Western Downs Regional Council has delivered a revitalisation of the Miles CBD Streetscape as part of Council's COVID-19 Recovery Package, securing and creating jobs and enhancing the liveability of the region.

The project has transformed the CBD into a vibrant, welcoming space, activating the streetscape and encouraging people to slow down, stop, visit and stay longer.

A community action plan was also developed as part of the project in partnership with the local community to support and guide future activation of the area.

Key Features:

• Village feel and scale
• RV friendly
• Feature lighting
• Outdoor dining opportunities
• Street tables and stools
• Colourful landscaping
• Service lane to access 'front in' parking
• Improved pedestrian linkages
• Interpretive elements such as a 'Wall of Greats', the Union long bar, cow and murray cod sculptures

Project Status:  Complete 

Project Start Date:

• Construction commenced October 2021

Completion Date:

• The project was completed in June 2022

Progress Updates:

October 2021
Construction commenced

June 2021
Bellwether Contractors Pty Ltd endorsed by Council to undertake construction following tender process

April 2021
Detailed Designs unveiled by Council

June 2022
Project completed

Funding Sources:

The project was jointly funded by Western Downs Regional Council and the Federal Government's Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Related Documents:
Media Release:

Miles to celebrate the completion of major CBD revitalisation

Construction starts on Miles CBD streetscape revitalisation

Tender awarded to deliver Miles CBD Streetscape revitalisation

Funding paves the way for Miles CBD streetscape revitalisation

Miles CBD Revamp to celebrate local stories

Major projects to deliver jobs and enhance tourism in the Western Downs 

Plans underway for Miles CBD revitalisation

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