December 5, 2025
It might take some time, but a bunch of Wooroolin youngsters have learned it can be very worthwhile to contact your local MP when you have an issue.
Back in 2021, two Wooroolin boys wrote a heartfelt letter to their local MP, Deb Frecklington, asking her to build a skate park at Wooroolin.
Mrs Frecklington’s party, the LNP, wasn’t in power at the time, but she decided to try to track down the letter writers and meet them.
She was moved by their passion and enthusiasm as they explained their ideas.
“This project hasn’t left my mind since those first conversations,” Mrs Frecklington said.
Ahead of the 2024 State Election, Mrs Frecklington promised that if the LNP won power, the skate park would become a reality.
And so it has … after $150,000 funding was allocated from the State Government’s Games On! funding program in the lead up to the 2032 Olympics.
The new Wooroolin skate park was officially opened on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs Frecklington and Nate Webb, one of the original letter writers.
Mrs Frecklington said she was proud of the project which had resulted from strong community advocacy.
“It includes a half basketball court and skate ramps, creating a space that will be a wonderful asset for young people, families and the whole community,” she said.
Mrs Frecklington also acknowledged the support of the South Burnett Regional Council with the project.
The Wooroolin Community Committee also assisted with the erection of the basketball net.
Deputy Mayor Ros Heit said the community was now hoping to upgrade the adjacent tennis court and perhaps renovate the tennis clubhouse, if grant funding can be accessed.
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