City Hall precinct refurbishment to help revitalise CBD
Published on 09 June 2026
- $10 million investment over two years to refurbish Maryborough City Hall, restoring it as a key civic hub.
- Works will improve accessibility and customer service areas while preserving heritage character.
- Over 50 Council staff will return to City Hall, supporting revitalisation and activity in the Maryborough CBD.
Fraser Coast Regional Council will invest $10 million over the next two years to refurbish Maryborough City Hall, helping revitalise the CBD while improving how Council delivers services to the community.
Mayor George Seymour said the refurbishment would restore City Hall as a central service hub.
“City Hall is one of Maryborough’s most iconic buildings, and this investment ensures it continues serving the community for generations to come,” Cr Seymour said.
“The refurbishment will improve accessibility for visitors, modernise office and customer service areas, address essential building repairs and preserve the heritage character that makes the building so important to our region.
“Importantly, once complete, more than 50 Council staff will return to City Hall, bringing more daily activity and economic benefit into the city centre.
“This project is about investing in Maryborough’s future while respecting and preserving its history.”
Cr Paul Truscott said the project would help support the revitalisation of the Maryborough CBD.
“Bringing staff and services back into City Hall will help bring more people into the CBD each day, supporting local businesses and creating more activity in the city centre,” he said.
“City Hall has always played an important role in the community, and this project helps ensure it remains a vibrant and well-used building into the future.”
Cr Daniel Sanderson said the refurbishment would improve accessibility for visitors and make it easier for residents to engage with Council services in the city centre.
“Council is committed to making sure the building remains functional, welcoming and accessible while carefully preserving the heritage character that makes City Hall such an important local landmark,” he said.
“The community has been patient in waiting to see this investment progress, and it’s pleasing we’ve now reached the stage where detailed planning and refurbishment works can move ahead.”
The refurbishment will be delivered over two financial years to allow works to be carefully staged while maintaining community access to the hall where possible.
Works scheduled for 2026/27 include detailed design, the refurbishment of the former Baby Clinic and the commencement of City Hall refurbishment works.
The remaining City Hall refurbishment works are expected to be completed during 2027/28.