Leigh Creek Town Plan

• Leigh Creek, South Australia
• Outback Communities Authority
• 2025 - 2026
• <$150k

In 2026, Jensen PLUS completed a new Leigh Creek Town Plan to guide the longterm evolution of this unique outback community, transitioning from its origins as a purpose-built mining town to a small but vital regional hub and great place to live. Developed with community and stakeholder engagement including a Co-Design Workshop in Leigh Creek, the plan establishes a framework for land use, infrastructure and placemaking over the next 30 years.

A key focus of the project is revitalising the town centre as a welcoming service hub for residents, workers and visitors. This includes land for new housing, public realm upgrades, activation of vacant shopfronts, a new tourist information arrival point, and more long vehicle and caravan parking to better capture passing trade and support local businesses.

The plan also identifies a series of projects to enhance liveability and attract visitation, including a new water play / splash park, expanded recreation areas, a heritage and cultural walking trail, and improved connections between the town centre,
recreation precinct and surrounding outback landscapes.

Read more about the Leigh Creek Town Plan at the Outback Communities Authority website.