THE Denman Town Centre Upgrade Concept, on public exhibition until July 4, aims to create opportunities for improved retail, commercial and public activities, improve parking and access in and around the town centre, address stormwater issues and create high-quality public spaces.
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Key features of the concept include creating improved public spaces in Ogilvie Street, enhancement of the heritage character of the town centre and construction of off street parking.
Memorial Park, the site of the Denman’s Anzac memorial, is critical to the concept.
Upgrades planned for the park include improved green space for events, a new children’s playground, picnic facilities, landscaping and public amenities.
Council allocated $2.5 million to the town centre upgrade in the 2018-2019 budget and have dedicated $1.94 million to the reconstruction of Denman Memorial Hall.
The hall will be built to a modern standard, be fully air-conditioned and include the addition of a bar, back of house, retractable tiered seating and cinema projection facilities.
“Denman is recognised as the fast-developing centre of the Upper Hunter’s tourism industry,” Muswellbrook Shire Council’s director community infrastructure Derek Finnigan said.
“Council believes that everyone in the Denman community will benefit from the projects and will work towards timely completion of its masterplan for Denman.”
To view the proposed concepts, visit council’s website at www.muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au or at council’s Administration Centre, Denman or Muswellbrook libraries.
