We’re improving safety and accessibility at Jackson Court Shopping Centre, Doncaster East, with a series of infrastructure upgrades. We’re completing the work in stages to minimise disruption during the busy December trading period.
Stage one works
When will the works happen?
Works on the first part of this stage have been completed. Works on the remaining section will commence on 10 January 2024 and take approximately six weeks to complete.
What will be achieved?
We will widen the footpath and install safety bollards along the southern shopfronts between Mitchell and Bullen Streets.
This will better separate vehicles from shopfront pedestrian activity.
The bollards have been placed to protect against vehicles accidentally mounting the footpath while parking.
The spacing is designed to have one bollard per car space, which is typical for these installations.
During construction, the bollards will appear as though they do not line up correctly until the line marking is adjusted. Linemarking will be completed after the footpath is widened and bollards are installed in each section.
What should I expect?
For the next stage of works, similar arrangements will be in place. Some parking spaces may need to be occupied temporarily whilst we widen the footpath and install the bollards.
Stage two
When will the works happen?
The works will commence in mid-February 2024.
What will be achieved?
We will reconfigure the angled 90 degree parking to 60 degree parking along the main roadway (opposite the shopfront footpath works).
This will improve safety by reducing the likelihood of collisions when drivers are simultaneously reversing from opposite sides of the road.
It will also support the footpath widening by reducing the width needed for drivers to turn into the parking spaces.
What should I expect?
Our contractor will work in small sections to make the necessary changes to the kerb to suit 60 degree parking. A small number of parking spaces will be temporarily unavailable depending on where works are occurring.
Linemarking will be modified to suit the 60 degree parking once the kerb works are completed.
Stage three
When will the works happen?
We will confirm timelines for the later stages of work once the first stages are complete. This webpage will be updated with the latest information as the project progresses.
What will be achieved?
We will narrow the road at the pedestrian crossing south of Doncaster Road.
This will reduce the distance pedestrians need to cross the road. Pedestrians will be more visible to drivers moving towards the crossing area.
What should I expect?
Once works at the southern end of the centre are complete, our contractor will move on to work at the pedestrian crossing. This work will be completed in two parts, with only one side of the crossing closed at any one time.
Entry from Doncaster Road into Jackson Court will be maintained at all times. At times, during this stage of the works, it will be necessary for us to detour traffic exiting the shopping centre. Traffic controllers will be on site to assist motorists and pedestrians in navigating the detour safely.
Stage four
When will the works happen?
We will confirm timelines for the later stages of work once the first stages are complete. This webpage will be updated with the latest information as the project progresses.
What will be achieved?
We’ll construct a continuous walkway east to west through the centre of the main carpark.
This will provide a continuous path to the public toilets and central pedestrian crossings, reducing the need to walk along the carpark roadway.
What should I expect?
Our contractor will work to reposition the existing kerb around the trees to create a suitable width for pedestrians to walk on. This will be undertaken in stages to minimise the number of parking spaces affected at any time. The existing trees will be retained.
What else do I need to know?
We will not undertake works during the busy December trading period and will recommence on 10 January 2024. The above timelines may change due to weather or other factors outside our control.
Please keep alert for construction and move safely through the area while works are underway.
Thank you for your patience while we complete these important safety upgrades.
