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4 September 2009
New Park Tells Tales of Yesteryear
Mayor of Logan City Pam Parker was joined by residents and local high school students yesterday to officially open Jarvis Crossing Park at Delfin Woodlands.
Bordering part of the historic Beaudesert rail track which dates back to 1885, the new family-friendly park features a toy train, swings, children’s climbing and play equipment, a barbeque shelter and a huge kick-a-bout area.
Mayor Pam Parker said it was great to see another park constructed for the Woodlands community with a total of five parks now available for families to enjoy.
“The opening of this park enhances the Woodlands community by providing another area where families can relax, play and exercise,” Mayor Parker said.
“It is also great to see that the history of the area has been incorporated into the development with the old rail line made a feature of the park.
“Integrating a relic that dates back to the 1800s makes this a truly unique park for the community,” she said.
Woodlands Project Director Greg Tupicoff said by incorporating the history of the local area Delfin Woodlands have created a park that seamlessly blends old with new.
“With views of the old rail track and a huge kick-about area bordered by an environmental corridor, we have tried as much as possible to keep in with the natural setting of the original space,” Mr Tupicoff said.
“The park will also be a special place for the local high school students who as part of their school curriculum have constructed park furniture and printed signs for the park.
“The students did a great job, I am sure they feel a sense of pride knowing they helped build a part of this community which they can enjoy for years to come,” he said.
The park furniture, bollards and sign cages in the park were constructed by students of Marsden State High School and the signs were printed by students of Loganlea State High School.
Upon completion in 2012, the 137-hectare Woodlands community will be home to more than 3,500 people with more than 30 hectares of open space including a 17-hectare environmental corridor and seven kilometres of cycle and pedestrian paths.
Woodlands is being developed by Delfin Lend Lease, Australia’s largest developer of masterplanned communities, with 25 projects nationally.
For more information please contact:
Kylie Jacobson or Shay Ashton, BBS (07) 3221 6711
Melissa Schmorl, Delfin Lend Lease 0419 767 346media
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