A 29m crocodile-shaped multi-use amphitheatre is a standout feature in the newly opened Northern Beaches Community Hub.
Stage 1A of the project, which opened to the public today, also includes an undercover multi-purpose court, adjoining kitchenette and storeroom, nature play and picnic spaces.
Mayor Greg Williamson said it was tremendous to have this community facility open in the heart of the Northern Beaches.
“The Northern Beaches is our region’s fastest growing community, and this project will provide residents with access to a range of facilities they have been asking for,” Mayor Williamson said.
“The undercover multi-purpose court is line marked for basketball, netball, futsal and pickleball,” he said.
“In the coming weeks it will be made available for community use via a booking system on council’s website (mackay.qld.gov.au).
“The giant crocodile-shaped amphitheatre – which is a colourful, formed concrete, multi-level design – will offer a performance space for small scale events and learning activities.
“As well as the crocodile amphitheatre, there are climbing nets, picnic areas, balance beams, swings, adventure paths and a slide that traverses the embankment at the edge of the amphitheatre.
“This will be a tremendous family space for Northern Beaches residents and will only be enhanced by works in Stage 1B, which will include a library, flexible community rooms and a space for a café.”
The grassed area around the adventure paths is fresh turf and will be roped off for several weeks to allow it to establish properly. Residents are asked to obey signage and avoid the roped off areas.
Council awarded a $21 million tender for stage 1B to T.F. Woollam & Son Pty Ltd at the June 18 ordinary meeting of council.
Residents can view the latest master plan and subscribe to project update emails at connectingmackay.com.au.
The Northern Beaches Community Hub is located opposite Mackay Northern Beaches State High School between Rosewood Drive and Eimeo Road.
The Australian Government has committed $6.5 million of the estimated $10 million cost to establish Stage 1A and has committed $15 million in funding for Stage 1B of the Northern Beaches Community Hub.
The Northern Beaches Community Hub Stages 1A and 1B are funded by the Australian Government and Mackay Regional Council.
The Northern Beaches Community Hub Stage 1A is now open to the public. Photo credit: Fergus Builders
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