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Collinsville Redevelopment Masterplan: Promoting Tourism and Building Community in the
Collinsville Region
Design Proposal
Prepared in February 2016 on behalf of the Collinsville Community by: Taryn Pace and Frances Mahlouzarides
4th Year James Cook University Students completing a Bachelor of Town Planning with Honours
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An Overview of Collinsville ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Why a Masterplan? .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Existing Community Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
The Key Precincts of Collinsville ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Map 1: Key Precincts and Community Attractions ......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Summary of Proposed Changes for the Collinsville Community ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Precinct 1 Collinsville Showgrounds
The Showgrounds .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Map 2: Key Sites on the Showgrounds ............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Map 3: Showgrounds Concept Plan............................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Pathways ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Lighting ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Carpark Resurfacing............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Irrigation and Planting ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Tennis, Squash/Volleyball Court and Skate Rink Shading ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Precinct 2 Collinsville Memorial Park
The Memorial Park Masterplan ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
The RSL Site ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Map 4: Key Sites at RSL Memorial Park ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Map 5: RSL Memorial Park Concept Plan ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Table of Contents
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New Memorial .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Lighting ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Landscaping ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Shaded Tables and Seating ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Precinct 3 Collinsville Rugby League Club
Rugby League Club and RV Area Masterplan .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Rugby Grounds .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Map 6: Key Sites at Rugby League Club ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Map 7: Rugby League Club Concept Plan ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Shower and Toilet Facilities ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Al Fresco Cooking and Dining ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Road and turnaround area ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
RV Sanitary Dump Point ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Promoting Local Business ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Community Opportunities .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
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An Overview of Collinsville
Why a Masterplan?
The Whitsunday Regional Council and the Collinsville community have identified the need to create a five year redevelopment
masterplan. By doing so it will assist in shaping the future development of Collinsville and reach desirable outcomes in the region.
Through the creation of a masterplan for the local area, the ratepayer’s money will be channeled towards achieving desirable
development consistent with the overall future vision of the township. Collinsville is experiencing both a decline in population and
economic activity. However with development of key precincts over a five year horizon will be an important step in revitalising the
community and encourage visitors to the town.
Collinsville is located approximately 80km south-west of Bowen and is situated on the northern end of the Bowen Basin coal field. The
town was once a booming mining town, however in recent times the mine has downsized as a repercussion of the decrease in economic
activity. Consequently, the town has seen the population decrease to 1,501 people (Centre for the Government of Queensland, 2015).
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Existing Community Facilities
Map 1: Key Precincts and Community Attractions
Collinsville Showgrounds Rugby League Oval and RV Camping Area
RSL Site and War Memorial Pit Pony Experience
Golf Course
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3 4
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Collinsville Bowls Club
Collinsville’s Coalface Experience 7 8 Main Street
The Key Precincts of Collinsville
Through research and consultation with the local
community, three main precincts of redevelopment
have been identified as part of the Collinsville
Redevelopment Masterplan, each serving the local
community and visitors alike.
The first is the Collinsville Showgrounds which is a space
used by the local community.
The second is the Rugby League Club which is currently
not in use but has the potential to be better utilised.
The third is the Memorial Park, a site which once
accommodated the towns RSL Hall, and is now the home
to a standalone World War II memorial.
Collinsville has recently become a RV friendly town and
as such the main focus of development is to encourage
tourism within the area through the establishment of an
attractive RV designated space and the addition of new
attractions to entice visitors through the town.
The secondary focus in on upgrading community areas
for the local community to enjoy.
An overview of the primary changes suggested to
achieve these goals in the three precincts is detailed
below.
