Warragul CBD Streetscape Project Overview

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 will proceed with detailed design in late 2022 and construction during the 2023/24 financial year.

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. 

Beautification works:

• New and wider footpaths evoking a mall-like atmosphere which is more pleasant for browsing and outdoor dining.
• New coloured and patterned pavements restore rural character to the town and complement the existing heritage.
• Integrated bench seating and improved pedestrian access to the Cenotaph creates a village feel.
• Enhancing sustainability and natural beauty with the planting of fresh new trees and gardens.

Practical improvements:

• Smooth new road surfaces.
• Drainage improvements to better cater for storm events.

Improving accessibility:

• Safer and more accessible crossing points.
• More accessible parking spaces.

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.