Published on 15 June 2026
Gympie Council has reignited the CBD after dark with the replacement of the much loved fairy lights in Mary Street’s trees.
The work to replace lighting in 16 trees, along with the installation of lighting in six additional trees, is part of Council’s program to renew aging infrastructure throughout the Gympie CBD to help boost economic activity and community pride.
The works includes repairs to Smithfield Street feature lighting, the refurbishment of seating with new timber and paint, painting pedestrian crossing fences, pressure cleaning public infrastructure and repairs to the public art. A further $55,000 project to give Zig Zag park a facelift will start this month.
Mayor Glen Hartwig said while the projects may appear modest individually, they form an important part of Council’s broader asset renewal program.
“By undertaking these works now, Council is extending the life of existing infrastructure, improving public spaces and ensuring the CBD remains a safe and welcoming environment for residents, businesses and visitors.” Cr Hartwig said.
“The Gympie CBD is the heart of our town, and we continue to explore new ways to bring people to the area and energize the local economy.
“These relatively minor works make a big difference in the way our business centre feels, and things like lighting activations can make the area feel safer, more accessible, and encourage more people to meet, dine, and make the most of local traders during the day and night.
“These works also complement our longer-term strategy to improve our CBD footprint and we are continuing to progress priority enhancement projects at Memorial Lane, Nelson Reserve, and the Apex Playground.”
The ZigZag Park facelift will include repairs to the retaining walls and irrigation systems, the replanting of garden beds and refurbishment of other park infrastructure.
Some minor traffic and pedestrian exclusion zones will be in place during works, and we urge the community to obey signage and move cautiously through the area as we complete these important projects.