Construction has begun on an expansive park in a booming master-planned community, but some locals say there are more pressing needs for investment.
Work is underway on the $8 million recreation space within Harmony, a rapidly expanding development delivered by AVID Property Group at Palmview.
One of nine planned parks in the area, it will be set over 18 hectares next to the Tranquility neighbourhood in the northern part of the estate.
It was designed by AVID’s team of consultants and will be built by local civil contractor Shadforths, ahead of an expected opening in mid-2026.
An AVID spokesperson it would be “for Harmony residents and Palmview locals to enjoy”.
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“The park will include a pump track circuit designed for beginner and experienced bike riders, shaded play and exercise equipment, barbecues, picnic shelters, public toilets, car parking for 70 vehicles, a large open kickaround field and shared pathways and scenic trails connecting Harmony,” they said.
“A significant part of the land will also be rehabilitated to natural bushland for wildlife.”
AVID announced the start of construction on its social media page.
“We can’t wait to see the community enjoying it,” the developer stated.
But the announcement was met with some kickback, as several locals suggested there were more pressing matters.
“Shops and essential services would be good before we get more parks,” Brett Dkr said.
“What about the town shopping centre?” Dave Leisemann asked.
“You still haven’t completed the Linear Park that you promoted as the longest park in Queensland, when we moved here six years ago,” Linda Holmes said.
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In response, Harmony stated that “shops and road connections” are “part of the long-term plan and rely on major infrastructure being delivered first”, and that a town centre would ultimately be delivered.
“Shops and services are important and that’s why AVID is working closely with council on the town centre plans,” it said.
“Some major infrastructure is first required to service the town centre.”
AVID stated that some of the required infrastructure included sewer upgrades and a new sub-arterial road linking Peter Crosby Way to Caloundra Road.
“In the meantime, new parks help provide spaces for families and neighbours to enjoy,” the developer stated.
AVID also said the Harmony Linear Parks were “being delivered in stages in line with corresponding infrastructure as the community grows”.
Harmony is a $3 billion project set on 378 hectares.
The community is expected to have more than 4800 homes for 13,000 future residents, with 130 hectares of open space. The town centre is expected to cover 30,000sqm.
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