The site is an important gathering space for Kabi Kabi people. Sunshine Coast Council will put in place a fenced area to protect a shell midden mound and associated artefacts at the park. Interpretative signage about Kabi Kabi peoples connections to the site and the shell midden is also planned. The inclusion of a fenced dog off-leash area follows a community consultation process which resulted in 204 surveys completed and a community meeting to hear from a further 40 community members sharing their valuable local knowledge, thoughts and ideas. The dog off-leash area will be installed at the northern end of the park and will include seating, rubbish bin, water tap and shade trees.
Lotus Place was selected for many kind gestures, including holding an ANZAC Dawn Service together, writing chalk messages on the street for the elderly and maintaining each other s lawns. Resident Andrew Mortimer, who has called Lotus Pl home for nine years, said his neighbours were always there for each other. We normally hold a street party every year or two, but last year it was put on hold due to the pandemic, Mr Mortimer said. This year s street party was a fantastic get together and we thank Council for arranging it. It was so nice to see the children having fun with the jumping castle, craft activities and entertainment.