GENERAL UPDATE: 1 July 2025
Council is pleased to advise that restoration works on the street light poles at the Meade Street and Bourke Street roundabouts on Grey Street have now been completed.
The works involved the temporary removal, sandblasting, repainting and polishing of the poles as part of the
Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project, ensuring the long-term preservation of these heritage and memorial features.
During the restoration, Council also took the opportunity to replace the damaged light globes at the Bourke Street roundabout.The poles have now been reinstated and are once again fully operational.
Council thanks the community for their patience during this maintenance period. Learn more about the Beautification project
here.
18 March 2025
As part of the Glen Innes Town Centre Beautification Project, Council will be temporarily removing the light poles at the Meade Street (Post Office) and Bourke Street (Coles) roundabouts on Grey Street on 18 March 2025 for essential maintenance. The poles will be sandblasted and repainted to ensure their longevity and upkeep, especially alongside the newly installed plants and cauldrons.
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. To reassure the community, the colour of the poles will not be changed, and there will be no impact to surrounding street lighting during the maintenance period.
Additionally, with the Bourke Street light pole temporarily dismantled, our team will take the opportunity to replace the smashed globes.
The light poles are expected to be reinstated within two weeks. We appreciate the community’s patience as we carry out this maintenance.