Façade scheme heading for new heights

Published on 12 December 2017

Facade improvement

Mount Morgan CBD businesses will soon have an opportunity to transform their shopfronts through an extension of Rockhampton Regional Council’s Façade Improvement Scheme.

At today’s full Council meeting, the proposal to extend the popular Improvement Scheme to include Morgan Street was passed unanimously.

Mayor of Rockhampton Region Margaret Strelow said she was thrilled to see the scheme furthered after the successful trial in Rockhampton’s CBD.

“The scheme encourages building owners to invest in their properties, with a portion of the renovation cost covered by Council. The makeovers we have seen in Rockhampton already are incredible, and I am really looking forward to watching Morgan Street transform as well.

“It was always our intention to get this out to Mount Morgan as soon as possible. The buildings may be private buildings, but those façades are part of our shared public space which means the improvements will benefit us all.”

Divisional Councillor Cherie Rutherford, who moved the motion at Council, said the extension is coming in at the perfect time as the State Government funded revitalisation of Mount Morgan’s CBD streetscape is coming to a close.

“Through Works for Queensland and the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Programme, nearly $2 million dollars has been spent on Mount Morgan’s streetscape.

“There have been upgrades to street lighting, enhancements of historical artefacts, refurbishments to toilet facilities, installation of public art, as well as new shade structures and a gazebo.

“It’s so exciting to see. When you add the façade improvements on top of this, the changes to Mount Morgan’s main street will create a beautiful environment for residents, visitors and businesses.”

Eligible works for façade improvements include:

  • Lighting
  • Exterior walls
  • Windows and doors
  • Storefronts
  • Entranceways
  • Awnings/canopies
  • Signage
  • Exterior architectural and/or artistic features
  • Architectural/designer fees (to a maximum of $500)
  • Landscaping (to a maximum of $500)
  • Façade painting
  • Removal of cladding from presently concealed historic character buildings
  • Reinstatement of lost elements, or fabric to the façade of the building.

For more information about the scheme head to the Business Section of our website. 

 

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