The draft Bellara Foreshore masterplan includes:

• new and upgraded playgrounds, lighting, picnic areas and boardwalks
• more seating and shaded areas
• better accessibility throughout the foreshore area
• safer pedestrian access around roads and car parks
• new and upgraded toilet blocks
• new storage facilities for water sports groups and
• a future event space with new facilities for markets and other activities.

The plan includes more trees and other native plants. We will protect existing vegetation as much as possible, but a few plants may be impacted by upgrades.

Council has met with representatives of the Volunteer Marine Rescue, the Mahalo Outrigger Canoe Club, the Marine Cadets, organisers of the Sylvan Beach Munch Markets, the Bribie Island Lions Club and the organisers of the Bribie Classic Boat Regatta to better understand how they use the site and how park upgrades could affect their operations.

We are grateful for the time and information these community volunteers have provided. The project team developed the draft masterplan in a way that will maintain and, where possible, enhance their operations to benefit the whole community. We will ensure the Volunteer Marine Rescue can continue their vital services during construction activity.