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QLD EXCELLENCE AWARD:

Best place to play two years in a row!

For the second year running, Moreton Bay Region has been “It’s also a testament to this Council, which is willing to walk the
named one of the best places to play in all of Queensland. talk when it comes to investing the money needed to invigorate
the liveability of our region as our population grows.”
The Mill Water Park in Petrie has taken out the prestigious
Playspace Award for a facility over $500,000 at the Parks and Located within The Mill at Moreton Bay, the space features
Leisure Australia 2021 Queensland Region Excellence Awards. two playgrounds, flying fox, splash pad with a water bucket,
extensive green space with cricket pitch and sheltered barbecue
Mayor Peter Flannery said the water park was also in the running areas.
for the top spot, however narrowly missed out.
“Congratulations to everyone involved, from our parks planning
“The Mill Water Park was also highly commended as Park of the team to the consultant team, play designers and contractors,”
Year, which is no surprise given how many locals and visitors are the Mayor said.
travelling to use the new play space,” the Mayor said.
“You have again shown that collaboration is the key to success to
“This particular project has become a destination within its own creating important community projects for residents to enjoy.”
right, with data telling us families are coming from as far afield
as Bribie Island and The Hills District, and outside the region as Each year, Parks and Leisure Australia acknowledges the best of
south as Chermside. the best in the sports, recreation and leisure industry through its
prestigious excellence awards.
“We all know that Moreton Bay Region is the best place to live,
work and play and now it’s official - two years in a row! Collaborators on The Mill Water Park project include JMac
Constructions, Advisian, Playscape Creations, O2 Landscape
“Last year The Hills District All Abilities Playground at Leslie Architecture and ENE-HUB.
Patrick Park won in this same category, which demonstrates
how we are continually pushing the boundaries of how we play For more information about The Mill Water Park, visit https://
in Moreton Bay Region. www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/Services/Sport-Recreation/Parks/
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“These are big, expensive, visionary projects that are invaluable
to our community that bring untold value in terms of the
vibrancy and recreation opportunities.