Westbury Streetscape Upgrade

Client: Meander Valley Council
Location: Meander Valley Road, Westbury, Tasmania
Services: Civil engineering design, construction documentation, specifications, bill of quantities and construction compliance
Contractor: Treloar Construction
Completion: 2025

Project Overview

Collective was engaged by Meander Valley Council to undertake the civil engineering design and documentation for the Westbury Streetscape Upgrade along Meander Valley Road within the township’s central business district.

The project formed part of Council’s broader initiative to improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and township amenity while respecting and complementing the historic character of Westbury.

The upgrade extended approximately 1.1 kilometres along the western side of the township adjacent to the Westbury Recreation Ground and surrounding commercial precinct, extending toward Jones Street within the central business district.

Scope of Works

The streetscape works included a range of public infrastructure improvements designed to enhance pedestrian movement, improve safety and create stronger connections between businesses, recreation areas and community infrastructure.

The works generally included:

• New kerb alignments
• New exposed aggregate footpaths
• Decorative pedestrian paving treatments
• Upgraded pedestrian crossings
• Intersection safety improvements
• Passive activity and public gathering areas
• Heritage stone wall treatments and reinstatement
• Improved pedestrian connections to businesses
• Minor stormwater drainage upgrades
• Nature strip improvements adjacent to the recreation precinct
• Wayfinding and heritage-style signage elements

The project also included upgrades to pedestrian infrastructure connecting the recreation precinct and surrounding businesses, improving accessibility and usability throughout the township centre.

Engineering and Urban Design Outcomes

A key focus of the project was balancing modern accessibility and safety requirements with the heritage character of Westbury.

The streetscape treatments incorporated decorative exposed aggregate concrete finishes, heritage inspired elements and stone wall features that complemented the established architectural and streetscape character of the township.

Pedestrian safety was significantly improved through upgraded crossings, revised kerb alignments and improved passive activity areas that created safer and more accessible public spaces for residents and visitors.

Minor stormwater upgrades were also incorporated to improve drainage performance adjacent to the recreation precinct and upgraded pedestrian areas.

Services Provided by Collective Consulting

Collective provided:

• Civil engineering design
• Detailed construction documentation
• Technical specifications
• Bill of quantities
• Construction compliance and inspections

The project was delivered as public infrastructure works under Meander Valley Council’s project management framework, with stakeholder engagement undertaken directly by Council.

Project Delivery

Construction was undertaken by Treloar Construction, with the project delivered collaboratively between Council, the contractor and Collective.

The works were successfully completed with minimal disruption to the surrounding township and delivered upgraded infrastructure that improved pedestrian accessibility, safety and overall community amenity.

Project Outcome

The completed Westbury Streetscape Upgrade has enhanced the presentation, accessibility and functionality of Westbury’s central business district while maintaining the township’s valued heritage character.

The project delivered long-term public infrastructure improvements that better connect community spaces, businesses and recreation areas, creating a safer and more attractive environment for residents and visitors alike.

Collective was proud to work alongside Meander Valley Council and Treloar Construction in delivering this important community infrastructure project for Westbury.