Mareeba CBD plan takes next step
Mareeba Shire Council
The development of a plan which will eventually see the revitalisation of the Mareeba CBD is one step closer as the tender for the blueprint design was awarded to GHD during the March meeting of Mareeba Shire Council.
“The blueprint is a very important project for Mareeba residents because it will provide construction ready plans to revitalise the Mareeba CBD between Herberton St and Lloyd St and between Constance St and Railway Avenue,” Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin said.
“Having a comprehensive precinct plan ready to go will greatly assist council when applying for future grant funding to improve the main street of Mareeba,” Mayor Toppin said.
This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program. The RPPP is an initiative by the Australian Government aimed at supporting transformative investment in regional, rural, and remote Australia. The program focuses on unifying regional places, fostering economic growth, and serving communities.
The scope of the project includes planning and design for:
• Stormwater drainage, including redesigning high kerbs to ensure pedestrian accessibility
• Undergrounding of overhead powerlines
• Lighting for security and night-time events
• Walking and cycling facilities
• Overall accessibility, including provisions for people with vision impairments
• Car parking, including safety measures associated with disability parking bays
• Public toilets
• Street trees and landscaping
• General amenities such as seating, public art and water bubblers
“Community consultation will take place as part of the planning project and we look forward to hearing the feedback when this project gets underway this year,” Mayor Toppin said.
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