Friday, June 24, 2011

Update on TCA constructing Mount Druitt Commuter Car Park


Mount Druitt Commuter Car Park

The project involves the construction of a new multi-storey commuter car park, north-east of Mount Druitt Station on the corner of North Parade and Mount Street, providing approximately 220 car park spaces.

Project profile

The project includes:
  • demolition of the existing partly demolished building on the site 
  • construction of a new two-storey car park with approximately 220 commuter car spaces
  • provision of additional disabled parking within the existing commuter car park adjacent to the station
  • provision of an entry and exit for the commuter car park off North Parade
  • ancillary works including stairs, lifts, power and lighting, CCTV surveillance cameras, security fencing
  • drainage, utilities, line-marking, signage, road works, footpath works on Mount Street and North Parade and urban design and landscaping works.
The car park has been designed to allow for future expansion.
Site establishment is occurring in late April/early May and the project is scheduled to finish in approximately 12 months.

Current works

Construction activities in May and June 2011 include:
  • worksite establishment, including installing site fencing and environmental protection controls
  • demolition of the existing structure on the site and establishment of site sheds
  • installation of piled footings for new structure
  • construction of columns to support level 1. 

Community

In addition to this website, there are a number of ways in which TCA keeps the community informed.

Up-to-date information is provided via regular newsletters to the local community. Advertisements are also placed in local newspapers to advise about issues relevant to the wider community. Where appropriate, signage will be erected to advise the local community and commuters about changes in the area such as traffic or access.
The Project Infoline (1800 684 490) is available for any enquiries regarding TCA projects. Please subscribe to our RSS feed or sign up for our mailing list to receive updates as they become available.

Community notifications

Residents and businesses nearby construction areas will be given at least seven days advance notification of any construction related impacts which may affect them, including changed traffic arrangements, noisy work activities and work required outside standard working hours.
The latest community notification is available here.

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