Map 1: Key Precincts and Community Attractions
Collinsville Showgrounds Rugby League Oval and RV Camping Area
RSL Site and War Memorial Pit Pony Experience
Golf Course
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3 4
5 6
Collinsville Bowls Club
Collinsville Coalface Experience 7 8 Main Street
9 10 Darby Munro Park Collinsville/Scottville Memorial Swimming Pool
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2016/2017 2018/2019 2020 +
Showgrounds
Irrigation of Showground
Large shade tree planting
Tree and screening planting along
Carpet Snake Creek
Instillation of pathways linking to
other community facilities and
providing a walking track
Replacement of old shed at dump
point
Beautification of old stockyards
New bench seating around
Showground
Shade cloth over tennis and squash
courts
Roof over the skate rink
LED lighting to illuminate pathways
Resurfacing of carparks
RSL Memorial Park
Irrigation of site
Large and medium shade tree
planting
New shaded picnic tables and
park bench seating
Installation of new commemorative
memorial
Maintaining the old memorial
Installation of LED feature up-
lighting for flagpole and memorials
Installation of toilet block
Summary of Proposed Changes for the Collinsville Community
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Rugby League Club
Sealing the road
Creation of alfresco cooking and
dining area through the:
o Revitalisaion of undercover
structure
o Installation of barbeque
facilities
o Tables and seating
Installation of business signage
Creation of RV turnaround
point
Installation of shower
facilities
Revitalisation of Rugby
League Club building
Other Completion of Darby Munro Park walking track to the showground
Creation of BMX track
Water park feature as part of
(yet accessible independently
from) the
Collinsville/Scottville
Memorial Swimming Pool
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PRECINCT 1
COLLINSVILLE SHOWGROUNDS The Showgrounds are to be a place in
Collinsville dedicated to the community.
Existing facilities will be reinvigorated
and new facilities added, with a planting
strategy aimed at beautifying and
shading.
Making the space more pedestrian
friendly is a main aim, with the inclusion
of a network of paths to connect facilities
and create a walkable townscape.
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The Collinsville Showgrounds
The Showgrounds
The Collinsville Showground site is situated centrally
in the town and is home to a variety of community
clubs and facilities. For an effective design, it is
essential for all groups needs to be considered
Map 2: Key Sites on the Showgrounds
Netball/Basket Ball Court Car Parking
Skate Rink Skate Park
Youth Precinct
Tennis Courts Carpet Snake Creek
Squash Court
Old Stock Yards
Multi-Purpose Sports Oval
Community Centre
Shape Up Shed
Lion’s Den
72 Hour Caravan and RV Rest Area
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Dump Point and potable water
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Pathways
The showground currently has no formal
footpaths linking the facilities on the site. To
better connect the showground facilities and
provide a more pedestrian friendly area,
pathways will be constructed. The style of
the paths will be a broomed finish concrete,
with simple style allowing costs to remain
low. Map 3 shows an approximation of
where the pathways will be located. At a
future stage, walkways will be established to
connect sites across the town and improve
connectivity.
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The Collinsville Showgrounds Masterplan
Map 3: Showgrounds Concept Plan
Irrigated Area Lighting
Shaded Courts Path
Skate Rink Roof Trees
Creek Vegetation
Resurfaced Carpark
Additional Car Parking
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Lighting At present there is limited lighting across the site. To address the issue, LED lighting will
be installed. Electric lighting has been recommended above solar due to the site already
being connected to the mains electricity, with the option for solar lighting also possible.
Lighting will be erected along to proposed pathways to provide an inviting and safe walking
atmosphere across the site. The additional lighting will provide both a more desirable
setting for evening walkers and a deterrent for anti-social behavior.
Carpark Resurfacing Two car parking areas currently exist on the northern boundary of the site, both of which
are extensively worn. To improve the parking conditions the area will be resurfaced,
increasing the usability of the areas and deterring people from driving on the internal dirt
roads on site. The proposed pedestrian paths will connect the carparks to the facilities
across the site.
Irrigation and Planting
The site at present has very few established
trees. To create more natural shade over the
area, trees will be planted around the
multipurpose showground oval to shade the
proposed pedestrian path. To create an instant
visual change, semi-grown large shade trees will
be planted. Planting of medium shade trees and
other native species will also be planted along the
eastern boarder of the site adjacent to Carpet
Snake Creek, to beautify the space and screen the
neighboring block. Accompanying the planting,
irrigation will be installed in the showground
oval, aiding in plant establishment and creating a
green turf space within the community.
