Thursday, August 28, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Councillor Column Councillor Max Musumeci 28 August

It’s always rewarding to see projects progressing that will have long-term benefits for our community.
Stage 5 of the Home Hill Be-Active Trail is progressing well, with the two-metre-wide concrete footpath currently being constructed along Seventeenth Street between Seventh Avenue and Eleventh Avenue. As someone who has spent plenty of early mornings on the farm watching the “black snow” fall during crushing season, I know how much locals value being outdoors and active in our fresh air. This trail is about creating safe, accessible spaces where families, walkers and cyclists can enjoy Home Hill year-round, with Stage 6 to follow as part of Council’s commitment to building a fully connected network.
Another milestone reached this month is the adoption of the Burdekin Aquatic Centre Master Plan. This plan will guide the future of the centre and ensures it meets the needs of our community for years to come. Following strong feedback from residents, the design has been refined which results in practical outcomes that reflects local voices.
Both of these projects show how community input shapes the work Council does. Whether it’s building paths in Home Hill or planning the future of the aquatic centre, these are investments in the wellbeing, connection and lifestyle of the Burdekin.

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