Infrastructure, Road and Footpath Construction

Adelaide Hills Council have recently undertaken a comprehensive tree audit of all trees within council playgrounds and recreational spaces within the district.

As a result of this audit various tree works have been identified within the Aldgate RSL Playground / Courts precinct and adjacent to Mount Barker Road.

Works are scheduled to commence on Monday 29^nd November and be completed on Wednesday 1^th of December (weather permitting).

Works will be undertaken within the location between the hours of 7:30am to 4:00pm each day.

Various maintenance tree pruning works will be undertaken in conjunction with a single dead tree removal on Mount Barker Road.

To enable these works occur comprehensive traffic controls will be implemented on Mount Barker Road, with stop go traffic commands implemented.

Traffic flow in either direction will be maintained. The Aldgate courts will be closed for a short period of time to complete two jobs surrounding the playing surface.

Please refer to the provided image; all tree works are indicated by orange circle icons.

Adelaide Hills Council have recently undertaken a comprehensive tree audit of all trees within council playgrounds and recreational spaces within the district.

As a result of this audit various tree works have been identified within the Lesley Crescent Playground and surrounding reserve.

Works are scheduled to commence on Monday 22^nd November and be completed by Wednesday 24^th of November (weather permitting).

Works will be undertaken within the location between the hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday.

Various maintenance tree pruning works will be undertaken in conjunction with five complete tree removals.

To enable these works occur the playground will be closed during the hours of work.

Portions of the timber generated from felled trees will be left piled onsite at the request of surrounding residents.

Please refer to the provided image; all tree works are indicated by orange circle icons.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) is undertaking major road pavement rehabilitation works on the South Eastern Freeway/ Cross Road/ Portrush Road and Glen Osmond Road intersection and at all approaches to the intersection.

The works involve removing existing pavement and replacing it with new asphalt to ensure the long term safety and integrity of the intersection for all road users.

Major works will be undertaken in four separate sections , with activities underway in only one section at a time. Throughout the construction program works will return to each section on around three occasions.

Roads will remain open, with two way traffic maintained at all times and speed restrictions in place. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction through the work zone during work hours. Please expect some delays. Outside of work hours all lanes will be open to traffic with speed restrictions in place.

Project completion is expected in early 2022.

Council will be conducting routine pruning and removal of various large dead Stringybark trees along the verge of Strathalbyn Road, Aldgate to reduce the likelihood of any failure occurring over the road corridor or private infrastructure which could pose risks to people and property.

When Monday 1 – Wednesday 3 December, 9:00am – 4:00pm daily

Locations
Tree works will be undertaken at the following four sites — please refer to the aerial site map below

• 42 Strathalbyn Road, Aldgate
• 110 Strathalbyn Road, Aldgate
• 127 Strathalbyn Road, Aldgate
• 147 Strathalbyn Road, Aldgate

Traffic impacts

Traffic along Strathalbyn Road will be reduced to one lane at tree work sites where traffic flow will be controlled with stop / go traffic commands.

While these traffic restrictions will cause minor delays to traffic flow, they are necessary to ensure the safety of all pedestrians and road users and all attempts will be made to limit impacts to road users.

The historic Woollen Mill chimney at Mill Road, Lobethal will undergo significant restoration works to extend its life for future generations to appreciate.

The chimney represents an important part of Lobethal’s early history and is included in the State Heritage Place register as part of the former woollen mill site.

As part of the planned restoration work and to ensure the safety of construction contractors, residents, pedestrians and motorists, Council will conduct works over two stages which will require the southern entry to Mill Road to be closed for a total period of 8–12 weeks.

Click here to see the map.

When

Stage 1 — Monday 1 November to Monday 6 December 2021 (weather permitting).
Stage 2 — Monday 7 February to Monday 21 March 2022 (to be confirmed).

Works will be undertaken between 7am and 7pm on weekdays.

Traffic flow impacts

The work will be limited to the area directly around the chimney and as scaffolding will be erected onto the road carriageway, access to Mill Road from Lobethal Road (southern end of Mill Road) will be closed for the duration of each stage of the restoration work during the dates indicated above.

More information

Nick Taarnby
Project Coordinator
ntaarnby@ahc.sa.gov.au
8408 0506

When

Monday 11 – Friday 15 October 2021, 7.30am – 3.30pm daily

Where

Site 1 — Eastern side of Mount Barker Road, Stirling from property numbers 1/3-5 (Oak Corner) to 27 Mount Barker Road (former CBA bank building). Click here to see map

Site 2 — Western side of Mount Barker Road, Stirling adjacent to 26 Mount Barker Road (former NAB bank building). Click here to see map

Type of works

The following tree management works have been identified in preparation for the installation of more in tree LED string lighting. Tree maintenance pruning works are required to reduce the likelihood of brittle deadwood and poorly attached branch failure occurring and the three trees identified for removal either display poor structural traits that render them unsuitable for long term retention or hold short remaining useful life expectancies.

• Removal and replacement of two English Oak trees (adjacent to the Stirling Day Night Pharmacy).and one Liquidambar tree (adjacent to Telstra phone box).
• Maintenance pruning of eight mature English Oak trees.
• Targeted crown reduction pruning works / replacement of dynamic cable bracing within one mature Pin Oak tree.

