The rapid growth of Bankstown CBD, driven by major commercial and transport developments (such as Western Sydney University, Sydney Metro and Bankstown Central shopping centre), means that our existing stormwater network needs to be upgraded
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The work will be carried out in stages. Some stages will overlap and different roads will be closed for different periods. Traffic movement for the second stage of the project is shown on the map below.
Work will be carried out from Monday to Friday from 7am-5pm and some Saturdays between 8am and 4pm. Night works may be required at times between 8pm and 5am.
| Stage | Commencement date | Completion date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Late January 2024 | November 2024 |
| 2 | November 2024 | May 2025 |
| 3 | May 2025 | July 2025 |
During most of Stage 2 (mid-November 2024 to early May 2025), there was excavation and installation of culverts, followed by surface works including paths and road resurfacing.
The Appian Way was closed to traffic from North Terrace to The Mall. North Terrace was open between the West Terrace underpass and the train station.
During this time there was reduced parking next to the work site.
Stage 3 of the North Terrace/Appian Way Stormwater Culvert Upgrade will start at the corner of The Appian Way to the corner of Jacob Street. There will be excavation and installation of culverts, followed by surface works including paths and road resurfacing.
Stage 3 works will start in early May 2025 and the works are expected to be complete by July 2025, weather permitting.
The Mall will be closed from the corner of The Appian Way to the corner of Jacob Street. The Appian Way will be open to eastbound traffic only. The bus stop on The Mall will be temporarily relocated to the corner of Chapel Road and The Mall.
Pedestrians will still be able to cross The Mall at designated locations. Traffic controllers will be on site to help vehicles and pedestrians move safely through the area. There will be reduced parking next to the work site.
The temporary roundabout at the corner of Jacob St and The Mall will remain and continue to provide access to the car park in Bankstown Central.