Sections of some reserves in Hobsons Bay have been closed due to asbestos contamination. For the latest information, please click the link below.
Asbestos remediation works
Council has finalised concept plans to upgrade Maddox Road between Mason Street and Railway Parade in Newport.
The plans include the following changes:
Project analysis and concept planning was funded by the Transport Accident Commission's grant program. You can see the analysis report and concept plans linked below.
Artist impression of new roundabout on Maddox Road at Woods Street
Artist impression of relocated pedestrian crossing on Maddox Road at Severn Street and northbound protected bike lane
Artist impression of new pedestrian crossing on Maddox Road at Loft Reserve
The plans for Maddox Road were developed through two rounds of community consultation in 2023. Initial consultation was completed in March 2023 and follow-up consultation was completed in December 2023.
Feedback showed that 68% of respondents supported the project and 13% were neutral. Read the 'What We Heard' report here.
A detailed engineering design is proposed to be completed in the 2024/25 financial year, with construction starting in the following financial years (dependent on financing). Council is investigating funding opportunities through government grants, support from the level crossing removal program, and direct budgeting as part of our capital works program.