A project to upgrade Smiths Lake Recreation Area at 15 Paradise Drive is underway.
The Smiths Lake community initiated and funded a masterplan to beautify Recreation Reserve and promote recreational opportunities for the community and visitors. The masterplan design draws inspiration from Smiths Lake sandbar, channels and sand flats.
Works for the first stage are possible thanks to funding by the Australian Government under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Round 2 program.
After initial site investigations, a gravel footpath will be formed. The initial works will also include feature tree and understory planting, building of mounded landforms and installation of bollards.
The Recreation area will be open for use during these initial works. This stage of the project is expected to be complete by 28 February.
"The Smiths Lake community has really got behind this project and we value their input," said Amanda Hatton, Council's Manager Strategy and Projects.
"The upgrade to the Recreation Reserve will be a welcome addition to the popular skate park and netball courts currently on this site."
The funding commitment from the Australian Government aims to stimulate additional infrastructure construction in local communities across Australia.
