Construction has started on the City of Fremantle's latest upgrade to South Terrace in South Fremantle.
The streetscape enhancement at the intersection of Jenkin Street is the second in a planned series of six 'nodes' along the popular café and dining strip.
The Jenkin Street upgrade is being funded through a $268,000 grant from the federal government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
Fremantle Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge said the nodes are designed to slow traffic and help create a more pedestrian-friendly environment that supports local street life.
"Residents and businesses in South Fremantle have been strong advocates for reducing the speed of the traffic along South Terrace and making it a better place for people," Mayor Fitzhardinge said.
"This second node at Jenkin Street will narrow the roadway to make it safer and easier to cross the street, and create more space for pedestrians, alfresco dining, new street furniture and trees.
"Four of the temporary speed cushions in the area will be replaced with a single raised platform, which will be paved with red asphalt to alert motorists they're entering a shared space and encourage them to slow down.
"The road will also be painted with a colourful 'sunburst' design inspired by the mosaic in the pavement in front of The Meeting Place.
"If the success of the first node at Little Lefroy Lane is any guide, this second node at Jenkin Street will create a beautiful and inviting space where the South Fremantle community can come to relax and enjoy each other's company."
Construction of the Jenkin Street node is expected to be complete by mid-December. Partial road closures will be necessary during the project and the City will have traffic management in place to minimise delays.
The City has also adopted a budget of $511,718 to renew South Terrace from Jenkin Street through to Douro Road. These works are scheduled for completion prior to the end of the financial year.
The renewal works will include resurfacing that will be carried out at night, with the road open to traffic during the day, and will take a week to complete.
The renewal works will also include improvements to the sight lines at some of the intersections, planting of some new street trees, improvements to the on-street parking and some renewal of the existing footpath and drainage.
These works will take place mostly during the day, with traffic controllers on site to ensure good access.
The City of Fremantle's first streetscape enhancement along South Terrace, at the intersections of Little Lefroy Lane and Sydney Street, was completed in 2018.
Other nodes planned for the intersections of Scott Street, Charles Street, Nelson Street and Orient Street are subject to future budget allocations. The temporary speed cushions along South Terrace will be progressively removed as each node is completed.
