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Events to mark Australia Day across Region
Australia Day is fast approaching, and residents looking to mark the day can look forward to a range of events across the Region.
Rockhampton Region Acting Mayor Neil Fisher said these events will provide a great opportunity for people to celebrate and reflect on what it means to be Australian.
“This Australia Day, Council is once again proud to support a number of great celebrations in our community,” said Acting Mayor Fisher.
“On Tuesday 26 January from 10am – 12.30pm the kids can enjoy a free sausage sizzle, ice-cream and amusement rides at Kershaw Gardens.
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Gracemere’s paradise to get even better
One of the region’s most beautiful spots is set for an upgrade, with work beginning today on $1.35m of improvements for a Touch of Paradise in Gracemere’s Cedric Archer Park.
Acting Mayor Neil Fisher said this work would elevate Touch of Paradise to a whole new level.
“Over the past couple of years we have transformed this little corner of Gracemere by reshaping the lagoon, installing new pathways, and building a new 43 metre pedestrian bridge.
“The works we are starting now will pull all of these improvements together by repairing old footpaths, installing new shade structures, replacing seats and benches, and planting thousands of new trees and shrubs which will enhance the existing canopy.
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Construction will soon begin at the popular Touch of Paradise at Cedric Archer Park, as Stage 2 works are given the green light.
In its December 8 Ordinary Meeting, Rockhampton Regional Council was presented with a report summarising the scope, budget and schedule for the works, including civil, structural, landscaping, planting and irrigation works.
Stage 2 of the project is set to include:
> Localised earthworks shaping for new/upgraded garden areas.
> Installation of an entrance arbour structure.
> Installation of three (3) shade structures.
> Removal of damaged/unsafe paved footpaths and replaced with concrete footpaths,
including minor realignments to improve accessibility.