Natural vibe for new district park
Work has begun on the new Waterford West District Park on Chambers Flat Road – the city’s biggest park ever.
The staged project will deliver a water play area, adventure playground, picnic spaces and barbecue facilities, and a kickaround area, along with car parking and toilets.
There will be a central plaza capable of hosting events that could include food trucks and other entertainment.
Another feature is a 10,000 sqm wetlands, which will provide a nature theme that will be reflected in design elements across the park.
More than 50,000 native plants will eventually be added to the site.
Mayor Jon Raven says the project is the biggest park development in City of Logan’s history and follows extensive planning, design and community consultation.
‘In the same way that Underwood Park is a destination for families from across South East Queensland, Waterford West District Park will serve local residents and visitors to Logan for generations to come,’ Mayor Raven says.
PHOTO AT TOP: Mayor Jon Raven and Cr Paul Jackson review plans for the new Waterford West District Park.
Waterford West District Park concept plan
Division 5 Councillor Paul Jackson says the park will provide recreational and educational options for students from nearby Marsden State School and Marsden State High School.
‘While the park will provide facilities for fun, exercise and relaxing, there will also be opportunities to observe and study the preserved native Swamp Tea-trees and the new wetlands,’ Cr Jackson says.
The current works, funded in conjunction with the Australian and Queensland Governments as a part of the SEQ City Deal, are scheduled to be completed by late 2026.
Additional features for the park will be explored as work continues.
