Street furniture dresses up Riverbank Revitalisation

Published on 14 October 2016

It’s just a matter of weeks before the highly anticipated Stage 1A of the riverbank redevelopment opens!

The installation of granite pavers to the road and sandstone to the footpath are progressing on track while landscaping works are bringing the project to life with the planting of 26 mature trees.

The new trees add to the existing heritage trees that have been retained and will enhance the shade, comfort and feel of the precinct.

And there’s still one more element Rockhampton Region Mayor Margaret Strelow said will enhance the on-the-street experience for the community and visitors.

“Next month a suite of custom street and garden furniture specially designed for our riverbank will be installed throughout Stage 1A injecting a bit of fun into the overall design,” Mayor Strelow.

“We have selected a very impressive suite where the street benches, stools, drinking fountains, signage and even the bins are all coordinated in design.”

The furniture will feature a laser cut pattern resembling the dappled shade shape of a fig leaf and will be made of mild steel to withstand harsh elements and the rigours of public usage.

The design will not only make a contemporary statement against our heritage backdrop by day, it will also become a spectacle by night.

“Some benches will glow with LED lighting under the canopy of the mature trees in the oversized garden beds that are already a great feature of our new streetscape,” Mayor Strelow said.

“These will be strategically placed in areas to complement our overarching lighting plan for the entire revitalisation.

“Once all the pieces of the project come together, everyone will get a true sense and appreciation of the attention to detail in this project – it is unlike anything we have ever had before, and that is exciting in itself.”

The furniture will be carried through to Denham Street and the lower bank and eventually installed throughout the remainder of the CBD.

Progress Update:

Stage 1A

  • Stage 1A expected to be open to traffic by end of October.
  • Landscaping package in Stage 1A is well underway with installation of planter beds, irrigation and planting of mature trees.
  • Electrical and communication cable has been pulled and street poles are being erected.

Stage 1E

  • Landscaping outside of the Criterion Hotel is in its final stages and six street poles have been erected.
  • Once Stage 1A is open to traffic, Fitzroy Street (outside of the Criterion) will be re-sealed and expected to be completed prior to Christmas.

    Stage 1B

  • Early works are underway with the installation of new water and gas main on the riverside of Quay Street now 90% complete.

    Stage 1C&D

  • Ergon have successfully relocated and commission a new CBD transformer and council have completed power infrastructure work in Denham Street.
  • The Rotunda build demolition is to commence on Monday, 17 October and be completed ready for the CBD Christmas Fair.
  • Underground water infrastructure is also currently being installed.

    Stage 2

  • The Lower Bank project is currently out to tender. Tenders will close on 2 November 2016.
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