Kingston DDA Compliant Bus Stop Project

Stop 1708, at Margate Central, Channel Highway

Bus stop No. 1708 Margate Central on the Channel Highway (city bound) will be closed from Wednesday, 22 May 2024 until Friday, 7 June 2024.

While this bus stop is closed, please use bus stops No.1703 Margate Central (north of bus stop No. 1708, towards Sandfly Road) on Channel Highway.

We will be working between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday.

Stop number 143, Roslyn Avenue and Mirramar Park, Kingston

This bus stop on Roslyn Avenue is operational. We are expecting to install the new bus shelter on Friday, 7 June 2024.

Stop 30, Channel Highway and Orana Place, Taroona

This bus stop was closed from Tuesday, 2 April 2024 until Monday, 8 April 2024. While these upgrade works occurred, bus stops 31 (opposite Illawong Crescent) and 29 (near Churchill Road) along Channel Highway were used instead.

We consulted with nearby landowners and stakeholders through the concept design stages.

Feedback from Metro Tasmania and the Kingborough Council was also considered.

The design has been completed, with construction underway.

This map shows the locations of the bus stops that will be improved under the project.

The project is part of the Kingston Congestion Package, a Kingston-specific initiative of the Hobart City Deal.

Find out more about the Hobart City Deal here.

We are working from Monday to Friday between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, to the end of July 2024, weather permitting.

There will be some temporary traffic changes with a reduced speed limit of 40km/h. Traffic management will be in place to ensure the safety of workers and road users.

Will there be impacts to the bus stop locations or timetables during construction?

If construction works impact or cause the closure of a bus stop location, information will be provided to the community about restrictions to the bus stop and alternative bus stops available to users.

How far has the project progressed?

The design process has been completed with the construction phase to begin next.

Construction for the first 17 bus stops began in March 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of July 2024.

Will there be noise impacts when construction begins?

This project will follow the Tasmanian State Road Traffic Noise Management Guidelines (2015). The work will involve the use of machinery which generates some noise. We will make every effort to minimise noise by arranging the work in stages at different locations and turning off machinery and vehicles when not in use.

Will the project require land acquisition?

There is no land acquisition required for this project.

Will there be any impacts to pedestrians or road users during construction?

We will be working from Monday to Friday between the hours of 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. There will be minimal impact to pedestrians and road users during this time. Traffic management and reduced speed limit signs may be in place during construction to ensure the safety of workers and road users.