News: Parks

Mountain bike trails upgraded in Margaret River and Perth Hills

As part of the Western Australian Government's $5.5 billion WA Recovery Plan, upgrades at two popular mountain bike trail networks at The Pines in Margaret River and Goat Farm in Perth…

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Feb 3, 2021 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Gold Coast Hinterland poised to become significant mountain biking destination

The Gold Coast Hinterland is set to become a significant mountain biking destination with interim plans over the next three months aiming to formalise a number of mountain biking trails in…

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Jan 29, 2021 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Environmentally-friendly lawn mower used in Christchurch sport venues and parks

Christchurch City Council is using a new electric battery powered Mean Green ride-on lawn mower to cut the grass in Hagley Oval, and its parks and Botanic Gardens. Unlike most ride-on lawn…

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Jan 11, 2021 Environment / Parks / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Penrith tree planting program delivers shade to parks and sports fields

As part of their Cooling the City Strategy, Penrith City Council has adopted a tree planting program which will see 2,500 trees planted along with an additional 2,500 trees planted with…

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Dec 20, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Logan City Council Trails strategy aims to boost active recreation while protecting the environment

Logan City Council is promoting a strategy to position the City of Logan as a destination for recreation trails in South-East Queensland while also being mindful of the impact to the…

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Nov 19, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Wyndham City Council continues to upgrade parks and redevelops Little River Tennis Court

A $450,000 redevelopment of the Little River Tennis Courts is now complete and open to the public with Wyndham City Council also commencing work on the final part of its Wyndham Parks 2021…

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Oct 30, 2020 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Tourism Workforce Alliance fast-tracks delivery of bike trails and reserve upgrades in Queenstown

The Tourism Workforce Alliance - a new Queenstown regional partnership and workforce of dedicated locals affected by COVID-19 - has delivered new bike trails, upgraded reserves, wilding…

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Oct 26, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Tourism /

 
 

$4.6 million endorsed to beautify streetscapes and upgrade facilities across Darwin suburbs

City of Darwin has endorsed $4.6 million in funding for suburban beautification and infrastructure upgrades including projects taking place at the basketball court at Malak, lighting of…

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Oct 5, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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