Published on Friday, 28 January 2011 at 12:00:00 AM
A key milestone will be achieved next month, February 13, when the first stage of works on the Tom Price Town Centre Revitalisation commence.
The project, funded exclusively by the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Programme, will see major upgrades to the mall and surrounds, and is scheduled for completion mid-July 2011.
The successful tenderer, Environmental Industries, will build on the excellent efforts of a team of planners, designers, architects and engineers, who have spent many months refining the design and negotiating the myriad hurdles that arose throughout the process.
Shire of Ashburton project manager, Justine Hyams said that the engineering issues that had to be overcome had been continuous and very challenging, and the patience and professionalism of the project team had been second to none.
“But, we have pushed through and now look forward to formally opening the new mall in August,” she said.
Ms Hyams said the works, will, as a matter of course, be accompanied by increased noise, dust, water, and the presence of heavy equipment in a high-activity area.
“Access to shops will not be restricted, but on the odd day, pedestrians may have to walk a little further to get somewhere, as barrier fencing will be erected for everyone’s safety.”
She encouraged everyone to be patient and keep a close eye on children while work is in progress.
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