Community to have its say on Urunga CBD upgrade

RESIDENTS can now have their say on design elements for the Urunga CBD upgrade, through a feedback survey open until 26 March.

The Urunga CBD Upgrade aims to enhance the amenity of the town centre through improved streetscaping, accessibility and connectivity, as well as improving the connection between the main commercial hub and the foreshore.

The current designs are based on the Urunga CBD Master Plan, which was developed in 2024 following community surveys and workshops.

The plan acts as a long-term vision and strategy for Urunga and will be developed in a staged approach over the next 20 years.

RPS AAP Consulting were awarded the tender for the project in January.

Bellingen Shire Council Acting General Manager, Ashley Greenwood, said Council is working closely with the community to ensure that key stakeholders have a chance to engage closely with the design process.

“The Urunga CBD Community Reference Group was formed in September 2025, with representatives chosen based on their experience, ability to represent key community groups, commitment to act as community voices, and alignment with Council’s values,” he said.

“In addition to the work of the Community Reference Group, who have been engaged via workshops and information sessions over the past six months, there are also regular email updates on the project’s progress, sent to a mailing list of interested people, as well as face to face conversations with businesses and organisations in the CBD.”

Interested community members will have another opportunity to provide feedback on the project with a second round of feedback in June, which will focus more on aesthetic aspects of the design.

Visit the Bellingen Shire website for more information and to have your say.