Works mark first step of Play and Skate project

Published on 12 September 2024

Works about to get underway at the intersection of Campbell Street and James Street mark the start of the Port Fairy Play and Skate project.

Beginning Monday 16 September 2024, the works include upgrades to underground stormwater drainage, new kerb and channelling in Campbell Street, upgrades to the Folk Festival entrance, new angled carparking on the south side of Campbell Street, and a raised intersection at Campbell and James Streets.

A new carpark will be built on the west side of Belfast Aquatics, with connecting footpath to the pool and Southcombe Park sports facilities. A new accessible footpath will run along the south side of Campbell St from James to Sackville Streets.

Mayor, Cr Ian Smith said it was exciting to be finally starting on a project with such a strong level of community support.

“The Play and Skate area will be a regional hub for our families and young people,” said Cr Smith.

“It creates a space for recreational and social experiences for our community and visitors, and will connect to other recreation and sporting facilities in the Southcombe and Russell Clark precinct,” he said.

“The initial works along Campbell Street will enhance pedestrian access, and increase on and off-street parking, and the drainage upgrade will help us manage increased risks of flooding from extreme weather events and the growing pressure on the overall drainage network and capacity.”

Works over the peak summer holiday period will be minimised, with the aim to have Campbell and James Street drainage, footpath and road works completed before Folk Festival start-up in late February.

The project will be managed by Council’s internal Project Management Office. Full details on the project can be found at the Engage Moyne website, including FAQs and a schedule of works.

https://engage.moyne.vic.gov.au/port-fairy-play-and-skate