Regenerating the Alice Town Centre
Together for Alice: A safer, greener, more welcoming CBD
Alice Springs Town Council is delivering a once-in-a-generation upgrade to the heart of our town. The Regenerating the Alice Town Centre Project is a $20 million investment under the Australian Government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program, designed to revitalise Todd Mall and surrounding streets into a safer, greener, and more welcoming destination for residents, businesses, and visitors.
In September 2025, Council awarded the construction tender to local company Sitzler Pty Ltd, marking a major milestone. Early works are anticipated to begin in late 2025, with construction works commencing early 2026 expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
What the project will deliver
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Todd Mall Streetscape Renewal and Art Walk – new paving, shade, trees, seating, lighting, wayfinding, and additional power capacity
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Integrated public art and cultural trail – celebrating the stories and history of Alice Springs.
Future elements such as the Hartley Street Carpark, Arbour Path, Leichhardt Terrace, Todd St/Parsons St improvements, and the proposed Community Space on Lot 73 remain part of the long-term vision but will require additional funding. These elements will be included as part of Council's Advocacy Document, a document that outlines key projects Alice Springs Town Council believes can transform Central Australia and is seeking partnership to deliver.
Please note images are artists' interpretation only
Benefits for our community
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Safer, more accessible public spaces with new paving, lighting, and bollards.
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Cooler, greener areas with more shade and landscaping.
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Improved walkability and connectivity between key CBD areas.
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Long-term support for business, tourism, and community events.
Managing impacts during construction
Council has developed a Business Continuity Plan to ensure the CBD remains open and accessible throughout the works. This includes:
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Staged construction so sections remain open while others are upgraded.
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Advance consultation with traders and event organisers.
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Clear detours, wayfinding, and maintained pedestrian access wherever possible.
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Dedicated business support coordinated by a stakeholder engagement consultant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were negotiations on Lot 73 ended?
Council pursued negotiations in good faith for 17 months, but the risks (budget, timeframe, and tenure) meant it was not feasible to proceed within the current grant. Ending negotiations provides clarity and allows focus on what can realistically be delivered.
Why replace the existing red pavers?
The red bricks are hot, worn, uneven, and no longer compliant with accessibility standards. New grey pavers with ochre fleck will be cooler, slip-resistant, safer for wheelchairs and prams, and designed to integrate with the art trail.
What will happen to the old pavers?
They will be carefully lifted and:
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Reused in other Council projects where suitable.
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Made available through the Rediscovery Centre for community reuse.
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Recycled for landfill cover if unusable.
What about the engraved bricks?
These will be carefully relocated and retained within Todd Mall.
Will there be new public toilets?
No. Toilets are not included in the current scope of works. Future opportunities will be considered as additional funding becomes available.
How is safety being improved?
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New accessible paving.
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Modern, energy-efficient, downward-facing lighting.
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Automated bollards to control vehicle access.
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Clearer layout, sightlines and wayfinding.
How is planting being improved?
Council wants to keep and protect all existing trees in the Mall, and we know the public does too.
During recent inspections, we found that some of the trees are unfortunately diseased, poorly formed, dying off or have grown into ageing infrastructure.
We will therefore need to remove 12 trees as part of the Revitalisation works, to be replaced by 20 new trees that will be about 1.2m tall on installation.
Our plan preserves as many trees as we can, makes room for the highest possible number of new trees, and prioritises replacement of removed trees. The overall increase in the number of trees is important in helping mitigate the effects of climate change, as well as preserving and enhancing the varied and important amenity that trees provide.
We have ensured space for 20 additional trees, as well as adequate garden beds around tree bases for the trees’ health, to let them breath and establish good form. A total of 592 shrubs and vines will be added across the development within these garden beds to enhance and increase overall greenery and biodiversity.
Removing trees is never our preferred option, but these changes will allow us to increase the overall canopy and improve the long-term health of the mall’s vegetation. We thank the community for their understanding and ongoing care for this space.
More information
Project Contact Details:
Visit: www.regeneratingalicetc.com.au
Email: regeneratingalicetc@astc.nt.gov.au
Call: 1300 330 299
Register for project updates here:
https://regeneratingalicetc.com.au/register-for-updates/’