FAQs

The reserve is one of the City’s most visited conservation areas. It has been identified for an upgrade to enhance park user experience and meet the demands of future park users.

The proposed concept plan includes new car parking and vehicle access, upgraded pedestrian and cycle paths to improve connectivity and allow inclusive access for people with mobility impairments, public amenities, picnic facilities, a nature play space, wildlife viewing areas and a lake observational tower.

The kangaroo viewing platform is an elevated structure that provides panoramic views of the open grassland where kangaroos regularly gather. Additional features such as native plantings, roped bollards and handrails have been included in the landscape design to discourage pedestrian access to the animals while they forage and rest. These measures help create safe refuge areas for kangaroos to retreat to when they prefer not to be disturbed, improving the safety for both wildlife and visitors.

The design has been planned to preserve existing mature trees. No canopy trees will be removed as part of the site entrance upgrades including the picnic areas along the trail. Any shrubs or understorey that need to be removed will be done with care, and new trees will be planted where appropriate.

The education shelter is a versatile space that serves as both a picnic area and an environmental and cultural learning hub. It provides undercover space for groups to engage in educational activities within the reserve.

Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area is mostly flat, making it ideal for people of all abilities to experience nature and wildlife. The project aims to upgrade over 3.4 kilometres of trails to sealed paths to ensure year-round, inclusive access for people of all abilities. These improvements, along with ramps, seating and shade promote equal participation and comfort for all visitors.

Environmental sustainability is a key priority of the project. The final design will comply with all relevant environmental legislation and guidelines. Special care will be taken to avoid impacts and minimise disturbance to vegetation. Any unavoidable impacts will be managed responsibly and compensated for through planting and habitat restoration in other parts of the reserve.

The proposed concept plan respects the cultural significance of the site by including only what is necessary to support the reserve and its visitors. Recognising that storytelling is key to caring for Country, the proposed structures and features are designed to encourage sharing of cultural knowledge. We will be consulting with relevant Traditional Owner groups and cultural heritage specialists to co-design interpretive signage. All work will comply with cultural heritage legislation, and any findings or concerns will be managed in partnership with the appropriate stakeholders to ensure respectful and responsible outcomes.

We will provide regular updates through project bulletins, social media, and the dedicated project web page.(External link) You can sign up for updates to this web page to receive updates and stay informed about upcoming consultations, changes, and milestones in the project timeline.

The City will engage a consultant and finalise a detailed design that’s ready to build.

We want to hear from you! Have your say on the concept plan for Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area between 22 July and 11 August 2025. 

Take the survey now

Visit the GC Have Your Say webpage at gchaveyoursay.com.au/clca where you can find out more about the concept plan.

Your feedback will help us understand the communities sentiment and concerns with the concept pan for Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area.