July 13, 2013
Wondai’s “village green” project has received a boost from the local community in the form of a donation from the Wondai Lions Club.
Club president Fran Whitmore presented South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann with a cheque for $5000 at the development site on Friday.
Ms Whitmore said the club was pleased to be able to help with project, which aims to beautify the centre of Wondai and re-join the “top” and “bottom” sides of town following the removal of the railway lines.
Mayor Kratzmann said the money would be used to create a “feature” within Coronation Park which would also recognise the Lions involvement in the project.
A public meeting in Wondai last year voted to spend $100,000 – which had been allocated by Council to Wondai – on the “village green”.
Plans include replacing the railway tracks with walkways, developing a new 48-hour motorhome parking area, replanting Coronation Park in a more open layout, creating an “historical walk” and a grass amphitheatre; and placing barbecues and picnic tables at strategic points around the grounds.
Another $150,000 was allocated for Stage 2 of the project in the recent Council Budget.
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