Pines Park upgrade

The amenities block in The Pines Park on the Hervey Bay Esplanade will be given a makeover as part of a revamp of the park.

The $96,000 project is scheduled to start on August 17 and take five weeks to complete, weather permitting, Cr David Lewis said.

“The Pines Park is extremely popular with young families, dog lovers and people looking for a place to exercise,” he said.

“The work, to be undertaken by the parks team, will ensure that the facilities are equal to its popularity.”

The upgrade to the amenities block includes repainting inside and out, installation of sensor lights in the cubicles, replacing external screens and fixing the entrance.

Work in the gardens includes three new car parks, replacing three picnic tables in the northern shelter; replacing the barbecue, one table and seat in the central shelter and the wooden table and seats.

Two new picnic settings will be added to the park.

“Council allocated $8.1 million for parks, playgrounds and sporting fields in its recent budget to ensure we have safe, healthy and active community,” Cr Lewis said.