Pedestrians will have safer crossings in Upwey, with raised pedestrian crossings to be constructed over the coming month.
Crossings at the Morris Road roundabout and Mahony Street roundabout intersections will be raised, with zebra crossings, as part of works to improve the streetscape and drainage in Upwey's main street.
Yarra Ranges Mayor, Richard Higgins, said the works had resulted from feedback from the community.
"We heard from locals that they wanted safer, more visible pedestrian crossings, and these new crossings will make every pedestrian's journey safer and give drivers better visibility."
"Having raised pedestrian crossings will keep everyone safer, whether you're walking to the shops, the station or school.
The temporary parklet, set up during the COVID-19 pandemic using State Government funding, will be replaced with a permanent outdoor seating space.
Cr Higgins commented "the replacement of the parklet also comes off the back of positive community feedback about the space. People like having more seating in the township, so we're delivering a permanent space.
"As a result of these works, we'll have improved garden beds which will help make the main street look nicer. Three on-street car parks will be lost through this work, but we believe there will still be plenty of well-timed spaces to ensure people can visit through the week and weekend."
Cr Higgins said that drainage was also a focus on the project.
"Improving the way that stormwater travels through Upwey was part of the thinking in this project, and we're expecting these works to improve flow and help reduce flooding," he said.
