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CLERMONT RAG Community Newsletter Friday February 13, 2015
Clermont’s Hoods Lagoon set for a new look
Clermont’s historic Hoods Lagoon will soon take on its new look, with a five month program of works starting this week. Isaac Regional Council’s Hoods Lagoon Rejuvenation Project will develop the Lagoon’s bankside and community areas, improve its water quality and install more historical attractions. Local Isaac Regional Councillor Barbara Stranks said the works would give us more open and useable areas to enjoy. “The Lagoon is an important part of community life and it’s time we delivered long lasting improvements to the area,” she said.
“This week, upgrades start to the Anzac Memorial grounds. “The community will have more level ground and space to commemorate Anzac Day and we’re adding seven new memorial pillars for the Anzac Centenary,” she said. The schedule of works specific for Hoods Lagoon aim to level bankside areas; control erosion with retaining walls; install three water aerators including a centre fountain; and could include changes to the boardwalks. “We aim to have the two aerators and a centre fountain installed and illuminated in time for the Mackay-Isaac Tourism Awards in May,” said Cr Stranks.
“We’ll also install a new plaque and plant a tree to landmark the 1916 original bridge footing and we’ll be talking with the community about their future vision for Centenary Park,” she said. The Hoods Lagoon Rejuvenation Project is occurring over two stages up until June 2015. The community and visitors are advised there will be closures and light outages at various sites around the Lagoon to allow for project works. A full outline of the Hoods Lagoon Rejuvenation Project is provided at www.isaac.qld.gov.au/hoods-lagoon or the community can keep up-todate by ‘Liking’ Council’s Facebook page.