Logan Village continues to grow, last week opening a new adventure playground.
There are lots of attractions for children, including a bird’s nest lookout, large and small slides, trampolines, a flying fox, totem poles with ropes and a dry creek bed flanked by timber steppers and balance beams.
For all ages, upgrades included a relocated and redesigned RSL cenotaph, featuring new sandstone pillars, two panel images of soldiers, three flag masts and special lighting.
The memorial will be used for the first time for local Anzac Day commemorations on Sunday, April 25.
Other works delivered as part of the Village Green upgrade include a small amphitheatre, a double shelter and seating, a barbecue, a new water bubbler, additional lighting and signage and an avenue of trees.
A safety camera already operates in the area, which is monitored 24/7.
Children helped inspire the type of play equipment to be included in the play space at a “Place to Play” event last year.
The total upgrade cost ratepayers $1.1 million, with a further $500,000 contributed by the federal government.
Councillor Laurie Koranski said council was committed to providing the community with free family-oriented open green spaces.
“The Village Green is the heart of Logan Village and the surrounding suburbs and that’s why it was important that the community was involved in every step of the planning and design of this fabulous new playground,” Cr Koranski said.
“Whether it is young mums and dads from Yarrabilba or retirees in Logan Village with their grandkids, the Village Green and new playground is perfect for a fun family day out.
“The new facilities reflect the area’s history, its natural environment and its connection to the nearby Logan River.”
Federal Member for Wright Scott Buchholz MP said: “It is great to see the nature playground come to fruition, the new and improved cenotaph and all of these upgraded amenities on offer – this is a real boost for the area.
The new playground and Village Green upgrade complements works now underway on the Logan Village to Yarrabilba Rail Trail and a new pathway to the Green from the My Home and the River estate.
