9 November 2026
In the second half of November, there will be disruptions on Sun Crescent and City Place as we restore sections of concrete and asphalt. We’ll also work at night in the rail corridor just south of Sunshine Station in December.
What we're doing
- Restoring a section of asphalt on City Place
- Restoring concrete on sections of footpath on both sides of Sun Crescent
- Restoring concrete and kerb at 2 car parks on the eastern side of Sun Crescent
- Installing new underground services in the rail corridor
What to expect
- Work crews, machinery and construction vehicles (including trucks) in the area
- Low to high levels of construction noise at various times, as well as dust and vibration
- Localised road and footpath closures at times, with traffic management in place
- Lighting in place when we work at night
- Access to businesses in this area will be maintained at all times.
When we’ll work
November
Works will take place at times between Tuesday 17 November and Friday 27 November. We’ll work standard working hours:
- Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm
- Saturdays, 7am to 1pm
Please note dates are weather dependent and subject to change.
December
We’ll be working continuously in the rail corridor just south of Sunshine Station, from 7am Saturday 12 December until 7pm Sunday 13 December.
Changes to the way you travel
Road and parking
Sun Crescent, between Watt Street and Durham Road
- Southbound lane closed at times from 7am to 5pm, Tuesday 17 November to Friday 20 November for concreting works.
- Traffic maintained in both directions with delays at times.
- Two on-street car spaces beside the station car park closed 24/7 from 7am, Tuesday 17 November to 5pm, Friday 27 November during concreting works.
Laneway off Sun Crescent (north of City Place)
- Closed to vehicles 24/7 from 7am, Thursday 19 November to 5pm, Friday 27 November while concreting takes place.
- No parking in the laneway and no access to the private car park or for deliveries.
- Impacted businesses will be provided with further information.
City Place
- A section of City Place and 2 on-street car spaces closed from 7am to 5pm each day, Tuesday 17 November to Friday 20 November for asphalting.
- Traffic be maintained in both directions with delays at times.
Pedestrians and cyclists
Sun Crescent, between Watt Street and Durham Road
- Footpaths on either side of the road closed at times from 7am to 5pm, Tuesday 17 November to Friday 20 November alternating between the eastern and western sides.
- Please follow the signed detours.
Detour map
Sun Crescent and City Place works in November
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