Chinatown – Artists Impression – Photo copied from The Chinatown Revitalisation Project PDF

Chinatown in Broome has undergone a $12.7 million revamp. The idea was to reinvigorate the historic, cultural and hospitality centre of our town.

The major improvements aimed to:
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  • Traffic calming, shade and improved landscape supporting pedestrian movement;
  • Lighting, street furniture, event infrastructure, public art and entry statements;
  • Improved pathways and connections between Dampier Terrace and Carnarvon Street;
  • Public wifi to be installed throughout; and
  • Crime prevention through lighting and encouraging night time activities.

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Information copied from The Chinatown Revitalisation Project PDF

Starting back in October, 2018 the Chinatown Project was supposed to be completed in 3 months. Both Dampier and Carnarvon Street were closed to traffic, with ever changing detours and frustration for locals. 8 months later the roads have finally been opened again and I am sure shop owners and businesses would have sighed a huge relief. Why the 2 main streets had to be worked on at the same time, is anyone’s guess.

I guess if the pics below, taken a few days before the grand opening, end up looking like the artist impression above, everyone will forget the endless frustrations.

PS Perhaps I can take some more photos in 12 months time, to see whether the reality matches the promise 🙂