Armidale Creeklands Restoration Project

• Project typeOpen space restoration
• Project value$3 miilion
• Project scheduleJanuary 2026
• Contractor nameWallace Construction Services

Council is restoring the Armidale Creeklands precinct as part of the Armidale Creeklands Master Plan. The aim of the Master Plan is to create a family-oriented precinct with opportunities for passive and active recreation.

Stage 1 of the Master Plan involves the upgrade of the public space area behind the Monckton Aquatic Centre, bound by Dumaresq Street, Markham Street and Beardy Street. This area is known as the Active Family Precinct in the master plan. Stage 1 also includes the implementation of one exercise station at the adjacent Harris Park, and within the Creeklands precinct.

Stage 1 of the Master Plan is being funded with $3 million secured through the NSW Government.

The construction phase commenced on Monday, 18 August 2025, with a forecasted timeline of 20 weeks to completion. Works include:

• Weeding, revegetation, and bank stabilisation of Dumaresq Creek
• Picnic shelters
• Shared path with solar lighting
• Reconstruction of the Spanish arch wall
• Exercise station
• Interpretative signage and Aboriginal places signage
• New pedestrian crossing and entry to the area off Dumaresq Street

Council has completed significant stakeholder consultation to date to inform the development of the Armidale Creeklands Master Plan(PDF, 8MB) .

Background

The Dumaresq Creeklands have long been a focus of community and Council interest in Armidale. Following public advocacy and a coronial inquest into a drowning at Curtis Park, Armidale Regional Council engaged McGregor Coxall in 2018 to develop a Masterplan through research and consultation. The plan aims to reflect community needs, creating a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space that celebrates Armidale’s heritage and fosters connection across its neighbourhoods.

Project updates - December 2025

 

 

 

 

Project updates - September 2025

Work is progressing well with contractor Wallace Construction completing site establishment. Clearing of trees and vegetation along the banks of Dumaresq Creek is underway. Demolition of the derelict spanish arches wall is complete and earthworks across the site has commenced. Work expected to be completed over the next month includes the continuation of vegetation removal and tree felling, services locations and earthworks and formwork for paths and slabs. 

 

 

 

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Location

Dumaresq Street, Armidale 2350  View Map