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Canecutters Drive Park renewal

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Council is excited to announce that the renewal works at Canecutters Drive Park in Ooralea is complete.

The initial works included:

  • The removal of the old fitness equipment and associated area of hardstand.
  • New playground equipment.
  • The removal of damaged garden edging, clearing of understory vegetation and pruning of the tree canopies to improve visibility and passive surveillance.
  • Drainage improvements.

Stage two works included:

  • The installation of seven new pieces of outdoor gym equipment including two 'playfit' zones.

Should you have any questions about these works, please contact Project Manager Martin Joseph on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).

Council is excited to announce that the renewal works at Canecutters Drive Park in Ooralea is complete.

The initial works included:

  • The removal of the old fitness equipment and associated area of hardstand.
  • New playground equipment.
  • The removal of damaged garden edging, clearing of understory vegetation and pruning of the tree canopies to improve visibility and passive surveillance.
  • Drainage improvements.

Stage two works included:

  • The installation of seven new pieces of outdoor gym equipment including two 'playfit' zones.

Should you have any questions about these works, please contact Project Manager Martin Joseph on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).

  • New equipment on the way at Ooralea

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    Council is about to start work on stage two of the Canecutters Drive Park upgrade.

    The second stage of this project will see the old exercise equipment replaced with a new outdoor gym.

    The new gym will include seven types of fitness equipment including a sit up bench, leg press, cross trainer, chest press, shoulder press, dip station and leg raiser. There will also be two workout zones that can be used for cardio or free weights.

    Vegetation works will commence on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, to prepare the area for the installation of the new outdoor gym. Installation works are set to commence in early June, weather permitting.

    Residents are advised that some areas of the park will be closed off while this work is taking place.

    The first stage of the upgrades at Canecutters Drive Park, which included a new train-inspired playground, are also nearing completion.

    The playground is expected to be completed by the end of April, weather permitting.

  • Full steam ahead on upgrades to Ooralea playground

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    Residents living on the southern side of town can look forward to some exciting new playground upgrades that are “on track” for delivery in early 2021.

    Canecutters Drive Park in Ooralea will be home to a new playground, including a combination unit resembling a train, which pays tribute to the former Planlands Railway Station that operated in the area during the early years of Mackay.

    Development Services director Aletta Nugent said Ooralea was a popular suburb for families.

    “The majority of households in Ooralea are comprised of working families with children,” she said.

    “Our goal is to transform this area into a place where residents can enjoy quality time with their family, teach their kids how to ride a bike and make memories that will last a lifetime.

    “We will also be installing child-safety fencing around the playground for parents’ peace of mind.”

    The upgrades will feature two new play units catering to children of various age groups, a large shade structure, a spring rocker, swings and a learn-to-ride bicycle track.

    The existing picnic shelters and barbecue facilities will be retained and a new drinking bubbler will be installed. Care has also been taken to keep as many of the existing trees as possible, with more trees to be planted around the play space to provide additional shade.

    Construction is scheduled to start on January 18, weather permitting, and is expected to be completed by mid-March. Work will be conducted between 6.30am and 6.30pm, Monday to Saturday.

    Residents are advised that the north-western portion of the park, currently containing the old playground, will be closed to the public for the duration of the project’s construction and some noise and dust disturbance is expected.