Cloncurry’s Florence Clark Park is undergoing a major upgrade
Media release
Cloncurry residents will soon be enjoying a new and improved Florence Clark Park thanks to the Cloncurry Shire Council and Glencore.
The upgrades, valued at more than $2.5 million, will transform the civic space to attract more visitors to the area and create a place for the community to come together.
The redevelopment incorporates new amenities, water park and splash-pad, BBQ’s, playground, skateable furniture, educational cycle area, civic stage, new lighting, water bubblers, seating, wide footpaths and improved green space. There’ll also be a series of arbors that will incorporate educational information on Cloncurry’s history and key landmarks, with paths and lines of sight directing people through to visit John Flynn Place.
The Mayor of Cloncurry Greg Campbell, said the project aims to create a community space in Cloncurry where people can gather to celebrate civic occasions. It will be an accessible and comfortable outdoor space for residents and visitors of all ages to enjoy in all seasons.
"Florence Clark Park is located in the central business area of Cloncurry, close to shops and the John Flynn museum. The park is a key community space that helps bring the shire together. Currently this space in underutilised and we are hoping this redevelopment inspires people of all ages to enjoy a shady oasis, with diverse facilities that will support active and healthy lifestyles for all ages and abilities.”
Chief Operating Officer for Glencore’s copper assets Australia, Matt O’Neill, said the company targets it support towards initiatives with broad-reaching and long-lasting benefits such as this one.
“This project is transforming Florence Clark Park – a central public space in Cloncurry – into a more modern, user-friendly area for locals and visitors of all ages.” Mr O’Neill explained.
“We conduct a community survey every three years and local residents told us in our 2019 survey that new and improved parks, sport and recreation facilities were their biggest infrastructure priority for Cloncurry.”
“We are proud to be able to take that feedback and act upon it to help provide important infrastructure improvements for the communities in which we operate.”
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About Glencore
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 90 commodities. The Group's operations comprise around 150 mining and metallurgical sites, oil production assets and agricultural facilities. With a strong footprint in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, Glencore's industrial and marketing activities are supported by a global network of more than 90 offices located in over 50 countries.
Glencore's customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, oil and food processing sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities. Glencore's companies employ around 146,000 people, including contractors.
Glencore is proud to be a member of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and the International Council on Mining and Metals. We are an active participant in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative.
Ernest Henry Mining
Ernest Henry Mining is an underground copper and gold mining and processing operation, located near Cloncurry in north-west Queensland. The mine commenced commercial production in March 1998 as an open pit mine, transitioning to underground operations in December 2011. A new kilometre-deep underground shaft was opened in June 2014 marking the start of hoisting operations.
Mined ore is processed at our on-site concentrator and copper concentrate containing gold is transported by road, using local contractors, to Glencore's copper smelter in Mount Isa. Ernest Henry provides work for around 500 employees plus contractors.