Have your say on Memorial Park master plan

Gladstone Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC), in collaboration with Gladstone Regional Council, is calling on the community to have their say regarding the future of Memorial Park in Gladstone.   Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said the development of a master plan for Memorial Park would help guide the long-term planning, growth, maintenance and management of the park.   “A critical part of developing the plan is understanding how the community views and utilises the park currently,” Councillor Burnett said.   “The addition of the pump track in 2016 has seen park usage increase significantly and I encourage the community to jump online to bring forward new and innovative ideas and to have their say.”

Long serving Gladstone PCYC Chairman, Diamond Life member and Gladstone Region Councillor Glenn Churchill said this was a great opportunity to create a shared vision, which would leave a terrific legacy for current and future generations.   “The people of our city and greater region are invited to provide advice, ideas and comments on any opportunities they believe exist for the park, as well as constraints they may have experienced,” Cr Churchill said.     “We learn from the past, we live and deliver in the present, we plan and develop for the future.

“Any idea is worth considering provided it becomes an agreed, shared vision.”   Cr Churchill emphasized building safer, healthier communities through youth development was a high priority for the Gladstone Region and was pleased to support Gladstone PCYC to develop its master plan.

“However, we want and need to cater and be inclusive for all ages, seniors, families, teens and toddlers,” he said.   PCYC General Manager of Operations Kel Clarke said the Memorial Park Development Master Plan study presents an ideal opportunity for key stakeholders and the public to provide input into this important community space.   Community members are invited to jump online and have their say on Memorial Park Master Plan survey.   This survey closes at 5pm on Friday, 8 March 2019. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Otium Planning Group on (07) 4055 6250 or [email protected]