Artarmon local centre streetscape upgrade - Hampden Road

Work on the Artarmon local centre streetscape upgrade is continuing to progress well across multiple stages and the project is on track to be completed in August, pending weather.

Roadworks have been completed on the south side of Francis Road and on the corner of Jersey and Hampden Road with some paving still to be undertaken.  

Concrete has been poured for the terrace seating area and brickwork, paving, landscaping and the installation of street furniture will soon transform this terraced seating area into a feature of this upgrade and an exciting new community space.

The amenities block is nearing completion with final connections well underway, and on the retail side, the traffic lights have been installed at the intersection of Hampden and Broughton Road ready to become operational in August, and traffic light works are well underway at the intersection of Hampden and Jersey Road.

The road asphalt works on Hampden Road have also been completed and will be followed shortly with line marking.

Planting is also nearing completion with the remaining plants being delivered and planted in the next few days, the sandstone wall and capping is now finished, and the balustrade is currently being prepared for installation early next month.

Works across multiple stages have continued during this month.

On the retail side paving and roadworks on the south side of Francis Road, and drainage works, road works and paving on the corner of Jersey and Hampden Road, continue to progress to schedule.

On the railway side works are also continuing with construction underway on the terrace seating area, and continued progress on the construction and completion of the amenities block.

Multiple stages have occurred concurrently throughout the month and will continue until project completion.

The concreting, extension and paving of the footpath on the railway side at the corner of Jersey and Hampden Road has been completed and work on the retail side of this intersection will commence soon.

Between Francis and Broughton on the retail side, sandstone cladding is progressing as planned and works to complete the elevated pedestrian and dining area wall construction is nearing completion.

On the northern side of the intersection of Jersey and Hampden Road, drainage, paving and landscaping works have commenced and progress on the construction and connection of the amenities block, station side, is proceeding. 

Garden beds and planting have been competed at the southern corner of Francis and Hampden Road as well as the corner of Broughton and Hampden Road.

Multiple stages are occurring concurrently.

Concreting, extension and paving of the footpath is occurring on the railway side at the corner of Jersey and Hampden Road.

Between Francis and Broughton on the retail side, works are continuing on the extension of the elevated pedestrian and dining area.

Deciduous trees have been planted on the completed section of the footpath in this area, as well as sandstone cladding on the external wall.

Work is continuing on the construction and connection of the amenities block.

Works are continuing to progress on the completion of the retaining wall at the existing pedestrian lights, retail side, together with paving works on both corners of Broughton Road.

Next week, Broughton Road will open up to traffic and works on the terraced seating area at the Village Green, railway side will commence.

The Artarmon local centre streetscape upgrade project is progressing well and continues to be on target for completion by mid-2024.

A significant amount of work has been undertaken with some key completed works including the Village Green Park from north of the tunnel and south of the amenities, and a section of the footpath extension on the retail side between Francis Road and Broughton Road. Works between the pedestrian crossing and Francis Street are progressing with 80% complete.

The current stage of works, due to be completed within 4 to 6 weeks, weather permitting, include Broughton Road closure for drainage, road works and kerb extensions, construction of the retaining wall to terrace seating area at the Village Green, installation of traffic lights and the construction of the amenities block.

Works resumed on 8 January 2024 and include the continuation of footpath widening, paving, drainage and roadworks, construction of the retaining wall and terrace seating area, as well as installation of garden beds between the traffic lights and Broughton Road, on the retail side.

Broughton Street has been closed to traffic and variable message signs (VMS) are in place directing traffic south one way through Hampden Lane.

Work has also commenced on the amenities block, station side of Hampden Road. This stage of works will continue for a period of up to approximately three months.

Securing site fencing for the shutdown period between 21 December 2023 and 8 January 2024.

Parking is also being reinstated on Hampden Road, between Francis Street and Broughton Street and two-way traffic on Francis Street will be re-opened.

Works will resume on 8 January at the intersection of Broughton and Hampden Road between the traffic lights and current new works.

Planting on the Village Green has been completed.

Jersey Road traffic lights have been approved by Transport for NSW and sandstone cladding on the retaining wall, and the paving from the lights to Frances Street on the retail side will be commencing soon.

Balustrading will be installed, and the designs for the pit located at the base of the stairs at the train station are being designed.

The current works are due to be completed by Christmas and once these current works are completed, works will commence on the retail side from the lights towards Broughton Street.

There will be a break with construction commencing 20 December and works will start again on 8 January 2024.

Works undertaken in October include the final stages of the Village Green north of the entrance to the station and south of the lift to the railway station including paving, and electrical works.

Continuing works include works between Broughton Road and Jersey Road include footpath widening, drainage and roadworks, construction of the retaining wall and terrace seating area, and installation of garden beds and tree pit.

The planting of trees will commence in a few weeks.