Ballina Shire Council's project to rejuvenate Lennox Village is progressing well. Works are now focusing on the village's central hub and the project's staging has been consolidated with the goal to complete the majority of works in December 2022.
Stage 3 works have now started and will focus on the central hub. To complete these works more efficiently, Council will temporarily close Ballina Street (directly in front of Ross Park) from Monday 12 September to Saturday 24 September. During this time there will be no through traffic (directly in front of Ross Park). Vehicles will still be able to access Ballina Street but will need to u-turn at Ross Park to exit Ballina Street.?Traffic control will be in place during the closure
This temporary road closure will improve site access and enable Council to accelerate works in the central hub of Lennox Village.
Activities will focus on footpath paving works, road reconstruction and road paving in the central hub. Once complete, these works will improve the aesthetic and safety of the village hub.
What to expect during the road closure:
- The closure will commence on Monday 12 September and continue for two weeks, depending on weather conditions.
- Ballina Street will be closed in front of Ross Park to any vehicle traffic. This will mean:
- Ballina Street will temporarily become a no-through road
- Vehicles will need to U-turn in Ballina Street to exit the area
- Ballina Street will be closed to heavy vehicles and trailers
- Through traffic will need to use Park Lane to access Byron Bay Road or Byron Street
- Rayner Lane at the intersection with Ballina Street will remain closed
- Council will work with businesses and private waste removal companies to ensure collection continues.
- The southbound Ballina Street bus stop will be temporarily relocated from the northern to the southern end of Ballina Street.
Future staging
Following recent consultation with Lennox village business operators, Council will complete stage 3 (central hub) and stage 4 (northern Ballina Street) simultaneously over the next four months.
Stage 4 along the northern section of Ballina Street commenced 1 September 2022 and will be completed at the same time as Stage 3 (central hub), which is currently underway. The target completion date for both Stage 3 and 4 is December 2022.
Completing the two stages simultaneously will temporarily reduce car parking in Ballina Street. The risk of wet weather and site conditions could delay works in some areas.
This was the preferred option of the majority of business operators and will decrease the overall duration of the project and enable the road reconstruction to be completed by Christmas 2022.
For more information and to register for emailed project updates visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/LennoxVillageVision
Map of road closure area
