Maryborough City Hall Refurbishment

Project overview

Fraser Coast Regional Council is investing $10 million over two years to refurbish the historic Maryborough City Hall precinct, helping revitalise the city centre while improving access to Council services.

The project will restore City Hall as a key civic hub, improve accessibility, modernise customer service and office areas, and preserve the heritage features that make the building an important local landmark.

Once complete, more than 50 Council staff will return to City Hall, increasing daily activity in the CBD and supporting local businesses.

Why is the project needed?

Maryborough City Hall is one of the Fraser Coast's most significant heritage buildings and has long played an important role in community life.

The refurbishment will:

  • Improve accessibility for visitors
  • Upgrade customer service areas
  • Modernise office spaces
  • Address essential building repairs and maintenance
  • Preserve and protect the building's heritage character
  • Return Council services and staff to the city centre
  • Support the ongoing revitalisation of the Maryborough CBD

Project benefits

The refurbishment will deliver a range of benefits for residents, visitors and local businesses, including:

  • A more accessible and welcoming civic building
  • Improved customer service facilities
  • Preservation of an important heritage asset
  • Increased activity in the Maryborough CBD
  • More than 50 Council staff working from the city centre
  • Greater convenience for residents accessing Council services

Project timeline

2026/27
  • Detailed design and planning
  • Refurbishment of the former Baby Clinic
  • Commencement of City Hall refurbishment works
2027/28
  • Completion of remaining City Hall refurbishment works
  • Return of Council staff and services to City Hall

Budget

Project budget: $10 million

The refurbishment will be delivered across the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years to allow works to be carefully staged while maintaining community access to the hall where possible.

Project status

Current phase: Planning and detailed design

Council has allocated funding for the project and will begin detailed design work before refurbishment works commence. Further updates will be provided as the project progresses.

Frequently asked questions

Will City Hall remain open during the works?

Council will stage the refurbishment works to maintain community access to the hall where possible. Any temporary changes to access arrangements will be communicated to the community in advance.

What improvements will be made?

The project includes accessibility upgrades, improvements to customer service and office areas, essential building repairs, and works to preserve the building's heritage character.

Why are Council staff returning to City Hall?

Returning more than 50 Council staff to City Hall will improve access to Council services and increase daily activity in the Maryborough CBD, supporting local businesses and helping revitalise the city centre.

Will the building's heritage features be preserved?

Yes. A key objective of the project is to preserve and protect the heritage character of City Hall while ensuring the building remains functional, accessible and fit for future use.

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