Phase two of Millicent’s main street project has started with a series of community design workshops.

Members of the community are being invited to participate in the interactive sessions designed to gather ideas and visions to develop a master plan for the town centre.

Wattle Range Council and Wax Design are moving forward with phase two of the Millicent Main Street Masterplan and Place Making Strategy project by hosting the community workshops in Millicent.

With social distancing requirements due to COVID-19, phase one of the project was conducted via survey.

Wattle Range Mayor Des Noll was pleased with the response. “The survey was designed to assist the project team to gain a better understanding of what makes Millicent a great place and what opportunities exist to enhance the town centre in the future,” he said.

“184 submissions were received with the responses used to prepare a draft design framework and concept plan to reflect the community’s vision for the town centre.

“I am grateful to the 184 community members and visitors who provided valuable feedback in the Millicent Masterplan survey. I am pleased that over 85% of respondees visit the main street every day or at least twice a week.

“I strongly encourage all members of the community to participate in the next phase of the project by attending the community design workshops.”

The interactive design workshops will be held at Civic & Arts Centre Function Room, Ridge Terrace Millicent on November 20 and 21.

In order to meet current COVID-19 requirements, the 45-minute design sessions will be limited to a maximum of 25 people per session.

Sessions can be booked by searching Millicent Community Design Workshop on eventbrite.com.au

For help registering, contact Council’s Community Development Officer Sarah Marzec on 8733 0900.

All other enquiries regarding the project can be directed to Development Services Director Steve Chapple on 8733 0900 or council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au