Stage 1 of the Andrew Street streetscape upgrade has offi­cially reached completion. The streetscape’s design cen­ters on community connec­tion and safety, guided by a high-level plan developed by Inspiring Place.

A focal point of this vision was the installation of a 2.5-metre-wide shared cycle and pedestrian path, allowing residents and visitors to safely walk, cycle or commute along Andrew Street. Additionally, designated parking bays now line the road, replacing the previous ad hoc on-street parking and offering a more orderly and accessible layout for vehicles.

The Andrew Street drainage network has also been up­graded in response to several extreme rain events in recent years, which underscored the need for a more resilient stormwater system in central Brighton. A key feature of the completed upgrade is a new 750mm-diameter storm­water pipeline, which offers enhanced capacity to manage rainfall and support future development in the area.

Sustainability was at the heart of the upgrade, with 4,300 tonnes of recycled concrete used during works and two rain gardens installed that will help to capture, filter and treat stormwater runoff.

Stage 2 of the streetscape upgrade will focus on the area of Andrew Street between Ju­bilee Avenue and the Jordan River Bridge. These works are expected to be completed in April 2025, and will include extensions to the shared foot­paths and indented parking bays on both sides of the road, as well as a new stormwater main on the northern side.