#GreatNewsThursday: Euroa streetscapes Stage 1 completed with combined community effort; Stage 2 coming in 2023

The first stage of Euroa’s streetscape upgrade has been completed, with the addition of locally crafted seating thanks to the efforts of community members.

The project came to fruition after the suggestion of local community groups DESIGNEuroa and the Euroa Chamber of Business and Commerce.

DESIGNEuroa’s Shirley Saywell said it was a no-brainer to push for local craftspeople to work on the project.

“The community was saying they wanted to support local artists and Council was asking for input on ways to do this at the time,” she said.

“We thought, why not incorporate art into infrastructure?

“We are most grateful to Council for listening and responding; the end result says it all.”

The seats were designed and built with a combined effort of local craftspeople Hugh Salmon, Steve Tobin, Rowan Craven, and artist Tank.

The seats have received positive feedback with many comments to local social media pages noting how great they look and the increased accessibility through well-designed handrails.

Strathbogie Shire Council Mayor Cr Laura Binks said the entire process had been a win-win situation.

“We are incredibly pleased with the outcome of Stage 1 of the Euroa streetscape upgrades,” Cr Binks said.

Cr Binks said Council was also excited to announce that Stage 2 would be taking place in 2023.

“Next year Stage 2 we will replicate the design and pedestrian crossing near Mawson’s Bakery to the Euroa Pharmacy.

“This will mean that the pop-up garden by DESIGNEuroa will be repurposed.”

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