DEMOLITION of the former Inglewood Co-op service station is expected to start next week.
Removal of the building will be the first step in the long-awaited town streetscape project.
Loddon Shire’s acting operations director David Stretch said work on the Brooke Street corner would see the site prepared for the initial stage of the streetscape project.
“The Inglewood Streetscape Project aims to enhance the visual appeal, functionality, safety, and cultural significance of the streetscape in Inglewood,” he said.
“The project will consider various elements including beautification, kerb and channel improvements, footpaths, greening initiatives, pedestrian safety enhancements, overall amenity improvement, place-making to support retail business and the visitor experience, as well as the integration of public art and heritage walking trails.”
Mr Stretch said that key elements of the streetscape draft design had been shared with the community advisory committee in February.
“The streetscape design team continue to consider feedback from the project team and are currently preparing updated designs and renders for the entire project scope, for circulation.”
Mr Stretch said council staff were preparing an application for federal funds to deliver the project.
“Staff are currently preparing a quantity surveyor report and business case to support the funding application, which we expect to submit in May 2025,” he said.
Mr Stretch said works at the eastern entrance to the town would start before the end of April.
They will “remove the existing structure on the site, remediate the property in preparation for works to develop the site, as part of the initial stage of the streetscape redevelopment project.
“Council has obtained permits to remove the existing building on site.”