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Now Mildura Rural City Council is asking the community to have its say on proposed upgrades that aim to make the street safer, greener, more comfortable and more inviting.
Council is not just dropping a finished plan on the table and saying “this is it”. The community is being asked for feedback now, while the project is still in the planning stage.
So if you use Feast Street, own a business nearby, eat there, drive through it, park there, or just have an opinion about what Mildura’s CBD should look like, now is the time to speak up, there is no point sooking afterwards if you had the chance to have your say and didn’t.
The plans are part of the broader CBD Revitalisation Project and build on work already happening around Langtree Mall, the riverfront and the city heart. Rather than trying to reinvent the place completely, the idea is to strengthen what Feast Street already does well — outdoor dining, hospitality, events and giving people a reason to spend time in the middle of town.
The proposed design includes a shared-street layout, flush kerbs, traffic calming, wider and more accessible footpaths, raised pedestrian crossings, new trees, landscaping, improved lighting, feature planters, public art opportunities and flexible spaces for events.
There are also plans for arbour-style structures to support outdoor dining, giving businesses more shade, shelter and a more consistent look along the street.
Importantly, Feast Street would remain open to two-way traffic, while still putting more focus on pedestrian safety and comfort. Temporary closures for events could still happen, much like they do now.
For a place like Mildura, shade and comfort matter. Anyone who has walked through town in the middle of summer knows that a few extra trees, better shelter and cooler places to sit are not just nice extras — they can make the difference between people rushing through or actually stopping, eating, shopping and spending time there.
This also fits neatly with what Mildura already has going for it. We have the riverfront continuing to grow as a visitor attraction, the Langtree Mall still acting as a civic space, plenty of local eateries, a strong events scene and a CBD that remains an important meeting point for locals and visitors.
A refreshed Feast Street could help connect those dots.
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Of course, the project is still subject to funding, detailed design and future approvals. Council says the Feast Street Upgrade has reached the 70 per cent detailed design stage, with the next step being community feedback before plans are finalised.
That feedback is open now, and Council is inviting residents, visitors, traders and stakeholders to have their say by 30 June 2026.
You can view the Council plans and provide feedback here:
https://yoursay.mildura.vic.gov.au/CBDrevitalisation
There will always be different opinions on parking, traffic, construction and what the CBD should look like in the future. That is exactly why this stage matters.
Have a look at the plans. Think about what works. Think about what might cause issues. Then tell Council.
Because this is the bit where the community gets a voice.
Taken in a positive light, this is a chance to build on one of Mildura’s most recognisable dining strips and make it more comfortable, more attractive and more useful for the years ahead.
Feast Street already has the bones.
This plan is about giving it a bit more shade, polish and life — and if people want a say in that, the time is now.