DIVISION 12 UPDATE
‘Duck Park’ ticks all boxes R ecent upgrades to Doug Larsen Park in Beenleigh are a nod to its popularity, the environment and local heritage. Works at the park, also fondly called ‘Duck Park’ after the abundant avian wildlife, included: › An adventure playground at the rear, complementing the one near the front car park › Bank stabilisation around the waterway to reduce erosion and improve water quality › Railings on 2 footbridges painted the same red as the Red Bridge ‘Together, we are building and improving facilities to serve our community for years to come,’ Division 12 Councillor Karen Murphy says. Fun features of the new playground include a tower, climbing ropes, a 6-way swing set and an all-access spinner. The upgrade was funded through Council’s Major Parks Program, the City Beautification Scheme
Cr Karen Murphy (right) congratulates Beenleigh Netball Association President Maree Robbins.
Netball upgrades mark Maree’s long service
T he new season for with an unwavering and welcomed guiding light at the helm yet again. Club president Maree Robbins is celebrating her 45th year with the association, which has more than 300 players from age 5 through to seniors playing walking netball. The tireless Maree recently received a Certificate of Congratulations, signed by Mayor Jon Raven and Division 12 Councillor Karen Murphy, recognising her enduring service to the Beenleigh Netball Association is now underway netball and the youth of Logan. ‘I love to see our kids grow and progress and achieve their goals,’ Maree says. ‘They learn teamwork and the importance of working together to play a role in our community.’
Cr Murphy says it will be a bumper year for Beenleigh Netball with a number of upgrades planned for their Hammel Park headquarters, which will boost the enjoyment and safety for the club’s players. ‘Nine courts will be resurfaced and a comprehensive upgrade of the lights is planned,’ Cr Murphy says. The works are jointly funded by the Queensland Government’s Minor Infrastructure Program, Logan City Council and the Division 12 Local Infrastructure Program. ‘We are working closely together to get the job done for our local netballers,’ Cr Murphy says. ‘I’m sure the players will be thrilled to see these improvements completed this year, which I hope will help guide them to more victories and unforgettable moments on the Hammel Park courts.’
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Cr Murphy at the new 'Duck Park' playground.
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