Kununurra Town Centre Revitalisation

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This project aims to inform future development and improvements to the Kununurra Town Centre. This is in response to the Community future Focus Areas identified in the Strategic Community Plan. these are to make the Shire more:

  • Liveable;
  • Connected; and
  • Sustainable
Why is this a priority?
Improving our town centres is something our community told us they want to see happen over the next ten years and is part of the community goals for the future.

Community Goal: Accessible places - Places that are connected, accessible and well maintained
Community goal outcomes:

This project aims to inform future development and improvements to the Kununurra Town Centre. This is in response to the Community future Focus Areas identified in the Strategic Community Plan. these are to make the Shire more:

  • Liveable;
  • Connected; and
  • Sustainable
Why is this a priority?
Improving our town centres is something our community told us they want to see happen over the next ten years and is part of the community goals for the future.

Community Goal: Accessible places - Places that are connected, accessible and well maintained
Community goal outcomes:

  • Places are connected by safe, accessible, well maintained roads, footpaths, cycle ways and trails.
  • Attractive and resilient Town Centres that connect residents and visitors to shops and services
Council Strategies:

  1. Increase the use of active transport with improved paths, cycleways and end-of-trip facilities and improve road safety and connectivity.
  2. Plan and deliver vibrant, attractive town centres that support services for residents and visitors.
OBJECTIVE
To develop plans that address:

  • Pedestrian and bicycle safety
  • Parking issues including long vehicle
  • Traffic calming
  • Improve the appearance of the town centre
WHAT WE WILL DELIVER
  • Undertake community engagement to develop concept plans
  • Develop detailed plans for funding applications and construction
WHAT DO WE NEED
  • Community feedback
  • Funding

  • Progress Update - April 2025

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    Since the contract was awarded to Hassell Studio, the Town Centre Revitalisation and Foreshore Development projects have progressed well, with the Hassell team visiting Kununurra and completing Stage 1 - Place Identity.

    This important first step sets the foundation for a design that reflects the unique character and values of our community.

    Over the past month, key progress milestones have included:

    • Finalisation of contract negotiations and engagement of sub-consultants
    • Development of a draft project programme
    • Commencement of Kununurra Place Identity research
    • Creation of initial base maps for both the Town Centre and Lake Foreshore project areas
    • Submission of the first monthly report

    Meanwhile, the Shire has been actively negotiating the Grant Agreement for the Kununurra Foreshore Development project, which is expected to be signed this month.

    Work is now focused on finalising the Stakeholder Engagement Plan, which will guide meaningful consultation with the community and key stakeholders as the project moves into its next phase.


  • Progress Update - March 2025

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    A Steering Group has been established and Terms of References agreed upon.

    The Grant Agreement has been signed by the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley and Kimberley Development Commission (KDC).

    Council has passed a resolution to negotiate a contract with Hassell Studio.

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