DIVISION 8 NEWS
Expressions of interest open for new community space Community groups and organisations will benefit from a new multipurpose area in Browns Plains that can be used to host workshops, seminars, classes and displays. Cr Cherie Dalley, who officially opened the site last month, said the 100 square metre space at Grand Plaza Shopping Centre was available for not-for-profit groups. Cr Dalley said it was a great initiative. “It’s good to have a local business like Grand Plaza put on such a space for the community,” Cr Dalley said. “I’m sure there are groups and organisations in Browns Plains and across Logan who will make great use of this facility. Haldham and Redgum Park are just two of the many parks being upgraded in Division 8
Parks upgraded across Division 8 Stage two of the Haldham Park upgrade project in Regents Park has been completed. Cr Dalley said the works, which included a bike path for children and a timber bridge, had been well received by residents. “It has really brightened up the park and given kids a great little bike path to ride around on,” Cr Dalley said. “They can get active on their bicycles without having to worry about the road, as well as enjoy the upgraded play equipment.” New play equipment at the park was installed as part of stage one of the project, which was completed in September last year. Other parks in Division 8 have also been upgraded recently, with shade sails now up at Redgum Park in Regents Park and fitness equipment now being installed at Adam Park, Browns Plains. Once completed, the fitness equipment at Adam Park will include an elliptical trainer, sit up bench, leg press, chest press and a multi-bench.
Centre Manager, Martine Coorey, said there wasn’t a template for how the space will operate and called on community groups to send in their expressions of interest if they were keen to use the space. “Our vision is that this space will host everything from workshops on how to prepare for a job interview through to multi-language sessions on getting your children ready to start school and art displays that highlight the incredible talents of many of those living within our region,” she said. The centre is also involved in other community partnerships with the Blue Light Association, Marsden State High School, the Logan Children’s Hospital and a community committee. Expressions of interest to use the space can be sent to grand.plaza@ vicinity.com.au
While a relatively small upgrade, the extension of the skate park at Waller Park in Browns Plains late last year, has received good feedback. “Maintaining and upgrading parks is an important function of council, as we recognise how important these public spaces are to the community,” Cr Dalley said. COUNCILLOR CHERIE “We’re committed to maintaining these assets for residents.”
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Deputy Mayor Phone: 3412 3412 Email: cheriedalley@logan.qld.gov.au Division 8: Browns Plains, Regents Park, Heritage Park and part of Park Ridge. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.
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