The new Roebuck Bay Lookout at the corner of Dampier Terrace and Frederick Street will be the first project under the banner of the Broome Chinatown Revitalisation to start construction, and is out for tender in February 2018.

Have you got an idea of how to make Chinatown a more vibrant and exciting precinct? We want you!
 

In 2017, Broome was invited to ‘Paint the Town Red’ at a monthly trial for late night trading in Chinatown. The sentiment of all involved in the 2017 trials was positive, and planning is now underway to continue late night trading in 2018.

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.

Investigations into the development of the Kimberley Centre for Culture, Art and Story continue with the sixth project update being released.

Broome is invited to ‘Paint the Town Red’ again on Friday 13 October as Chinatown comes alive with late night trading and entertainment until 8pm.

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.

Late night trading is coming to Chinatown for one Friday each month until the end of the year as part of a trial supported by Chinatown traders.

Get to know Jeremy, the Investment and Development Coordinator for Broom's Chinatown Revitalisation project.

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 is calling all activators looking for a demonstration space to take-up residence in the Chinatown Revitalisation HQ.

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.
 

Chinatown traders and land owners were delivered the first impressions of design ideas in a series of workshops last week.
 

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.