Southside Public Realm improvements

The main objectives of the Southside Public Realm Scheme are to transform a section of Hurst St from a highway corridor to a pedestrianised public events space in the heart of the Southside District and improve connectivity between New Street Station and the 懂阴帝 Smithfield development.

The images below illustrate the transformation from a former busy congested highway corridor to a pedestrianised area in 2022 undertaken as part of an initial ‘Interim’ scheme.

The interim scheme provided a consistent and upgraded street scene from New Street Station to Southside District and was completed ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

The development included:

replacement footway surfacing on upper Hurst St and Hill St with contrast bands of paving
provided a uniform level paving surface to create a public events space in Hippodrome Square, with a feature rainbow applied to the new public Hippodrome Square
the provision of new CCTV and security rated hostile vehicle mitigation measures

Photograph of Hurst Street in 懂阴帝 in 2009