News: Parks

MidCoast community identify what they value most about open spaces

MidCoast Council’s first open space strategy received feedback from 1,600 community members, identifying what they most value about open spaces. MidCoast Council is a local…

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Jan 2, 2023 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Major upgrade completed on Centennial Park’s E.S Marks athletics field

Work has been completed on the $4.8 million redevelopment of Sydney’s historic E.S. Marks Athletics Field at Centennial Park delivering local juniors state-of-the-art facilities and…

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Dec 23, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Severe weather causes cancellation of events and closure of sporting grounds, parks and zoos across NSW and ACT

Many regions across NSW and ACT have been impacted by storms and flash flooding over the past few days resulting in the cancellation of events and closure of sporting grounds and parks.…

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Oct 9, 2022 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Events / Parks / Sport / Zoos /

 
 

Environmental assessment released for Illawarra 50-kilometre mountain bike network

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service has released its Draft Review of Environmental Factors for a proposed 50-kilometre mountain biking network in the Illawarra. The review is on…

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Jun 28, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

City of Melbourne commits $45.8 million for parks, gardens and open spaces in 2022/23 budget

The City of Melbourne will create new areas of open space, protect parks, plant new trees and continue to bring its planned Greenline project to life in commitments announced in its draft…

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May 23, 2022 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Sunshine Coast Council adds 214 hectare site to recreation and conservation assets

Sunshine Coast Council has revealed the completion of a $9.5 million land acquisition to expand its managed green space portfolio for recreation, sport and conservation purposes. Looking…

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May 9, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Tender award for Williamina Sports Ground in Narangba features a green boost

Moreton Bay Regional Council has awarded a $790,000 tender to local company Auzcon IP Pty Ltd to give Williamina Sports Ground in Narangba a green boost by building a new naturalised…

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Mar 24, 2022 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Strategy for Mount Gambier Sport, Recreation and Open Space opened for community consultation

The City of Mount Gambier has opened its draft Sport, Recreation and Open Space Strategy (SROSS) for community consultation. The first of its kind for the city, the strategy provides…

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Jan 21, 2022 Culture / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

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