Fraser Coast council buys Glenwood block for $250k

Vacant land in the heart of Glenwood is being touted as the fix to an ongoing problem.

Fraser Coast councillor Phil Truscott says the council's decision to buy a vacant block at Glenwood which will allow for more parking and provide space for a new playground.

Rest and recreation is getting an boost at Glenwood with Fraser Coast Regional Council spending a quarter of a million dollars on a nearly vacant block in the township.

Councillors were in near-unanimous agreement to purchase the Pepper Rd block near the town’s community hall following a confidential debate at Wednesday’s general meeting.

Unconfirmed minutes from the meeting show David Lewis was the only dissenting voice.

CoreLogic RP data records show the sale price for the land was $250,000, although it is still pending settlement advice.

In a media statement, the council said the block would provide a boost for car parking and serve as a potential home for future playground equipment.

The Fraser Coast Council plans to use the block to improve parking for the nearby community hall, and potentially transform it into a park and playground.

“The land is a major boost for facilities in Glenwood,” Phil Truscott said.

“It’s right beside the existing community centre grounds, so it’s close to facilities and services we can tap into and will provide more space for car parking during events.

“At present people are parking on private land or along the residential street which is causing some issues and this purchase will address that.

“There is a shed on the land which can be used for storage.

“I look forward to talking with residents about future opportunities for the shed.”

Mr Truscott said plans were in place to build a playground at the block.

“It will be built in such a way that while the soft fall might be affected in a flood, the equipment and furnishing will not be inundated,” Mr Truscott said.

“I’m hoping a survey on the type of play equipment to be included in the park will be conducted soon.

“Council is keen to ensure we have a healthy and active community, and projects like this help us achieve that goal.”