Traffic flow impacts

Traffic controls will be in place to ensure the safety of all workers and the public.

• During the works a comprehensive work zone traffic management plan will be implemented with speed restrictions in place.
• While the majority of these works will not impact upon Mount Barker Road traffic flow, at times stop / go traffic control commands may be employed to facilitate these works.
• Footpath access restrictions will be implemented underneath the trees while works occur.
• Pedestrian access into all businesses will be maintained throughout the duration of the works.
• Oak Plaza driveway access off Mount Barker Road will be restricted for periods during the works.

Kerbside parking impacts

To enable these works to occur, ten kerbside parking bays, one loading bay and one disabled parking bay will be closed for the duration of the project.

When
7pm Friday 8 October – 6am Monday 11 October 2021 (weather permitting)

Traffic changes
To safely undertake these works, the following traffic arrangements will be in place during the weekend occupation:

• speeds for citybound light and heavy vehicles will be reduced to 40km/h from east of the Crafers Interchange to west of Measday Bridge.
• speeds for outbound light and heavy vehicles will be reduced to 40km/h from west of Measday Bridge to east of the Crafers Interchange.

Citybound lanes from east of the Crafers Interchange to west of Measday Bridge will be temporarily closed

• vehicles will be directed onto the opposite side of the freeway to allow travel in each direction to be maintained; and
• one lane of traffic will operate in the outbound direction and two lanes of traffic will operate in the citybound direction (with the exception of a short section of the freeway between Crossover 5 and just west of the Crafers Interchange, where citybound traffic will be reduced to one lane).

Citybound Crafers Interchange on-ramp temporarily closed

• citybound vehicles will be required to use the Stirling Interchange due to the Crafers Interchange citybound on-ramp closure;
• local access to streets (Hillcrest Avenue, Atkinson Road and Castle Close) will remain open at all times; and
• access to the Crafers Interchange Park ‘n’ Ride and bus stop 24 (citybound side) will remain available at all times.

Mount Barker Road citybound off-ramp (Measday Bridge) at Crafers West temporarily closed

• vehicles will need to continue travelling citybound on the freeway and use the inbound off-ramp at the Mount Osmond Interchange and then the outbound on-ramp to access the freeway. Vehicles will then need to use the outbound Mt Barker Road off-ramp at Leawood Gardens to access Mount Barker Road.

Bus stop 24 (south side) on the Crafers Interchange citybound on-ramp will remain open at all times. Buses collecting patrons from bus stop 24 will be detoured via the Stirling Interchange due to the Crafers Interchange citybound on-ramp closure.

For more information, visit dit.sa.gov.au/SEFreeway or email DIT.CommunityRelations@sa.gov.au.

Click here to see a map of the affected area.

The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) has identified Lenswood Primary School for the trial of a Smart School Zone system. Through the use of technology, this trial aims to improve safety and increase driver awareness when travelling through the school zone area on Lobethal Road.

DIT will install a Smart School Zone system to complement the existing “25 When Children Present” signage by installing three pedestrian detection bollards and displaying a warning message to “Check Speed” for vehicles travelling over speed when pedestrians are detected in the school zone area.

When
Civil works Thursday 7 – Friday 8 October.
From Monday 11 October until end October, workers will undertake electrical installations and system commissioning.
Data collection will then be undertaken until mid-November

Pre and post installation traffic speed evaluations will be carried out to determine the effectiveness of the Smart School Zone system until early 2022.

Traffic flow impacts
Roads will remain open, with a 25km/h speed restriction in place while workers are on site. Lane and other speed restrictions may apply, subject to onsite conditions.

Some temporary pedestrian detours will be in place around the works site and pedestrians are advised to follow directional signage. Every effort will be made to minimise impacts to the community.

Access to properties will be maintained throughout the works wherever possible, with advance notice provided if there is a need to temporarily restrict driveway access.

For more information, phone DIT on 1300 794 880 or email DIT.CommunityRelations@sa.gov.au

These works are jointly funded by the Australian and South Australian government (80:20) through the Targeted Road Safety Works stimulus package.

South Eastern Freeway Pavement Rehabilitation

The Mount Barker Road on-ramp (outbound) at Crafers West and Crafers Interchange off-ramp (outbound) will be closed for works from 6pm, Friday 10 September to 6am, Monday 13 September. Detours will be in place. Please see map for details.

In the event of unfavourable conditions, works will be undertaken on the weekend of 17-20 September.

Speed and lane restrictions will apply. Please drive carefully and allow extra time.

For more information, visit dit.sa.gov.au/SEFreeway or email DIT.CommunityRelations@sa.gov.au.

Click here to see a map of the affected area.

An arborist report has confirmed that a prominent Manna Gum near the main street of Aldgate is showing structural flaws that make it a danger. This tree will be removed on Monday 27 September, with road detours in place during the works period.

Location: Corner of Euston and Mount Barker Roads, Aldgate
Date: Monday 27 September 2021
Time: 6:30am - 4:00pm
Traffic management:

• During the works Euston Road will be closed to all vehicles and pedestrians.
• Vehicles will be detoured along Pine Street and Cricklewood Road
• Multiple bus stops will be closed along Euston Road during the works. Notices will be on impacted bus shelters in the lead up to this date.

The date has been selected to fall within the school holidays to limit disruption to bus services.