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Community

20 May, 2022

Warrina Lakes Community Parkland

BMX Pump Track, Nature Playground, Wetlands and more Car Parking are part of the future of the Warrina Lakes Community Parkland.


Warrina Lakes Community Parkland
Warrina Lakes Community Parkland

At the April Local Government Meeting, Council endorsed the Warrina Lakes Strategic Master Plan (the Plan). 

Planning and Regional Development Portfolio Holder, Councillor Nick Pervan said the Plan provides a vision that establishes the priorities and strategic direction for projects within the Warrina Lakes facility over the next 10 years. 

“The Warrina Lakes Community Parkland is an important community asset from both a recreational and cultural perspective. 

“The works will raise the profile of the Parklands and increase patronage with the masterplan providing a multifaceted space that can be enjoyed by locals and visitors to the region. 

“The wetland project will have significant environmental benefits, and will assist in increasing water quality within the catchment and provide habitat for a number of bird and fish species. 

“I am most excited for the BMX pump track and nature playground which will complement the highly successful mini rail and provide new activities for our youth,” said Councillor Pervan. 

A number of existing attractions and facilities are proposed to be retained, such as the historic covered shed, mini rail, Anzac Avenue and the Mamu Bush Tucker Garden. 

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Proposed improvement works include: 

• Rebranding of the facility from Warrina Lakes to “Warrina Lakes Community Parklands”; 

• New directional signage; 

• An upgraded car park; 

• A nature playground; 

• A BMX pump track; 

• Two new wetlands with bird hides; 

• A lake viewing/wedding platform; 

• A pop up outdoor cinema; 

• Significant revegetation areas; 

• Linkages through to the Warrina Retirement Village; and 

• Various footpath, lighting and parking improvements. 

The Plan underwent an initial consultation phase in 2019 and draft consultation phase in 2021, during which a total of 120 submissions were received from the community. The suggestions, feedback and ongoing discussions with the community and key stakeholders were collated and used to develop the Plan. 

The staged implementation of the Plan will be a matter for Council’s further consideration, as part of its annual budget deliberations and delivery of its works and maintenance programs. The Plan will be used to apply for state and federal funding for individual projects within the Plan where available. 

For further information please call Council on 1300 763 903 or via email on enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.  

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