100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

Locals urged to help shape improved park with dog exercise area

Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team.

Tourism plan at iconic mountains has ‘great potential’

Plans are underway to create an extensive trail network at one of the Sunshine Coast’s most renowned locations. Sunshine Coast Council has launched an eco-tourism More

Homeowner cops $9000 water bill due to leak

The Sunshine Coast's water provider is urging homeowners to be vigilant after thousands of locals were affected by hidden leaks during the past 12 More

Road safety advocates call for urgent action after horror year

Queensland's peak motoring body and some of Australia's leading road safety advocates have called for more to be done to prevent the loss of More

Ashley Robinson: a brush with danger

I hope you had a nice New Year’s Eve and made a great start to ’26 which will set you up for plenty of More

Photo of the day: fisherman’s delight

Tom Regener snapped this image of jetties and pontoons along a Pelican Waters canal amid a red sky at night. If you have a photo More

Local fruit growers planning ‘world-first’ robot operation

A local strawberry producer is planning to revolutionise its Maroochy River operation with robotic pickers that will dramatically reduce the need for on-site workers More

Residents are being encouraged to help enhance a park that is set to include a dog off-leash area.

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking community input for Khancoban Drive Park at Buderim, which is set to be changed from a local park to a district park.

Councillor Christian Dickson said the park would serve a wider area within Buderim and Mountain Creek.

“It will offer more facilities such as public amenities, community events, outdoor leisure activities and a dog off-leash area,” he said.

“It will provide space for our community to meet and enjoy outdoor activities together.

“Locals have been telling me they want to see a high-quality park with things families can enjoy close to home, without having to travel outside of their own community.

Khancoban Drive Park is set to get a makeover.

“Khancoban Drive Park is a great location and we need your input to help us understand when and how you use the park.

“Tell us what you love about the park, what you would like to see included in the upgraded park, and where within the park you would like to see the improvements included.

“This is how we are working with our community to nurture and enhance our environment and quality of life, and I’m looking forward to hearing your feedback.”

In September, council asked the community where they wanted the dog off-leash area. The designated area will expand the functionality of the park and enable people to exercise their dogs in a green park setting.

A map of Khancoban Drive Park, including the planned off-leash area.

Community members can provide feedback via a short survey on council’s website until June 4.

The feedback will help council prepare a draft concept landscape plan for the park, before the community is engaged for further feedback.

Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor at Sunshine Coast News via news@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. You must include your name and suburb.

Subscribe to SCN’s free daily news email

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
[scn_go_back_button] Return Home
Share