Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project
General Update: February 2025
The Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project, supported by $872,429 from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI), is well underway, with the project already bringing new life to the Glen Innes town centre.
The Parks and Gardens Team has been busy enhancing the greenery at the roundabouts, adding vibrant plants and flowers that are bringing a fresh burst of colour to the area. Work on the existing garden beds is ongoing, creating a more inviting and beautiful space for everyone to enjoy.
Council is also upgrading street furniture throughout the town centre, including the installation of new bins, seating, planter boxes and bollards. The bollards were successfully installed in the town square over the weekend. We’d like to reassure the community that the 3.75-metre spacing between the spheres well exceeds Australian Standard requirements and has been positioned to ensure traffic in this area remains at the signposted 10km/h speed limit. This is the same alignment and trafficable width provided by the previous bollard arrangement.
To complement these upgrades, the town square has been given a fresh look with new restamping, enhancing its appearance and durability.
We are excited to see the transformation taking shape and look forward to bringing more improvements as the project progresses. We will continue to manage traffic flow throughout the project and will keep the community informed of any upcoming road closures or traffic changes.
Welcome to the Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project Page!
We're excited to announce that Council has secured $872,429 of funding from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI) to bring the Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project to life in 2024/25. This exciting initiative aims to elevate the charm and vibrancy of our Town Centre, creating a more inviting and attractive space for residents and visitors to enjoy.
THE PLANNED UPGRADES INCLUDE:
- Adding more greenery and flowers to garden beds and roundabouts
- Installing new modern street furniture which includes seating, bins, planter boxes and bollards
- Restamping the town square
WORKS SCHEDULE AND DISRUPTIONS
Start Date: Saturday, 24 August
Duration: Sporadically over the next 12 months
Schedule: Where possible, disruptive works will be scheduled on weekends and outside of peak trading hours on weekdays and Saturdays
WHAT WE ARE DOING
- Enhancing Greenery: Adding more plants and flowers to existing garden beds and roundabouts
- Upgrading Street Furniture: Installing new bins, seating, planter boxes and bollards throughout the town centre
- Restamping the Town Square: Refreshing the town square with new restamping to improve its appearance and durability
- Managing Traffic Flow: Implementing temporary road closures as necessary to facilitate the work. Council will minimise disruptions by scheduling these closures during weekends and off-peak hours
WHAT WE ARE NOT DOING
- Kerb and Gutter Work: We are not pulling up or replacing any kerb and guttering
- Road and Footpath Work: We are not altering any roads or footpaths
- Hard Infrastructure Changes: We are not undertaking any hard infrastructure works or major structural changes
- Extended Construction Hours: Where possible, disruptive works will not be scheduled during peak trading hours on weekdays or weekends
- Permanent Road Closures: There will be no permanent road closures; any temporary closures will be managed to minimise impact
Council appreciates your cooperation and understanding as we work to make Glen Innes Town Centre a more vibrant and attractive place for everyone. For any questions or concerns during this project period, please feel free to contact Council’s Place and Growth Team at: (02) 6730 2300 or council@gisc.nsw.gov.au.
For real-time updates on road closures, please continue to check the Temporary Road Closures page, or visit Council's Facebook page.
This project received grant funding from the Australian Government and is supported by Glen Innes Severn Council.
-
MEDIA RELEASE: 3 September 2024 GLEN INNES TOWN CENTRE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT COMES TO LIFE
Share MEDIA RELEASE: 3 September 2024 GLEN INNES TOWN CENTRE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT COMES TO LIFE on Facebook Share MEDIA RELEASE: 3 September 2024 GLEN INNES TOWN CENTRE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT COMES TO LIFE on Twitter Share MEDIA RELEASE: 3 September 2024 GLEN INNES TOWN CENTRE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT COMES TO LIFE on Linkedin Email MEDIA RELEASE: 3 September 2024 GLEN INNES TOWN CENTRE BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT COMES TO LIFE link
Council is excited to announce that works on the Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification commenced on Saturday, 24 August. This project received grant funding from the Australian Governments Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI) and is supported by Glen Innes Severn Council.
The Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project has been shaped by valuable input from the community. In September 2023, Council conducted community engagement drop-in sessions, in collaboration with Sala4D, where stakeholders and local residents had the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas on the project. This feedback has played a crucial role in guiding the design and implementation of the planned improvements.
This project is part of a broader effort to refresh and revitalise the town centre, ensuring that Glen Innes remains an attractive and vibrant place for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Glen Innes Severn Council General Manager Bernard Smith highlighted the significance of the project, stating, “The Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project represents a positive step forward for our community. This initiative aims to enhance the vibrancy and appeal of the Glen Innes town centre, with upgrades designed to improve the overall experience for residents, businesses, and visitors,” Mr Smith said.
The planned improvements include:
- Enhancing Greenery: Adding more plants and flowers to garden beds and roundabouts
- Upgrading Street Furniture: Installing new seating, bins, planter boxes, and bollards throughout the town centre
- Restamping the Town Square: Refreshing the town square with new restamping for improved appearance and durability
Importantly, this project will not involve:
- Kerb and gutter work
- Road and footpath alterations
- Hard infrastructure changes
- Permanent road closures
These improvements will take place intermittently over the next 12 months. To minimise the impact on local businesses, disruptive activities will be mainly scheduled on weekends and outside peak trading hours where possible. While Council understands that improvement works can be inconvenient, we are
committed to minimising disruption. However, some temporary traffic interruptions may occur during this period. For real-time updates on road closures and project progress, please visit Council’s Facebook page and the Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project Page at: haveyoursay.gisc.nsw.gov.au.
Council greatly appreciates the community’s cooperation as we work to make the Glen Innes Town Centre a more vibrant and attractive place for all. For further information or inquiries, please contact the Place and Growth Team at (02) 6730 2300 or email council@gisc.nsw.gov.au.
