Council to give CREEC a major upgrade including a new play area
A popular children’s environmental centre, less than an hour from Brisbane, is getting a major upgrade including a new nature-based playground, walking trails and picnic facilities.
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Caboolture Regional Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) will get a major upgrade complete with a new nature-based playground, expanded walking trails and picnic facilities.
Moreton Bay Regional Council has unveiled its masterplan for the site at Burpengary for community consultation.
The new nature-based playground is proposed to include a log and rope climber, sand play, embankment slides, climbing wall, pipe tunned and a boulder balance and discovery trail.
A council spokesman said the value of the upgrade would be determined after the consultation.
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The centre at Rowley Rd Burpengary, already includes a cafe, nursery, walking tracks, all abilities playground and a lake.
The masterplan includes upgrades to the education centre, new picnic tables and seats and expanding the trail network to ensure it is accessible for all.
A new outdoor education hub is also proposed along with upgrades to the wetland area and sensory garden.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the aim was to enhance the recreation, education and environmental experiences already on offer at the centre.
“CREEC is a local favourite for residents, school groups and childcare centres, so it’s we need to make sure it keeps pace with community expectations and modern standards,” Cr Flannery said.
“This has never been more important than in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has reminded us all of the importance of outdoor recreation and getting back to nature for our health and wellbeing.
“So we’ve included designs for a new nature-based playground with a range of modern features to complement the existing all-abilities playground.”
Councillor Tony Latter (Div 12) said there were also plans in place to upgrade the playground, carpark, power and waste water system.
Community members have until October 30 to have their say on the masterplan.
A public information session will be held at CREEC on October 24 from 9am-noon.
Playground construction is expected to start in 2022.
To view the masterplan visit mbrc.qld.gov.au/CREEC-draft-masterplan