THAT THE INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO COUNCIL
THAT COUNCIL
1. Notes that the assets on Austin Street are generally rated in good to satisfactory condition and that, based on asset age, current condition and expected asset lifecycles, no major renewal works are currently required or recommended within the next 10 years.
2. Notes that increasing the frequency of cleansing beyond current service levels is unlikely to address the broader concerns relating to activation, safety, perceived safety and how the street is used.
3. Notes that significant improvements to the functionality, amenity and level of service of Austin Street would require streetscape upgrade works and the allocation and prioritisation of New and Upgrade funding.
4. Notes the Public Lighting and Electrical Asset Management Plan identified the renewal of the existing wall-mounted street lighting as a priority. Detailed design is currently underway, with delivery of the upgrade planned for completion during the 2026/27 financial year.
5. Notes that there are currently no major streetscape upgrades planned for Austin Street, with Council’s available upgrade funding within the Long-Term Financial Plan currently allocated to existing strategic priorities, including the Main Street Revitalisation Program, City Public Realm Greening Program and Park Lands Community Building Program.
Undertaking - Austin Street
In response to a query from Councillor Couros, an undertaking was given to provide Council Members with information on if the street is cleaned at night.