Council’s vision to lift Mount Morgan CBD

Published on 02 July 2015

Improving the aesthetic appeal of Mount Morgan’s CBD was raised as a major priority for local business traders and residents during the 2014/15 Community Conversation meetings.

Rockhampton Region Mayor Margaret Strelow, Councillor Cherie Rutherford and General Managers from two of Council’s departments visited the CBD to look at ways to beautify the historical town, revive the centre gardens in Morgan Street and improve road signage for locals and visitors as an immediate action.

“While we will create a plan to improve Morgan Street over time, right now we are looking at what immediate improvements can be made, with minimal fuss but maximum benefit,” Mayor Strelow said. 

“Replanting the gardens in the main street will be one of our initial steps to tidy up the CBD to give it an instant lift.

“Council will further consult with business traders on how they want to further see Morgan Street redesigned to become an attractive space.  It is important that the redesign is achievable.

“We will also focus on simple traffic solutions such as new line marking on the roads,  and as we see more visitors stopping overnight in caravans we will provide better signage and a designated parking area near the School of Arts building.”

Mayor Strelow says money has been allocated in the draft 2015/16 budget to see these improvements delivered this year.

“These will be the beginning touches  of a revitalised main street so locals and visitors alike can enjoy the charm of this historically rich town,” she said.