Archer Mint Streetscape Improvement Plan

Archer and Mint streets form a central roadway linking Orrong Road with Albany Highway and connecting people to the Carlisle Town Centre, Carlisle train station, East Victoria Park Primary School and East Victoria Park Town Centre. In the Town’s draft Local Planning Strategy, this corridor forms the western boundary of the Carlisle Station / Archer Street Precinct and connects to the Oats Street Precinct. These Precincts are defined as activated, transit-orientated and mixed-use areas that capitalise on their proximity to Perth and the Albany Highway Centre.

In March 2020, community consultation (see Community Feedback tab below) revealed that priorities for the Archer/Mint Streetscape Improvement project should include creating a streetscape that improves walkability and vibrancy around local businesses while increasing shading and tree canopy coverage wherever possible. 

These priorities informed the creation of several objectives for the design, which fall into three key areas:

Constructing your new Town Centre

Improving transport

Adding to the tree canopy

 

After consulting with the community on its plans for the Archer / Mint strip, the Town has now finished upgrading the first stage of the new Streetscape. Updates will be posted on this page and all the usual channels as we ready for the next stage. 

What is happening now?

Come down and see us for Share with the Mayor - Archer St edition

Do you have questions about the future plans for the street and the staged nature of the works thus far? Are you a keen cyclist and want to know more about the protected bike lanes project?

Come down and see Mayor Karen Vernon and the project team on Archer St, near Bella Rosa Cafe, this Saturday May 27 from 11am-12pm and learn how your Town Centre is taking shape.

For more information click here

See you there!

 

Bike Lane

The first section of the protected bike lane between Star and Mars streets has been completed. The construction comprises 2 median buffers, new ramps at the bus stop and on-street ramps connecting to the footpath.

The Town is now progressing to detailed design for the next stage of the bike lane, with a view to deliver the entire bike lane in FY23/24, subject to budget constraints.

The completed bike lane will stretch between Gemini Way and Hubert Street and is jointly funded by the Town and the Department of Transport.  

For more information, see the FAQs tab above.

Town Centre

The upgraded Carlisle Town Centre between Bishopsgate and Planet Streets remains open. We recommend taking a look around the area, enjoying the new facilities and supporting the local businesses.

 

Shop local

With construction now largely finished, normal access to businesses has been restored. 

Why not drop in to one of our wonderful local businesses over the coming months to support them over the festive period? There is plenty of variety, from medical, self-care and physiotherapy services, through to fresh meats, specialised groceries, bars, restaurants and cafes, and everything in between! 

Below is a list of businesses along the newly refreshed stretch of Archer St. Why not pay them a visit!

 

 

Community Feedback

The first designs (concept designs) for a street revitalization and consultation with the community was completed at the end of the year in 2020 (endorsed by Council in September 2020(PDF, 441KB)).

The process involved the Town appointing a multi-disciplinary team to prepare a concept design and staging plan based on site analysis, community engagement and best practice transport planning and urban design. The design process included;

(a) Literature review and site analysis culminating in an outline of opportunities and constraints;

(b) Existing street and car parking assessment;

(c) Online businesses and residents survey through Your Thoughts;

(d) Pop-up morning engagement to survey locals using the street;

The design process engaged with our community and included a community survey with 116 responses, a pop-up engagement on Archer Street and one on one interviews with Town Officers and several businesses on Archer Street. The community engagement refined the vision and objectives for the project, building on the strategic outcomes outlined in the Town’s Strategic Community Plan.

This work culminated in a draft plan (see attached documents at the bottom of this page) which was endorsed by Council to proceed to public advertising at the 15 June 2020 Ordinary Council Meeting. The public advertising period was conducted over a three-week period in June and July 2020.

The Town received 75 submissions during the public comment period. 72 submissions either supported the proposal or supported the proposal with some concerns. There were three submissions that opposed the proposal.

The final Plan considered all aspects of the public land on the street including the road, footpath, verge and street trees.

The Town has now completed Stage 1 works. 

Further construction stages elsewhere along Archer St will be considered, consistent with the limitations and considerations in the Long-Term Financial Plan. Funding for this project is a mix of external funding and from the Town’s finances.

FAQ

Where is Archer Street and Mint Street

The project has considered the full length of Archer Street between Orrong Road and the train line, as well as the full length of Mint Street between the train line and Albany highway.  

Why upgrade the streetscape?

As a rapidly growing urban community, it is important that we plan for the future to make sure our infrastructure can meet the needs of our current and future community. With significant investment in rail and road infrastructure affecting the Town over the next 10 years, we need to ensure our local main streets can cope with these changes and become thriving places to live, work and play. 

How will the METRONET level crossing removal impact this project?

The State Government will be removing the railway boom gates on Mint/Archer Street by elevating the rail above the road. This means the profile of the road will not change and won't impact the design significantly. However, the Town is working with METRONET to ensure the upgrade will complement the design of the new Carlisle Station.   

What's the plan for the cycling infrastructure along Archer/Mint?

The first section of the protected bike lane between Star and Mars streets has been completed. The construction comprises 2 median buffers, new ramps at the bus stop and on-street ramps connecting to the footpath.

The Town is now progressing to detailed design for the next stage of the bike lane, with a view to deliver the entire bike lane in FY23/24.

The completed bike lane will stretch between Gemini Way and Hubert Street, with the route informed by the Department of Transport's Long Term Cycle Network blueprint for a continuous cycling network in the Perth and Peel region.

The bike lane project is jointly funded by the Town and the Department of Transport.  

Why protected bike lanes?

The research tells us many riders feel safer with a physical barrier between them and motorists, while traditional bike lanes that form part of the road present as a considerable barrier to use for many prospective riders. The protected bike lanes being constructed along Archer St are in accordance with today's best practice and stem from our original Council-approved Archer/Mint Streetscape Improvement Plan, which was the subject of consultation with the community in 2020 and has been worked on with, and approved by, the Department of Transport and Public Transport Authority. For a look at how protected bike lanes are being utilised elsewhere in the country, check out the City of Melbourne website.

Why does the bike lane become raised at bus stops?

This solution prevents cyclists from being forced back onto the pedestrian footpath or from re-entering the roadway and undertaking stopped busses, leading to increased potential for collisions between cyclists, pedestrians and traffic. The Town, in consultation with the Public Transport Authority and the Department of Transport, agreed on the design which will include tactile indicators and road signage to notify cyclists to slow down at the approach of the bus stop. 

What's happening to bus stops and bus stop shelters during the bike lane works?

Some bus shelters will have to be moved as part of the wider bike lane works. In light of the planned Carlisle Train Station upgrade and future bike lane stages, The Public Transport Authority will rationalise the number and locations of bus stops along Archer Street to better serve users. Shelters will be replaced once bike lane works are complete in the 2023/24 year. Further information on bus stop relocations will be available in due course. 

Where can I supply feedback?

For contact details, please see the 'Got a question?' tab. 

Got a question?

Do you have a question for our project team?

Please email archermint@vicpark.wa.gov.au with your query, accompanied by your name.

 

 

 

 

 

See the map below for works, wayfinding and detour information.