Three reasons to explore regional parks this holidays
Fraser Coast regional communities will have more reasons to enjoy their local parks this Christmas with work starting on upgrades at three parks.
Construction starts today on the first public toilet block in Aldershot.
Fraser Coast Regional Councillor James Hansen said planning for the project, which will also include a new set down area, started after community requests for toilet facilities in the Aldershot recreational reserve.
“I am excited Council is able to provide these much needed amenities in Aldershot,” he said.
“The new works will allow more families to use the existing play equipment and explore the surrounding nature reserve.”
The $106,241 project will take about four weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Cr Hansen said new toilets were not the only upgrades happening in his division before the end of the year.
“Council is also upgrading play equipment at Yengarie Community Hall and Wook-koo Park at Oakhurst at a cost of $70,700,” he said.
“The projects are part of Council’s $8.1 million allocation for parks, playgrounds and sporting fields in this year’s budget to ensure we have a safe, healthy and active community.”
The new equipment at the two parks will each feature multiple slides, a swing set and a four-way rocker, with installation to begin on 1 December and be completed in two weeks.
The existing play equipment will be removed while the new equipment is being installed.