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Mackay’s Bluewater Trail Projects Mr Onno Van Es Manager Recreation Services Mackay Regional Council, Queensland, Australia 2009 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia Queensland (IPWEAQ) - North Queensland Branch Supervisors Conference Mackay, 22-23 October 2009
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Bluewater Quay ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Quay is  also a catalyst to future development along River Street, including the Crown and Anchor (currently being renovated) and The Pier.
 
The $12 million project was jointly funded by the State Government and Mackay Regional Council, with RCP appointed as the Project Managers. Construction commenced in May 2008, with the opening being held in conjunction with the annual River to Reef event in October 2009.
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Project Challenges Existing service locations / condition & coordination with stakeholders (Telstra, Ergon, Mackay Water Alliance) Forgan Bridge construction  Wet weather  Ground conditions
Commencement of concrete open space  Construction of stage areas
Construction near river
The finished product
Bluewater Lagoon
The $12.7 million Bluewater Lagoon is a three tiered lagoon-style aquatic facility incorporating a waterslide and an interactive children’s waterplay area. The project was funded by all three levels of Government – Federal, State and Local. Construction commenced in August 2007, with the opening being held in August 2008. The opening event saw 9,200 people converge on the Bluewater Lagoon for the 4-hour event.
Rationales ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],5. A perceived lack of facilities for the youth, who represent a high percentage of the region’s population. 6. Existing swimming enclosures that are of limited recreational value due to local environmental factors. 7. Limited water space at existing aquatic facilities.
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Mackay Bluewater Trail Projects

  • 1. Mackay’s Bluewater Trail Projects Mr Onno Van Es Manager Recreation Services Mackay Regional Council, Queensland, Australia 2009 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia Queensland (IPWEAQ) - North Queensland Branch Supervisors Conference Mackay, 22-23 October 2009
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  • 6. The $12 million project was jointly funded by the State Government and Mackay Regional Council, with RCP appointed as the Project Managers. Construction commenced in May 2008, with the opening being held in conjunction with the annual River to Reef event in October 2009.
  • 7.
  • 8. Project Challenges Existing service locations / condition & coordination with stakeholders (Telstra, Ergon, Mackay Water Alliance) Forgan Bridge construction Wet weather Ground conditions
  • 9. Commencement of concrete open space Construction of stage areas
  • 13. The $12.7 million Bluewater Lagoon is a three tiered lagoon-style aquatic facility incorporating a waterslide and an interactive children’s waterplay area. The project was funded by all three levels of Government – Federal, State and Local. Construction commenced in August 2007, with the opening being held in August 2008. The opening event saw 9,200 people converge on the Bluewater Lagoon for the 4-hour event.
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