The aim of the Strategy is to establish a framework and vision for Campbell Town, recommending practical measures to guide improvements to the town.

Plans for streetscape works, including seating, entrance statements, footpath upgrades, lighting and rubbish bins along with traffic and parking, and landscaping have all been considered in the plan.

Plans to enhance the town hall and provide adequate signing and advertising for the information centre have also been addressed.  

The council discussed the need for a planted median strip, with the hope that State Growth would help with the funding. 

While the plans haven’t been released for public viewing yet, the aim of the motion was for council to endorse the plans to make public. 

Councillor Leisa Gordon wanted signs alerting people the town’s hospital to also be considered in the plans.

Cr Gordon also raised the “extremely dangerous” Queen Street intersection. She said it is the reason a lot of people won’t use the car park. 

Truck parking was also an issue raised because cars have to drive in to the middle of the road to see if there is any oncoming traffic, Cr Gordon said. 

Councillor Michael Polley said everything  Cr Gordon said was “spot on”. 

He also said children crossing the road was a “major problem”, and said in time there would be an under or an over pass would be installed.

Councillor Dick Adams was concerned about the cost of the proposed works. The cost of the entire strategy has not yet been determined. However, the main street component was costed at more than $2 million. 

“It’s a good report, but I’ve got a lot of issues with it,” he said. 

The plans are in their final stages. It is expected a survey will be available on the council’s website within two weeks, with formal viewings of the plan will be held.  

Mayor David Downie said the council will be “strongly encouraging” public input, allowing the plans to be adjusted accordingly.