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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Design consultants Sproutt will be in the region this week, making preliminary investigations regarding the detailed design of the town centre streetscape projects for both Penola and Millicent. This is the next step in a process that began back in 2018, when Wattle Range Council committed funds to enhance both town centres, improving amenity whilst preserving character, encouraging opportunities for economic development and promoting places for people.<\/p>\n
WAX Design was then engaged to come up with a concept design. Wattle Range Council CEO Ben Gower said the concept design process was about engaging with the community through workshops and surveys.<\/p>\n
\u201cWAX were able to better understand their priorities, as well as reflecting on any ideas, aspirations, issues and opportunities raised,\u201d Mr Gower said. \u201cThis community feedback played an integral part in the development of the final concepts.\u201d<\/p>\n
A total of 13 projects were identified by WAX in the Town Centre Concept Designs, and the first three of those have been selected by Council to be progressed to a detailed design phase:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Penola: Town Entry – pictured above top
\n\u2022 Penola: Riddoch Street – pictured above bottom
\n\u2022 Millicent: Town Park & Stuckey Street (Glen Street) – pictured below<\/p>\n
\u201cThe projects selected were seen to have the highest level of economic, social and environmental benefit to Penola and Millicent. The design brief is to protect and enhance the unique character of the town centres whilst encouraging activation,\u201d Mr Gower said<\/p>\n
Whilst in the region this week, Sproutt representatives will be visiting the proposed sites, as well as meeting with key stakeholders, including impacted traders\/business owners, cultural representatives and disability advocates.<\/p>\n
\u201cPreliminary designs will be provided to council in March next year, at which time further conversations with stakeholders will occur, with the final designs for tender expected to be ready in June 2023,\u201d Mr Gower said. \u201cThe deliberately staged approach to these rejuvenation projects will enable Council to leverage both internal and external funding, in order to successfully bring the community\u2019s vision to life.\u201d<\/p>\n
Further information on this project, its background and where to from here, is available on council\u2019s website at www.wattlerange.sa.gov.au\/our-council\/major-project-updates-town-centre-streetscaping<\/p>\n
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Penola & Millicent redevelopment consultation continues Design consultants Sproutt will be in the region this week, making preliminary investigations regarding the detailed design of the town centre streetscape projects for both Penola and Millicent. This is the next step in a process that began back in 2018, when Wattle Range Council committed funds to enhance […]<\/p>\n