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Wywurri Creek “Reserve” - North Lakes

Wywurri Creek runs through the centre of North Lakes &
Mango Hill from the Bruce Highway close to the Plantation
Rd crossover bridge and onwards towards Hayes inlet, with
Lake Eden in the middle of that route.

On the initiative of local resident, Ken Butler, the Progress
Association has written to our very approachable Councillor,
Jodie Shipway to seek clarification as to the future of this last
remaining area of “greenspace” in North Lakes, outside of the
now dormant former North Lakes Golf Course.

Councillor Shipway has responded indicating that:
Comment from Mango Hill Progress Association:
“The site is within the Urban Footprint, it is zoned
Environmental Management and Conservation (EMC) under In a submission to Council in May 2023, the Progress
Council’s Planning Scheme. A limited range of uses are Association recommended that Council consider such user-
expected in the EMC zone, including environment facility friendly facilities as indicated in Council’s policy above
(nature-based attractions, walking tracks, seating, shelters, (nature-based attractions, walking tracks, seating, shelters,
board walks, observation decks, bird hides); permanent board walks, observation decks, bird hides) for the area of
plantation; development directly supporting or appreciating North Lakes Reserve (along Saltwater Creek). If implemented,
these biological, natural and environmental areas. The site this would allow the public to access the length of Saltwater
is also mapped a Core Koala Habitat and is within the Koala Creek from Hayes Inlet (Rothwell) to Narangba.
Priority Area, generally meaning clearing of greater than
500m2 is also prohibited. It is hoped that over time and as resources allow, Council
will develop a real and substantive plan for both North Lakes
Council believes that planning regulations will ensure Reserve and Wywurri Creek Reserve, so that the general
the protection of ecological values and processes on this public can enjoy the local environment in their own backyard.
property.”

International Women’s Day Mango Hill Awards

Congratulations go to two Mango Hill women who were
recognised at an International Women’s Day function held on
6th March at the Redcliffe Zonta Club (in conjunction with
the Mango Hill Market Place) for service to the Community.

Helen Wright (Mango Hill Progress Association Vice
President) was recognized under the “Community Legend”
category for her ongoing volunteer efforts with the Progress
Association and in the community at large over the past 8
years since arriving in the Mango Hill Village.

Cassie Garth was recognized under the “Next Generation”
category as a young teenager who has been recognised
for her achievements, contributions and efforts which are
paving the way for a brighter future. Cassie has been a keen
volunteer as a young person since her earliest years and
continues to assist her peers and with helping out at Mango
Hill Progress Association activities.

The local community is grateful for the contribution of
women of the dedication and calibre of Helen Wright and
Cassie Garth in our community.