Project update: Young Street upgrade
Work on the Young Street upgrade is progressing well and is on track for completion in early December. Power and stormwater upgrades are now complete and Stobie poles have been removed. Over the coming weeks, kerbing, new footpaths and light poles will be installed, and access to the Coles and Tiwu Kumangka car park will be restored.
This project is supported by a $1.6 million Commonwealth Government grant, along with contributions from the City of Mitcham and the Government of South Australia, and forms part of a larger vision to revitalise the heart of Blackwood. The upgrade will enhance accessibility, safety, and visual appeal, creating a vibrant precinct for the community to enjoy.
Nearby, major works are beginning at the Shepherds Hill Road, Waite Street, and Brighton Parade intersection as part of the Department for Infrastructure and Transport's Mitcham Hills Corridor Upgrade. The works will include road widening, kerb and median removal, underground service work, as well as new lighting and signalling. While most work will occur during the day, some night works will be required and lane restrictions will be in place. Access will be maintained wherever possible, and advance notice will be provided for any changes.