New Pedestrian Crossing Coming to Hamilton's Brown Street

Published on 16 January 2025

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Southern Grampians Shire Council is investing in community safety with the installation of a new raised pedestrian crossing (referred to as a wombat crossing) on Brown Street, between the Council Offices and Coles Supermarket in Hamilton.

The upgrade responds to significant growth in pedestrian traffic along this busy retail strip and will replace the current crossing with a permanent solution designed to enhance safety and accessibility for all community members.

Southern Grampians Shire Council Mayor Dennis Heslin said the upgrade demonstrates Council's commitment to improving road user safety in Hamilton's CBD.

"This investment will deliver a much-needed safety upgrade to one of Hamilton's busiest pedestrian crossings," Mayor Heslin said. "The new wombat crossing will provide better visibility, improved access for people with mobility challenges, and create a safer environment for everyone using Brown Street.” concluded Cr Heslin.

Brown Street will be closed in the section around the current pedestrian crossing so vehicles will be detoured around the site while these important works are completed.

Drivers will be able to exit the Coles car park onto Brown Street, but the entry will have restricted access. The Lonsdale Street entrance into Coles will be unaffected and is the recommended entry point to the supermarket.

There will be changes to the parking on Brown Street including the removal of parking spaces for the duration of the works.

Work will commence on 5 February 2025, with completion expected within two weeks, weather permitting. During construction:

  • Brown Street will have restricted access between Gray and Lonsdale Streets
  • Temporary alternative traffic management arrangements including detours will be in place
  • Pedestrian access will be maintained via clearly marked alternative routes
  • Trotters Coaches' Brown Street stop (ID 36328) will temporarily relocate to Lonsdale Street in front of the Senior Citizens Centre (ID 46923) for three weeks
  • Coles Brown Street entry will have restricted access – Lonsdale Street entrance remains open

Council acknowledges these works may cause temporary inconvenience and appreciates the community's patience during this important safety upgrade.

For further information, please contact Council at 03 5573 0444 or keep up to date by subscribing to our Enewsletter.

 

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