Jon Sanders Dr, Powis St and Harborne St Intersection Road Improvement
- Project typeRoad Improvement
- Project scheduleDecember 2023 - July 2027
Last Updated: 21 August 2026
The Jon Sanders Dr, Powis St and Harborne St Intersection Road improvement project aims to enhance safety for everyone, from pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, while reducing congestion and improving traffic flow.
This busy intersection, surrounded by a primary school, shopping center, and residential areas, experiences heavy traffic but lacks pedestrian crossing lights. Intersections of this nature pose safety risks and contribute to frustration among all road users.
To address these issues, we're implementing a comprehensive design that includes:
- New pedestrian crossing lights on all approaches: Making it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross.
- Additional lanes: Adding lanes on Jon Sanders Drive and Powis Street to improve efficiency and reduce congestion.
- Improved turning lanes: Providing dedicated turning lanes on Jon Sanders Drive and Harborne Street to make turning movements smoother and safer.
- Updated traffic signals: Implementing a "double diamond" phasing system and installing modern traffic signals for better efficiency.
- New shared path: Constructing a 3.0 meter wide shared path connecting Rawlins Street to the Mitchell Freeway PSP (principal shared path) for improved pedestrian and cyclist access.
This project is a collaborative effort between the City of Stirling (The City) and the Town of Cambridge (The Town), supported by funding through a MRRG Improvement program.
The two-thirds funding commitment through the Program results in The Town and the City of Stirling will each contribute only one-sixth of the total cost each. This represents great value considering the overall net benefit.
Year 1 (2023/2024) and Year 2 (2024/2025):
- Detailed Design,
- Regulatory Approvals, and
- Enabling works (relocation of existing infrastructure assets)
- Construction Funding Application
Year 3 (2026/2027):
- Construction - The City of Stirling will manage and undertake all construction works and community engagement ready for construction.
Current Work
MRWA completed its review and has provide the TSAP 3 approval required for construction to commence.
Western Power has scheduled the Street light relation with works to be completed in August 2026.
Construction funding has been secured through MRRG for commencement in the 2026- 27 financial year.
Procurement for a suitable contractor is being undertaken by the City of Striling with a RFT package to be advertised in August. The award of contract is scheduled for September.
Next Steps
- Procurement – August 2026
- Contract Award (City of Stirling) - August 2026
- Construction commencing TBD (Early 2027)
- Project Completion July 2027