Horsham Rural City Council is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Hocking Street reconstruction project.
After months of dedicated work, Hocking Street has been transformed into a modern and efficient thoroughfare.
Key Highlights:
Closure Period: Hocking Street was temporarily closed to traffic starting from September 18, 2023, allowing for the necessary reconstruction work to take place. The closure spanned from Memorial Drive through to Firebrace Street.
Detour Routes: During the closure, additional detour signage was in place along O'Callaghan's Parade and Baker Street to guide road users.
Better access to City Oval: Upon completion, Hocking Street will remain a two-way, straight road, connecting O'Callaghans Parade and the bottom end of Firebrace Street. It provides much improved parking and access to Horsham City Oval.
Enhanced Parking: The project includes sealed parking bays, upgraded drainage systems, pedestrian crossings, and footpaths on both sides of the street.
Challenges Faced: The project encountered challenges due to the wet start to the year, which impacted construction timelines. Despite these difficulties, our dedicated team persevered to ensure the successful completion of the reconstruction.
Final Seal: While the reconstruction is complete, the final seal will be applied once heavy machinery finishes its work on the nearby City Oval multipurpose stage construction.
HRCC thanks the community for their patience during the construction period.
The revitalised Hocking Street will enhance connectivity, safety, and convenience for residents and visitors.
