I have been asked a lot recently about Prospero Place and the building site next to it on Broadway.
The area where the ANZ bank building was is owned by council and has been grassed and tidied up while we consider options for the future. Overtime other incremental improvements and numerous smaller projects will continue along Broadway as set out in the Future of Broadway 2035 plan and as funds become available.
The neighbouring area behind the wooden fence is a privately owned property that was cleared in preparation for the construction of a new building. Unfortunately, a change of circumstances means the developer has shelved the building project for the foreseeable future.
Concerns over the appearance of the area have led to discussions on how the space could be improved visually. With this in mind council has agreed to lease the site, with the intention to level the site, grass it and remove the wooden fence. This will enlarge the current grassed area in Prospero Place and is a low cost option to enhance the main street.