Construction questions

• When are the works anticipated to begin?

• It is anticipated that the construction works will commence in August 2022 and expected to take approximately 16 weeks, weather permitting.

• What are the proposed hours of work?

• Construction works will generally occur Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm and Saturday between 9am and 1pm.

  There might be a requirement to undertake nightworks, this will be discussed once a contractor is appointed.

  Residents and shop owners will be notified in advance of the work commencing.

• Will the works have an impact on existing trees?

• Every effort has been taken to minimise the projects' impact on trees. However following an arborist's report, it's been recommended one tree in front of Mona Vale Anglican Church be removed as it has a short life expectancy and the planned works would likely cause it to die.

  To offset the tree removal, three new trees will be planted including two mid-range trees nearby and a large tree on the nature strip outside Woolworths complex. This will exceed the current canopy cover. Please refer to the plan of Pittwater Road works for the exact location of these trees.

  We will make every effort to minimise impacts on trees within the construction zone.

• Will pedestrian access be impacted?

• During construction some diversions will be in place as required and directional signage will be installed around the site.

• Will there be any parking changes during construction?

• Yes. There will be some temporary changes to parking during the construction work. Details will be provided by the contractor.

  Site signs will be erected at the site at the time of construction.

• What will be done to minimise noise and dust?

• We will work closely with the appointed contractor to help minimise the impact of noise and dust onsite during construction.

  Sediment control measures will also be in place.

Drainage improvements

• Will this drainage upgrade prevent flooding?

• The proposed drainage upgrades will collect additional flows in Pittwater Road. These flows would normally discharge towards the roundabout and Park Street.

  The new system will improve the efficiency of the drainage network and reduce flow depths in Pittwater Road and Park Street.

  Further, upgrades to the public footpath area in front of Mona Vale Medical Centre will prevent the majority of overland flow from escaping the gutter. This will significantly reduce the frequency of flooding for these properties.

• Will the existing footpath area be affected?

• The construction works will temporarily restrict public access to a section of the footpath along Pittwater Road and in front of the shops at 18-20 Park Street.

  Pedestrians will be safely re-directed around the perimeter of the work area minimising disruption.

• How will parking be affected?

• The proposed planter box will be located in the widened footpath area adjacent to the existing kerb. In order to allow drivers to park their cars and to exit safely from their vehicle, changes to parking in front of 18-20 Park Street is required. The existing four angled parking spots will be changed into two parallel parking spots ensuring adequate traffic safety.

  Council recently carried out changes to parking at Village Park carpark on Park Street. Additional parking spots were provided as part of those changes.

  For more details, visit the project page.

• How will traffic be impacted?

• Council will endeavour to minimise inconvenience and impact to traffic and road users during the drainage upgrade works.

  We’ll notify the community prior to work commencing and in advance of any partial road closures.