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We are installing a ramp on Queenscliff Headland to improve safety and accessibility especially for children, families, the elderly, and individuals with limited mobility.
The historical staircase at Queenscliff Headland will be preserved and maintained as part of this project.
Two options were considered for the ramp design and a straight ramp will be constructed due to the reduced level of rock excavation required, less disruption for residents, shorter construction duration, minimal stormwater and service relocations and a significantly lower cost to ratepayers.
We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions regarding the project and information on how we are addressing the impact of the construction on our community can be found below.
We acknowledge that construction activities can cause inconvenience and have timed the project to minimise impacts ahead of the busy summer period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we progress with this significant community initiative.
Work began in August, and we expect completion by November 2024.
Work hours are 7am - 5pm, Monday to Friday only.
Nighttime construction may be necessary outside of regular business hours in the case of an emergency. We will notify our neighbours before any night work takes place.
The current stairway at Queenscliff Headland is still accessible to the public.
Temporary detours will be in place as required.
During works there will be temporary changes to traffic and parking to ensure the safety of workers, residents, and road users alike.
Alternating (stop/slow) traffic conditions will be in place to allow motorists to pass in one direction at a time. Traffic control and signage will be on site to ensure the road network will remain open at all times. Reduce your speed, exercise caution, and allow extra travel time. Use an alternative route, if possible.
There will be no restriction to access Greycliffe Street and Bridge Road.
Partial road detours may be in place during construction. Otherwise, traffic control and signage will be on site to ensure the road network will remain open at all times.
Residents may experience restricted parking along upper Greycliffe Street during the construction period.
Project History
Engagement Outcome
Engagement outcome
At its meeting on 24 September 2019, Council resolved to further explore a footpath on the north side of Greycliffe Street as the preferred concept option to improve accessibility to Queenscliff Headland.
Two potential concept designs were developed, aimed at providing improved pedestrian access between upper and lower Greycliffe Street.
Community engagement was undertaken on these two options between 19 November and 20 December 2020 with almost 250 submissions received during this time. The results from engagement showed that the switch back ramp option (Option 2/B) was the more popular choice (61%) as it was considered a more accessible solution. Twenty nine percent of respondents preferred the straight ramp (Option 1/A), while 10% didn't provide an answer to that question.
Proposed options
Option A/Option 1: Straight ramp
Option A is a straight, two metre wide path from the bottom of the existing stairs to midway along upper Greycliffe Street. The path would vary in gradient following the existing rock cutting to help reduce impact and construction costs.
To improve pedestrian safety, a raised intersection treatment would be added at the corner of Bridge Road and lower Greycliff Street.
Option B/Option 2: Switchback ramp
Option B consists of a 1.5 metre wide ramp that begins and ends at the existing stairs, with a switchback halfway up the slope. This ramp would maintain a shallower gradient and incorporate flat rest points.
To improve pedestrian safety, a raised intersection treatment would be added at the corner of Bridge Road and lower Greycliff Street.
Initial investigations indicate that this option may increase the amount of rock cutting required and is likely to take longer and cost more to construct.
