The Miles CBD will be revitalised entirely as part of a major project to enhance the liveability of the town and encourage more people to stop, visit and stay longer.
Western Downs Regional Council has received funding under the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program to deliver the project as part of a 50/50 partnership, transforming the Miles CBD into a vibrant, attractive regional centre.
WDRC Mayor Paul McVeigh said the project signified an exciting moment in history and demonstrated the region’s fantastic liveability. “This is a really special project for the Miles community, which is about enhancing the streetscape to activate the town centre and drive economic growth,” Cr McVeigh said. “Our region is growing, and Council is focused on enhancing our fantastic local towns to ensure they continue to be desirable places to live, as well as increasing tourist numbers to our region.
Over the past few months, design consultants VEE Design, Fourfold Studio and HIG have been working closely with the community to help plan a detailed design for the project. Cr McVeigh said the community played a crucial role in the design elements. “As part of the design development process, locals were encouraged to share their own stories about the Miles area, which inspired various elements including wayfinding, digital storytelling, public artwork or material choices,” he said.
“The upgrade will also focus on enhancing Anzac Park and installing various public art and storytelling elements throughout the town strip, including a ‘wall of greats’ to honour well known historical identities in the area. This streetscape project celebrates the past, present and future of the Miles District, and I sincerely thank the community for its input as part of the development of this fantastic design.”
The project is now being readied for tender, with construction expected to commence in the coming months.
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