Stanthorpe State High School contributes to community streetscape project

Stanthorpe’s CBD is about to see some major changes as the community streetscape project enters its next phase. See what’s coming here.

Concept design for the new phase of the Stanthorpe streetscape project. Photo: SDRC

Stanthorpe’s main drag is about to see a major facelift as the next phase of Southern Downs Regional Council’s community streetscape project begins.

Adding to the existing beauty of the Granite Belt region, the project will also see important road safety upgrades, including a new pedestrian crossing and disabled parking on High St.

The next phase will also see handmade ceramic tiles and wooden benches crafted by local high school students installed.

St Josephs School Stanthorpe will showcase their bench work as part of the streetscape project. Photo: SDRC

Year 9 and 10 students from Stanthorpe State High School collaborated with local artist Maggie Brockie to create 16 handmade tiles and granite mosaics that were inspired by the Stanthorpe Nine, a group of highly endangered floral species native to the region.

“This project has been extremely rewarding. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with the students and I feel I have learnt more from them than they could possibly learn from me,” Ms Brockie said.

Handmade tiles curated by Stanthorpe High students who were inspired by the Stanthorpe Nine. Photo: SDRC

Students from St Joseph’s School Stanthorpe also chimed in to held design benches and chairs for the public space.

Southern Downs Regional Council acting chief executive Leon Love said the project has been a labour of love that through various phases has continually inspired community connection.

“Each layer of the streetscape project is designed to contribute to the amenity and liveability of the main street to support local business, improve pedestrian access and beautify the area,” Mr Love said.

“Led by community vision, this next stage of the project will underpin the unique character of the town by adding more outdoor seating shaded by mature trees, providing safer pedestrian access to the main street, and emboldening the art and heritage interpretations to keep the town’s history alive.

“Council has collaborated with the next generation of young, passionate local artisans from St Joseph’s School and Stanthorpe State High School to create unique works of functional art that reflect the diverse culture, rich heritage and charming character of Stanthorpe.”

Rogers St and Fromes Lane are among the other sites that have recently seen vibrant makeover.

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