New Brisbane park to be nation’s most ‘iconic’

BRISBANE City Council have revealed designs for a Brisbane park they envisage will become the nation’s most ‘iconic’ natural playground, including plans for a massive lake, a high-ropes course and mountain bike trails. SEE THE PICTURES

A MASSIVE lake, mountain bike trails and even a high ropes course are all set to feature in Brisbane’s biggest new park in half a century.

Brisbane residents will today be given their first glimpse of likely designs for the Victoria Park Vision as the council releases its draft master plan for the 45ha inner-city green sanctuary.

VICTORIA PARK: SNEAK PEEK OF LATEST DESIGNS

RESIDENTS’ IDEAS FOR VICTORIA PARK

An aerial view of what Victoria Park may one day look like.

Among the headline features of the plan is a 1.4ha activity lake where keen kayakers will be able to hit the water.

A series of waterholes are also expected to be rolled out in the park as well as an “Adventure Valley” that will include an all-abilities high ropes course and a rainforest trail for mountain bikers.

An artist’s impression of the Nature and Water Play Gully.

A slope on the southern side of the park could be home to community gardens or potentially a small urban farm, beekeeping and composting facility.

Tree canopy cover over the park will be boosted from 10 per cent to 55 per cent, offering plenty of extra shade – particularly in a planned “urban forest”.

An artist’s impression of what a new lake would like at Victoria Park.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner predicted the vision would one day become one of Australia’s most iconic parks.

“This is going to be a sanctuary in the city for residents and visitors,” he said.

An artist’s impression of the Farm Gate and Community Garden

“It will be a place to relax and enjoy an eclectic range of attractions.

“This iconic park will also drive tourism by attracting national and international visitors, given its proximity to the city and public transport links, including the Brisbane Metro.”

An artist’s impression of the Victoria Park Canopy Walk

The park will be on the site of the existing Victoria Park Golf Course, which will be permanently closed down in 2021.

The draft master plan – which was created off the back of 5400 ideas from residents and the advice of design experts – will go out to community consultation until April 28.