Council renews ageing park infrastructure to deliver better community

Published on 07 May 2026

Completed Echelon Park Shelter.jpg

Gympie Regional Council is continuing its commitment to responsible investment in community spaces in its ongoing program of renewing ageing infrastructure in parks across the region.

The region-wide shelter, furniture and BBQ renewal program is seeing modern picnic shelters and seating designed to improve the durability of furniture particularly in parks located in flood-prone areas.

The program also includes BBQ replacements at selected sites.

The works form part of Council’s broader $543,000 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.

Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig said the works demonstrate council’s focus on ensuring our parks remain safe and welcoming.

“Our parks and open spaces are an important part of our everyday, offering a place for people to come together, connect, and enjoy our region’s beautiful outdoor environment,” Mayor Hartwig said.

“These relatively small-scale works make a significant impact to our region’s liveability, and this continued investment demonstrates council’s commitment to providing safe and accessible places for all to enjoy.’’

Mayor Hartwig said while Councillors were now focussing on developing the region’s 2026/27 annual budget, Council teams were continuing to plan and deliver the projects endorsed last year as part to the 2025/26 annual financial plan.

“Some of these works will disrupt our residents as they go about their everyday activities. So I thank you for your patience as we work hard to deliver some great new and refreshed public spaces for all to enjoy.”

Recently completed:

  • Echelon Park (Jones Hill) - Replacement of two shelters, picnic settings and water bubbler.

Works currently underway:

  • Attie Sullivan Park (Southside) - Replacement of two shelters, picnic settings and BBQ.
  • Lions Park (Goomeri) - Refurbishment of shelter including repainting and concrete works, replacement BBQ, replacement of backboards and hoops at the basketball court.

Works scheduled to start in the next few weeks:

  • Lions Park (Rainbow Beach) - Replacement of one shelter and picnic setting.
  • Gympie Lions Park at Lake Alford –Replacement of BBQ facilities.
  • Carlo Point Park (Rainbow Beach) - Replacement of three shelters and picnic settings.

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