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