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Council undertook significant works in 2023 to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in Francis Street. The project was completed on 8 December 2023.
Project Information
This was a critical infrastructure project to rectify long standing issues with sub-surface stormwater pipes and pits which had undermined the sub-grade and impacted the roadway along Francis Street from DaCosta Arcade to Rundle Mall.
The Francis Street Renewal replaced critical underground stormwater infrastructure with fit-for-purpose piping, pits and connections; as well as rebuilding of the base and adding new pavement.
Before work could commence, preliminary testing was undertaken to determine the alignment and depth of underground services. These tests involved street drilling and potholing which were carried out in late August and early September 2022.
The renewal was undertaken in stages. The first stage required the excavation of Francis Street (west side) from Da Costa Arcade to Rundle Mall to replace the sub-surface stormwater pipes, pits and property connections. The second stage of works improved the sub-grade to ensure Francis Street continues to provide a fit for purpose thoroughfare. The third and final stage of works were the re-surfacing of Francis Street with paver stencilled asphalt. Surface grades were improved to meet Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements.
Council undertook significant works in 2023 to upgrade stormwater infrastructure in Francis Street. The project was completed on 8 December 2023.
Project Information
This was a critical infrastructure project to rectify long standing issues with sub-surface stormwater pipes and pits which had undermined the sub-grade and impacted the roadway along Francis Street from DaCosta Arcade to Rundle Mall.
The Francis Street Renewal replaced critical underground stormwater infrastructure with fit-for-purpose piping, pits and connections; as well as rebuilding of the base and adding new pavement.
Before work could commence, preliminary testing was undertaken to determine the alignment and depth of underground services. These tests involved street drilling and potholing which were carried out in late August and early September 2022.
The renewal was undertaken in stages. The first stage required the excavation of Francis Street (west side) from Da Costa Arcade to Rundle Mall to replace the sub-surface stormwater pipes, pits and property connections. The second stage of works improved the sub-grade to ensure Francis Street continues to provide a fit for purpose thoroughfare. The third and final stage of works were the re-surfacing of Francis Street with paver stencilled asphalt. Surface grades were improved to meet Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements.
