Griffith City Council is inviting the community to have their say on the first stage of planned enhancements for the Griffith CBD, with a draft concept plan now on public exhibition.

The proposed works aim to improve the look, feel and functionality of the city centre and will focus on four key components in Stage One:

Roundabout and median strip beautification

Memorial Gardens entrance improvements

Modification of and additional tree lighting in Banna Avenue

Power and data upgrades to support events and future infrastructure

At its November meeting, Council’s Roads, Parks and Pathways Enhancement Committee endorsed the draft concept design to progress to public exhibition, giving residents, businesses and visitors the opportunity to provide feedback by 4pm on Friday 27 February 2026.

Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran said the project is about creating a more welcoming and vibrant city centre for everyone.

“We’ve heard loud and clear that we need to make improvements to our CBD. We want to hear directly from our community about what they’d like to see, because their ideas will help shape the final outcome,” he said.

“There are some non-negotiables due to the grant application but there is also a very good chance to guide Council in the desired outcomes.”

The project is supported by a $3 million allocation through the NSW Sustainable Communities Program Early Investment Round, a funding initiative aimed at supporting Southern Basin local government areas most impacted by water recovery measures.

Council is seeking community feedback on preferred design themes, particularly around landscaping options for roundabouts and median strips. The concept plan presents a range of options including native plantings, low maintenance succulents and mixed vegetation styles. The plant species shown are examples only, with all options suitable for the Griffith climate.

The Memorial Gardens entrance concept includes improved shade over the Rotary tiled panels to reduce fading, while the lighting upgrades propose the servicing of existing fairy lights and installation of lighting in additional trees along Banna Avenue.

Community members can view the concept plan and submit their feedback and ideas at: https://connect.griffith.nsw.gov.au