Local Government Tenders for Stage 1 of Tom Price Town Centre Revitalization

Local Government Tenders for Stage 1 of Tom Price Town Centre Revitalization

Local Government Tenders have been released by the Shire Of Ashburton for the Tom Price Town Centre Revitalization Stage 1 Mall Works comprising tenders for a construction package and a landscaping package.

Tom Price is located approximately 1600 km from Perth and is situated on the edge of the Hamersley Ranges, within the Shire of Ashburton. It is the highest town in Western Australia at 747m above sea level, hence the name "Top Town".

The town was named after Thomas Moore Price, who worked for the American Company, Kaiser Steel. He arrived in the area in the early 60's to appraise deposits of ore and was instrumental in convincing the mining companies to mine in the area. He also played a major role in lobbying the State and Federal Government to allow mining to proceed and for the ore to be exported.

Tom Price is a picturesque, modern and fully serviced town designed to blend with the natural environment. Facilities include: a major supermarket, bank, doctor, hospital, fuel outlets, library, primary schools, a secondary school, TAFE and several motels and restaurants.

From Tom Price you can access The Karijini National Park. The Karijini National Park (also known as the Hamersley Ranges) is one of the most spectacular National Parks in Australia. The many gorges that scatter the ranges, expose the dominant layering and sediments which make them some of the oldest land forms in the world. It is the second largest national park in Western Australia spanning 627,442 hectares.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to renewing the town centre of Tom Price. With the support of the State Governments ' Royalties For Regions Program', the Shire has taken the opportunity to look at ways of creating a modern community hub' which is attractive, vibrant, accessible and sustainable.

Key Elements of the Revitalisation Plan include:

- Upgrades to the shopping mall shade structures, landscaping, paving, etc

- New commercial and retail facilities

- Modifications to the road system and car parks

- New streetscaping and public open spaces amphitheatre

- Improved community facilities children's playground, stadium, cultural and commercial centres, walking and cycle paths

- Facilities and amenities for tourists new tourist centre, bus shelter, RV Parking, public toilets and vending machines

-New council administration building

-More trees and shading within the town centre

-Improved connection between shopping mall and swimming pool

The Local Government Tenders for stage 1 of the for Tom Price Town Centre Revitalization close on the 10 December 2010.

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