Next stage lights up Anzac Park walking loop

Published on 07 September 2026

• Stage 2 of Anzac Park walking loop lighting upgrade begins
• New lighting to extend around Neptune, Queen, Cheapside and Alice streets and Lions Drive
• $2.7m project funded through Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program

Work is starting on the second and final stage of a $2.7 million project to light up the popular walking loop around Anzac Park and the Maryborough Golf Course.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Paul Truscott said the project would improve safety and visibility for the thousands of residents who use the popular walking route each week.

“This pathway is part of daily life for so many people in Maryborough, whether it’s for an early morning walk, catching up with friends or getting some exercise,” he said.

“The first stage put the necessary infrastructure in place along Neptune Street and part of Queen Street, and now Stage 2 will see the lights installed and the project extended around the rest of the loop.

“Once the project is finished, people will have greater flexibility to walk and exercise in the early mornings and evenings, particularly during the shorter daylight hours.”

Stage 2 includes new lighting along sections of Queen Street, Cheapside Street, Lions Drive and Alice Street.

Light poles and lights will also be installed on the infrastructure constructed during Stage 1 along Neptune Street and a 180-metre section of Queen Street.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Daniel Sanderson said the project was an important investment in one of Maryborough’s key recreational spaces.

“Anzac Park and the surrounding walking loop are incredibly well used, so improving lighting will make a real difference for people who come here to walk, exercise and spend time outdoors,” he said.

“It’s exciting to see the second stage getting underway and this long-planned project moving closer to completion.

“Better lighting will improve visibility and help people feel more confident using the pathway across more hours of the day.”

Member for Maryborough John Barounis said the upgrade would deliver important benefits for the local community.

“This is an important investment in safety and better facilities for the Maryborough community,” Mr Barounis said.

“Improved lighting around the Anzac Park walking loop will provide greater visibility and help people feel safer when using the pathway, particularly in the early mornings and evenings.

“This upgrade will benefit the many locals and visitors who use Anzac Park to walk, exercise and enjoy the outdoors, while making the walking loop more accessible and welcoming for our community.”

Stage 2 includes the installation of 95 new light poles and lights around the walking loop, along with new and upgraded Ergon street lights.

Works will also include electrical conduits, junction pits and footings, excavation and earthworks, and topdressing and turfing of disturbed areas.

Traffic and pedestrian management measures will be in place during construction, with minor disruptions to pathway access possible near work areas.

The overall Anzac Park walking loop lighting project is valued at $2.7 million and is funded through the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.

Stage 2 is expected to be completed in December 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting.