Sunshine Coast’s Kings Beach Park and Community Precinct secures Green Flag Award

January 12, 2023

Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

After an extensive judging process, the Sunshine Coast’s Kings Beach Park and Community Precinct has secured the prestigious accolade of a Green Flag Award in recognition of it being a premier beachside destination for community recreation, tourism, and events.

Sunshine Coast Council Manager Parks and Gardens Nicholas Coluccio said maintaining popular community open spaces was one of Council’s main priorities and added “many of our staff work tirelessly in maintaining this particular park and I’m really proud that their work has been recognised.”

It is only the fourth Queensland park to receive a Green Flag Award, joining the likes of South Bank and Roma Street Parklands in Brisbane and the Chinchilla Botanic Parkland located in the heart of the Western Downs.

The Green Flag Award® scheme recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of recreational outdoor spaces around the world.

Winning an award brings with it a wealth of benefits, from the status of being affiliated with a prestigious awards program through to tangible benefits such as boosting tourism and opening up revenue opportunities.

Sunshine Coast Council Divisional Councillor Terry Landsberg notes “receiving this esteemed award highlights the amazing work undertaken by our dedicated team across Council.

“Successfully being awarded a Green Flag Award acknowledges the overall vision for Kings Beach Park and Community Precinct to capture the mountains to the sea character of the city.

“The vision also complements and reflects the natural and unique environments of Caloundra and provides a safe, family-oriented recreation and leisure precinct with opportunities for economic and social benefits.”

Council also has recently been recognised at a state and national level for the Sunshine Coast Recreation Parks Plan 2021-2031.

This latest Green Flag Award confirms one of the many ways it continues to deliver on its Environment and Liveability Strategy (ELS), which provides long-term direction to guide growth and shape a sustainable future for our region.

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