Delays for intersection upgrade

WORKS along Murray Street and Biggs Drive intersections are now expected to be completed in mid-July.
Bass Coast Shire had stated this is due to the recent wet weather and delays in supply deliveries.
Works began in May after council appointed contractors SR Excavations Pty Ltd and A1 Asphalting Pty Ltd to carry out the pedestrian safety upgrade works.
Multiple detours have been in place at both streets while works are underway, which include:
* Construction of a central median strip
* Construction of a pedestrian refuge to shorten distances for pedestrians crossing the roads
* A path for trucks to travel along Billson Street and Biggs Drive.
* A path for trucks to turn left into and out of Murray Street (east).
* Improvements to street lighting.
The $650,000 project was funded by the Federal Blackspot Program 2021/22 and Growing Suburbs Fund.

Regional Roads Victoria is also building two new raised pedestrian crossings on Graham Street and upgrading the existing zebra crossing on Murray Street, which commenced in May.
The locations for the new raised pedestrian crossings on Graham Street are outside the Plaza Arcade and in front of Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre.
The crossings will include:
* flashing lights to alert drivers to slow down to allow pedestrians to cross
* 40km/h speed limit
* new streetscaping consisting of plants, seating and pavement artwork
* artwork by indigenous Australian artist Koorin Edwards to be installed on the footpaths at the three crossings
However, the upgrade will see 14 car spaces removed, conversion of two regular car parks into disabled use and creation of an additional drop-off area in front of the arts centre.