The second stage of Logan’s “healthy street” precinct outside Logan Hospital is complete, with the area now offering a full-sized basketball court.
The area, between Loganlea and Armstrong Roads, will be known as Armstrong Place.
In the next few months, the precinct will receive a futsal court, more public artwork, seating and a water bubbler.
It already features outdoor gym facilities, public art, seating and shade structures amid landscaped gardens.
The first stage of the project included a shared (bicycle and pedestrian) pathway on both sides of Loganlea Road, artistic shade structures, creative lighting and a signalised pedestrian crossing.
Local councillor Jon Raven said it was the “best basketball court in Logan”.
“Stage one was really important for activitating and making Loganlea Road safe for pedestrians,” he said.
“Once you make it safe, you’ve got to make it interesting and that’s exactly what this project is designed to do.
“Projects like this are so important… because when people come to a place and they want to stay here, they spend money here which is exactly what we want them to do.”
Mayor Darren Power said the project was an example of council’s commitment to providing quality public infrastructure that enhanced local lifestyles and improved health.
“This project has changed an idle space into one that will support the wellbeing of residents, workers and visitors and improve access through the area,” Cr Power said.
Cr Raven said the second stage of Council’s Healthy Street Project would support Meadowbrook’s existing, and planned, public facilities.
“What was a dusty road reserve is now a community space that adds a splash of colour and encourages people to stay and play instead of just passing through,” Cr Raven said.
The project is jointly funded by council and the state government, and was developed in response to community feedback from Council’s 2018 Meadowbrook Summit.
