Tara: Tara Lagoon Parklands

Project typeOutdoor Camping and Recreation
Project scheduleProject Completed
Completion Date17 December 2021

Located on the edge of town, Tara Lagoon is part of Undulla Creek and host to a serene camping ground with great facilities and powered sites. A pathway along the water’s edge provides a tranquil walking or cycling track and ample opportunity to enjoy the impressive native parrots and birdlife that collect in the eucalypts.

Over time, the Tara Lagoon has become a much-loved space in the community and for travellers visiting the region. As part of Council's COVID-19 Recovery Package, Council is delivering a major revitalisation of the area to boost tourism opportunities and enhance the lifestyle and liveability of the Tara community.

The upgrade also complements earlier upgrades delivered by the Tara Futures Group.

Key Features:

850m of concrete footpath
Water bubblers throughout
Bitumen seal to existing roads
New bitumen roads
Vehicle bollarding
Designated powered RV campsites
Fire pits
Picnic settings and shelters
Solar lighting along pathways and shelters
Landscaping
Grassed seating retaining wall
BBQ areas with seating and shelter
New amenities with toilets, showers and disabled access
150m boardwalk over water with viewing platform and seating

Project Status: Completed

May 2020 - Funding secured
Council secured funding for the project under the Queensland Government's Building our Regions Program

December 2020 - Landscaping and Building contracts awarded
Boyds Bay Group and New State Builders were awarded the landscaping and building tender for the project

December 2020 - Preliminary construction commenced
Some preliminary footpath works completed ahead of major construction activities

December 2021 - Works Completed