The main objective of this project is to reduce congestion and increase safety as well as increase the durability of the road pavement to cater for commercial vehicle traffic.
Stage One - Perry Road, between Greens Road and Pacific Drive
Project Objective/Scope
The main objective of this project is to reduce congestion and increase safety as well as increase the durability of the road pavement to cater for commercial vehicle traffic.
Construction of the approximately 850 meter section of Perry Road between Greens Road and Pacific Drive will be in accordance with the requirements of the Dandenong Industrial Area Extension Developer Contribution Plan (DCP). This includes road pavement reconstruction, widening, drainage, streetlights, shared user paths and landscaping.
Completing this project Council expects to have a safer road environment for motorists, pedestrians, residents, and businesses alike.
To complement the road construction landscaping and shared path are other two other major components which are expected to make the area more eye pleasing and pedestrian friendly. Project will also install new Streetlights and upgrade Storm Water asset as part the construction works.
Commencement of Works
Construction works commenced in September 2023 and is estimated to be completed by September 2024.
Traffic Management and Control
Perry Road is a busy collector road and carries a mix of commercial and passenger vehicles. Key land uses within the works area include Mt Hira College (school), a Sikh Temple and low intensity rural residential. Council will undertake required measures to minimise impact on traffic and notify directly impacted residents/businesses nearing commencement of works on site. Road closures may be required for some of the planned construction works and for such closures preferred detour route is provided below.
Detour Route
The preferred detour route for any closures on Perry Road (both or one direction) is via Pacific Drive as shown. This route is suitable for all vehicle types.
Stage Two - Pacific Drive to Atlantic Drive, Keysborough
Project Objective/Scope
This is continuation of the Perry Road Upgrade Project with its main objective to reduce congestion and increase safety and durability of the road pavement to cater for commercial vehicle traffic.
Construction of the approximately 550 meter section of the Perry Road Between Pacific Drive and Atlantic Drive will be in accordance with the requirements of the Dandenong Industrial Area Extension Developer Contribution Plan (DCP). This includes road pavement reconstruction, widening, drainage, streetlights, shared user paths and landscaping.
Completing this project Council expects to have a safer road environment for motorists, pedestrians, residents, and businesses alike.
To complement the road construction landscaping and shared path are other two other major components consistent with Stage 1 and are expected to make the area more eye pleasing and pedestrian friendly. Project will also install new Streetlights and upgrade Storm Water asset as part the construction works.
Commencement of Works
Construction works will commence in September 2024 and is estimated to be completed by June 2025.
Traffic Management and Control
Perry Road is a busy collector road and carries a mix of commercial and passenger vehicles. Key land uses within the works area low intensity rural residential. Council will undertake required measures to minimise impact on traffic and notify directly impacted residents/businesses nearing commencement of works on site. Road closures may be required for some of the planned construction works.