What a difference a month makes! All the roads in Chinatown are now fully re-opened to traffic and we’re finishing off footpaths, terraces and landscaping throughout the project area. Here’s a street-by-street look at what’s happening as we approach the last few weeks of the project.
t’s time to get excited… Carnarvon Street North is officially reopening on Monday! Stay tuned for more updates and photos on our Chinatown social media pages.
During this year we will be undertaking construction works to improve the streetscape, working with the community to deliver events, and supporting businesses to improve the area’s offering.
The Broome community is being asked to provide feedback on an exciting draft Master Plan to transform Carnarvon St and Dampier Tce as part of the Chinatown Revitalisation Project, with public consultation to start on 9 October 2017.
It's the owner-operated boutiques of Chinatown which appeals most to Ancient Earth's Belinda Johnson. And her business with partner Sage is celebrating its third year with a sale this weekend.
Corrugated Lines: A Festival of Words – Broome’s Annual Writers and Readers Festival – held a number of events in partnership with the Chinatown Revitalisation Project over 11-13 August 2017.
The Chinatown Revitalisation is pleased to announce the first four successful projects in its recent grant funding round for activation initiatives and lane way enhancements.
Local and visiting performers will serenade shoppers and café goers through their Sunday mornings in Chinatown from 13 August, playing tunes at various locations as part of the Music Mornings initiative.
The Chinatown Revitalisation Headquarters (HQ) is now open for the public to interact with the project, seek information and discuss plans with project representatives.
A world-class cultural centre in Chinatown was the topic of discussion at the Revitalisation’s breakfast workshop last week hosted by Simon McArthur at the Civic Centre.
A coach terminal for tourist groups and cruise ship passengers will be considered as part of the revitalisation in order to offer a safe and exciting disembarkation point for visitors to Broome.
Barrell’s Surf Shop in Paspaley Plaza has recently undergone a considerable renovation and transformed to Rip Curl, featuring an edgy modern interior and fresh line of surf wear and accessories.
Lead environmental consultant 'Strategen' has commenced work on the feasibility studies of the Roebuck Bay Reconnection and Gray Street Extension and Coastal Protection projects as part of the Chinatown Revitalisation.
A new grants scheme will make available more than $400,000 in funding for business and community initiatives that will boost Broome’s Chinatown in the latest stage of the Chinatown Revitalisation Project.
Broome's Chinatown Revitalisation has officially commenced following the appointment of lead designers who have recently completed the first round of strategic planning events with key stakeholders.
The Chinatown Revitalisation project is pleased to receive positive feedback from the community and local businesses on the success of the 2016 Broome Christmas Party held on 9 December.