Parklakes 2 News

When out and about reconnecting with nature, walkers will also enjoy spotting nest boxes installed as a safe alternative for local animals to comfortably nest their eggs, including small parrots, kingfishers, kookaburras, bats, ringtail possums and brush possums.

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“Today is a significant event for the new college, the community here on the Sunshine Coast, in particular Bli Bli, as well as Brisbane Catholic Education,” Mr Myers said.

The Parklakes 2 walking track expands over 2.5km circuit around the lakes and takes you through a plethora of native...

Developers, Peter Shadforth and Robert Flipp, share a vision for the area that ensures conservation of the environment while also creating a strong coastal community mindset.

The walk, fondly named the Avenue of Honour, was created in conjunction with Sunshine Coast Regional and District RSL as a place to pay your respects, reflect and remember.

“The streets are open, there are beautiful views, and there is a central park that everyone can get to.”

“We have found the floating wetlands to be a highly adaptable system that can function quite efficiently, treat water effectively, and require a very small footprint.”

More than 20,000 trees and 180,000 ground covers were planted as part of the Parklakes 2 development over the past three years.

“Their driver was to create a community, and not row after row of houses. They wanted to create a central hub with lakes, walking tracks and a bustling café.