Nagambie comfort station refurbishment

The High Street Nagambie comfort station, located in the median strip, is set to be refurbished following the awarding of a tender at the May Strathbogie Shire Council meeting.

Part of the 2023/24 capital works program, the toilets will be temporarily closed for the refurbishment after the King’s Birthday weekend. Temporary toilets will be available on site.

Planned works include updates to the walls, floors, fixtures, partitions, lighting and mirrors. There will be no changes to the exterior of the building.

The Council Administrator was advised that the current public toilet facilities are outdated, failing to meet the needs of residents and visitors, and require ongoing maintenance.

Administrator Peter Stephenson approved the tender which will improve the popular facilities to better meet the needs of residents and visitors and make maintenance and cleaning easier.

“It is important that we have quality and compliant facilities for our townships. Nagambie’s continual growth is seeing increasing number of visitors who expect modern, convenient facilities,” Mr. Stephenson said.

“We know that investing in clean and contemporary comfort stations provides a more pleasant experience for all visitors. Clean and well-maintained public toilets contribute significantly to visitor satisfaction and can encourage longer stays and return visits.

Mr Stephenson said refurbishing the public toilet facilities represented a strategic investment in essential town infrastructure and complemented ongoing streetscape improvements.

“The upgraded facilities will meet immediate needs and contribute to the long-term liveability and attractiveness of Nagambie,” he said.

“This investment demonstrates the Council’s commitment to quality public amenities and reinforces the town’s position as a desirable place to live, work, and visit.

“Council’s detailed designs for Nagambie High Street’s future streetscape works presented the opportunity to integrate the refurbishment of the public toilet facilities.  Improving this public amenity will complement the overall revitalisation of the main business precinct and the functional aspects of the area.”

During construction, temporary toilet facilities with three single unisex units and one ambulant unit will be available nearby. The refurbishment project is expected to be completed in August.

These planned works have been scheduled during the quieter winter months to minimise too much inconvenience.