First stage of Gallery Walk upgrades to begin this month

Turning the sod ahead of the commencement of works at the Gallery Walk car park are (from left) Scenic Rim Councillors Kerri Cryer and Jennifer Sanders, Deputy Mayor Duncan McInnes, Scenic Rim MP Jon Krause and Councillors Amanda Hay and Stephen Moriarty.

Works are set to commence on a $4.2 million project to improve infrastructure, accessibility and the safety of the Gallery Walk precinct at Tamborine Mountain. 

The Gallery Walk car park and amenities improvements are a partnership project between Scenic Rim Regional Council, which has committed $2.1 million, matching the Queensland Government's $2.1 million grant under the 2024-2027 South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program. 

The first stage of the project will focus on developing a new off-road car park for more than 100 vehicles, with wheelchair accessible spaces, to ease traffic congestion on Gallery Walk. 

Along with footpath improvements to a section of the main road throughfare, a new pedestrian crossing will enhance safety for visitors and residents. 

Additional aesthetics and functional upgrades will include enhanced public toilet facilities on Long Road, increased public seating, landscaping and improved signage to highlight the precinct’s unique identity. 

Scenic Rim's Transport and Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Duncan McInnes said these much-needed upgrades will further improve visitors' experiences while supporting the local economy. 

“With more than 70 specialty shops, Gallery Walk continues to be a popular destination for visitors, as it offers a vibrant hub for shopping, dining, and leisure," he said. 

"However infrastructure improvements, particularly extra parking and safer pedestrian access, are needed in this popular precinct. 

"Revitalising Gallery Walk is another way Scenic Rim Regional Council is working to attract more people to the region, which will be a boost for local businesses still recovering from the severe storms of late 2023 and early 2024. 

“These enhancements aim to create a safer, more welcoming environment for both visitors and businesses, reinforcing Gallery Walk’s reputation as a must-visit destination in the Scenic Rim." 

The Gallery Walk project is due for completion by December 2025, weather and site conditions permitting.