Goomeri Lions Park scores a slam dunk upgrade

Published on 24 September 2026

Gympie Regional Council is kicking off school holiday fun in Goomeri, with a $49,000 upgrade to the basketball court at Goomeri Lions Park now completed.

The project is part of a broader facelift for the park aimed at providing improved sports and recreation spaces for the town. 

Gympie Regional Council Division 6 Councillor Warren McEwan said the Council-funded project was the result of feedback from the local community. 

“It’s great to see the local community and council working together to achieve these upgrades to the basketball court,” Cr McEwan said. 

“Simple improvements such as replacing the basketball rings and nets, repairing the surface cracks on the court and renewing the line marking can make such a big difference to a much-loved facility in a small regional town. 

“These local recreation spaces are the heart of our towns. They are the ones that bring our families and friends together for a friendly game, healthy activity, and an opportunity to connect. This makes investing in them not only important, but valuable. 

“It is great to see this project completed in time for the school holidays providing local kids with a great reason to get outdoors.” 

The works are part of Council’s broader $885,000 facilities renewal program allocated in this financial year’s budget. The investment reflects Council’s focus on maintaining existing community assets while supporting long-term community needs.