New commercial kitchen for Line of Lode reserve

The NSW Government will fund the installation of a commercial kitchen and associated improvements to the Line of Lode Reserve at Broken Hill to support its role as a tourist attraction for the Far West.

Crown Lands in the Department of Planning and Environment has awarded a contract for the project to Broken Hill company Mathew Barratt Electrical (MBE Pty Ltd).

The upgrade will include:

• Construction of an interior kitchen space at the reserve’s Broken Earth Complex including wall linings and finishes; kitchen joinery, fixtures and services; and window blinds.
• Supply and installation of commercial grade cooking equipment including ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers and food warmers.
• Supply and installation of commercial furniture to provide dining and seating areas.
• Installation of an operable wall to cater for storage and also different size functions.

This project will deliver an improved and more flexible Broken Earth Complex to support one of Broken Hill’s key attractions.

The latest improvements follow the completion of upgrades to the reserve in February that provided a redesigned and expanded Broken Earth Complex with new amenities; landscaped the reserve including native plantings, footbridges, granite pavements, stone clad retaining walls, concrete bleacher seating and automated irrigation; and installed a reticulated water system for the reserve.

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said the Line of Lode has great tourism appeal with its prominent location, amazing views and meaningful role as a miners’ memorial of great relevance to the region.

“The Line of Lode is one of NSW’s most unique Crown land reserves and installation of a commercial kitchen will assist efforts to lease the Broken Earth Complex for use as a restaurant, café, art gallery and functions to support regional tourism,” Mr Kamper said.

“This project will support local jobs and the Far West economy.”