Artarmon local centre streetscape upgrade - Frequently asked questions

Hampden Road, Artarmon, between Brand Street and Jersey Road.

The Hampden Road streetscape will include improved access, safety, and space for pedestrians, such as:

• New traffic signals at the intersection of Hampden Road and Broughton Road with the introduction of a no right hand turn from Hampden Road into Broughton Road southbound.
• A new pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Hampden Road and Jersey Road.
• Footpath improvements and footpath widening along the western side of Hampden Road.
• A shared path and cycleway through the Artarmon Local Centre forming part of the future Chatswood and St Leonards cycleway.
• New pedestrian lighting.
• A new public toilet and amenities building.
• Upgrades to the Village Green parkland along the eastern side of Hampden Road.
• Construction of rain gardens.
• New street furniture and feature lighting.
• New landscaping with over 5,000 new trees, shrubs and ground plantings, including the incorporation of a native garden at the southern end of Hampden Road.

Starting late March 2023.

These works will be conducted during normal daytime hours which are 7.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 7.00am to 3.30pm Saturday.

Access to Hampden Road Artarmon will continue to be available during this time as will access to retail operators.

Yes, the project will be delivered in 11 stages to maintain access to retail and services, the order of stages will be communicated throughout the project and relevant parking and traffic changes. If you would like to receive these updates via email please use the register your interest function on this project page.

Staging Plan

• Sub stages may also be used to divide the stage, this may happen for example if materials are not available in a timely manner, being an active construction site decisions are made to keep the project on track pivoting when required to deliver on time.

• The order of stages may change, this is just a proposed program to give an idea of how the program will be segmented in order to keep Artarmon Town Centre open and accessible during construction.

• Variables such as latent conditions and changing wait times for materials will alter the program during the life cycle of the project. 

Stage 1

• Road pavement restoration
• Drainage works

Stage 2

• Paving and electrical works
• Preparation of garden beds

Stage 3

• Road pavement restoration
• Drainage works
• Preparation of garden beds

Stage 4

• Paving, electrical works
• Retaining wall
• Kerb realignment
• Street furniture construction

Stage 5

• Paving, electrical
• Retaining wall
• Street furniture construction
• Preparation of garden beds

Stage 6

• Paving, electrical works
• Retaining wall
• New pedestrian crossing and traffic light preparation
• Kerb realignment
• Street furniture construction
• Preparation of garden beds and planting to follow

Stage 7

• Paving, electrical works
• Retaining wall construction
• Kerb realignment
• New pedestrian crossing and traffic light preparation

Stage 8

• Paving, electrical works
• Retaining wall construction
• Kerb realignment
• Rain garden construction
• New pedestrian crossing and traffic light preparation

Stage 9

• Village green construction
• Shared path which includes cycle and pedestrian
• Street furniture installation

Stage 10

• Village green construction
• Shared path which includes cycle and pedestrian
• Street furniture installation

Stage 11

• Amenities block construction
• Terrace seating construction
• Street furniture installation
• Village green construction.

Traffic flow on Hampden Road will be reduced to one lane each direction.

Right hand turn bans for southbound traffic on Hampden Road into Garage Lane, Francis Road, and Broughton Road will apply at various stages. Changes will be clearly sign posted.

Yes.

Whilst we appreciate the works will at times cause disruption, we will maintain:

• Pedestrian access to shops, the train station and lift to platform.
• Temporary parking spaces to maximise parking.
• A drop off/pick up area to access the shops and station.
• Vehicle traffic along Hampden Road in both directions.
• Accessible and kiss and ride parking spots. Please keep an eye out for signs advising of changes to the position of these spots (positioning may change from each stage of the project to the next).
•  Bus services still be operating. The bus stop may move in location during the works but will remain on the station side of Hampden Road, south of Jersey Street.

Parking will still be available on the side streets and kerbside to Hampden Road.

Yes, there will be night works.

• Night works will take place from 9pm to 5:30am (when required).
• The purpose for night works is to minimise impact to retail and other services.
• Prior to night works occurring you will be notified.
• We will need to carry out some night works, but these will be minimised to limit noise.
• During construction CA&I have a dedicated Community Liaison Officer Menios Mitakidis
• Menios can be contacted by email menois_mitakidies@ca-i.com.au or phone 0404 090 147.

The project is co-funded by Willoughby City Council and the NSW Government, with the Council managing the project and contributing $3.43M with an additional $4.63M being contributed by the NSW Government from its NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program.

The NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program is a once in a generation investment in high quality public open space. Together with the NSW Government, Willoughby Council is delivering infrastructure for communities to love the place they live.

Visit NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program for more information.

The best way to stay up-to-date is to join our email list using the link below.

Register for updates on the Artarmon Streetscape Improvements

During construction, CA&I have a dedicated Community Liaison Officer, Menios Mitakidis, who can be contacted at menois_mitakidies@ca-i.com.au.

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