Stage Two of Euroa’s Streetscape upgrade is now complete, bringing the entire Binney Street project to a close.
The final stages of the project took place in recent weeks with bin holders, bike racks and lighting installed throughout Binney St.
Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the project had been a brilliant collaboration between council and community.
“We engaged directly with community members via our Share Strathbogie platform to review the proposed designs,” Cr Binks said.
“We also engaged with the Euroa Chamber of Business and Commerce which resulted in fantastic projects such as the seating upgrades which were created by local tradespeople.”
Cr Binks explained why the project, which was supported by Federal grant funding, was so important.
Effective streetscape design is an integral part of shaping a community’s identity, increasing civic pride and improving a sense of well-being and belonging. Areas for improvement may
include but are not limited to; town entry features, street furniture, planting, pedestrian/traffic circulation and safety, public art, lighting, general wayfinding and signage.
Euroa Chamber of Commerce president Steph Swift said it was great to see the project come together.
“Better and safer streets create more opportunities for locals and visitors to spend locally and enjoy everything our township has to offer,” she said.
“We were happy to assist council through this process, because we know it will deliver benefits for local businesses now and into the future.”
Cr Binks said it was council’s aim to complete the streetscape upgrade in time for the Australian National Show and Shine held on 1 October which attracted huge visitor numbers
to the township and surrounding area.
“It was so great to see the township looking amazing ahead of this event,” Cr Binks said.
“Binney Street is looking absolutely fantastic with the upgrades as well as Euroa’s parks and gardens which were meticulously prepared for the event as well.
“The Seven Creeks Park and surrounding areas looked absolutely incredible during the Show and Shine.
“I’m so pleased the thousands of people who descended on Euroa were able to enjoy our officer’s fantastic hard work.”
Streetscape upgrades are currently taking place in Strathbogie Shire’s other townships at various stages.
