Western Downs Regional Council is delivering a revitalisation of the Miles CBD Streetscape as part of Council's COVID-19 Recovery Package to secure and create jobs and enhance the liveability of the region.

The project will transform the CBD into a vibrant, welcoming space which will activate the streetscape and encourage people to slow down, stop, visit and stay longer.

A community action plan has also been 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:  Underway - Construction Phase 

Following the selection of construction contractors, works will now commence to deliver the project

Project Start Date:

• Construction commenced October 2021

Target Completion Date:

• The project is estimated to be completed by the end of 2021

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

Funding Sources:

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

Related Documents:
Media Release:

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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