Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation
The Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation is underway to make infrastructure and streetscape improvements to the heart of the town while maintaining the unique character of the area and creating welcoming public spaces.
This revitalisation aims to deliver a built environment which resonates with residents, provides a relaxed rural atmosphere and also yields a social and economic dividend for the Beaudesert community.
It will be business as usual during construction. Pedestrian access, vehicle movement and property access will be retained throughout all stages of the Town Centre works.
Key benefits to the Beaudesert community
- Brisbane Street will be given a facelift with a greener avenue and new pedestrian entrance to the centre.
- The expansion and upgrade of car parks and connection of Selwyn Street to Helen Street will provide greater access to the business centre and community facilities.
- A new communal space for community gatherings and public events with amphitheatre terraced seating, events deck and stage, playspace, public artwork, landscaping and facilities.
- A proposed new Beaudesert Community Hub and Library with the latest facilities, activities and resources for use by the whole community including local businesses.
Other benefits include:
- Additional car parking - the new off-street carpark available for cars, trailers and caravans will be accessible from Helen Street and will provide easy access to all town centre shops and amenities.
- Major stormwater improvements - upgrades to stormwater infrastructure is planned for the town centre to mitigate flooding and to improve road and pedestrian safety.
- Selwyn Street extension - provides a connecting road from Brisbane to Helen Streets and includes new car parking.
Project phases and funding
Phase 1: 2020-2023
Total project cost for Phase 1: 2020-2023 is $8.4million. The works completed in 2020-2023 phase of the Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation is jointly funded by the Australian Government (50% - $4,190,593), and Queensland Government (45% - $3,750,000) in association with Scenic Rim Regional Council contributing 5% - $460,065.
| Beaudesert Gateway Stage 1 | Caravan and car parking. |
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| Beaudesert Town Centre Transport Improvements | Selwyn and Brisbane Street traffic and pedestrian improvements. |
| Beaudesert Town Centre Drainage Improvements | Brisbane, Eaglesfield and Short Street drainage upgrades. |
| Beaudesert Gateway Stage 2 | Upgrade parklands with amphitheatre, shelters, new public toilet and playspace. |
Phase 2: 2022-2023
| Proposed new Community Hub and Library |
Including relocation and restoration of QCWA building. Budgeted for in 2022-2023 with funding support to be sourced. |
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Brisbane Street
Upgrades to Brisbane Street will transform the area in to an attractive space for residents, local businesses and visitors.
Avenues of trees and footpath improvements will create a new pedestrian entrance into the centre of Beaudesert with a creative walkway along Brisbane Street.
Streetscape enhancements, footpath improvements, roundabouts, wider medians and gardens will improve the use of Brisbane Street for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists. .
The current stage of improvements include:
- a new roundabout constructed at Selwyn Street,
- an extension of Selwyn Street from Brisbane Street to Helen Street,
- new pedestrian crossings for pedestrian safety and improved connectivity to the park and community facilities, and;
- new off-street caravan and car parking.
Town Centre precinct
The town centre precinct celebrates Beaudesert and the Scenic Rim as places with strong rural hearts.
The parklands are designed to create a green community meeting place that reflects our local history, stories and culture and will feature artworks on pavements and structures which tell local stories.
A centrepiece of the precinct is a new events deck and stage, and grassed amphitheatre area — a multi-use space where people can meet, gather and celebrate. Other new features include picnic areas, a playspace, public toilet block with disability access, car parking and the installation of lighting to improve public safety. Large trees will frame the amphitheatre providing a green and shaded sitting area.
Celebrating our unique character
Maintaining the unique character of Beaudesert is a key focus of the project with local stories and history woven through public artworks and a Scenic Rim Story Trail.
Beaudesert is an important historical and ongoing place for the Indigenous people of the region; and the creation of a yarning circle in the precinct honours this.
The historical Beaudesert railway station building is a centrepiece to the project, remaining in its original location and providing a character reference for new structures and works.
Proposed new Beaudesert Community Hub and Library
The proposed new Beaudesert Community Hub and Library will offer facilities, activities and resources for use by the whole community including local businesses.
Features include an easily accessible entry to state-of-the-art library, activities, community meeting rooms, modern technology, children’s library, maker space, study rooms, parent room and a media room. An underground carpark will also be built.
This is budgeted for in Council's 2022 - 2023 budget, with funding support to be sourced.
A new home for the Queensland Country Women’s Association (QCWA)
The QCWA building next to the Council administration building in Brisbane Street will be relocated to the northern end of the Town Centre precinct. Along with the Rotary Club, and Beaudesert and District Community Arts Project buildings, the relocated QCWA building forms part of the Selwyn Street precinct. This area will connect to the town centre precinct via a shaded avenue. The QCWA building will also be restored as part of the project.
Community input
The revitalisation of the Beaudesert Town Centre incorporates ideas and improvements captured by the local community through consultation.
Council sought community input in 2016 for the Beaudesert Town Centre Masterplan, and in 2019 when the Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation Project was presented. In 2020 targeted focus groups were held with community and businesses to inform the development of the detailed designs.
Feedback highlighted four key community priorities which were considered in the planning of the town centre revitalisation:
- greening with shade trees and boulevards
- creating community spaces
- welcoming gateways with improved amenities
- walkable streets and linkages.
Want to find out more about the revitalisation of the Beaudesert Town Centre?
Visit Council's Let's Talk Scenic Rim website for more information.
Email: mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au Telephone: 07 5540 5111