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Rise of the Aura-saurus: dinosaur play area to create world of adventure in growing estate

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A new dinosaur-themed park is expected to become a social hotspot in one of the Sunshine Coast’s fastest growing areas.

The park, to be built in Aura’s suburb of Nirimba, will feature a giant ‘Aura-saurus’ dinosaur play piece for children to swing and slide on. It will include a climbable neck and tail.

A series of mini dino-eggs will be creatively placed for younger children to explore, while older kids can uncover unique fossil designs in the archaeological digging pit.

The recreational area is set to become a hub with barbeques, hammocks, restrooms and picnic shelters available for local events and community use.

The park will be delivered in two stages. The green recreational offering is expected to be open by mid-2022 while the play elements, barbecues and shelters are set to be completed by late-2022.

The addition forms part of the ever-growing Aura park trail, a network of 15 uniquely themed interconnected parks located throughout the community. The project is set to boast a park within 400 metres of every home.

The park’s play elements are set to be completed by late-2022.

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Hannah Madill, Senior Development Manager at Stockland Aura, said the prehistoric-themed park was highly anticipated by residents and locals alike.

“As our community grows, it’s encouraging to be able to offer our residents another exciting interactive play space, where imaginations can run wild with prehistoric adventures,” she said.

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Stockland’s Aura is home to a number of popular parks including the Pedal Park, a bike-themed playground surrounded by bike tracks and featuring a tunnel, speed bumps, road signage and traffic lights, and a skate and scooter plaza for all skill levels from micro-groms to intermediate and advanced riders.

The suburb of Nirimba also houses the Fig Tree Park, which features a flying fox, climbing wall, climbing reeds, picnic shelters, barbecues and a half-court basketball court.

In addition to the 15 parks across the community, Aura’s 7500 residents can ride along the signature cycling veloway and walking paths, with more being added all the time.

For more information about Stockland’s Aura, visit cityofcolour.com. 

The dinosaur park will be one of 15 in the area.

 

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