Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation

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Somerset Regional Council engaged consultants, AECOM, to assist in delivering the Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation Master Plan(PDF, 17MB)The master plan defines the critical issues for Kilcoy and provides a clear and compelling rationale for the proposed changes to the town centre. The master plan illustrates a long-term vision and specific initiatives which promote the gateways and sense of arrival, provide a new town green to act as a central heart and shady, green and safe connection designed with people in mind. This shared vision and master plan provides a foundation for Council, business owners and residents to work together to implement the priority outcomes in a staged and sequenced way for the benefit of Kilcoy.

Engagement Process

Community engagement underpinned the preparation of the Master Plan. Council carried out engagement activities between May and September 2023, allowing necessary time to raise the profile of the project and ensure the community had opportunities to 'Have Their Say'. The engagement program was divided into two phases and there were several community and stakeholder touch points.

Project Timeline

  • 2021 - Main Roads engages Somerset Regional Council to construct their newly developed plan for the D’Aguilar Highway (William St, Mary St, Hope St). Work is completed December 2021.
  • July 2022 - Council budget for the completion of the concept Master Plan for the Kilcoy Streetscape.
  • May to September 2023 - Community engagement on master plan development, including: online, trader door knock, stakeholder breakfast, market pop-ups, co-design workshops.
  • December 2023 - Council formally adopts the Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation Master Plan.
  • October 2024 - After undertaking an Expression of Interest process to appoint community representatives to the Kilcoy Streetscape Advisory Committee, the first meeting of the committee is held.
  • October 2024 - Designs for the Aston Park Car Park considered by the committee.
  • June 2025 - Tenders for the Aston Park Carpark construction advertised.
  • July 2025 - Attain Civil appointed to construct the Carpark.
  • July 2025 - Wilson Architects awarded the Landscape Design works for Aston Park.
  • August 2025 - Queensland Hydro announce $550,000 in funding for Town Entry Statement works and to assist with the completion of Detailed Designs for the Streetscape.
  • Construction starting on the Aston Park Carpark on Monday, 22 September 2025 and due for completion first week of December 2025, weather permitting.

Next Steps

  • Complete detailed concept plans for all parts of the Streetscape project scope.
  • Consult with the committee and the community on the detailed designs.
  • Obtain Estimates for the cost of the project/s.
  • Apply for funding for part or all of the project/s.

Key Project Dates

Aston Park Carpark works starting - 22 September 2025
Next Advisory Committee Meeting - February 2026

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