Brimbank Council has adopted the Alfrieda Street Public Realm Master Plan to guide the future planning, design, maintenance and associated budget allocation for the development of Alfrieda Street, St Albans.
The Master Plan sets out the community’s vision for the transformation of Alfrieda Street’s public realm into a greener, safer and better-connected urban environment. This strategic document outlines the transformation of Alfrieda Street over the next decade underpinned by sustainability principles and community-focused urban design.
The Master Plan envisions Alfrieda Street as a vibrant community-focused corridor that prioritises pedestrians and active living, enhances public spaces, improves mobility and safety, creating safer pedestrian crossings, and better cycling infrastructure.
The Master Plan aims to improve the design of Alfrieda Street from Main Road East to Taylors Road, including the potential for a Civic Walk in the St Albans Town Centre.
Three distinct sections have been identified with key features that include:
A Civic Walk in the commercial heart of Alfrieda Street:
- Wider footpaths, outdoor dining and trading
- More trees and greenery to increase tree canopy
- Seating, drinking fountains, bins for recycling
- Spaces for community gatherings and events
- Easy access to car parking
A Nature Walk providing a green and water sensitive corridor:
- More trees and greenery
- Spaces for community events and gatherings
- Wider footpaths, outdoor dining and trading
- Connection to public transport, safer crossings
- Adequate car parking
A Neighbourhood Walk to encourage walking, as well as increased tree canopy cover:
- More trees and greenery
- Increased pedestrian and cycling space
- Improved public space amenities
All project timeframes are subject to Council approval and budget allocations, as part of the annual budget process.
The Master Plan has been informed by community engagement over the past three years with input from local businesses, industry and community members.
Quotes to be attributed to Brimbank Mayor Cr Ranka Rasic:
“The Master Plan is an opportunity to revitalise Alfrieda Street, and create a liveable and connected neighbourhood in the centre of St Albans.
“Alfrieda Street is the commercial and cultural hub of St Albans, and improving these public spaces will support our community’s health and wellbeing, deliver a safe, welcoming and well-connected town centre for everyone to enjoy.”