FEATURE STORY
Artist’s impression of the new Civic Square
ENHANCEMENTS TO THE
CITY CENTRE BEGIN
WORK to revitalise the city centre
has begun with the redevelopment
of Salisbury’s Civic Square into a
fantastic public space that can be
used by old and young alike, as well
as the redevelopment of Judd Street
laneway into somewhere people can
sit, relax and socialise.
Funded by the State Government and the City of Salisbury, the new
square will form the heart of Salisbury’s retail and service district,
providing an area for local residents, shoppers and workers to
spend some free time to sit back and relax.
The revitalisation of the Civic Square incorporates more seating and
shade, as well as colourful planting beds and improved lighting to
enhance the experience and safety of the area at night. The space
will contribute to and support the needs of a bustling and thriving
city centre within an urban environment and is just the beginning in
terms of Council’s vision for the future look of the city.
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“We undertook extensive consultation with the community about the
redevelopment of the city centre prior to commencing the design
of the square,” said Craig Johansen, Team Leader Landscape Design.
“We’ve tried to reflect the community’s wishes in the design, making
it a much more appealing, people friendly space.”
Judd Street laneway in the city centre is also undergoing a face-lift.
The upgrade will include two large murals, a static table-tennis table
and new relaxed seating area. New lighting and greenery will activate
the experience of the space and enhance the natural surveillance of
the area, increasing people’s sense of security and safety.
In collaboration with Salisbury Youth Council, the City of Salisbury
has worked on a concept plan factoring in comments received from
the 2011 Salisbury Town Centre Renewal consultation. Comments
provided by the local businesses and property owners have been
used to help fine-tune the design of the laneway.
The Judd Street laneway project was completed last month.
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The re-development of the Civic Square is expected to
be completed by Christmas. For updates visit Council’s
website at www.salisbury.sa.gov.au or follow us on
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