Rushworth streetscape delayed

Published on 03 April 2020

Campaspe Shire Council wishes to apologise for the lack of community feedback to date about the status of the Rushworth streetscape project.

Infrastructure Services General Manager, Jason Deller said the works in High Street, between Bendigo Murchison Road and Wigg Street, have been delayed due to the locations of water mains impacting the project.

“We were hoping to have construction underway by now, however complications regarding the depth of water mains on the site have led to minor changes to the design requirements,” Mr Deller said.

“Council is working with the water authority and will complete a minor redesign of the project’s technical components.”

“The community is assured that the overall layout will remain the same, with the community’s preferred design for Max’s Maze still locked in. Consultation will be done on the redesign to ensure the outcome still meets the community’s expectation within the allocated budget.”

The project will now be retendered in August, with on-ground works to be complete before the end of the year.

“I thank the Rushworth community for your patience and assure you that we remain committed to deliver this important streetscape redevelopment,” Mr Deller said.