Mulherin Park redevelopment

Generations of people have grown up enjoying Mulherin Park, however, some of the park equipment and landform do not meet existing acceptable community safety standards. Mackay Ports Limited (MLP) is committed to creating safer, more user-friendly parkland with enhanced amenities for community use. To achieve this, Mulherin Park will be redeveloped to include improved facilities for all park users to enjoy.

The Mulherin Park redevelopment will provide the community with enhanced, contemporary facilities, including:

  • New playground equipment and barbecue facilities;
  • Modern picnic tables and seating;
  • Establishing the popular festival floats as landmark entertainment areas;
  • Open space and conservation areas; and
  • Increased shade areas.

A small part of the available land is also earmarked for commercial use. Commercial development will help expand Mulherin Park and the surrounding precinct as a tourist destination in its own right.



Project Timings

Early – mid 2009
  • Preliminary works to prepare the site will commence – for example, removal of some existing trees and delivery of fill to the site
  • The project team gathers community comments and feedback on the proposed redevelopment via feedback forms, public displays and the project hotline

Mid 2009
  • Community and stakeholder feedback is considered when finalising the redevelopment, along with technical and design requirements
  • The final redevelopment plan is presented to key stakeholders and the community
  • Redevelopment works for Mulherin Park commence

Late 2009
  • The majority of works for the redevelopment of Mulherin Park are completed

Late 2010
  • The commercial site will be ready in late 2009, however, the date commercial operations will commence is not yet known.

 

Related Information

Mulherin Park redevelopment - FAQ

Download Feedback Form (PDF)

Read April's The Portal (PDF)

Artists Impression of Redevelopment