Footpath upgrades to enhance popular Granville park

Visitors to Brendan Hansen Park will soon enjoy smoother and safer footpaths, making it easier to get around the popular Granville green space.

Cr Daniel Sanderson said work started this week to replace almost 300 metres of aging bitumen paths with new 1.8m wide concrete paths.

“Brendan Hansen Park is one of the most popular green spaces on the Fraser Coast, regularly used by families, walkers, and fitness enthusiasts,” he said.

“It is now home to the vibrant Granville Gather twilight markets, which are held every third Sunday of the month, and has hosted Council’s Maryborough Dog’s Day Out events.

“Upgrading the pathways to concrete will ensure they are durable, easy to navigate, and accessible for everyone, including people with prams or mobility aids.

“These upgrades will improve the day-to-day use of the park, ensuring it remains a hub of activity and a space the community can take pride in. By investing in projects like this, we’re ensuring our parks remain safe, inviting, and well-maintained spaces for years to come.

Minister for Local Government and Water Ann Leahy said: “Whether making their way from A to B, getting in their daily steps or spending time with family and friends, our communities pound the pavement of local footpaths every day.

“I’m pleased to see Fraser Coast Regional Council working to improve this pedestrian infrastructure at one of Granville’s favourite parks, as well as other public spaces across the region.”

The new pathways are being delivered by the Council’s internal Landscape Construction Team, and weather permitting, the work is expected to be completed by early March.

The $52,000 Brendan Hansen Park pathway upgrades are partially funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program in association with the Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Council has received $1.795 million under the Works for Queensland program to complete various footpath and pathway works across the region.