Wyllie Park Gets Back to Historical Roots

Published 02 June 2020

As part of the Petrie Mill Redevelopment, Moreton Bay Regional Council is reviving the heritage values of Wyllie Park with major upgrade and replanting works starting next month.

The $800,000 project will include improvements to the access road and carparking, renewed footpaths, new barbecues and additional trees to improve the natural amenity of the area.

Mayor Peter Flannery said up to 30 people would be employed on the job.

“The rejuvenation of Wyllie Park will preserve its heritage values,  improve facilities and plant additional vegetation in the park restore the concentric planting theme as a nod to the site’s past,” Cr Flannery said.

“Through the 50’s Wyllie Park was a popular spot to stop on the drive north and we want to revive that character so that local and interstate travellers can stop in and learn about Petrie’s history.

“Not only is it important to maintain the cultural heritage values around The Mill, but to ensure the environment, including koala habitats are protected.”

Division 8 Councillor Mick Gillam said part of the works will include planting more koala habitat trees along the riverbank, to support the local population.

“One of Moreton Bay’s greatest assets is its wildlife and this project will help to protect and grow our local koala population for future generations,” Cr Gillam said.

“These eucalyptus trees will be planted in the riparian corridor with special koala fencing to ensure wildlife can safely access the fauna crossing and underpass.”

Civil Contractors Pty Ltd were awarded the tender for the project with work is expected to run from June until October, weather permitting.