‘Leeton Alive’ Street Activation Project set to kick off in October

Published on 01 October 2024

Council is excited to reveal more details on the ‘Leeton Alive’ street activation project with the first event of the series to start in mid-October.

Council received $81,900 for the project through the NSW Government's Open Streets Program led by Transport for NSW.

Kicking things off on the schedule is Leeton Chill & Grill on Saturday, 19 October 2024. Leeton’s annual foodie celebration promises to bring Mountford Park and the surrounding streets alive.

Event Officer Fran Macdonald said the highly anticipated event will have additional entertainment on offer thanks to the NSW Government funding.

“Patrons can look forward to children’s entertainment such as a jumping castle and face painting, a variety of food vendors, and live music on the stage by Double Shot and Jiakomo Thief.

“Further, chefs Rod Pieper and Tommy Prosser will be doing a cooking demonstration following on from last year’s success,” she said.

Alongside the grant funding, Leeton Chill & Grill is sponsored by Stahmann Webster, Cater & Blumer, Boots Civil, Milbrae Quarries and the Wade Hotel. Tickets are free and available via Humanitix.

The activation of Chelmsford Place commences Saturday, 26 October 2024, with the first of two Movie Nights. Utilising the brand-new, state-of-the-art projection and audio technology at Chelmsford Place, movie buffs will be able to watch popular flicks on the water tower. 

The first screening is IF, starring Ryan Reynolds and will start at approx. 7.30pm. Roads will be closed around the precinct at 5pm with refreshments available from Yanco Public School and Gralee P&Cs and Roadies Donuts. Patrons are encouraged to bring their own picnic blanket or chair to enjoy a movie under the stars.

Mean Girls will be the second screening on 16 November 2024 – starting a little later courtesy of daylight savings time. Roads are expected to close at 6pm with the movie starting after sundown around 8pm.

The full precinct will be on display on 2 November with the inaugural Chelmsford Night Markets. Starting at 5pm and going through to 9pm, the event is a collaboration with Country Makers Markets, showcasing a variety of market stalls, food vendors and entertainment at the Square.

More information regarding other Open Streets activations, including the Wade Hotel’s Street Party & Mural Unveiling and the Leeton Business Chamber Activation, is to come.

Director Economic & Community Development, Michelle Evans, is looking forward to seeing our Shire’s streets and public places brought to life.

"We are grateful to the NSW Government for its support in providing new and exciting ways to experience Leeton’s streets and town centre in 2024.

“The 'Leeton Alive' project will activate the streets and night-time economy of Leeton and foster a sense of community and vibrancy in the area,” she said.

The Open Streets Program is part of the NSW Government’s Vibrant Streets Package. The program aims to inject vibrancy into streets across NSW and help create thriving local places that support businesses, creative sectors, and the community through events and activations. For more information on the program please visit www.transport.nsw.gov.au/openstreets.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Fran Macdonald
Events Officer
T. (02) 6953 0911
E. franm@leeton.nsw.gov.au