Budget supports upgraded community facilities and infrastructure

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Published
11 July 2022
Vonda Youngman Community Centre

Vonda Youngman Community Centre at Tamborine Mountain is just one of the community facilities to be upgraded in the coming year.

Some of the Scenic Rim Region’s most-loved and vital facilities will be improved in 2022-2023 so they can continue to serve the community for years to come.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said the funding allocations in this year’s budget highlighted Council’s commitment to delivering quality lifestyles to residents and visitors.

“We have a host of community facilities across the region that support an active community like the Scenic Rim and the many visitors to the area,” he said.

“It’s essential that Council keeps these in top condition, so I’m pleased to announce that we can deliver these upgrades over the next 12 months.”

Projects to be delivered in 2022-2023 include:

  • Roof and gutter repairs at Vonda Youngman Community Centre, Tamborine Mountain ($62,000)
  • Improvements at Moogerah Caravan Park ($20,000)
  • New picnic shelters at Staffsmith Park, Tamborine Mountain; Henry Franklin Park, Wonglepong; Rosser Park, Tamborine Mountain; and Rathdowney Memorial Grounds Park ($65,000)
  • New Shade Structure at the Rathdowney Memorial Grounds Park Playground ($40,000)
  • Upgrade safety bollards at Coronation Park, Boonah ($25,000)
  • Upgraded water supply infrastructure for the change rooms and kiosk at Beaudesert Pool ($22,000)
  • Upgraded public amenities at Fassifern Reserve, Aratula ($220,000)
  • Stage 1 Lighting Upgrades at various Sporting and Recreation facilities ($750,000)

In addition, Council will upgrade infrastructure including:

  • New effluent disposal areas at Darlington Park, Darlington, and Everdell Park, Gleneagle ($70,000)
  • A new shelter shed for Boonah Cemetery ($76,500)
  • Playground upgrade at Junior Chamber Park at Beaudesert ($110,000)
  • CCTV and lighting at Council’s waste transfer stations to improve security ($60,000)
  • Resurfacing of internal roads at Council’s waste transfer stations to improve public access ($95,880)

Division 5 Councillor Marshall Chalk said it is great to see the many upgrades to facilities across the region, including playgrounds.

"Playgrounds contribute to community liveability and social connectivity for both residents and visitors alike, especially for many young families like mine who frequent them," he said.

"Playgrounds are not the only community facility that contribute to this purpose, an array of other community facilities across the region will also benefit from upgrades, like new lighting at various sport and recreation facilities, upgraded public amenities and more modern shelters at several parks.

"The investment in lighting upgrades is long overdue and the start of an exciting journey as Council works to bring these facilities up to a more modern standard."

Learn more about the 2022-2023 Budget at www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/2022-2023-budget