Collinsville To Be Beautified

Stanley Street in Collinsville is receiving a revamp courtesy of $1 million from the Building Better Regions funding with the Commonwealth Government and secured by Whitsunday Regional Council.

The works are a component of the overall concept plan for Collinsville’s entire Town Centre, known as the Choose Collinsville project, which plans to refurbish Sonoma Street, Conway Street, Main Street and Anzac Park, starting with Stanley Street.

Whitsunday Council on Monday entered a consultation period for the projects initial phase, allowing members of the region to have their say from April 11 to 29.

On Monday, Council officers were at Lions Park to hear Collinsville residents’ feedback in person.

The works will commence in July 2022 and include new signage, furniture, pavement markings, wayfinding signage, and shade trees/landscaping.

Council have stated that the furnishing style and townscape improvements will be consistent with recent town beautification and main street projects, such as those in Airlie Beach, Bowen, and Proserpine.

Additional components of the Choose Collinsville project – those along Sonoma Street, Conway Street, and Main Street – will require further funding and Council said will be “completed in a future stage of the project.”

Those future works will include town entry statements, as well as creation of “a green oasis” around the town through the landscaping and planting of avenue and shade trees.

Residents can view the concept plan and participate online via Your Say Whitsunday, email or in person at one of council’s Customer Service Centres or public displays.

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