Community invited to learn about Central Highfields Activation Project

Published on 06 March 2026

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With the sod officially turned on the project, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is inviting residents to find out more about the Central Highfields Activation Project, with a series of information sessions to be held.

TRC Construction and Maintenance portfolio spokesperson Councillor Carol Taylor said it was important residents were able to engage with Council officers on the project.

“As Highfields continues to grow, it’s critical we invest in the roads, services and public spaces that support our residents, local businesses and future development.

“We invite the community to find out more about this vital upgrade,” Cr Taylor said.

The information sessions are as follow:

Highfields Cultural Centre
Tuesday 10 March 2026
6.30pm–8pm (presentation at 7pm)

Highfields Village Shopping Centre
Saturday 14 March 2026, 9.30am–11.30am (drop in anytime)
Tuesday 17 March 2026, 2.30pm–4.30pm (drop in anytime)

Key upgrades include:

  • Three new roundabouts on Highfields Road at Kratzke Road / O’Brien Road, Lauder Drive and Rogers Drive
  • Realignment of the Kratzke and O’Brien roads intersection, with Kratzke Road to connect directly to a newly constructed “New O’Brien Road”
  • Stormwater improvements and underground relocation of water, sewer, power and telecommunications
  • New landscaping, trees and planted areas to create a more attractive, shaded and pedestrian-friendly streetscape.

Cr Taylor acknowledged the support of the Queensland State Government, which contributed $20.1 million through the Residential Activation Fund Round 1.

“This project delivers critical trunk infrastructure to unlock new dwellings across greenfield and infill sites which addresses long-standing infrastructure barriers in Central Highfields,” she said.

For more information and to sign up for updates on the project visit - Highfields Road Intersections Upgrade project | Have Your Say

Photo caption: Member for Toowoomba North Trevor Watts MP, along with Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie MP and Toowoomba Regional Council Mayor Cr Geoff McDonald, turned the sod today for the Central Highfields Activation Project. 

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