February 6, 2014
South Burnett Regional Council says it has been busy upgrading parks and gardens across the region over the past few months.
Cr Kathy Duff said the parks and gardens team had been busy getting works completed over the Christmas and New Year period.
“Almost every town in the region has had some works conducted this year,” she said.
“In Kingaroy, we have had works completed on the River Road toilets (and) the climbing net footings and net have been installed and are open for use.
“Memorial Park play equipment is now installed and Apex Park has had a flying fox installed.
“We have also had upgrades for locals and visitors to utilise some of our natural landmarks.
“Coomba Falls has had hand rails and bottom steps installed for ease of access.”
Nanango Cemetery has also had work completed with an upgrade to the internal road and car park entry. A shelter, internal gardens and a water feature have been completed.
Railway Park in Proston has had a new barbecue shelter constructed.
Toilet upgrades in Blackbutt, the Scott Car Park and Nanango’s Lions Park have also been completed.
The fences at Wondai Cemetery and Kumbia playground have been upgraded.
New paths have been constructed at Coronation Park in Wondai.
“In Murgon, we have completed a shade sail in Lions Park. There are also upgrades scheduled for Rotary Park in Murgon,” Cr Duff said.
“Council also received a biodiversity grant from the Federal Government last year. This has allowed us to plant 2000 native trees and firebreaks have been constructed on 13 reserves and four control burns completed.”
