Kenilworth Overview

RIVERSIDE PARKS

During local meetings at the river on 17th July 2010, Sunshine Coast Regional Council Officers presented concept plans for Isaac Moore Park and the Kenilworth River Park, based on suggestions received at previous public meetings. Discussion of the River Park plan centered on including a shelter and picnic table, a grassed walking track, unobtrusive car parking and limitations on vehicular access. A questionnaire was provided for residents to return comments and further suggestions. This feedback has resulted in the revised plans presented in April 2011 and accessible below.

Download the Isaac More Park Concept Plan from here (PDF file).
Download the Kenilworth River Park Concept Plan from here (PDF file) - note that this is now modified to move the parking area out of the park to the end of Charles Street.
Email your comments/suggestions to Council here.

Currently, the River Park has been re-grassed and bollards have been installed to prevent vehicular access to the Park and riverside (see photo). Revegetation of the river banks will follow.

Mary Valley Action Group website: maryvalleyrenewal.org

See the preliminary Mary Valley Community Action Plan.

HABITAT CONSERVATION

All wildlife on the Mary is threatened by encroaching human activity. Of particular concern are those species whose habitat is restricted to this River. Of these, the Mary River Lungfish and the Mary River Turtle are critically endangered. The Mary River Turtle was identified as late as 1994 and is the only species in its genus, so loosing it would extinguish the whole genus. This makes it a particular concern of conservation bodies, not only in Australia but across the world. Preventing disturbance of nesting sites on the sandy banks of the River, at Kenilworth and elsewhere, is critical to the survival of this species.

For more information about Mary River conservation issues please visit these websites:

www.maryriverturtle.com
Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee
Burnett Mary Regional Group

If you have views about Mary River conservation issues please contact Sunshine Coast Division 10 Councillor, Greg Rogerson.

RIVER PARK SEAT PROJECT

The Sunshine Coast Council has funded the design of a park seat to celebrate the Mary River. Details of the project can be seen here (PDF file). The design competition was won by Wayne Markwort - see his website at www.waynemarkwortstone.com. A sketch of the design can be seen here.