Southern Downs Regional Council
Southern Downs Regional Council
10/01/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2026 18:13
Warwick blooms into spring with streetscape and garden refresh
1 October 2026
Several prominent Warwick's public open spaces are getting a fresh look, with Southern Downs Regional Council delivering a series of beautification and landscaping projects aimed at enhancing the region's liveability and creating inviting spaces for the community to enjoy.
Supporting the priorities from Council's 2026-2031 Corporate Plan, the projects form part of a broader investment in public spaces across the Southern Downs and includes the planting of 270 new rose bushes, trials of climate-resilient and drought-tolerant plants, and the revitalisation of the courtyard between the Warwick Library and Warwick Art Gallery.
The revitalisation of the courtyard between the Warwick Library and Warwick Art Gallery will create a more functional community space, featuring new gardens, upgraded paving and improved seating designed to support events and quiet enjoyment.
Council has also begun the timely pruning of the established rose plants along Palmerin Street to prepare for spring flowering, while crews ready garden beds for new plantings throughout the CBD.
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton said the projects aligned Council's commitment to creating vibrant and functional public spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.
"These projects are about improving in the public spaces that bring people together, enhance our region's liveability and contribute to community pride," Mayor Hamilton said.
"From our iconic roses to new climate-resilient plantings and the revitalisation of the courtyard, we're prioritising spaces that are valued by the community and used everyday."
"The Warwick Library and Warwick Art Gallery are important cultural and community hubs, and this project creates a space that better connects them while providing an attractive setting for community activities, exhibitions and small events."
As Council crews focus on planting and landscaping works at the optimal time for establishment, some routine maintenance schedules may be adjusted.
"We're prioritising these landscaping and planting projects at this time of year to give them the best opportunity to establish ahead of warming temperatures, while continuing to maintain parks and public spaces across the region," Mayor Hamilton said.
"The start of spring is an ideal time to undertake these works, helping ensure Warwick's gardens and public spaces are looking their best for spring and the busy months ahead."
Where possible, works are being undertaken during the early morning to minimise disruption to businesses, residents and visitors.
Several prominent Warwick's public open spaces are getting a fresh look, with Southern Downs Regional Council delivering a series of beautification and landscaping projects aimed at enhancing the region's liveability and creating inviting spaces for the community to enjoy.
Supporting the priorities from Council's 2026-2031 Corporate Plan, the projects form part of a broader investment in public spaces across the Southern Downs and includes the planting of 270 new rose bushes, trials of climate-resilient and drought-tolerant plants, and the revitalisation of the courtyard between the Warwick Library and Warwick Art Gallery.
The revitalisation of the courtyard between the Warwick Library and Warwick Art Gallery will create a more functional community space, featuring new gardens, upgraded paving and improved seating designed to support events and quiet enjoyment.
Council has also begun the timely pruning of the established rose plants along Palmerin Street to prepare for spring flowering, while crews ready garden beds for new plantings throughout the CBD.
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton said the projects aligned Council's commitment to creating vibrant and functional public spaces for residents and visitors to enjoy.
"These projects are about improving in the public spaces that bring people together, enhance our region's liveability and contribute to community pride," Mayor Hamilton said.
"From our iconic roses to new climate-resilient plantings and the revitalisation of the courtyard, we're prioritising spaces that are valued by the community and used everyday."
"The Warwick Library and Warwick Art Gallery are important cultural and community hubs, and this project creates a space that better connects them while providing an attractive setting for community activities, exhibitions and small events."
As Council crews focus on planting and landscaping works at the optimal time for establishment, some routine maintenance schedules may be adjusted.
"We're prioritising these landscaping and planting projects at this time of year to give them the best opportunity to establish ahead of warming temperatures, while continuing to maintain parks and public spaces across the region," Mayor Hamilton said.
"The start of spring is an ideal time to undertake these works, helping ensure Warwick's gardens and public spaces are looking their best for spring and the busy months ahead."
Where possible, works are being undertaken during the early morning to minimise disruption to businesses, residents and visitors.
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