The Chinatown Revitalisation PROJECT
The Chinatown Revitalisation comprised a series of projects being developed over two stages and was designed to improve the vibrancy of Broome’s Chinatown precinct. The first stage was completed in 2019, with the second stage completed in 2021.
A Master Plan was prepared to guide the Chinatown Revitalisation Project on public realm improvements that can be implemented to revitalise Chinatown and ensure the precinct remains the ‘heart and soul’ of Broome. To view or download a copy of The Master Plan, click here.
Stage Two Chinatown Revitalisation Project - Artist impressions
Stage Two Chinatown Revitalisation Project - Construction in Progress
STAGE TWO: 9 SUB-PROJECTS
DEVELOPMENTS
Streeters Jetty Refurbishment
Visitor Centre Amenities
Chinatown Transit Hub and Pocket Park
STREETSCAPES
Short Street Streetscape Enhancements
Carnarvon Street North Streetscape Enhancements
Napier Terrace Streetscape Enhancements
SMART CITIES
Smart Cities Enabling Items
PUBLIC ART
Chinatown Public Art – continued roll out
CPAC
Chinatown Place Activation Coordinator (CPAC)
Stage Two PROJECT Factsheets
DEVELOPMENTS
STREETSCAPES
SMART CITIES
PUBLIC ART
CPAC
STAGE ONE: 10 SUB-PROJECTS
Dampier Terrace & Frederick Street Connection - COMPLETE
Chinatown Investment & Development Coordinator - ONGOING
Roebuck Bay Lookout (Fredrick Street) - COMPLETE
Dampier Terrace Upgrades Stage One - COMPLETE
Carnarvon Street Upgrades Stage One - COMPLETE
Kimberley Centre Feasibility - COMPLETE (visit kccas.smatourism.com)
Enhanced Laneways Strategy & Grants - COMPLETE
Tourist Rest Facilities (relocated to Male Oval) - IN PLANNING
Gray Street Extension - FEASIBILITY COMPLETE & PROJECT WILL NOT BE PROGRESSING
Roebuck Bay Reconnection & Coastal Protection Feasibility - FEASIBILITY COMPLETE & PROJECT WILL NOT BE PROGRESSING
PLACE MANAGEMENT PLAN
As part of the Chinatown Revitalisation Project, a Chinatown Place Making Management Plan has been developed with place making agency Element in consultation with the Broome community. Endorsed by the Shire of Broome, the overall place making vision for Chinatown is to create an inviting, busy and vibrant precinct. To read the plan click here.
ABOUT THE REVITALISATION PROJECT
In June 2016, the State Government announced the Royalties for Regions investment of $10 million to undertake detailed feasibility studies and deliver transformational projects, reinforcing Chinatown as the cultural, historical and commercial centre of Broome.
The $13.8 million Chinatown Revitalisation Stage One project was delivered in partnership by the State Government and the Shire of Broome, with $10 million funding from Royalties for Regions, $3.07 million from the Shire and $700,000 from Tourism WA.
Stage One of the project included 10 sub-projects, each designed to reinforce Chinatown’s position as the ‘Heart and Soul’ of Broome – the historic, cultural and hospitality centre of our town.
These sub-projects included feasibility studies for larger, potentially transformational projects, as well as delivering significant street and landscape upgrades to Carnarvon Street and Dampier Terrace to make the precinct more attractive and encourage activity. Work was completed in 2019.
In September 2019, Stage Two of the Revitalisation was announced by the Premier, supported by $11.95 million of State Government funding and $3.6 million from the Shire of Broome.
The $15.5 million project is once again being delivered by the State Government in partnership with the Shire of Broome.
