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.
Key upcoming dates
- Thursday 7 and Friday 8 August - day works
To prepare for works beginning 10 August the footpath will be closed to uncover rag bolts and add new cabling between new smart light pole footings. A few nearby parking spots will be affected.
- Sunday 10 August - 8pm to 5am - night works and Ausgrid outage
Overhead works along Willoughby Road and on Holtermann Street, Burlington Street and Clarke Street for final reconfiguration of the existing overhead network. Ausgrid have notified affected customers via text and email.
View Ausgrid outage notification
View Council works notifcation
- Monday 11 August - 8pm to 5am - night works
Removal of the existing Ausgrid overhead network of poles and wires on the western side of Willoughby Road.
- Tuesday 12 August - 8pm to 5am - night works
Continue to remove the last of the existing Ausgrid overhead network of poles and wires on the western side of Willoughby Road. New light smart poles will start to be installed.
- Wednesday 13 August - 8pm to 5am - night works
Continue install of new smart light poles on the Western side of Willoughby Road.
- Thursday 14 August - 8pm to 5am - day works
New smart light poles installed and operational.
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.
Artist's impression
