Community consultation has concluded for proposed improvements to the intersection of Cambridge Parade, Melville Terrace, and Arnold Street in Manly.
Read: Community Input Sought on Concept Plans for Cambridge Parade Intersection Upgrade
Brisbane released two concept designs—Design A and Design B—for feedback, with the majority of respondents supporting Design A.
Design A Gains Community Support
Design A features a raised speed platform on Cambridge Parade, specifically designed to accommodate vehicles towing boat trailers. The platform aims to reduce vehicle speeds as motorists enter the Manly precinct, improving safety for all road users.
Design B, which proposed new colored road markings for the 40km/h speed zone and a garden bed island to the north, received less support from the community.
Next Steps for Design A
Brisbane’s project team will now undertake technical investigations to finalize Design A. While funding for construction will need to be assessed against other city-wide priorities, Brisbane has confirmed that the project remains a high priority.
On its website, BCC stated:
“While budget to construct the improvements will be considered against other city-wide priorities, the project remains high on Council’s priority list. More information about timeframes for construction will be shared once budget is confirmed.”
Benefits of the Project
The proposed improvements aim to deliver the following benefits:
- Improved Safety: Enhancing motorist compliance with the 40km/h speed limit by installing a raised speed platform designed to accommodate heavy vehicles and boat trailers.
- Enhanced Visibility: Increasing safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers by removing select informal on-street parking spaces.
- Formalized Parking: Adding white line-marking to create 30 formal on-street car parking spaces along Cambridge Parade, between Melville Terrace and Stratton Terrace.
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Brisbane’s planned upgrades demonstrate its ongoing commitment to enhancing safety and accessibility in key local precincts. Construction timelines will be shared once funding is secured.
Published 6-January-2025