by Councillor Jane Seaglove,
Hello Residents,
The Galston Village Public Domain Plan (PDP) contract has been awarded and following community engagement and public exhibition of the draft plan, a range of traffic-calming measures and public domain enhancements have been approved.
Aiming to retain Galston Village’s distinctive semi-rural character while supporting future growth and increased visitation, the key elements include upgraded footpaths, improved pedestrian crossings, revised parking arrangements, new street tree planting, and enhanced public spaces.
These improvements are designed to create a safer, more accessible and welcoming village centre for residents, visitors and local businesses, while preserving the unique ambience that defines Galston. Over the next few weeks, you will start to see the establishment of mobile site construction in the area.
It is anticipated the first phase of the construction works for the stormwater drainage upgrades will also commence very soon. The Stormwater Drainage Upgrades in Galston aim to improve drainage and lessen flooding in the area and will include doubling the capacity of the existing stormwater pipes between Gardiner Road and creek outlet off Glen Street.
It is also necessary to upgrade and formalise existing secondary overland flow paths as part of the works. The proposed works also include the installation of a Gross Pollutant Trap at No.29 Glen Street (Council owned property). This will help to improve the ecological health of downstream watercourses by improving water quality through the removal of pollutants including litter and sediments.
Due to the high construction cost, the construction works may need to be conducted in stages over the next two to three years. Directly affected residents will continue to be consulted directly during the continued design and construction phase.
Alongside planning for physical upgrades, we have the return of Food Truck Fridays. These free events are part of a broader series run by Council that brings food trucks, pop-up bars and live entertainment to locations throughout the shire.
These evening events offer residents a chance to relax at the end of the week with a variety of international street food, drinks and music in a family-friendly atmosphere. The trucks will roll into Pennant Hills Library Car Park (5 pm-8.30 pm, 6th March), Galston Recreational Reserve (5 pm-8.30 pm, 13th March) and Berowra Oval (5 pm-8.30 pm, 20th March).