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New Park in Rose Street West Arising

from Flood Buy-back Scheme

Rose St West – March 2024

As a consequence of the 2022 February flood (still very much currently seeking information from City of Moreton Bay
seared into the memories of many Village residents), a flood Council as to how this newly prepared “green-space” will be
affected home in Rose St West was the only known village utilised.
residence to be purchased under the joint Qld Govt/Moreton
Bay Council “Buy-Back” scheme and then demolished to form The Progress Association has been consulting with local
what is now “green-space”. residents, as to what facilities to recommend to Council. (eg:
limited play equipment, park seating and suitable shade
This former residence was also severely damaged in the 1st trees could be installed in order to provide ongoing benefits
May 2015 flash flooding, leading the former owners to make to the local community.
the difficult decision to seek a “buy-back”. Such “buy-backs”
were approved, following applications by the homeowners Councillor Jodie Shipway has indicated that Council will be
at the time when the scheme was operational. considering how such recently purchased spaces (and there
are many) from across the region, will be managed, noting
Future Use of Greenspace: there will be additional budgets allocated for this expanding
area of council responsibility.
The Mango Hill Progress Association congratulates City of
Moreton Bay Council for the very quick restoration of the As they say! “Watch this Space”.
land following the demolition of the original house and is

Rose St West - afternoon of 27 Feb 2022