Stunning design plans unveiled for waterpark in Gracemere
Published on 24 April 2017
Gracemere kids will have a new place to spend their Christmas holidays when Cedric Archer Park’s new waterplay area switches on later this year.
Rockhampton Regional Council is currently reviewing concept designs for the $1.5 million shovel-ready project that was granted funding through the State Government’s Works For Queensland Package in January.
Designs from the successful tenderer, Beau Corp Aquatics & Constructions, creates plenty of water fun with designated zones for toddlers, children and youth featuring spray tunnels, mega soakers, tipping buckets and an amenities block.
Rockhampton Regional Council’s Parks and Recreation Committee Chair Councillor Cherie Rutherford said with the completion of the new playground, skate park and amenities block last year, the addition of the waterplay area will make it one of the Region’s best go-to parks for families.
“Cedric Archer Park has come a long way since works began in 2015 to create a space for families and their kids, so we are very excited to be progressing to the next stage thanks to the State Government’s funding package,” Cr Rutherford said.
“This will be one of the best free water parks for kids in our Region, and it will definitely be a place that the kids won’t want to leave.”
Divisional Councillor Ellen Smith said she was extremely happy to see Cedric Archer Park being developed to cater for a number of recreational uses.
“The Waterpark is another stage of the ongoing development of Cedric Archer Park which also includes upgrades to Touch of Paradise, providing an overall improvement to outdoor facilities for the Gracemere community.”
The Cedric Archer Park Wet Water Feature is one of six projects Rockhampton Regional Council was successful in gaining funding for under the Works for Queensland Program and Minister for Rural Economic Development and Member for Rockhampton Bill Byrne said it was excellent to see plans well advanced on this key infrastructure for Gracemere.
“In February the Palaszczuk Government announced it would support job-boosting projects in Rockhampton with an investment of $9.38 million and by cutting red tape so those six projects could be delivered more quickly.
“This particular project will support 26 jobs for Gracemere and enhance Cedric Archer Park. I can’t wait to see the work get under way.
“The projects in the Works for Queensland program will support a further 94 jobs and make our community a more pleasant place to live and work.
“They include additional artificial surfaces for the Rockhampton Hockey Association, redevelopment of water slides and wet play areas at the 42nd Battalion Pool and a new car park at the North Rockhampton boat ramp.
“These are works that will have a lasting benefit to our community and create the jobs we need in our region right now,” said Mr Byrne.
All Works for Queensland projects that have received funding will be completed by November this year.
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