Big dollars for CBD

TENTERFIELD’S main street renewal project has been granted $455,000 by the State Government.
The funding, for improvements to traffic and pedestrian safety and upgrading infrastructure on the town’s three main streets, was announced by Member for Northern Tablelands, Adam Marshall.
Mr Marshall said there was a lot of pedestrian activity in Tenterfield and the outdated facilities and traffic infrastructure did not meet current standards.
The speed limit through the CBD will be reduced to improve pedestrian safety, and five new “gateways” will be built to calm traffic entering the CBD.
Existing barrier walls which limit pedestrian access will be removed.
“Improvements will be made to pedestrian crossings to make it easier for people to cross at the Rouse Street intersection with Manners Street and at the intersection of Rouse and High streets and also at Bruxner Park,” Mr Marshall said.
“Upgrades to kerb alignments at these intersections include the relocation of access ramps and crossing points to safer locations.
“Existing islands and obstructions along the road will be removed and new pedestrian crossings marked to provide access to the historic School of Arts building.”
Mr Marshall said work was scheduled to start next month and be completed by the end of April next year, weather permitting.
“Work will include resealing of roads and providing new line marking and delineation of parking spaces,” he said.
Each day 2000 to 3000 vehicles pass through the area to be remodelled.