Basketball half court proposed for popular park
Sunshine Coast Council is investigating options for a new basketball half court at a much-loved park in Mount Coolum - and we want to know what you think.
Mount Gul’um Park, on Boardwalk Boulevard, is a long park with a great view of Mount Coolum in the distance.
It’s where locals and visitors can enjoy a barbecue or picnic, relax in the open green space or get active on the great network of pathways.
The proposed basketball half court could be situated on the northern side of the park, nearby the existing picnic tables.
This location would keep the remainder of the park open for other community activities and would maintain the kick and throw space in the park.
We are also proposing other park improvements like extending the roadside garden area, adding more shade trees, and a new bench seat.
Sunshine Coast Division 8 Councillor Taylor Bunnag said he’d met with residents in Mount Coolum who expressed interest in installing a basketball half court in Mount Gul’um Park.
“Using minor capital works funding, I requested Council officers to design a space that our local community can enjoy,” Cr Bunnag said.
“We are committed to providing high-quality open space that supports active and healthy communities.
“Your feedback is important to me, so I invite you to please share your thoughts on this exciting proposal via the online survey."
Have your say
We invite you to tell us what you think about the proposed basketball half court by filling out a short online survey by 5pm Monday, March 10, 2025.
What’s next?
Feedback received during this engagement phase will help us understand community interest in the proposal.
If the project is supported by our community, this will help guide potential future investment in constructing the basketball half court in following years.
We look forward to hearing our community’s thoughts on the proposal.