Tennis, Squash/Volleyball Court and Skate Rink
Shading
The two tennis and one squash/volley ball courts
situated on the western boundary of the site will
be shaded. Shade cloth on high poles will allow
play on the courts not to be interrupted, while
providing a useable and comfortable space
during all times of day. A roof will be constructed
over the skate rink to provide shading and allow
the space to be used from other uses by the
community, such as markets.
The Collinsville Showgrounds Masterplan
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PRECINCT 2
COLLINSVILLE MEMORIAL PARK The Memorial Park will be aimed at
enhancing community pride and sense
of belonging.
The space will provide a beautiful and
significant place for people to honour
and remember service persons from the
local community.
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The Memorial Park Masterplan
The RSL Site
The Collinsville War Memorial is
located on the corner of Birralee
and Belmore Streets. At
present, the site for the
Memorial Park development is
vacant apart from a World War
Two memorial which was
erected in 1954. The monument
is a cenotaph with four panels
displaying the Roll Call of Honour
on the front panel and the
names of men who enlisted for
WWII from the Collinsville
district on the remaining sides.
The towns RSL Hall was once
located on the site, however it
has since been demolished. The
existing memorial has the
potential to be relocated,
pending consultation with the
public.
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Map 4: Key Sites at RSL Memorial Park
WWII Memorial Flagpole Trees 1 2 3
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Map 5: RSL Memorial Park Concept Plan
Existing WWII Memorial New Memorial Flagpole Covered Picnic Tables Park Bench Toilet Block Existing Trees 3 2 1 4 5 6 7
The Memorial Park Masterplan
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New Memorial
In keeping with the war memorial theme, a new monument will
be erected to the west of the site. The feature will
commemorate soldiers who have enlisted post WWII who
originate from the local area. By doing so, all return service
persons have an opportunity to be remembered throughout the
town. A similar style to the “Pit Pony Experience Donators Wall”
can be used for the proposed monument which will carry the
style to the site. The existing flagpole will remain on site, to be
use for memorial events.
The Memorial Park Masterplan
Lighting
Lighting the new and existing memorials and flag pole will aid in
creating an attractive area for locals and visitors during the evening
in addition to its current day use. Feature up-lighting, similar to
that surrounding the newly completed ‘Pit Pony Statue and Donors
Wall’, to illuminate the memorial faces and the flag would serve to
create a feature of the park in the evening while remaining a low
visual impact for the surrounding residential dwellings. As the site
is connected to mains power, installation of electric lighting would
likely be the least costly.
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Landscaping
At present, the site consists of a levelled grassed area. The west side of the block has mature natives which will be maintained. On the
boundary line to the north is a mango tree which will remain. To provide more shade on the site, additional large shade trees which are
native or endemic to the area will be planted to expand on the limited natural shade. Irrigation will need to be implemented to water
the trees as establish and maintain the park to provide a pleasant green space for users.
Shaded Tables and Seating
Maintenance free metal tables and chairs will be place across the site to assist in activating the space and creating an inviting
environment for the community to enjoy. A similar style to the shaded area at the Lions Fruit Park will be used to visually link the
town.
The Memorial Park Masterplan
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COLLINSVILLE RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB
PRECINCT 3
The Rugby League Club will support the
Collinsville community economically and
socially.
Enticing tourism through the creation of a
welcoming RV designated area and
promoting and supporting local business
through signage and on-site activities will
improve the economic performance of the
town.
The club will also maintain its identity as the
“Mighty Miners” rugby league club, enabling
the community to showcase its local talent.
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Rugby League Club and RV Area Masterplan
Rugby Grounds
The revitalisation of the Collinsville “Mighty Miners” Rugby League club will center around creating a designated RV and caravan rest
area as part of Collinsville’s recent recognition as an RV friendly town. The current 72 hour rest area located in the south eastern corner
of the Showgrounds is limited in space and facilities, with no toilets or showers in close proximity to the rest area. RV tourists that stop
in the area are currently utilising the amenities adjacent to the youth precinct on the opposite side of the site, leading to potential issues
with safety and making both facilities less attractive to users. Additionally, the proximity to the Shape up Shed and Skate Park, couples
with the barren and unshaded location makes the area unappealing for RV tourists. The under utilised Rugby League Club has therefore
been recognised as an ideal location to create an attractive and useable long stay RV designated area, with the existing 72hour RV rest
area (including the dump-point infrastructure) able to act as a supplementary spill-over location.
