Brisbane wastelands to wetlands project approaches completion

May 22, 2024

Brisbane City Council’s transformation of Archerfield Wetlands from a former wastewater treatment plant to a thriving community parkland is now 80% complete.

The Council says the four-hectare park will be Brisbane’s next world-class leisure and lifestyle destination with a large adventure playground at the heart of the revitalisation.

Providing an update this week, Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner stated “Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s lifestyle capital continues to grow and the Archerfield Wetlands District Park will be another jewel in Brisbane’s crown.

“Our parks and playgrounds provide the perfect place for free, family-friendly fun and we know residents love to visit to their local park and discover new ones.

“The Archerfield Wetlands District Park will add to our network of more than 2100 parks across Brisbane that make our city an even better place to live.”

An event and activity lawn, youth hub and basketball court, bush foods garden trail, catchment centre nursery and upgraded picnic and barbecue facilities are also part of the transformation.

The Council says the environmental rehabilitation of the Oxley Creek catchment has been critical to the upgrade and will help to improve the health of the natural waterway.

More than 65,000 new native trees and plants have been added to provide more shade, cool the area and create new habitat for local wildlife.

Oxley Creek Catchment Association President, Dave Kent noted “this incredible new park will also be home to the Oxley Creek Catchment Association’s new onsite native plant nursery, which will support the environmental rehabilitation of the Oxley Creek.

“Our volunteers are looking forward to being right in the heart of the catchment area and close to the wetlands, while continuing to protect and enhance the natural environment.”

The site is also home to a shared 2.9 kilometre walking and cycling trail to help residents and visitors relax, exercise and connect to nature.

Brisbane Sustainability Agency Chair, Nigel Chamier added “located just 12 kilometres from the city, Brisbane residents are going to love this new recreational space, where there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

“Once complete, the project will provide a direct gateway to the wider 150-hectare Archerfield Wetlands Parkland via the recently completed Archerfield Wetlands Discovery Trail, allowing residents to spend time amongst nature and go wildlife spotting.”

The Archerfield Wetlands District Park is on-track to open this year and is part of Council’s 20-year Oxley Creek Transformation initiative.

The vision of the Oxley Creek Transformation Master Plan will see the 20-kilometre-long green space corridor, from the Brisbane River at Tennyson to Warril Parkland at Larapinta transformed into a world-class green lifestyle and leisure destination.

Images: Concepts for Brisbane City Council’s transformation of Archerfield Wetlands (top and below) and work underway at the site (middle).

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