Some actions are in planning stages, some involve ongoing advocacy work for delivery through other authorities, and others are in the delivery phase or have been completed.
Action 2: Reimagine Kings Way undercroft as a community space
Action 2 proposes improvements to the safety and amenity of the Kings Way undercroft area to allow for greater access and use by the community. The proposed improvements will deliver the following benefits to significantly improve the use of the Northern Undercroft and Southern Undercroft as well as City Road Park:
- New open space
- Water sensitive urban design
- Public transport access upgrades
- New street trees and planting
- High quality street materials, furniture and lighting.
Southern Undercroft dog park and skate space
A key finding from the community engagement process undertaken as part of the Boyd Park project was that the area was lacking appropriate spaces for local residents living in apartments to take their dogs for exercise and play.
The upgrades are located across two spaces either side of an existing tram stop, in the undercroft space across the road from Boyd Park. The project aims to improve the amenity of the site and provide valuable spaces for the community.
The western side, along Moray Street, has been developed into a fully fenced dog off leash area, complete with a custom dog drinking fountain, furniture for dogs and dog owners to enjoy, new lighting, new trees and garden bed areas, and a new footpath providing direct access to the tram stop.
Construction of the dog park commenced in May 2021 and was completed in early 2022.
The eastern side, along Hannah Street, includes new walls and repaved surfaces suitable for skating, street furniture and new lighting. We are awaiting final approval from the Department of Transport for a new pedestrian crossing and signals between Boyd Park and the dog park.