Tender awarded for new Toowoomba CBD laneway project

TOOWOOMBA construction company Taddio Building Group have been awarded the design and construction tender for the council’s newest CBD laneway and public space.

Margaret Street Laneway, view from Margaret Street (artist's impression)

TOOWOOMBA construction company Taddio Building Group have been awarded the design and construction tender for the Toowoomba Regional Council's newest CBD pedestrian walkway and multi-functional public space at 174 Margaret St.

TRC Mayor Paul Antonio said construction was expected to start in the next couple of months.

"I'm pleased to announce that construction on the new laneway is expected to kick off from June 2020, weather permitting," Cr Antonio said.

"Named in recognition of our Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, the laneway will be a safe, vibrant and welcoming pedestrian connection and community meeting place for workers, shoppers and visitors to our city.

"Carnival Lane will be a convenient thoroughfare between the CBD and longer-term car parking and retailers.

"It will provide green space, public art, equitable access for people of all abilities and weather protection."

Cr Antonio said the laneway would also provide a space for community events.

"The project, which is part of Council's Laneway Strategy for the CBD and the overarching Toowoomba City Centre Masterplan, will realise a vision to transform this area of the CBD," he said.

"The project is expected to be completed in the second half of 2020, weather permitting."

For more information on Carnival Lane, call the council on 131 872 and quote Carnival Lane or email [e-mail].

Originally published as Tender awarded for new Toowoomba CBD laneway project