Riverway, Thuringowa

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Riverway is a riverfront parkland attraction located in the Queensland city of Thuringowa that opened in July 2006. The area has become a cultural hub opening up the rivers habitat for residents and tourists, the main attractions are the public art gallery, cultural centre, swimming lagoons and cafe. Riverway stretches along 11km of the Ross River, with areas at Pioneer Park, Loam Island, Apex Park and Ross Park at the Ross River Dam where the community, visitors and tourists can enjoy all sorts of activities from sport, swimming, entertainment, dining and shopping in one of Queensland’s most spectacular river settings.^[1]
Riverway connects directly to the Thuringowa central business district.

Village Boulevard is the name of the Road into Pioneer Park and forms the city/park integration. from the car park it extends through the park as a pedestrian spine that follows the rivers edge and forms the heart of Pioneer Park.

Riverway Sports Centre is the Second stage of Riverway and will consist of an international standard AFL and Cricket stadium, capable of handling 10'000 people at one sitting.

Riverway Arts Centre is a geographical formation with a grass roof that is incorporating the parkland without a decrease in the amount of grassed area. It also lowers the interior temperature by reducing the roof surface temperature.

Pinnacles Art Gallery is also in the building.

The areas of Riverway that have been completed are Pioneer Park and Loam Island.

Riverway’s Village precinct is going to be a retail and dining strip with exclusive boutiques, gift shops, health and beauty salons and gourmet food outlets. Construction of this precinct is to commence in early-2007.

[edit] Itara at Riverway

Itara at Riverway will be Thuringowa's first major planned medium density residential development that will offer one, two and three bedroom apartments on the waterfront of the Ross River. 265 apartments will be built at the Riverway.^[2]
The sales office is now open at the Riverway.