What is a Town Centre Revitalisation?
Town centres are the physical, economic, social and cultural hearts of their communities. They are important places for local business and play a crucial role in community connection and neighbourhood character. Revitalisation of a town centre is the planned process of implementing initiatives within a central location that support thriving communities.
Why is this project taking place?
An upgrade of the Boddington Town Centre was identified as a key priority during community consultation for the development of the Council Plan 2022-2032.
The need for the upgrade is driven by factors including:
- Ageing infrastructure ‐ including seating, footpaths, kerbs and landscaping;
- The desire to increase tourism activity
- Car parking accessibility
The project will consider priority areas for improvement such as:
- New and upgraded footpaths;
- New streetscape furniture including seats, signs, public art and bins; and
- Additional landscaping, including more or replacement street trees.
How can I be involved?
Community feedback has helped to shape the plans to enhance the Town Centre. A Reference Group was established in October 2022, to provide ideas to inform the Concept Plan development. In addition to the Reference Group discussions, various opportunities for comment were provided throughout the project to allow wide community input.
Image: Town Centre Revitalisation Reference Group comprising members of the business community, residents and representatives of the Shire of Boddington.
How much will the project cost?
The preliminary cost estimate for the project will be determined as a part of the Concept Plan development.
What is the timing of construction?
It is likely that project would be staged over 2 years once funding is received.
Timeline
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August 2022
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Reference Group formed
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September – November 2022
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Masterplan development
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March 2023
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Draft Masterplan complete
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March 2023 - April 2023
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Consultation on Draft Masterplan
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May 2023
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Final Masterplan endorsed
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June 2023 onwards
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Implementation
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Have your say!
The draft Plan is now ready for initial feedback. A drop in session was held at the Shire Administration between 2pm and 6pm on 28 March 2023. Further opportunities to provide feedback are available by:
Submissions close on Thursday 6 April 2023.