Project Update 17/10/2022

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSIONS - 17 and 18 October 2022

Council is progressing the Buchan Streetscape Redevelopment to the next stage through the development of a draft plan. Community members are invited to join us for the next phase of the consultation process with in-person events held over evening and morning sessions to view the draft plan and provide further feedback.

Council would like to thank all those community members who have taken part in the consultation process to date, including those who attended the Village Well place making workshops and traffic management planning discussions. Your feedback is greatly valued and appreciated, and your ideas and concerns will help inform this next stage of the draft plan.

The in-person events will be held on 17 October at 7.30 pm at the Buchan Hotel and on 18 October at 8.30 am at the CFA Building.

For anyone who is unable to make the in-person events the draft plan will be available to view and provide feedback online through this YourSay page from 17 to 23 October.

The next steps after this round of consultation will be to develop the final plan and begin construction in early 2023.

Updates will continue to be provided via Your Say so keep an eye out as the project progresses and contact Council with any queries.

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Buchan is celebrating a significant upgrade to its main road and walking path connections, following the completion of the Buchan Main Street and Linkages Project.

Undertaken in two parts, this significant project commenced in November 2022 with the creation of a 2.5m-wide, 1300m-long shared pathway connecting Buchan to the limestone Buchan Caves and surrounding park. 

In addition to the pathway, significant upgrades to the town’s streetscape include new parking areas near key locations such as the Buchan Playground, CFA facility, and Mechanics Hall. 

Roads have been re-sealed with new line markings to increase safety for both vehicles and pedestrians. The installation of new street furniture, including tables, has enhanced the town’s aesthetic appeal, making it more inviting for locals and visitors to the area.