Shasta Avenue and Russet Road, Ringwood East streetscape works

  • Project categoryStreetscape works
  • StatusCompleted
  • Approx. start date28 October 2024
  • Approx. end date31 January 2025
Shasta Ave and Russet Road

Council has undertaken infrastructure and streetscape improvement works within Shasta Avenue and Russet Road, Ringwood East.

The improvement works consist of the following elements:

  • Construction of a footpath along the southern and eastern sides of Shasta Avenue from Dublin Road to Knaith Road, and the south side of Russet Road from Shasta Avenue to Northwood Street;
  • Alterations to kerb at the Merrilong Street and Shasta Avenue, and Russet Road and Shasta Avenue intersections to support the footpath construction and associated pedestrian kerb ramps; 
  • Installation of two additional streetlights on the existing service poles outside 2 Russet Road and 12 Russet Road;
  • Asphalt road resurfacing of both Shasta Avenue and Russet Road; and
  • Renewal of the street trees along Russet Road. 

Street trees

Tree renewal works were included as part of this project along Russet Rd, Ringwood East. Street tree renewal aims to renew the street tree canopy where the streetscape is underperforming due to the age or condition of the current street trees.

A number of underperforming trees with a low useful life expectancy have been removed. Twelve new trees along the north and south sides of the street have also been planted. The new trees are better suited to the existing street conditions and will create a more appealing streetscape over time.

Asphalting

Shasta Avenue and Russet Road roadways have undergone asphalt re-sheeting works, to improve the surface of the road.

Additionally to Shasta and Russet Road, Northwood Street and some surrounding streets are to be completed as part of Council’s 2024/2025 asphalt road rehabilitation and re-sheeting program. The wider community will be notified of these works closer to the construction date. 

Lighting

In line with Maroondah's Public Lighting Policy two new street lights have been installed on existing electrical poles.

View the plans

Shasta Avenue and Russet Road Ringwood footpath works plan(PDF, 10MB)

Further information

For more information please contact Council's Project Engineer Doug Smith on 9298 4357.

Contact details

Location

2 Russet Road, Ringwood East 3135  View map

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