The second and final stage of a major upgrade to revitalise one of Toowoomba’s oldest and most iconic streets is starting on Monday. (February 14, 2022).
Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) Infrastructure Services Committee chair Cr Carol Taylor said the project aimed to inject life into Russell Street and help boost future economic development in the CBD.
“The community is already seeing the benefits of the first stage of work completed between Victoria and Ruthven streets in 2021,” Cr Taylor said.
“The second stage, Ruthven to Neil streets, will provide new pavement and footpaths, lighting and CCTV, entry and exit thresholds, pedestrian crossing points, green space, public art and street furniture.
“The project will also upgrade stormwater, water main and communications infrastructure and move powerlines underground.
“Council is proud to continue work on upgrading a street that is steeped in the city’s history, especially given the transformation of the CBD.
“The second stage is expected to be completed by November 2022, weather permitting.”
Queensland Deputy Premier and Minister for Local Government Steven Miles said the Queensland Government had invested $2 million to deliver the project through the government’s successful SEQ Community Stimulus Program.
