The Glen Innes Severn Council has completed restoration works on light poles at the Meade Street and Bourke Street roundabouts along Grey Street.
The works, which began on 18 March 2025, involved the temporary removal of both poles to undergo sandblasting, repainting, and polishing. Council noted that these measures were essential to preserve the poles as long-standing heritage and memorial features of the town centre.
“We recognise the significance of these fixtures – the light pole on Meade Street is mounted to the ANZAC memorial, while the one on Bourke Street features a heritage theme,” Council stated earlier this year.
The restoration was undertaken to retain the poles’ original colour and style, with Council assuring residents there would be no impact on surrounding street lighting during the process. The opportunity was also taken to replace damaged globes at the Bourke Street site while the structure was dismantled.
With the works now complete and the poles reinstated, Council has thanked the community for its patience throughout the maintenance period.
These improvements form part of a broader effort to enhance the visual appeal of the Glen Innes town centre, alongside other upgrades such as the addition of new planting.
