Streetscape improvement on Queen Street

  • Project typeStreetscape Improvements - Stage 9 of Warragul CBD Streetscape Project
  • Project schedulePhase 1 is complete. Phase 2 is expected to complete in mid-2026.
  • Contractor nameMad Cat Civil Pty Ltd
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Works along Queen Street are the final stage of the Warragul CBD Streetscape Project that commenced in 2016 to help manage the population growth and development in Warragul.

This projects aims to enhance safety and access for road users and pedestrians with renewed footpaths, roundabouts, intersections, landscaping and car park line markings.

Along Queen Street, the improvement works have been separated into two phases.

Phase 1 - Mason Street to Peace Avenue

Project Scope:

  • Renewal of the Queen/Mason Street roundabout
  • Replacement of five elm trees previously removed
  • Renewal of the footpath for improved pedestrian and disability accessibility
  • Addressing exisiting footpath crossfall issues to enable widening of the shared pathway
  • Providing a widened pathway from the TAFE to the existing Normanby Place shared pathway
  • Implementing kerb outstands and refuge islands at the Queen Street and Gladstone Street intersection to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety.

Project Value: $456,000

Contractor: Mad Cat Civic Pty Ltd

Timeline: Works completed

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Phase 2  - Smith Street to Mason Street

Project Scope:

  • New pedestrian crossing with kerb outstands and refuge islands to enhance pedestrian and vehicle safety (traffic will be able to pass vehicles turning into Coffee Lane and not obstruct traffic flow
  • Relocating accessible car spaces closer to the new pedestrian crossing and more central to the street improving accessibility
  • New line-marking as required
  • New concrete pathway in Warragul Station Park connecting the new pedestrian crossing to the new toilet facility
  • New landscaping on adjoining nature strip near new pedestrian crossing.

Project Value: $350,000

Timeline: The final stages of concept designs are being finalised, with construction set to commence in early 2026 and be completed by the middle of the year.

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Image: Concept designs for Phase 2 of Queen Street Streetscape Works from Smith Street to Mason Street.

Project Benefits

Beautification works:

  • Improving green spaces garden beds through landscaping
  • Enhancing sustainability and natural beauty with the planting of fresh new trees and gardens.

Improving accessibility and safety:

  • Safer and accessible pedestrian priority crossing point
  • More accessible parking spaces.

Practical Improvements:

  • Traffic calming and improvements
  • Addressing existing footpath crossfall issues by improving footpath levels and width. 

Past Consultation

Several consultation opportunities occurred during the planning and design of the Warragul CBD Streetscape Project, from 2015/16 to present.

In April 2021, open consultation got underway to get the community's input on the Queen Street Streetscape concept designs - the 9th and final stage of the Warragul CBD Streetscape project. Following community feedback into beautification and safety improvement works, consultation closed at 11.59pm on Monday 24 May 2021.

In addition to wider community consultation, a Project Reference Group (PRG) was formed consisting of local traders, business groups, service/utility companies, taxi and emergency services. The PRG met regularly for a period throughout the initial planning and design stage. 

Stage Nine Community Consultation

Throughout April and May 2021, the community was invited to provide input into beautification and safety improvement works for Queen Street, Warragul.

The Queen Street Streetscape Project is the 9th and final stage of the Warragul CBD Streetscape Project jointly funded by Council and Developer contributions.

Council is legislatively committed to delivering the works in line with the Developer Contributions Plan (DCP) DCP-01 and sets out to improve the pedestrian amenity and accessibility of Queen Street, renew the public toilet block in the Queen Street Park as well as make improvements to on road medians, pedestrian refuges and line marking between Smith Street and Gladstone Streets on the North side and between Smith Street and Normanby Place on the South. (Click here for more information about Development Contribution Plans.)

Following community input and feedback on the proposed concept design prior, Council proceeded with detailed design in 2023/24 which are now complete.

Construction is proposed for the 2024/25 summer period to minimise impacts of inclement weather on the project.

What benefits does the stage nine project deliver?

Beautification works:

  • Improving green spaces garden beds through landscaping.
  • Enhancing sustainability and natural beauty with the planting of fresh new trees and gardens. 

Improving accessibility and safety:

  • Safer and accessible pedestrian priority crossing point.
  • More accessible parking spaces.

Practical Improvements

  • Traffic calming and improvements.
  • Addressing existing footpath crossfall issues by improving footpath levels and width.

Why can’t you develop the former Bonlac site?

We understand the strategic importance of this site, however this site is privately owned. In order for the site to be developed, a planning application would need to be submitted to Council for consideration by the land owner. There is currently no planning application lodged with Council for the development of this site.

Contact us

We’re here to help! For more information please contact Council by email or by calling 1300 229 229.

Location

Queen Street, Warragul   View Map

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