Hervey Bay City Centre

Overhead powerlines and communications cabling down Main Street in Pialba will be moved underground as part of the Hervey Bay City Centre revitalisation.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Denis Chapman said Council was partnering with the Australian Government through the Hinkler Regional Deal to breathe new life and opportunities into the Hervey Bay City Centre.

“The revitalisation of the Hervey Bay City Centre will transform it into a primary destination, a popular destination, a cultural and creative precinct, with diverse food, dining, social and shopping experiences on offer,” he said.

“The undergrounding of overhead powerlines aligns with the Hervey Bay City Centre Master Plan that Council adopted earlier this year following extensive community consultation. It is also a key associated project to the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre.

“Moving the powerlines on Main Street between Old Maryborough Road and Torquay Road underground will help visually enhance the main corridor through the Hervey Bay City Centre.

“It will help pave the way for the new development in the Hervey Bay Centre that will feature a public plaza, a larger library over two levels, flexible community spaces and about 100 underground public car parks.

“This is a once in a generation opportunity to reshape the Hervey Bay City Centre, to create jobs and drive economic growth and investment.”

The undergrounding of Main Street powerlines is expected to cost around $2.5 million with the work expected to get underway in early to mid-2023. Council anticipates attracting a state government grant to offset the costs of the project.

More details about the Hervey Bay City Centre Master Plan is available here - https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/hervey-bay-city-centre-revitalisation-project.

More details about the new Hervey Bay Library and Council Administration Centre (incorporating a Disaster Resilience Centre) is available at https://frasercoast.engagementhub.com.au/hervey-bay-library-administration-centre-inc-disaster-resilience-centre.