Kurrawa Pratten Parklands
Rejuvenation commences
Council invited the community to provide input into the development of a master plan for Kurrawa Pratten Parklands.
Kurrawa and Pratten Parks along the foreshore of Broadbeach are among the most popular in the city. Regular events and large numbers of visitors impact significantly on this important open space. Improvements to the existing parkland are required to enhance the city's image as presented to tourists, and cater for an increasing population.
Kurrawa Pratten Parklands has the potential to become an icon for our city and for Australia as one of the nation's great ocean front parks. Council plans to combine the elements of the park's current assets with new and innovative infrastructure, to create an area that contributes to our city's reputation as a premier holiday destination.
Safe, well lit, shady, attractive pedestrian routes will encourage more residents and visitors to walk to major attractions including Pacific Fair, Jupiters Casino, the Convention Centre and local parkland and shops.
Council and the community worked together to develop an innovative and exciting vision and master plan for Kurrawa Pratten Parklands.
Features
- New and improved disabled facilities.
- New all abilities playground.
- Modern public facilities, exercise equipment, shelters and barbecues.
- Underground recycled water storage.
- Better utilisation of event space.
- Upgrade of the Oceanway - this project is funded through the Australian Government's Community Infrastructure Program.
- Improved safety, lighting and landscaping.
- Dune revegetation.
- Allocated parking to SLSC volunteers.
- Inclusion of urban sensitive stormwater infrastructure.
- Improved carparking design.
All Abilities Playground
Council and Disability Services Queensland are constructing a special All Abilities Playground at Kurrawa Pratten Park, Broadbeach.
The playground will provide access for all children to experience fun, interactive and challenging play, while their families and carers watch over them in an enjoyable and relaxing environment. The playground will be purpose-designed to reflect community needs and include sensory, motor, imagination and educational aspects of play.
The objectives of the play area are that it:
- be socially responsive to the needs of all children and families
- enable children with disabilities to play outdoors, side by side with their friends and siblings
- provide an opportunity for parents and carers to watch over their children in an enjoyable and relaxing environment
- is a safe and free community asset that enhances health, wellbeing and learning for all children
Council thanks the children, families, carers, teachers and service providers who provided feedback on the design of the playground. The information received is invaluable to understanding local needs.
Broadbeach dune revegetation works
(Peerless Avenue to Queensland Avenue)
Weed removal, revegetation and community planting days will breathe new life into the dune areas along Kurrawa and Pratten Parks.
The removal of weeds and increased diversity and cover of native vegetation improves the ecological health and stability of the dune areas.
A recent health check uncovered areas suffering from overgrown weeds and in need of some TLC. Some of the plant species used in adjacent landscaping have encroached into the dune areas. Illegal dumping of rubbish and camping have also been observed.
The aim of the revegetation project is to improve the visual amenity and stability of the dune vegetation. Specifically, the project aims to:
- regenerate the bare sections of dune within the project area, with view
- corridors and CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
- principles in mind
- control and manage weeds on site
- increase the percentage cover of the native vegetation
- maintain the site to prevent re-colonisation of weed species
Council has contracted Ecosure to undertake the dune revegetation works until June. To participate in planting days phone (07) 5508 2046.
Schedule of works
Stage 1 - commencing April 2009
Dune revegetation works - see above
Oceanway upgrade
The Oceanway between Hedges Avenue in the south through to Kurrawa SLSC in the north will be upgraded to a shared pathway to cater for growth to the area. This project is funded through the Australian Government's Community Infrastructure Program.
Carparking improvements Margaret Avenue
Upgrade of the existing carpark at the end of Margaret Avenue to better service the sand renourishment operations and access to the park and playground.
Carparking improvements Old Burleigh Road
Realignment of on-street carparking along within the one way section of Hedges Avenue within Pratten Park, from parallel parking to angle parking.
Carparking improvements Queensland Avenue
Realignment of carparking bays at the northern end of Kurrawa Park, from parallel carparking to angle carparking.
Stage 2 - commencing August 2009
Irrigation upgrade pond removal
Council is upgrading the irrigation water supply to this park. The pond will be removed and valuable open space will be returned to the community.
All Abilities Playground
The playground will provide access for all children to experience fun, interactive and challenging play.
All Abilities toilet block
Council is establishing a specialist toilet facility to service the All Abilities Playground.
SLSC carpark upgrade
Realignment and Connections to the SLSC carpark to provide better connectivity.
Toilet block to service Margaret Avenue playground
Demolition of existing non compliant toilet block next to the SLSC storage facility at the end of Margaret Avenue and establishment of a new facility near the upgraded carpark .
Toilet block upgrade Queensland Avenue
Demolition of existing non compliant toilet block in the northern end of Kurrawa Park and establishment of a new facility.
Stage 3 - commencing 2010
Kurrawa walk
Realignment of connections from the Broadbeach Mall through to the boardwalk to provide better connectivity.
