VICTORIA NEWS
Security Upgrades at Southern Cross Station City of Melbourne's security upgrade works around Southern Cross Station are continuing. Steel bollards have already been installed at the intersection of Spencer and Bourke streets. The next phase of works will include installation of security measures at the intersection of Collins and Spencer streets as well as between Collins and Bourke Streets. These upgraded measures are important as we strengthen protective security around Southern Cross Station. The measures will provide protection for commuters, visitors, pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and customers of nearby businesses.
Impacts will include: •
Temporary closures of pedestrian crossings.
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Partial road closures on Collins and Spencer Streets.
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Reduced taxi rank capacity outside the station.
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Work areas will be fenced off and signs will direct pedestrians, cyclists and motorists to move safely.
To ensure you have the most up-to-date information about all security upgrade works occurring at Southern Cross Station please visit, www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/ securityupgrades.
The upgrade works commenced on Monday 28 September and will continue for around 10 weeks. The majority of works will take place between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Some work will be at nighttime and on weekends.
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DRIVE A2B magazine · www.drivea2b.com.au · October 2020
