Business
17 March, 2025
Splash park underway
CONTRACTORS have arrived on site at the $4.75m splash park at Port Douglas.
They were aiming to begin on the highly-anticipated project this week.
Preliminary works by Townsville-based JMac Constructions at Jalunbu Park, Garrick St, include bulk earthworks and installing plumbing and electrical components.
Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the anticipated completion date was in late July.
“The progress of this project is weather dependent but (the) council is confident the community will see this amazing new park operating in the second half of this year,” she said.
“I can’t wait to see the project completed. The new splash park is poised to become a social hub for young families, both locals and visitors alike.”
Cr Michael Rees said the community would love it.
“This is a much-anticipated project and I’m very grateful for all the hard work over many years the council has put towards this,” he said.
“Parents, grandparents and kids are going to be thrilled.”
The council has received grants totalling $2.53m from the Queensland Government for the park. The council deferred $1.72m from capital works projects to help pay for the park.
