Mount Morgan community invited to give feedback on new park

Published on 21 May 2025

Rockhampton Regional Council is inviting the Mount Morgan community to have their say on a new open space which will be created after the former scout hall is removed from the site on Dee Street.

Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford encouraged the community to submit their ideas and preferences for the space.

“This space is for everyone in Mount Morgan so we are asking for their thoughts which will help us in shaping our decisions moving forward,” Cr Rutherford said.

The invitation for feedback comes after Council recently decided to remove the former scout hall following a thorough review process that highlighted the hall had reached its end of life.

“This provides us with an opportunity to transform the site into a space that everyone can enjoy,” Cr Rutherford said.

“The hall has been vacant for many years and even though Council has offered it to various community groups, efforts have been unsuccessful due to the extensive upkeep required.

“The presence of asbestos makes any efforts to restore the building quite difficult.

“After the hall has been removed, Council hopes to rename the space and we welcome suggestions from the community on what we should call it.”

Any sentimental pieces found on the site including the Mafeking Bell stand, signage and emblem items would be saved with the goal of incorporating them into the site’s new design.

“This site holds such a special place in Mount Morgan’s history as it was home to the Mafeking Bell for many years before it was moved to its current place on Morgan Street,” Cr Rutherford said.

“We recognise that Mount Morgan has a strong scouting history, and we would love to pay tribute to that as we take steps to create a beautiful open space for the community.

“Already, we have received positive feedback on our plans and we welcome further community input via our online survey.”

The survey is open now and closes on 15 July 2025.

To read the plan and have your say, please see here.

For any groups who want to submit a proposal for the ownership of the hall, please see here.

ENDS

*Photo courtesy of MMPAD