Map 6: Key Sites at Rugby League Club
Unsealed Road
Toilet Block
Rugby Club
Covered Area
Rugby League Grounds
Grandstand Seating
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Rugby League Club and RV Area Masterplan
Map 7: Rugby League Club Concept Plan
Resurfaced Road RV Dump point & Potable Water Amenities Block Rugby Club Barbeque Area Turnaround Area Playing Fields 7 1 2 3 4 5
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Rugby League Club and RV Area Masterplan
Road and turnaround area
Extension and resurfacing of the existing road at the Rugby
League Grounds to create a turnaround point at the north
western corner of the site is an essential aspect in making the
current league club a useable RV area. The road can also be
widened, to allow additional RV parking along the northern
boundary of the site. An opportunity to extend the road around
the perimeter of the rugby fields to create a loop driveway also
exists, with this able to be carried out now or in coming years
depending on budgetary restraints.
RV Sanitary Dump Point
Installation of an RV dump point to the existing sewerage line to
the north of the amenities block will provide an additional
convenience for visitors in the RV area, increasing the likelihood
of tourists staying in the region.
Shower and Toilet Facilities
To provide an area which is inviting to RV tourists, it is proposed to upgrade the existing on site facilities. Currently, a standalone male
and female toilet block exists on the eastern side of the Club building. Although showers are already situated in the Club building,
extension of these external amenities to include two showers would provide facilities that are able to be open to the public at all times
without risk to the Rugby Club building. The amenities block is connected to electricity, providing the potential to have either an electric
or solar hot water system installed to serve the shower facilities.
Al Fresco Cooking and Dining
Revitalising the existing sheltered area on the western side of the League Club will provide a location for an al fresco cooking and dining
area. Two automatic shut-off public barbeques and durable, maintenance free metal tables and chairs will be installed to serve both
visitors to the region and members of the wider community.
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Rugby League Club and RV Area Masterplan
Promoting Local Business
In addition to providing an inviting area for tourists, the proposed
development will also aid the local community, by providing various
opportunities to improve the economic performance of the town as a result
of increased local and tourist activities. The sites proximity to a variety of local
attractions and businesses makes it an ideal jumping-off point for visitors to
explore the town, with the local bowls and golf clubs situated adjacent and a
number of pubs, museums and shops in walking distance or a short drive. The
installation of information signage of the region and local businesses in the
area will further work to entice visitors throughout the township and
encourage them to take part in local experiences which are distinctly and
uniquely Collinsville.
Community Opportunities
The Rugby League Club site will still provide for rugby league and other
sporting activities to be played on the existing fields, with both ovals and
grandstand seating to remain useable by the community. In addition to
serving its current and continued function as a sporting ground, creating an
RV rest area will enable the site to provide many additional opportunities for
the Collinsville community. The established trees and western playing field
serve as a potential location to hold local markets in the shaded bushland
setting, with the newly installed barbeque facilities providing an opportunity
for local community organisations or schools to host weekend breakfast
barbeques for RV tourists on the site. Potential also exists for the Rugby
League Club to be revitalised into a Collinsville football club/museum,
recognising and commemorating past teams in the community and the history
of the club.
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Prepared in collaboration with:
Whitsunday Regional Council
Collinsville Lions Club
Collinsville Community Association
Collinsville Youth Coalition
Collinsville Connect Telecentre
Collinsville Shape up Shed
Collinsville Tennis Club
Collinsville Football Club
Collinsville Rodeo Association
Glencore Collinsville
Taryn Pace and Frances Mahlouzarides as participants in the Collinsville Regional Experience (REX) Program
With the support of:
Acknowledgments
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Centre for the Government of Queensland (CGQ). (2015). Collinsville and Scottsville. Retrieved from
http://queenslandplaces.com.au/collinsville-and-scottville
Whitsunday Regional Council. (2014). Collinsville War Memorial. Retrieved from http://www.abc.net.au/site-
archive/rural/content/2013/s3718797.htm
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