Path to Chinaman Creek Dam

• Completion Date01 October 2023

Project Description

Development of a shared pedestrian path and cycleway connecting the Chinaman Creek Dam Recreational Reserve with the town centre (nominally) at Florence Clarke Park/Cloncurry Primary School/John Flynn Place. The primary objectives are 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.

Key Features

• 2.5-metre-wide footpath for bicycles, joggers and pedestrians
• Safe off-road pathway

Project Status

The project has been completed and the new pathway is now open to the public.

Progress Updates

October 2023
Construction worked completed and the pathway was opened to the public.

February 2023
Construction of Stage 2 commenced.

October 2022
Stage 1 of the Pathway to Chinaman Creek Dam Project complete.

July 2022
Design of Stage 2 of the Pathway to Chinaman Creek Dam Project is being finalised.

May 2022
Construction begins on Stage 1 of the Pathway to Chinaman Creek Dam Project.

Funding Sources

This project is jointly funded by Cloncurry Shire Council, Queensland Government Cycle Network Local Grants (Stage 1) and Australian Government Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Grants (Round 3).

Location

The pathway will be from the Daintree Street and Sheaffe Street intersection, continuing out to Chinaman Creek Dam Recreation Area. Council will share a public notice if project works are going to impact public access to roads or facilities.

Construction on Stage 2 of the Chinaman Creek Dam Pathway Project is underway.

Aerial photo of the path to Chinaman Creek Dam Stage 2

Mayor Greg Campbell opening the new Chinaman Creek Dam Eco Trail