Small Town Streetscapes

  • Project typeStreetscape improvement works
  • Project scheduleCompleted
  • Completion Date31 January 2023
Completion photo of bus shelter area improved through streetscape works

Following extensive community consultation, Mount Alexander Shire Council has delivered a coordinated suite of streetscape improvement works across the townships of:

  •  Campbells Creek
  • Chewton
  • Elphinstone
  • Guildford
  • Newstead
  • Taradale

These works were designed to enhance the attractiveness, safety and functionality of each town centre, supporting local businesses, improving community connections and strengthening the unique character of each township.

The project aimed to increase liveability by improving the safety and appeal of town centres, support economic growth through upgraded public spaces, enhance tourism through interpretive and directional signage, and encourage active transport and social connection. The completed works have strengthened township identity, improved public amenity and delivered tangible improvements to the everyday experience of residents and visitors.

This project was funded by the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, with co‑funding from Mount Alexander Shire Council.

Improvements by Township:

Campbells Creek

Completed works included:

  • installation of bicycle racks
  • directional signage to the Community Centre and Chinese Cemetery
  • planting of street trees
  • new street furniture, including two seats outside the post office and general store
  • shared‑lane markings for bicycles
  • installation of public artwork
  • redefined entrance to the Community Park

Chewton

Completed works included:

  • installation of shelter and seating at existing bus stops with defined bus zone markings
  • creation of a defined entrance to Ellery Park with landscaping and signage
  • installation of bicycle racks
  • levelling and sealing of car parking near the General Store, including an accessible parking space
  • creation of a paved courtyard space with seating between the Town Hall and Ellery Park
  • installation of seating, street lighting and landscaping

Elphinstone

Completed works included:

  • formalised pedestrian crossing point with granite banding and signage
  • installation of a new PTV bus shelter on concrete paving
  • landscaping and seating improvements at the War Memorial monument

Guildford

Completed works included:

  • civil works at the Fryers Street/Templeton Street (Midland Highway) intersection, including kerb and channel, pedestrian refuge, drainage, resurfacing, car parking and line marking
  • accessibility improvements for the Barassi bust statue, including access ramp, steps and fence modifications
  • extended concrete lintels for bus stop access outside the Guildford Family Hotel
  • installation of directional and interpretive signage
  • landscaping improvements

Newstead

Completed works included:

  • installation of seating and bike racks near the Men’s Shed and Swimming Pool
  • beautification of the Newstead Community Centre forecourt
  • improved stormwater drainage, road sealing, line marking, footpaths and kerb and channel on Panmure Street
  • sealing and drainage improvements to gravel areas on both sides of Lyons Street (east of Panmure Street), including line marking for bus stop areas
  • landscaping upgrades around mature and newly planted street trees, including watering improvements
  • installation of interpretive stone signage adjacent to the milk bar

Taradale

Completed works included:

  • planting of street trees
  • installation of directional signage to points of interest
  • provision of defined parking spaces
  • road markings for a dedicated bike lane
  • repainting of Back Creek Road Bridge and the pedestrian bridge
  • replacement of Castlemaine Events signage with “Welcome to Taradale” signage
  • defined parking spaces on Jackson Street
  • installation of seating and a bus shelter

Contact details

Engineering Department
(03) 5471 1700
info@mountalexander.vic.gov.au
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