North Bicentennial Lakes upgrade complete
Mareeba Shire Council has finished revitalising the northern section of Bicentennial Lakes with new recreational facilities and environmental improvements.
Mareeba Shire Council has completed an upgrade of the northern section of Bicentennial Lakes between Keeble Street and Rotary Park. The project delivered new footpaths, a viewing platform, lighting, additional car parking, a picnic shelter and seating areas.
The upgrade also included waterway improvements to enhance water flow and quality, and vegetation works on the central island to support the health and sustainability of the lakes. New interpretative signage will be installed over coming weeks.
The project received $849,197 in funding from the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program.
What changed
- New footpaths installed
- Viewing platform added
- Improved lighting throughout the area
- Additional car parking spaces created
- Picnic shelter and seating areas provided
- Waterway improvements to enhance water flow and quality
- Vegetation works on central island completed
- Interpretative signage to be installed
Who is affected
- Mareeba residents
- Visitors to Mareeba
Key dates
- Announced 23 October 2026
What to do
- Visit the upgraded Bicentennial Lakes to use the new recreational facilities