New plan for Sippy Downs parks and playgrounds open for community feedback

The Sippy Downs community is invited to comment on the Draft Sippy Downs Parks Master Plan, which outlines plans for a new major, district level playing space along with improvements to existing parks and the addition of sports facilities such as basketball courts.

Division 6 Councillor Christian Dickson said the Sunshine Coast Council plan identified opportunities and priorities for future upgrades.

“This draft plan has been developed following previous consultation with our community,” Cr Dickson said.

“Our residents helped us understand park use, key issues and demand for park activities so I’m excited to be presenting a plan that incorporates their ideas and priorities.

“The main feedback from residents was that they wanted to see newer and more user friendly parks in the Sippy Downs area and they often travel to other communities to use play spaces.

“Over the years we have completed smaller upgrades in the existing local parks by adding shade sails and new play equipment.

“The Sippy Downs Parks Master Plan now focuses on the need to construct new district level park facilities and larger play spaces.

“This is a long-term plan with easy short-term outcomes that will really make a difference for our community, particularly in terms of safety and easy access.”

Residents are invited to review the draft master plan and provide feedback by completing the online survey on council’s website before 5pm on March 26, 2018.

You can also email feedback to ParksBusinessTechnical@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Once feedback on the draft master plan has been received, council will develop a final master plan.

The final plan will provide the basis to seek funding for development and renewal of park infrastructure at Sippy Downs.

It will be delivered in stages and implementation will be dependent on future funding.

Top priorities for Sippy Downs parks

  • Deliver a major district level play space with shelters, picnic and barbecue facilities for group gatherings similar to the Buderim Village Park.

  • New park recreation facilities such as basketball courts, and combination soccer and rugby posts.

  • Additions to existing parks including trees and shaded spaces for children to play, pathways, lighting, parking, drink fountains and toilets.