Grandstands

  • Completion Date01 July 2024

Project Description

In an effort to boost local events, Cloncurry Shire Council is progressing a project that will see over 1,700 new grandstand seats made available at venues across the Shire. New fixed, shaded grandstands in Cloncurry and Dajarra, plus a mobile grandstand that can travel to places such as Quamby and Burke and Wills, will be welcome additions to local events.

Key Features

  • Cloncurry Recreation Grounds - new grandstands, team and officials shelters around Eddie Lee Fields and shade structure adjoining the kiosk area; a new grandstand, influenced by the Old Grandstand, at the Oval; and a refurbished grandstand relocated from Eddie Lee Field.
  • Dajarra Sports Grounds - new shaded grandstands around the Rodeo Arena and shade structure adjoining the kiosk area
  • Mobile Grandstand Package - This package will support events held within the Shire such as rodeos, campdrafts and festivals (Quamby Rodeo, Burke & Wills Rodeo, Beat the Heat Festival, Cloncurry Show etc.).

Project Status

The project is now complete.

Progress Updates

July 2024
Mobile grandstand was delivered.

March 2024
Off-site frabrication of the mobile grandstand continues.

October 2023
Civil works have been completed at Eddie Lee Feild, in preparation for the installation of the new grandstands and shade structures.

September 2023
New grandstands and shade structures completed.

June 2023
Replacement of the Old Grandstand and relocation of a granstand, from Eddie Lee Feild to the Main Oval, completed.

May 2023

  • The replacement grandstand and the relocated-refurbished grandstand at the Oval have been completed.
  • Works to install the new grandstands around Eddie Lee Field are planned to commence after the Cloncurry Show; and
  • Planning for the Dajarra grandstand builds is ongoing, with work scheduled to be completed prior to the Dajarra Rodeo.

Funding Source

  • Resources Community Infrastructure Fund (RCIF)
  • Cloncurry Shire Council
  • Local Roads & Community Infrastructure P3

Location

Various sporting and recreation venues throughout the Shire.
New Eddie Lee Field grandstands

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