Thomson Hay Project

Kinglake Streetscape


Client

Shire of Murrindindi

Collaboration

Tomkinson

The main street in Kinglake appeared very tired prior to this streetscape upgrade project. We collaborated with Tomkinson Civil Engineers to design the streetscape alignment, surface materials, street furniture, trees, and understory planting.

Streetscape improvements included the design of new outdoor dining areas, including a new furniture suite and improved connections to established businesses. The addition of soft landscaping and trees has refreshed the shop fronts. Deciduous trees were selected to maximise sunlight during winter and provide vibrant colours in Autumn.


One of the challenges included selecting footpath materials for use under large significant Eucalypt trees that survived the 2009 Black Saturday fires. Careful plant selection was required for a non-rrigated streetscape.