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Griffith Street Stage 2 Revitalisation Project

Project typeBusiness & economic development
Project value$4,020,174
Project schedule2022 to 2023
Contractor nameCity of Gold Coast and external contractors

This project is the second stage of revitalisation and upgrade to Griffith Street. Griffith Street plays a pivotal role in the greater Coolangatta business precinct and forms an important connection to the border and beyond.

This section of Griffith Street encompasses accommodation houses, restaurants/eateries and a variety of other commercial businesses. Many of the restaurants have outdoor dining areas extending to the footpath contributing to a livelier atmosphere in the street.

In 2019, the Coolangatta and Kirra Business Centre Place Based Master Plan was completed and endorsed by Council. The master plan identified the Griffith Street upgrade as a high priority project with public art as a key component and opportunity to the revitalisation of Coolangatta.

The public art component of the project is seen as a substantial opportunity for local, young and emerging artists to represent the unique culture and history of Coolangatta, to celebrate its diverse identities, share its stories to connect and give the community a strong sense of place and pride.

Project details

This second stage Griffith Street project will deliver urban design streetscape improvements between Warner and Stuart Streets, including:

Feature planting
Landscaping treatments
Lighting upgrades
Public artwork curation
Footpath improvements
Access upgrades
Outdoor dining opportunities
Safety improvements
Active travel opportunities
Street activation opportunities
John Orbansen (OAM) Park upgrade

Griffith Street revitalisation project – Stage 2 information board

Information Board from public consultation 13 & 15 June 2023(PDF, 2MB)

Please refer to the photo gallery below for concepts showing before and after pictures.

Project timeline

Project timeline
Date	Project stage
Early 2022	Commencement of civil engineering detail design
Mid 2022	Engagement of arts curator Completion of civil engineering design and landscape construction documentation Commencement of new footpath works and landscaping
Early 2023	Completion of new footpath works and landscaping
Mid to late 2023	Installation of public art works