Brisbane City Council has finalised its plan to rip up a network of concrete drains in the inner south-east to restore Kingfisher Creek and provide more parks, paths and fields.
But it has also sought to manage expectations around the timeframe for the new community precinct, saying council would need other governments to help cover the cost.
Following the success of the Hanlon Creek rejuvenation in Stones Corner, the council wants to revitalise a long-forgotten creek running between Woolloongabba and East Brisbane in the Norman Creek Catchment.
An artist’s impression of how Woolloongabba Rotary Park might look under the changes.Credit: Brisbane City Council
Under the plan, existing parks would be connected by active transport paths, with new nature-based playgrounds, dog parks, sports courts, picnic areas and amenities built around a man-made creek.
The precinct would stretch from Wellington Road, a short walk from Woolloongabba Cross River Rail station and the Gabba stadium – or whatever ends up on the site once the 2032 Games review is completed – to the Moorhen Flats.
Councillor Tracy Davis, the chair of environment, parks and sustainability, said on Monday the area had the potential to become “one of our city’s must-do lifestyle destinations”.
Under the plan, Norman Street would be closed off at one end to allow for the creek and parkland to continue through Woolloongabba.Credit: Brisbane City Council
But Davis made clear the council could not afford to take on the project itself.
“With state and federal governments collecting 97¢ in every tax dollar paid, we will be working closely with them to progress this plan for our community,” Davis said.
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