informal and formal mediation sessions with the objector and this week reached an agreement which will allow the development to commence. "An integral component of this agreement includes some structural and aesthetic works in Phelans Lane, including the resurfacing of the lane," Mr Buckley explained.
Mr Buckley said that a full timetable is currently being prepared by the car park developer for public release. "It is anticipated at this stage that resurfacing of Phelans Lane will commence later this month and that construction of the new car park will commence in April.
"A public information session will be conducted prior to commencement of construction to give interested persons an opportunity to view the plans and construction timetable," Mr Buckley said.
"Whilst we would have preferred to avoid any delay, we believe we have now come up with a solution which will see the preferred design of the car park go ahead, whilst those Franklin Street traders who utilise Phelans Lane will derive even more benefit from this development."
The car park and retail facility will be constructed on three levels by the Latrobe Regional Development Group. Parking will be a combination of one hour, two hour and unrestricted parking. There will also be limited opportunities to lease permanent spaces (currently proposed at 70 spaces). Details of how a lease can be arranged will be announced shortly.
Mr Buckley said there will have to be some short-term pain endured by way of fewer central parking spaces in the CBD during the construction period, to achieve the long-term gain that the project will deliver.
"Council is working with a local reference group on strategies to minimise any inconvenience during the construction phase. We will also be highlighting and publicising alternative parking arrangements in and on the edge of the CBD, many of them currently underutilised; and considering other initiatives that will encourage the retention of shoppers in the CBD while these works are being undertaken," Mr Buckley said.
Completion of the Seymour Street car park project is expected prior to the peak Christmas trading period.
"The net gain of car parking spaces in the heart of Traralgon’s CBD will help ensure the town attracts shoppers, remains sustainable and liveable, and has a vibrant future as a great place to do business in," Mr Buckley added.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
Related Articles- Indigenous artist Lionel Rose Junior honoured for Warragul Station Park artwork celebrating culture, community and family legacy
Indigenous artist Lionel Rose Junior's cockatoo design now features in Warragul Station Park, honouring Kurnai and Gunditjmara heritage, community ties, and his family legacy alongside uncle Lionel Rose's iconic statue. - New drinking fountains installed in Sale and Briagolong Parks to promote health, sustainability and community wellbeing
Gippsland Water and Wellington Shire Council have installed two new drinking fountains in Sale and Briagolong, promoting health, sustainability, and reusable bottles. Featuring artwork by Gunai artist Alice Pepper, they support community wellbeing. - New drinking fountains installed in Sale and Briagolong Parks to promote health, sustainability and community wellbeing
Gippsland Water and Wellington Shire Council have installed two new drinking fountains in Sale and Briagolong, promoting health, sustainability, and reusable bottles. Featuring artwork by Gunai artist Alice Pepper, they support community wellbeing. - Gippsland Water invests $550,000 to upgrade Peterkin Street sewer pump station, ensuring reliable wastewater services for Traralgon
Gippsland Water is investing $550,000 to upgrade Traralgon largest sewer pump station, replacing ageing pipes to ensure reliable wastewater services for 5,200 households. Works are underway and due for completion in September. - Bass Coast celebrates Victorian Seniors Festival this October with events, workshops, performances and community connection
The Victorian Seniors Festival returns to Bass Coast this October with the theme Connect, Create, Celebrate, offering workshops, performances, games, tours, and free transport for Seniors Card holders. - Latrobe City Council seeks community feedback on the future of Moe Gardens Caravan Park as lease nears end
Latrobe City Council is inviting community feedback on the future of Moe Gardens Caravan Park, with the current operator's lease expiring in May 2026 under Crown Land Leasing Policy requirements for open and impartial processes. - Melina Bath criticised Labor's plan to create new national parks, locking out long-term bush users
Liberals and Nationals oppose Labor's plan to convert 65,000 hectares into national parks, citing unfair exclusion of bush users despite strong opposition and a 40,000-signature petition against the proposal. - East Gippsland hosts Youth Agritech Expo showcasing farming futures and career pathways for young people on 17 September 2025
East Gippsland will host the Youth Agritech Expo, offering farm tours, hands-on experiences, and showcasing agricultural career pathways, technology, and innovation to inspire the next generation and build a skilled workforce. - Bass Coast Shire Council begins Cowes foreshore upgrades with $8M funding improvements for safer, greener, connected spaces
Bass Coast Shire Council will soon commence the Cowes Foreshore Precinct Project, delivering staged civil and landscaping upgrades with $8 million federal funding, revitalising Cowes into a safer, greener and more connected destination. - Latrobe Valley's new 100MW big battery boosts energy reliability, cuts power bills, and supports Victoria's renewable transition
A 100MW Latrobe Valley big battery has officially opened, boosting energy reliability, cutting power bills, and supporting Victoria's renewable transition, helping achieve government storage targets while delivering affordable electricity. - Martin Cameron says new emergency services tax replaces fire levy, adding enormous pressure to struggling small businesses
Latrobe Valley small businesses face soaring costs as Labor's new Emergency Services Tax replaces the Fire Services Levy, with Nationals warning it punishes regional communities and fuels insolvencies amid financial mismanagement. - Bass Coast Shire Council delivers new shared path linking Cowes and Ventnor, boosting transport safety and community connectivity
Bass Coast Shire Council will deliver a new 2km Ventnor Road Shared Path, linking Cowes and Ventnor, improving safety, accessibility, and community connectivity. The $1.96m project is jointly funded with the Australian government. - East Gippsland Water launches new Voice of Customer program to enhance service through feedback
East Gippsland Water has launched a new Voice of Customer program, inviting feedback via SMS surveys to guide service improvements, with participants eligible for monthly $50 water bill credits. - Baw Baw Shire Council appoints experienced leader Tilla Buden as new chief executive officer commencing on November 2025
Baw Baw Shire Council has appointed Tilla Buden as its new CEO, bringing extensive leadership experience and community focus. She will formally commence in the role on 17 November 2025. - Danny O'Brien criticises Labor's fast-track renewable energy policy removing Gippslanders' right to appeal development decisions
Danny O'Brien criticises Labor's fast-track renewable energy policy after Gelliondale Wind Farm reapplies, warning it removes Gippslanders' appeal rights, undermines safeguards, and threatens proper siting of turbines near homes. - Labor government backs Moe's Ted Summerton Reserve upgrades with major investment in cricket, football and community facilities
Works have begun on Moe's Ted Summerton Reserve, delivering oval upgrades, lighting, new changerooms, and improvements through the Regional Sports Infrastructure Program, boosting community sport, events, jobs, and local participation. - Danny O'Brien announces finalised Loch Sport groyne designs, Gippsland Ports to seek tenders before Christmas
Erosion works on Loch Sport foreshore will begin next year, with designs finalised for new groynes. Danny O'Brien praised the community's persistence and vowed to push for further coastal protection.
|
|
