Guideline South Coast, the civil engineering contractors doing the works, held an information briefing last Thursday, notifying locals of the plan.

Stage 1 of the work comprises of the demolition of the footpath between the Hotel Australasia laneway and Bass Street, directly affecting the post office, newsagent, shoe shop, Sprout and Eden Realty owners and customers.

Sections of Imlay Street itself was also cordoned off on Monday, as a new storm-water pipe was installed.