Berridale Village Master Plan

Project Type: Design and stage 1 construction

Project Location: Berridale

Funding: NSW Government Grant

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What are we doing?

This project aims to create a unified, accessible, sustainable, and coherent landscape in the Berridale village. We will explore and deliver upgrades to traffic and drainage functions, landscape improvements, enhanced pedestrian access, formalisation of the creek, and improvements to and integration of open spaces.

The current scope of this project has two key phases outlined below.

Survey and Design

A site survey is to be undertaken by qualified contractors to support the development of a design for future works.

The design will include:

  • Upgraded culverts under Myack Street and elevated road as required
  • Upgraded culverts under Park Street and elevated road as required
  • Upgraded culverts at Oliver and Bolton Streets
  • A gathering area at the Memorial Park for ANZAC Day attendees
  • A formalised creek line from Robert Street to Park Street
  • A shared pathway from Robert Street to Bolton Street (Lions Park)
  • A learner bike track in Central Park or Lions Park
  • Upgraded signage
  • A new BBQ near the existing seating in Central Park
  • New parking at Central Park on Bolton Street
  • New parking at the stake park on Bolton Street
  • Formalised and sealed existing parking (dirt) in Bolton Street
  • Formalised the existing car-parking area and resealed the service road in front of the Lions Park
  • Formalised long vehicle (caravan) parking in Park Street & associated signage
  • A pathway from Myack Street to the amenities
  • Low-maintenance landscaping
  • Park lighting at levels required by the Australian Standards
  • A virtual tour access point at the Anzac Memorial
  • Integration of design with Snowy Monaro Regional Council hydrology report/s to achieve the best outcome
  • Consideration of increasing the design area upstream or downstream to better address floodwater mitigation 
  • NO REMOVAL of trees will be allowed without community consultation

Update: March 2025

Design progress and timing
Construction works for the Berridale Village Master Plan have not yet commenced, as Council and the contractor are continuing to finalise the detailed culvert designs that underpin the project.

During the detailed design phase, additional time has been required to review, configure and validate complex flood modelling data that informs the final size, placement and performance of the proposed culverts and creek realignment.

Some required technical data was received later than originally scheduled, and as design work progressed, further modelling files were identified as necessary to accurately complete and validate the flood modelling. This additional review and verification work has extended the design timeframe.

The contractor has formally requested an Extension of Time for the design component of the project. Council has reviewed this request and approved an initial extension, with further information currently under consideration to determine whether additional time is warranted.

Why this work is important
The culvert designs rely on detailed flood modelling to ensure that:

  • The new culverts function correctly during major rainfall events
  • Creek realignment performs as intended
  • Flood risks to surrounding properties are reduced
  • The infrastructure is durable, safe and cost-effective over the long term

Taking the time to thoroughly test and validate the modelling reduces the risk of changes during construction and helps avoid delays, cost increases or disruptions once work begins.

What this means for construction
Construction will begin once the final culvert and creek designs are complete and approved. Starting construction without fully resolved designs would increase the risk of rework, construction delays and impacts to the community. Council considers the additional time spent on completing the design phase to be necessary to ensure a high quality outcome for Berridale. Updated construction start dates and the revised overall program will be shared with the community when confirmed.

Stage 1 – Design (ongoing)

The contractor is continuing detailed design work for:

  • Four new culvert crossings at Park Street, Myack Street, Bolton Street and Oliver Street
  • Creek realignment works associated with the culverts
  • Integration of flood modelling outcomes into final designs

Council is working closely with the design team to progress this work as efficiently as possible.

Stage 2 – Construction works (to follow design finalisation)

Once designs are finalised, construction will proceed in stages, beginning with:

  • New culverts at Myack Street
  • Creek realignment between Park Street and Myack Street

The community will be provided with advance notice before any on-site works commence, including details on timing, traffic impacts and work hours.

Council commitment

Council understands the community’s interest in seeing construction progress and appreciates residents’ patience while this important design work is completed.

This approach ensures the project:

  • Is technically sound
  • Delivers lasting flood mitigation benefits
  • Minimises disruption during construction
  • Represents good value for public investment

Council will continue to provide updates as the project reaches its next milestones.

 

 

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