Project Update - August 2024
As you may know, the City recently proposed sealing the unsealed section of Park Street, Portarlington with kerb and channel.
During the submission period, it became clear that the majority of property owners no longer supported the road upgrade via our Special Rate and Charge scheme process.
At the Council meeting held 27 August 2024, Council resolved to abandon the proposed scheme.
Council may reconsider a road upgrade in Park Street, Portarlington at some future date, however this would be at the instigation of property owners and a full consultation process would take place.
We would like to thank property owners for their input during this process.
Background
In response to feedback received from the early engagement which took place in August/September 2022 to identify support for the unsealed roads in Portarlington to be sealed with kerb and channel, we surveyed and designed the roads and engaged again in August 2023. The results of that engagement indicated that only Park Street, Portarlington supported the road upgrade under a proposed SRC.
Further information regarding our special Rate and Charges Policy can be found here.
After consultation with your Bellarine Ward Councillors, we are engaging further with property owners in Park Street to confirm support for this road to be sealed with kerb and channel as a standalone project.
The estimated total cost of this road upgrade is:
| Council Contribution (25% of works) | $109,388.50 |
| Property Owners Contribution (75% of works) | $328,165.50 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS | $437,554.00 |
As the proposal has changed, we re-invite you to complete our short survey. We require 50% or more support from respondents to proceed to the next stage.
There are a number of ways for you to do this:
