Blackheath Village Centre Upgrade

11 March 2024

Construction of the Wentworth Street and Govetts Leap Road intersection upgrade works will start on Monday, 18 March 2024.

The intersection improvements include important safety, accessibility and streetscape upgrades, including three raised pedestrian crossings, ramps and sympathetic natural and built landscaping.

Council will continue to liaise with our contractor on the measures to minimise foreseen impacts during construction, however during the intersection works the following is anticipated:

• Temporary traffic and pedestrian controls will be in place, including fencing for public safety.
• Current pedestrian ramps will be impacted. However, temporary access ramps will be provided at road crossing points and Pedestrian detours may be required around the work areas..
• Community facilities located on the ‘Post Office Corner’ will be unavailable.
• At times, the intersection will be fully closed to vehicle traffic and detours will be in place.
• Where night works are planned they will generally commence at 6pm and will be completed within a few hours.
• Some parking spaces around the intersection will be unavailable at varying times during construction.

Council is currently working with the contractor who is delivering the upgrades to finalise a detailed program of works which will guide the construction process. Further detail about this program will be shared once it is confirmed.

We apologise for any inconvenience or disturbance while these improvements are constructed.

20 June 2024

As part of the Blackheath Village Centre upgrade works, some night works have been scheduled to take place on:

Time: 6pm Thursday, 20 June 2024 to 5am Friday, 21 June 2024.

Locations:

• The footpath on all corners of the intersection of Govetts Leap Road and Wentworth Street.
• The intersection of Wentworth Street and Sutton Lane.
• Sutton Lane Carpark (South side of Sutton Lane). Sutton Lane Carpark will be temporarily closed from 6pm on Thursday, 20 June 2024 to allow the work to be undertaken safely.

Traffic controls will be in place at both intersections to help minimise disruption for the community. Govetts Leap Road, Wentworth Street, and Sutton Lane are expected to remain open for the duration of the work.

Some noise and vibration will occur during the construction work. However, active efforts will be made to eliminate and mitigate noise and vibration where possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience or disturbance while these improvements are constructed.

As part of the Blackheath Village Centre upgrade works, temporary road closures around the intersection of Govetts Leap Road and Wentworth Street will occur on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 June.

These temporary closures are necessary for the construction of three raised pedestrian crossings which will improve pedestrian safety at this key intersection.

Construction locations and timeframes (weather permitting).

1. Westbound lane closure on Govetts Leap Road and full road closure on Wentworth St at the south side of the intersection (between Sutton Lane and the intersection). 7am to 5pm, Tuesday, 25 June 2024

2. Eastbound lane closure on Govetts Leap Road and full road closure on Wentworth St at the north side of the intersection (between Hydora Lane and the intersection). 7am to 5pm Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Traffic controls and detours will be in place, to help minimise disruption for the community. Access to footpaths will remain open.

Traffic management maps for each of the work locations above are available at: www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/blackheath-village-upgrade

Some noise and vibration will occur during the construction work. However, efforts will be made to eliminate and mitigate noise and vibration where possible. We apologise for any inconvenience or disturbance while these improvements are constructed.

For more information, contact Council’s Project Delivery team on 4780 5000 or by email at: council@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.

29 May 2024

As part of the Blackheath Village Centre upgrade works, some temporary road closures around the intersection of Govetts Leap Road and Wentworth Street will occur from next week.

These temporary closures are necessary for the construction of three raised pedestrian crossings which will improve pedestrian safety at this key intersection.

Please find below the construction locations and timeframes (weather permitting).

1. One lane closure on Govetts Leap Road
   Time: 8am Monday, 3 June 2024, to 7am Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
   Location: Govetts Leap Road. Western side of the intersection of Govetts Leap Road and Wentworth Street.
2. Full road closure on Wentworth Street
   Time: 8am Wednesday, 5 June 2024, to 7am Saturday, 8 June 2024.
   Location: Wentworth Street. Northern side of the intersection of Govetts Leap Road and Wentworth Street.
3. Full road closure on Wentworth Street
   Time: 8am Tuesday, 11 June 2024, to 7am Thursday, 13 June 2024.
   Location: Wentworth Street. Southern side of the intersection of Govetts Leap Road and Wentworth Street.

Traffic controls and detours for the road closures will be in place, to help minimise disruption for the community. Access to footpaths will remain open.

Traffic management maps for each of the work locations above are available in the document library on the right of this page.

Some noise and vibration will occur during the construction work. However, active efforts will be made to eliminate and mitigate noise and vibration where possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience or disturbance while these improvements are constructed.

Please note: a story about the intersection upgrade works published in the Blue Mountains Gazette on Wednesday, 29 May 2024, contains incorrect information about the temporary road closures.

6 June 2024

Please be advised that the proposed road closure from Wednesday, 5 June 24, to Saturday, 8 June 24, at the Govetts Leap Rd and Wentworth St intersection has been cancelled due to predicted rain. The road closure and the construction of the crossings will recommence on Tuesday, 11 June 24, weather permitting, and aim for completion in the morning of Saturday, 15 June 24.

8 May 2024

Time: 7pm Monday, 13 May 2024 to 5 am Thursday, 16 May 2024. Three night shifts in total. The third night shift will be cancelled if the work is completed earlier.

Location: On the footpath on the northwest corner of the intersection of Govetts Leap Road and Wentworth Street.

Proposed work: Non-destructive excavation for trenching in preparation for electrical conduits.

Traffic control will be in place which will result in traffic being slowed, however both Govetts Leap Rd and Wentworth Street are expected to remain open for the duration of the work.

Some noise and vibration will occur from the construction works. However, active efforts will be made to eliminate and mitigate noise and vibration where possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience or disturbance while these improvements are constructed.

29 April 2024

Time: 7pm Wednesday, 1 May 2024 to 5 am Thursday, 2 May 2024

Location: Southwest corner of the intersection on Govetts Leap Road.

Proposed work: Non-destructive excavation for trenching in preparation for electrical conduits.

Traffic control will be in place which will result in traffic being slowed, however both Govetts Leap Rd and Wentworth Street are expected to remain open for the duration of the work.

Some noise and vibration will occur from the construction works. However, active efforts will be made to eliminate and mitigate noise and vibration where possible.

We apologise for any inconvenience or disturbance while these improvements are constructed.

7 March 2024

On the evening of Thursday 7 March 2024, an underground services survey will be occurring around the intersection of Wentworth Street and Govetts Leap Road in Blackheath Village Centre.

There will be no noise or disruption to surrounding residents.

The survey is being conducted at this time to ensure there will not be any impact to business or the community, but residents may notice some markings on the street and pavement following the survey work. Some minor traffic controls will be in place while the survey is conducted.

October 2023

Construction of the liveability, safety and accessibility upgrades in Blackheath Village Centre has commenced and is expected to be completed in December 2023.

What work will be taking place?

The work is being delivered in several stages at different locations within the village centre. Please find below a summary of the upcoming construction works:

1. Upgrades to the facilities and landscaping of the Great Western Highway road reserve. This is the area adjacent to Neate Park that runs along the highway to the Rotary Clock Corner (the southwest corner of the Great Western Highway and Bundarra Street intersection).
2. Renewal of the Sutton Lane Car Park (South side of Sutton Lane).
3. A new pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Sutton Lane and Wentworth Street.
4. Formalisation of on-street parking along Station Street, between the station commuter carpark and the intersection of Bundarra Street and Station Street.
5. Footpath renewal and on-street parking upgrade on Gardiner Crescent at the frontage of the Blackheath Community Neighbourhood Centre.
6. Renewal of the footpath along Wentworth Street.

View a map showing the numbered work sites.

Construction works will take place between 7am – 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 1pm on Saturdays.

Construction traffic will be managed by Council’s contractors who have been engaged for the upgrade works. Some noise and vibration will occur from the construction works. However, active efforts will be made to eliminate and mitigate noise and vibration where possible.

Please note that the planned works for the Wentworth Street and G

19 December 2023

Unfortunately, the reopening of Sutton Lane carpark has been delayed. The carpark will now reopen to the public on Saturday, 23 December 2023.

The short delay is the result of design improvements being identified and delivered as part of the upgrade work.

We appreciate the community’s patience and apologies for any inconvenience.