Toowoomba Regional Council just weeks away from opening new Carnival Lane walkway project on Margaret St

Work has nearly completed on the Toowoomba CBD’s newest laneway, with wet weather delaying its opening by the council.

An artist's impression of Carnival Lane on Margaret St, which is being built by the Toowoomba Regional Council.

The Toowoomba Regional Council has revealed it will open Carnival Lane on Margaret St before the end of the year.

The laneway, which will connect the main section of the city centre to Annand St carparking and the Walton Stores precinct, was created from the space made by the demolition of an old building.

TRC environment and community chair Cr James O’Shea said there had been some delays to construction.

Construction progress on the walkway between Margaret and Annand Streets.

“The project is nearing completion with final services being connected and public art being installed,” he said.

“During the life of the project, the council engaged Toowoomba-based construction company Taddio Building Group to complete the design and construction.

“In addition to this, a number of local subcontractors have been engaged to help deliver this exciting project.

“Although the welcome wet weather has slightly delayed the opening date, we are still expecting to have Carnival Lane open to the public this year.”

The laneway was named in honour of the annual Carnival of Flowers.

For more information, call the council on 131 872.