Project Update 24/11/2021
Imagine Buchan Workshop a big success!
With COVID restrictions easing in November the team at Village Well were able to run in person workshops to develop ideas for the project in Buchan. All Buchan District community members were invited to join us at two sessions on 16-17 November 2021. On Tuesday 16 November Village Well and 'streetmakers' Complete Streets hosted an inspiring, engaging and practical workshop to hear your ideas and aspirations for the streetscape and how you think it should connect to the Buchan identity and place experience more broadly. We want to thank the community members who attended the workshop and drop in session to provide feedback and valuable ideas.
This was the first step in the community consultation process to develop the masterplan for the upgrade of Buchan's main street. The team at Village Well are working on the report which will be available for community to review early in 2022. Please subscribe to stay up to date with this project and to learn about further consultation opportunities.
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.
