Splash Park set for September debut

Douglas Shire Council

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Miallo youngster Madeleine surveys the progress at the Port Douglas Splash Park site. Picture: Douglas Shire Council.

Families can look forward to using the new Port Douglas Splash Park during the Term 3 school holidays, with the $4.75 million project due for completion in time for the September break.

The next major milestone - concreting the Garrick Street site - is scheduled to begin next week.

Douglas Shire Council Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the project was progressing well and excitement was building in the community.

“Once the concrete is poured, residents will get a real sense of the size and layout of this exciting new space,” Mayor Scomazzon said.

“The fun features - including a giant jellyfish, crabs, fish blasters, and a water wheel - have already been delivered and are safely in storage.

“We’re now in the early stages of planning an official opening to coincide with the September school holidays.”

The project has received $2.53 million in funding from the Queensland Government, helping bring this new attraction to life for Douglas families and visitors alike.

 

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