Work to begin on new Armstrong transport link

The City of Greater Geelong is about to begin works on an important through road connecting the Armstrong Creek West precinct with the Waurn Ponds station.

The $5.3 million Baanip Boulevard Boundary Road Signalised Intersection project, which falls under Geelong council’s Armstrong Creek West Precinct Structure Plan, will see Boundary Road extended to connect with Baanip Boulevard.

The new three-leg signalised intersection will provide a second northern transport link for the Armstrong Creek West precinct and the Mount Duneed Villawood development.

Shared footpaths will also be connected, ultimately enabling foot traffic from Mount Duneed to the Waurn Ponds train station.

Construction is scheduled to begin in late February and is expected to be complete by the end of the year.

While a City statement said the construction period could cause inconvenience to residents and road users, Baanip Boulevard would remain “open to traffic under changing conditions throughout the construction”.

Mayor Trent Sullivan said the project would improve connectivity and accessibility in the area.

“This project symbolises a major investment in the Armstrong Creek West precinct’s infrastructure, solidifying a crucial transportation link and elevating pedestrian connectivity to new heights,” Mayor Sullivan said.

Transport portfolio chair, Councillor Ron Nelson, said it was important public infrastructure kept pace with the growing size of the Armstrong Creek community.

“This project is all about making it easier for residents to move around and to access key facilities and services,” Councillor Nelson said.

“By connecting the residential area to the shared path, people will be able to walk or ride to the Waurn Ponds Station.”

Originally published by the Geelong Independent 21/02/2024