The Burdekin is starting to rebuild after the devastating tropical low earlier this year, with restoration projects now underway at Plantation Park, Groper Creek Foreshore, and the Mt Inkerman Nature Trail.
At Plantation Park, which houses the Burdekin Visitor Information Centre and the Nature-Based Playground, crews are repairing internal roads and carparks that were stripped and scoured by floodwaters. Once complete, families and visitors will have safe access to the park’s popular facilities.
Groper Creek residents also felt the full force of the floods. Water reached under homes and isolated parts of the community. Restoration works include a new concrete entry to the jetty and resurfacing of Barramundi Esplanade, Grunter Grove, and public car and trailer parking areas. Council says the upgrades will help Groper Creek welcome both locals and visitors back safely.
The iconic Mt Inkerman walking trail, offering panoramic views over the Burdekin River delta, was heavily eroded. Restoration works will rehabilitate the trail, keeping it safe and accessible for walkers, community groups, and charity events.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said the projects will restore key community spaces and make them safer for locals and visitors. “The 2025 tropical low caused major damage across our Shire, washing away roads, carparks, and some of our most loved recreational spaces,” she said. “With support from the Australian and Queensland Governments, we’re rebuilding stronger and safer community spaces for everyone to enjoy.”
These projects are jointly funded under the Community and Recreational Assets Recovery Program by the Australian and Queensland Governments through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements. Council notes the material does not necessarily reflect the views of either government.
Restoration projects are now underway at Plantation Park (pictured), Groper Creek Foreshore, and the Mt Inkerman Nature Trail following the devastating tropical low earlier this year. Photo source: Townsville North Queensland
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