Geraldton Green Connect Project

Stemming from the Maitland Park Schools Precinct Transport Hub Concept Masterplan, the Geraldton Green Connect Project aims to integrate a sustainable transport hub that improves pedestrian safety and resolves traffic congestion within an educational and culturally immersive landscape.

The Australian Government has provided the City with $3,382,420 from Round 1 of its regional Precincts and Partnerships Program for the Green Connect Project that will support planning including the detailed design of the precinct and the development of a comprehensive business case for a multi-use parkland precinct, small-scale pavilion and sustainable transport hub. More here

Image: Artist impression of promenade and covered carpark

What's in the Maitland Park Schools Precinct Transport Hub Concept Masterplan?

The transport hub features covered busports and a covered carpark with solar panels. Low fencing and landscaping will channel pedestrians to a central promenade which leads to two major street crossings on Maitland Street and Carson Terrace.  A student hub is also included where students can safely wait to catch their buses in a supervised area.Generous footpaths around Maitland Park will encourage cycling to and from school.

The plan also involves street and intersection modifications including a roundabout at the corner of Carson Terrace and Cathedral Avenue and realigning Carson Terrace and Maitland Street intersection. Designated kiss and drops have been added on Maitland Street and Carson Terrace.

Potential upgrades to Maitland Park will transform the area into an education precinct that features a multi-use community/school pavilion, youth plaza, nature playground and outdoor learning spaces.

A sculpture/botanical trail and education loop along with an arboretum will encourage visitors into the park.

More information on the Maitland Park Transport Hub Concept Masterplan here