Chinaman Creek Dam Recreation Area Upgrade

• Completion Date01 February 2023

Project Description

Cloncurry Shire Council is looking to upgrade the Chinaman Creek Recreational Reserve to increase recreational options available in/around town, to connect with country, to showcase our landscape and environment, to support community health and well-being and to provide visitors with an extra reason to stay in town a little longer. The intent of the project is to provide a readily accessible area, allowing for future development opportunities to maximise the use at the Recreation Reserve.

Key Features

• New pavilion structure with upgraded BBQ facilities, a bar and opportunities for food trucks
• New fenced children’s playground with new play equipment
• New storage for water sports equipment, pontoon, segregated swimming area with outdoor showers
• New amenities block
• Formalised parking and traffic circulation
• Revised landscaping development

Project Status

All construction works have been completed and the recreation area is open to the public.

Progress Updates

February 2023
Project complete.

October 2022
Time-lapse of the first 2 months of work on site shared. Click here to view the time-lapse.

August 2022
Construction begins at Chinaman Creek Dam Recreation Area.

Funding Source

This project is funded by Cloncurry Shire Council and Queensland State Government Works for Queensland (COVID-19) Grant.

Location

Chinaman Creek Dam Recreation Area.

Chinaman Creek Dam Recreation Area Playground

Aerial View of Chinaman Creek Dam Recreation Area (Image Source: Auzscot Constructions)

Chinaman Creek Dam Master Plan