TRAIL UPGRADE A HIT

The finishing touches are being applied to Noosa Trail Network’s Trail 5 upgrade, between Pomona and Cooran, with the bulk of the work now compete.

Rocketship Lands In Cooroy

The centrepiece of the Hinterland Playground in Cooroy has arrived. The rocketship, which is almost seven metres tall and weighs around two tonnes was craned into position following its short journey from Studio Steel in Cooroy.

Project Manager, Aiden Flannery, said Council had received lots of positive feedback so far.

“There has been a lot of encouraging chatter online and we’ve received various emails and comments in support of the work carried out,” he said.

The $1.68 million project has delivered various improvements including creek crossing upgrades and trail widening, plus improved drainage.

Project Manager Paul Brennan said the stainless steel rocketship has been constructed using an old cooling tower that used to be part of the original mill works.

Upgrades to the trailhead facilities are ongoing, delivering a concrete carpark at Cooran, while the gravel carpark at Cooroora Mountain Park has been sealed and a new shelter and table and chairs built, and bike racks added.

“The stainless steel cooling tower along with old fire pits, large steel rings and recycled bridge timbers have been recycled and repurposed as play equipment for this unique playground,” Paul said.

Council recently finished work on the Cooran Horse Yards upgrade, delivering two large holding yards plus seven individually gated stalls.

“It’s been an important aspect to the creation of this space to maintain a connection to the history of the site and the rocketship is a great example of this.”

“The new and improved yards make it easier for riders to dismount and explore the Cooran township while they stop and rest,” Mr Flannery said.

Construction will be completed in coming weeks and this unique nature-based, all-abilities playground is scheduled to open to the public in March 2022.

New interpretive signage will be finalised shortly, and work is about start on designs for the upgrade of the Noosa Trail Network’s Trail 7, linking Pomona and Lake Macdonald.

The project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies program in association with Noosa Council.

The $1.68 million Trail 5 upgrade project has been made possible via funding from the Australian and Queensland Governments’ Local Economic Recovery Program through Category D of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, which supports projects that improve the community’s resilience and economic recovery.

Kin Kin Recreational Hall Work Underway

Cooroy Library Set For An Upgrade

Local community looking forward to works being completed in coming months

Council improves sun protection for children’s outdoor learning

Work

To Clean And Disinfect

From its official opening in 2010, the Cooroy Library has consistently delivered a wide range of services to the Noosa community.

the Kin Kin Recreational Hall in preparation for remediation building work has been completed.

The cleaning and disinfecting work was required due to long term damage by Microbat Guano which can be dangerous to humans. The good news is that the Guano is all gone, and

This month the children’s outdoor area is undergoing a $120,000 upgrade, with the installation of two new shade structures providing an important useable space with added protection from the sun. Noosa Council spokesperson, Craig Eldridge said the cantilevered shade structures will blend aesthetically with the library and feature timber panels and insulated roofing. “The structures will be offset to provide the greatest amount of shade for use during the damage was not as bad as expected, so the external weatherboard cladding and major structural elements of the building can be retained, keeping the heritage look and feel of the hall.

According to Kin Kin Community President, Jann Bonsall, the community is very much looking forward to the works being competed. the day and incorporate varying angles to deliver a point of interest in keeping with the buildings award-winning design.

“As part of the construction, the existing synthetic turf will also be renewed to improve heat resistance and offer greater relief to families on hot days,” he said.

“Once the work is finished, we hope to welcome many different community groups back to the facility from babies and toddlers play groups to craft, reading and social clubs,” Ms Bonsall said. Work will now start to refit the existing community kitchen, restore the internal VJ cladding and flooring within the building’s upper level as well as electrical and lighting work. This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s South East Queensland Community Stimulus Package in association with Noosa Council.

With the addition of shade and new synthetic turf, library staff are excited to plan activities to further activate the use of the outdoor space, particularly with youth groups and younger visitors.

The new area is due to open in late March.