Community engagement and concept development
August 2019 - May 2020
Virginia Main Street Upgrade
Project Overview
Project out to construction tender
We are delighted to announce that the $8.88 million upgrade to Virginia Main Street will be commencing shortly. Tenders for the construction contract have been advertised to industry, and a contract is expected to be awarded in March. An announcement of the construction start date and successful contractor will be made once the contract has been finalised.
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Project out to tender
Created On :
14 February 2022
Undergrounding of Power Lines has been completed
SA Power Networks have completed the undergrounding of the power lines along the Virginia Main Street. This has greatly improved the appearance of the street and will play a significant contribution in the overall upgrade.
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Undergrounding of Power Lines is Complete
Created On :
24 November 2020
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Undergrounding of power lines by SA Power Network
Late March - October 2020
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Detailed design and engineering
May - November 2020
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Upgrade works by CouncilOngoing
The Virginia Main Street upgrade will improve the footpaths and addressing the ponding of water on the street and seeks to create a safer and welcoming environment for the community.
The upgrade project will serve a growing local population and support main street businesses as a key service hub in the region.
The upgrade project responds to the directions identified in the 'Virginia Blueprint' - and urban design framework that was finalised in 2010. This work was informed by feedback from the local Virginia community and identified the upgrade of the main street as a key project to "enhance the town cetnre as the central meeting place for shopping, services, and socialising".
The undergrounding of the overhead power lines were recognised as a signficant element of the street upgrade and the development of the Virgina Institute Park was identified as another key project with an aim to "revitalise the park as a central space for community activities and outdoor recreation that attracts people of all ages and adds to main street activity and town character".
Access the Virginia Blueprint here: https://cdn.playford.sa.gov.au/general-downloads/Council-Documents/SC-SP_1006_BlueprintVirginiaUrbanDesignFramework.pdf?mtime=20181114180251
