- Project StatusIn Progress
- Last reviewed
08 October 2024
About the project
Sheaffe Street is one of the identified shared path infrastructure implementation projects as part of the Callala Shared Path Network.
Concept design of Sheaffe Street has been completed and consultation was conducted through Council’s Get Involved project page as well as a presentation and discussion at the local community group. Comments from the consultation have been considered as part of progressing the project to detailed design.
The alignment of the path
The shared path is proposed to be located in the southern verge of Sheaffe Street, connecting to the existing shared path at the corner of Lackersteen Street and connect to the existing shared path located at Callala Bay, connecting the shared path network.
Council completed a vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist count on a typical Saturday to document the current pedestrian desire lines walking along Sheaffe Street. As a result of this investigation, Council can confirm that the southern verge is justified in relation to current road usage.
Trees
As part of the construction of the shared path, a number of trees are proposed to be removed due to the path alignment. Council has reviewed options to retain the trees, however these options have significant impact on the traffic operation of Sheaffe Street and does not provide value for money for the community. Council will consider planting street trees if budget allows during the construction phase in order to offset the removal of the existing trees.
Stormwater management
Erosion from stormwater runoff at the cul-de-sac of Sheaffe Street is proposed to be mitigated with the implementation of kerb and gutter and formalisation of the on-street and end of street parking.