Taree's Victoria Street will benefit from new seating, sculptures, plants and a general clean-up this weekend as part of the Civic HeART project.

The ambitious community project was an outcome of Engwicht's visit earlier this year and will see volunteers take to the street in an aim to revitalise the area outside of Centrelink.

The works to refresh the town's centre are funded 'by locals for locals'.

The hard work will be celebrated with the Night Bazaar starting at 6pm on Victoria Street including live music, gourmet foods, art, craft and giftware. To support this activity, Victoria Street will be closed to traffic in both directions between Manning and Pulteney Street from 2pm - 10pm.

While in Taree, David will also review the progress of the Vibrant Spaces trial, which encourages shop owners to use the footpath in front of their shops. The trial, which finishes at the end of February 2015, has reached the halfway point and already there is an array of dining areas, retail items and even an abacus placed in the main street by shop owners in an attempt to refresh and revitalise our shopping streets.

"David Engwicht's return to the Manning Valley offers us with a great opportunity to have a fresh eyes look at what more can be done," Greater Taree City Council's senior leader strategic planning, Richard Pamplin said.

"David is an internationally renowned placemaker and has run similar projects in Australia and New Zealand.

"We are halfway through the trial and many people have questions about what else we can do to make our streets more vibrant. David has lots of ideas to offer and he has made some time available to talk to shop owners about what they can do."

Richard also pointed out that, "during December we will be out on the streets asking shoppers for their feedback about the Vibrant Spaces trial. We are looking forward to hearing what shoppers think of the changes to the CBD."

Any shop owners interested in meeting with David Engwicht on Friday, November 28 can contact Council on 6592 5399.