Some of Bowen’s major landmarks are getting a spruce-up to enhance the usability of the town and provide a better aesthetic for visitors and tourists alike.
You may have noticed a new timber decking at the Bowen Front Beach Skatepark, where Council have replaced the old timber with a new recycled decking material which looks like timber.
Existing sections of flooring timber were also replaced with concrete to create a better skating surface.
Council is thrilled with the result, saying that the new recycled plastic decking is longer-lasting and easier to maintain, reducing costs over time.
The original timber was installed in 2010 during the major redevelopment of the Bowen Foreshore.
Meanwhile, one of Bowen’s most beautiful nature spots is about to receive some new bridges.
The existing pedestrian bridges at Mullers Lagoon in Bowen are being replaced with a composite fibre material which is lightweight, environmentally friendly and long lasting.
The project is funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.
Works began last week and are due to be finished in April, weather permitting.
Until completion, this section of the walking path will be closed.
Mullers Lagoon
The new timber decking at the skatepark