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All-Abilities Playground for Everyone to Enjoy! New Water Source for 100,000 People
A new all-abilities playground with custom-made play Approximately one hundred thousand people in
towers has been installed by Moreton Bay Regional Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Griffin, Petrie, Lawnton
Council at the Caboolture Regional Environmental North Lakes, Mango Hill, Dakabin, and Strathpine have
Education Centre (CREEC), bringing fun at the facility to been connected to the SEQ Water Grid for the first time,
new heights.
The $220,000 specially-designed council-funded playground as part of a joint project between Unitywater and Seqwater.
features three towers with slides, track rides and climbing nets; The Petrie Water Treatment Plant (operated by Seqwater), which
a wheelchair accessible play area; play hut; and sensory walls, all provided these customers with their water, was built in the late
to encourage inclusive and engaging play. 1950s. As the plant needed a major refurbishment to continue to
Division 12 Councillor Adrian Raedel invited families from across provide a reliable water supply, it was more efficient to connect
Moreton Bay and South-East Queensland to try the 280m2 new the zone to the SEQ Water Grid and decommission the plant.
REMINDER: We’re Going Plastic Bag Free tower set, as well as CREEC’s other inclusive facilities like the The transition to the new water source took place during March
As of the 1st of July, single use plastic bags will no sensory garden and wheelchair-friendly zip-line. and April this year.
longer be available. Some supermarkets are getting in Find out more at www.unitywater.com/petrie. The website
early and stopping the use by the 20th of June. includes a searchable map if you want to check if your property
Of course there are sturdier plastic bags available for sale, was affected by the change.
which will retail for around fifteen cents each, or you could
stock up on some re-usable bags, such as the ones availale from
Boomerang Bags.
My personal tip: Keep them in your boot at all times. Once you’ve
unpacked the shopping at home, immediately put them back
in the boot.
Old Petrie Town Steam Fair
Head on down to Old Petrie Town on the 2nd and
3rd of June to commemorate a century since the
Shane King MP “We really want CREEC to be a space that is accessible to from last century in action, including traction engines,
end of World War I. View the majestic machines

trucks and buses.
Your Local State Member everybody. This new extension has been specifically-designed vintage tractors, steam toys and of course, vintage cars,
to encourage social interaction, inclusivity and most importantly
fun between users regardless of their ability,” Cr Raedel said. Don’t miss the Grand Parade daily, starting at 12.30pm.
“It’s roomier, meaning children and their parents or carers There will be something for the whole family so come along and
can play at the same time; it’s a got a huge ramped play area join the fun at 901 Dayboro Road, Kurwongbah from 10am-4pm Popup
so people in wheelchairs can get involved; and it’s right in the on Saturday and 8am-2pm on Sunday.
middle of CREEC’s play area and gardens.
Also included is a bespoke play hut with a number of engaging
sensory walls designed to stimulate a sense of exploration
and learning. Weddings
“For children with ASD, it’s an ideal and comfortable space
for them to interact with other children in a way that isn’t 2018
too overwhelming.
“As a council we’ve taken a number of steps to create accessible
facilities, especially with the development of our new Disability Dayboro Road, Whiteside, QLD, 4503
Access and Inclusion Plan, and this project at CREEC is another (07) 3285 5934
example of council creating more inclusive infrastructure.” opt.events@ymcabrisbane.org Packages
Urban Play Managing Director Ben Urban said: www.tompetrie.com.au from
“It’s great to see councils placing emphasis on inclusive
playgrounds that are bursting with activities to encourage $2500
physical, social and cognitive development.
“These specially-designed multi-level towers inspire countless
hours of play and laughter with the opportunity for parents and
carers to get involved. This playground provides opportunities
 @ShaneKingMP to enhance child development and early learning and will
Phone: (07) 3448 9100 be well used by the community for many years to come.”
Email: shane.king@parliament.qld.gov.au CREEC is located at 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary. The new
Post: PO Box 629, Kallangur Qld 4503 playground and other outdoor elements are open seven days
a week, and the centre is open Monday to Friday from 8am
Authorised by S. King Shop 1, 15 Goodfellows Rd, KALLANGUR
to 4.30pm.
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