James Line Upgrade
Friday, 20 July 2007
PNCC Press Release:
James Line, which runs from State Highway 3 to Kelvin Grove, is currently being upgraded.
Stage one of the upgrade began last month from the railway line through to the cemetery gates.
The work involves the vertical realignment of the carriageway including kerb and channelling and a new footpath and grass berms. The 11 metre wide carriageway will be build to full urban standards for residents to enjoy and will act as a collector road for traffic from side streets.
The Council’s Team Leader – Developments, Glenn Young, says pipes will be installed in the open stormwater drain and stormwater and will be connected to the existing mains system. Because of some safety concerns expressed about the open culverts the drains will also be covered in.
The end result will be an impressive street with aesthetic appeal he says. Wastewater and water supplies will also be connected in the stage one stretch of the upgrade and will be available to residents for connection.
“Initial consultation for stage one is completed however ongoing dialogue will continue as work progresses,” Glenn says.
“We are working in conjunction with Horizons to further develop the bus route in Kelvin Grove of which James Line will be included once it’s completed.”
The construction works for stage one are programmed to be completed by January 2008.
Stage two involves upgrading James Line from the entrance of the cemetery to Kelvin Grove Road and consultation has begun. The Council is asking for feedback similar to the input residents gave over stage one which centred around access to properties, connection to services and the protection of existing planting and fencing.
James Line is identified in the 10 Year Plan for completion over a three year period.
