Willoughby Road in Crows Nest has been refreshed with new paving, lighting and street furniture with a contemporary design. The upgrade extends from Burlington to Albany Street and includes many popular outdoor dining areas and entertainment areas.
We thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding throughout the duration of this project.
Project update
Ausgrid are completing works to move the overhead power lines along the street underground. These are the final works to be completed as part of the streetscape upgrade.
Ausgrid successfully implemented a planned outage on 8 April and energised all underground cables.
A final power outage is expected in late May 2025.
By June, the wooden power poles and overhead wires are expected to be removed. This will be followed by street tree planting to utilise the new airspace.
Project history
- Council adopted the preferred design option 1C on 27 February 2023.
- The tender for undergrounding of power and lighting upgrade was awarded on 28 August 2023.
- Construction commenced 5 October 2023, with anticipated completion October 2024.
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