The figures are revealed in Cabonne Council's agenda for Tuesday's meeting.

Council has been seeking the views of locals about how they see their towns now and into the future.

"The community consultation process for Molong Town Centre showed that the community impression of the town centre is tired, uncared for, untidy and needs modernising/updating," said the general manager's report to council.

"They would like their town centre to be sophisticated and stylish.

"They stated their town centre needs signs about history and for visitors and a place to gather.

"They want to feel welcome, relaxed and comfortable when they are there.

"Therefore, the key design moves for the town centre of Molong were to simplify the design palette and to ensure that elements within the zone perform at their best."

The intended vibe is "sophisticated, stylish, country" and would incorporate furniture using traditional materials with contemporary style; footpaths of grey concrete with potential for simple inlays or patterns; large street trees with autumn colours; feature lighting; and sculptural elements.

The GM's report stated "the street trees are currently of poor vigour and are unlikely to grow to become stately specimens; they also obscure the view of the many quality buildings of Bank Street.

"This represents an opportunity to establish a healthy avenue of trees in the centre of the street, that can grow to their optimum health."

A new park and improved pedestrian linkages throughout the town centre are also part of the plan.

The creation of an "activated laneway" to the new Gasometer Park will enhance pedestrian and visual linkages between the recreation precinct and the main street.

The works are estimated to cost $5,349,000.

The GM's report into Canowindra's makeover stated that "the community impression of the main street is that it is an historic village with a lot of life which is however, tired and unmaintained".

"They would like their main street to be old-fashioned and nostalgic.

"They stated their main street needs signs about history and for visitors and better footpath connections."

Palm trees are also part of the mix.

"Palms are a strong historic precedent in Canowindra, that have the ability to act like 'flags' in constrained locations," said the report.

"Key locations have been chosen to 'lead' visitors to the main street through palm planting, negating the need for additional signage."

The works are estimated to cost $5,540,925.

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