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 needed to be upgraded.
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The work was carried out in stages. Some stages overlapped and different roads were closed for different periods. Work was carried out from Monday to Friday from 7am-5pm and some Saturdays between 8am and 4pm. Night works was required at times and carried out 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.
During most of Stage 3 (May 2025 - July 2025) there was excavation and installation of culverts, followed by surface works including paths and road resurfacing. The Mall was closed from the corner of The Appian Way to the corner of Jacob Street. Pedestrians were still be able to cross The Mall at designated locations and there was reduced parking next to the work site. The Appian Way was open to eastbound traffic only. The bus stop on The Mall was temporarily relocated to the corner of Chapel Road and The Mall. The temporary roundabout at the corner of Jacob St and The Mall remained to provide access to the car park in Bankstown Central.