Lowood Futures Strategy

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The Lowood Futures Strategy is a blueprint that establishes a bold and ambitious vision and Concept Master Plan. The Strategy focuses on priorities for redevelopment, public realm enhancements and infrastructure upgrades to create a distinctive and attractive place, strengthen the local economy and attract people to stop, interact and engage.

The Lowood Futures Strategy is organised into five key components. These components reflect the shared views of the community and simply illustrate ‘why’ we think change is required, ‘what’ our future aspirations are for Lowood, ‘how’ we will achieve the vision, ‘where’ change is proposed and ‘when’ you can expect action and transformation to occur.

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The Concept Master Plan illustrates how the Strategy Initiatives can be realised through change on the ground, presented at a Township scale and Town Centre scale. The Lowood Futures Strategy is the future of Lowood.

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Project Timeline

  • Dec 2022 - Council formally adopts the Lowood Futures Strategy.
  • 2023 - Council completes upgrades to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail within the Lowood Town Centre including conversion of 500 metres of the Rail Trail to concrete footpath, solar lighting, refurbishment of the Railway Station and a new trail connection point at Main Street.
  • Late 2023 - Commencement of designs for Stage 1 parking relocation (including Station Street Carpark).
  • July 2024 - Council allocates Budget for the commencement of the concept designs.
  • October 2024 - After undertaking an Expression of Interest process to appoint community representatives to the Lowood Futures Advisory Committee, the first meeting of the committee is held.
  • October 2024 - Designs for the Station Street Carpark completed and considered by the committee. Adjustments to the design to be made after consultation with the adjoining businesses and the committee.
  • February 2025 - Council advised that an Expression of Interest to the SEQ City Deal – Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative was successful.
  • April 2025 - AECOM awarded the Tender to prepare detailed concept plans for the Green Botanic Core and the Lowood Streetscape.
  • Detailed funding application submitted to the SEQ City Deal - Green Urban Infrastructure Initiative for funding of Stage 1 of the Green Botanic Core.
  • June 2025 - Tender let for the construction of the Station Street Carpark. A&M Civil awarded the Tender for the works.
  • August and September 2025 - AECOM complete the detailed concept plans for the Green Botanic Core and the Lowood Streetscape.
  • Construction starting on Station Street Carpark on Monday, 22 September 2025 and due for completion in the first week of December 2025, weather permitting.
  • Consultation starting on the Lowood Green Botanic Core and Streetscape Detailed Designs on Monday, 22 September 2025. Consultation will include face-to-face meetings, 'Have Your Say' page on Council's website, a feedback survey and a permanent presence in the Lowood Library for community to drop in and discuss the plan.
  • 27 February 2026 - Station Street Carpark completed.

Next Steps

  • Consultation feedback considered by Council prior to finalisation of detailed designs of Lowood Botanic Core and Streetscape.
  • Apply for funding for part or all of the project/s.
  • Subject to funding availability, phased construction of the Lowood Botanic Core Stages and the Town Streetscape.

Key Project Dates

Lowood Botanic Core Community Consultation - September to November 2025
Next Advisory Committee Meeting - August 2026

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