Gympie gets $1.32 million to revamp the CBD

THE Palaszczuk Government has kicked in $1.32 million towards the ongoing revitalisation of Gympie’s Town Centre.

State Development Minister Dr Anthony Lynham today announced the government’s contribution towards the $2.64 million Smithfield St project, which will support seven jobs.

“The Smithfield St project involves street scape improvements, new street furniture, public art, and wider pedestrian pavement areas to encourage alfresco dining and an ‘eat street’ atmosphere,” he said.

The Smithfield St project is part of Gympie Regional Council’s CBD revitalisation strategy to support the local economy attract people to live, work, play, visit and invest in Gympie.

“Smithfield St is just one of 42 critical infrastructure projects receiving more than $70 million from our $200 million Building our Regions program,” Dr Lynham said. For the full article click here 

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