Willoughby Road in Crows Nest has been refreshed with new paving, lighting and street furniture with a contemporary design. The upgrade extends from Burlington to Albany Street and includes many popular outdoor dining areas and entertainment areas.
We thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding throughout the duration of this project.
Project update
Ausgrid is in the process of undergrounding the overhead power cables on Willoughby Road from Burlington Street to Albany Street.
By June, the wooden power poles and overhead wires are expected to be removed. This will be followed by paving repairs and tree planting to utilise the new airspace.
There is a planned power outage to remove overhead wires at Albany Street and install a new power pole outside Siam Cabana Thai Massage, 136 Willoughby Road.
Details of outage: From 7pm Sunday 1 June 6am to Monday 2 June
Contact: Garde Services Pty Ltd 02 9737 9062, email community@garde.com.au
Visit ausgrid.com.au/plannedoutages to check live outage status updates. Outage reference number: NECF120888
Project history
- Council adopted the preferred design option 1C on 27 February 2023.
- The tender for undergrounding of power and lighting upgrade was awarded on 28 August 2023.
- Construction commenced 5 October 2023, with anticipated completion October 2024.
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