Lake Alford Shines After Major Restoration Works Completed

Published on 22 October 2025

Gympie Regional Council is pleased to announce the completion of the Lake Alford Park restoration project, transforming one of Gympie’s most loved spaces into an even more welcoming destination for locals and visitors alike.

The restoration works, funded jointly by the Australian and Queensland Governments and administered through the Queensland Reconstruction Authority following the February 2022 floods, have restored and enhanced the area’s natural beauty while improving environmental resilience.

New trees, grasses, and aquatic plants have been planted around the ponds, and sandstone blocks combined with gentle bank sloping have been used to stabilise the area and prevent erosion.

Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm said it was fantastic for local and federal governments to come together for a community-minded project like this one.

“It’s clear how important the Lake Alford Park is to locals, which is why it was vital government stepped in to restore the area following the 2021-22 floods.

“Our green spaces are so important, and I congratulate the Mayor and Gympie Regional Council for their hard work in revitalising and improving its flood resilience for the future.”

Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Glen Hartwig, said the completed works have breathed new life into one of the region’s most iconic parks.

“After months of work, the revitalisation of Lake Alford is now complete and it looks fantastic,” Cr. Hartwig said.

“More than 25,000 new plants have been added, the pond banks have been strengthened, and the sandstone terraces near the Lions Rotunda have created a beautiful place to sit and enjoy the view.

“Council staff have already received plenty of positive feedback from residents who’ve visited and from those following the project’s progress on Facebook.

“If you haven’t been to Lake Alford recently, now’s the perfect time to bring your family or your furry friend and see why this space continues to be such a valued part of our community.”

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Llew O’Brien, said that the Lake Alford restoration project is a great example of all levels of Government working cooperatively to support community recovery after disaster events.

“Gympie Regional Council has done a fantastic job restoring Lake Alford as a welcoming spot for locals and visitors and improving the park’s resilience, so it is better able to withstand future natural disasters,” Mr O’Brien said.

Member for Gympie, Tony Perrett MP, said the revitalisation of the precinct mirrored the region’s love for the outdoors.

“It’s no secret that our region loves to be outdoors, so it’s fantastic to see recreational spaces like Lake Alford revitalised for families and visitors to enjoy.”

“The Crisafulli Government is proud to work alongside local councils to support projects like the Lake Alford restoration, which has delivered lasting improvements to one of our community’s most loved spaces.”

The funding is part of the Community and Recreational Asset Recovery and Resilience Program established to assist local governments, state agencies, and non-profit sport and active recreation organisations to clean-up, repair and or build resilience following the 2022 floods.

The Community and Recreational Asset Recovery and Resilience Program is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.