Local road projects
- Project typeRoads, footpaths and car parks
Council regularly upgrades local roads to improve the safety and amenity of the area.
Current projects
Design only
Danien Street, Glen Waverley
Rejuvenate Danien Street, between Charlotte Street & Fairhills Parade, with pavement strengthening and replacement of damaged kerbs. Apply an asphalt overlay along the entire length of Danien Street and upgrade compliance to the current road design standards, rebuilding sections of road pavement and improving drainage. Design work to occur in 2023 with construction in 2024.
Kangaroo Road, Hughesdale
Road rehabilitation works to include:
- improved drainage, reducing flooding
- reconstruction/rehabilitation of road pavement and surface
- new kerb and channel
- upgraded street lighting
- reconstruction of standard vehicle crossings.
Design works are expected to be completed mid-2023.
Kingsway Redevelopment
The Glen Waverley Activity Centre is one of Monash’s most thriving dining and retail centres with Kingsway at the heart of day and night-time activity in the precinct. It is nearly 40 years since the last major upgrade of Kingsway and the street is due for a major overhaul to bring it in line with the requirements of the GWAC Structure Plan. There is a significant opportunity to revisit the role of Kingsway – to shift the balance from a street dominated by car movement and parking to a safe and welcoming environment for pedestrians and cyclists.
This project is year two of a three-year consultation and design project to guide the redevelopment of Kingsway between Bogong Avenue and O'Sullivan Road. Year one focused on establishing an agreed vision for Kingsway supported by community consultation, stakeholder engagement and the development of a schematic design. This was underpinned by site investigations and feasibility assessments. Year two will deliver a detailed reference design including plans for pavements, grading and levels, lighting and smart infrastructure, typical construction details and planting selections.
The project includes:
- removal of 99 kerbside car parking spaces between Bogong Avenue and O'Sullivan Rd
- narrowed carriageway widths and pavement widening for outdoor dining/trading and pedestrian movement
- upgraded materials palette including granite pavement
- new street tree planting and water sensitive urban design (WSUD) infrastructure
- new street furniture
- new street lighting and smart technology.
The design work is expected by mid-2023.
Haverback Drive, Mulgrave
Road rehabilitation design works to improve access, visual amenity, car and pedestrian safety and improve drainage will be undertaken with design work to be completed mid-2023.
The works will include:
- drainage improvements
- addressing scraping issues for vehicles on driveway crossings
- improved pedestrian and vehicle safety.
Construction works
Jingella Avenue, Ashwood
Works to reconstruct the road pavement and infrastructure of Jingella Avenue, Ashwood including new kerb and channel, drainage pipes and pits and footpaths will be undertaken this year, with works expected to be completed by September 2023.
O'Sullivan Road/Kingsway/Snedden Drive and O'Sullivan Road/Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Construction of intersection modifications at O'Sullivan Road/Kingsway/Snedden Drive and O'Sullivan Road/Springvale Road, Glen Waverley to prevent illegal and unsafe traffic movements leading to accidents.
The upgrades are expected to be completed by September 2023.
Ladner Court, Ashby Court and Torquay Avenue, Chadstone
Works to reconstruct the roads in Ladner Court, Ashby Court and Torquay Avenue, Chadstone, will include the installation of new stormwater drainage pipes and pits to improve drainage, new kerb and channel, reconstruction of private vehicle crossings, asphalt resurfacing and pavement patching, footpath upgrades and reinstatement of nature strips and tree planting.
The works are expected to be completed by September 2023.
Traffic signal lighting to LED
funded by the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program Phase Three.
Normanby Street, Hughesdale
Upgrade of existing road and infrastructure on Normanby Street between Dallas Avenue and Kangaroo Road including:
- road drainage
- access
- visual amenity
- safety for motorists and pedestrians
- improvements to mitigate scraping on vehicle crossings.
Safer Roads - Oakleigh Activity Centre Safe Pedestrian Project
Safety improvements within the Oakleigh Activity Centre to recue pedestrian crashes and improve pedestrian safety, with funding from the Department of Transport through the Safe Pedestrian Program.
Works include:
- a raised T-intersection platform with zebra crossings
- a raised zebra crossing
- permanent road humps
- splitter islands at roundabouts
- signage.
Traffic Management Treatments, Windsor Avenue, Mount Waverley
Installation of asphalt road cushions along Windsor Avenue between Malcolm Court and Pall Mall, Mount Waverley, with associated line marking and signage to curb speeding issues along this road and increase safety.
Completed projects
Monash Drive, Mulgrave
In mid-April 2017, Council completed asphalt resurfacing works in Monash Drive, Mulgrave (pictured). This $320,000 project was undertaken to improve the amenity and usability of the road.
The works involved the removal of defective pavement, the application of a crack resistant treatment, asphalt resurfacing and new pavement marking.
Waimarie Drive, Mount Waverley
In June 2017, Council reconstructed the road surface of Waimarie Drive, Mt Waverley between Stephensons Road and Wills Avenue.
The project was completed in September 2017.
The works involve replacement of defective road pavement, replacement of kerb and channel, vehicle crossings and footpath, minor drainage upgrades and new asphalt overlay for the full extent of the roadway.
Jells Road, Wheelers Hill
In June 2017, Council extended the footpath along the east side of Jells Road to improve pedestrian access. This $61,000 project is being carried out following community feedback on accessibility in the area.
The project was completed in July 2017.
Vision Street, Chadstone
Road rehabilitation works to improve pedestrian and motorist safety. Works included:
- drainage improvements
- reconstructing vehicle crosses to mitigate scraping issues.
Works were completed in January 2023