Mosman Street Walking Track Extension
Project overview
Extensions to the popular Mosman Street Walking Track have been designed, bringing more reasons for residents and visitors to get out and about in Charters Towers.
Stage 1a will consist of:
- A carpark bay on Stubley Street;
- A boardwalk that connects the carpark bay on Stubley Street to a raised viewing platform over the historical Wyndham No. 3 open mine shaft including lighting and signage;
Stage 1b (pending funding) will consist of:
- A Miners Memorial. This stage is independent to but will extend and expand upon Stage 1a. It includes five (poppet head) structure walk throughs with memorial signage, interpretive panels and historical mining equipment.
Stage 1c (pending funding) will consist of:
- A boardwalk connection from the viewing platform to the existing carpark on Mosman Street;
- A boardwalk and concrete footpath linking existing shelter on Mosman Street to Dam Street;
- A 2.5m wide concrete footpath linking the Miners Memorial and viewing platform area to Towers Street (refer concept plan); and
- Relocation of the historical Carrington Mine (Liontown) Chimney to the project parcel.
Stage 2 (pending funding) will consist of:
- A 2.5m wide concrete footpath linking Towers Street to the rear of the Council Chambers on Rutherford Lane. Through King Street via Marion Street.
The primary project goals are promotion of tourism, improved recreational opportunities, amenity of nearby residents and equity of access.
Investment
The project is funded through the Australian Governments Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCI).
$741,000 fully funded.
The Miners Memorial component of the project is partially funded through the Queensland Governments Works for Queensland Program (W4Q).
$100,000 partially funded.
Ongoing maintenance will be provided by various areas of Council.
Location
Mosman Street Road Reserve (Towers Hill - Mosman Creek Corridor).
Contact Details
Should you require further information please contact Council on (07) 4761 5300 or mail@charterstowers.qld.gov.au
Who is listening?
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Which Councillors portfolio does the project belong to?
Councillor Kate Hastie - Sport and Recreation Portfolio
Document Library
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Timeline
Concept design - October 2020
100% design - September 2021
Issue documentation for Local Buy arrangements - November 2021
Tender evaluation and award - December 2021
Construction completion Stage 1a (Mine Shaft Viewing Platform) - June 2022
Construction completion Stage 1b (Miners Memorial) - 30 June 2023
FAQ's
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The boardwalk will be 54 metres.
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The carpark, boardwalk and viewing platform will be constructed to Disability (Access to Premises-Buildings) Standards.
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The grade is between 1 to 2.8%.
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The viewing platform will include a safety glass panel to allow safe viewing into the mine shaft. The platform will also have lighting.
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There will be 5 car parking bays available.
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It is anticipated that the Miners Memorial component of the project will be completed by 30 June 2023.
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Stage 1b is anticipated to commence shortly after completion of Stage 1a (pending funding).
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The information and interpretive panels within the poppet head structures are not yet designed and an advisory group will be formed to progress concepts.
Community Consultation
The project forms part of the Mosman Creek Corridor Project in which the final report for the project was released in 2013 and provided provision for development over a 10-to-15-year period. Furthermore, the project links to the project Council has identified as a priority project titled "150 Year Celebrations - Tourism Experience".