Langfords Park upgrade

Project Update: Vassallo Constructions has been awarded the tender for stage one of the Langfords Park upgrade. The contractor is expected to commence works in the coming months and be completed this year, weather permitting. Further information will be provided as soon as the construction program is finalised.
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Council has developed a master plan for the Langfords Park upgrade in Eton.

The plan is based on feedback that was gathered during the community consultation activities in November 2023.

The plan includes details for stage one works as well as future stages.

Stage one includes:

A new playground relocated closer to the park’s oval with roofed shade and covered seating for parents and carers. The play equipment will cater for a wider age range, 0 to 12 years, and the area will be fully fenced.
A new picnic shelter with an electric barbecue and picnic setting overlooking the park’s oval.
A formalised entry from Hill Street with a 1.5-metre-wide concrete path connecting to the picnic, sports and playground facilities.
Football goal posts in the oval.
A retrofitted lockable gate to the internal road to prevent vehicles cutting through the park. Access will be allowed to the Pony Club and public on request.
Additional shade trees along the new footpath.

Please click here to see the stage one concept plan

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland Program in association with Mackay Regional Council.

Future works include:

Extending the concrete path around the southern side of the oval to provide direct connection to the highway, playground and the public toilets at the Pony Club.
New disabled toilet facilities within the park.
Formalised car parking within the park.
Upgrades to the area around the War Memorial.
Additional shade trees.

Please click here to see the Langford Park master plan

Project Update: Vassallo Constructions has been awarded the tender for stage one of the Langfords Park upgrade. The contractor is expected to commence works in the coming months and be completed this year, weather permitting. Further information will be provided as soon as the construction program is finalised.
__________________________________________________________________________

Council has developed a master plan for the Langfords Park upgrade in Eton.

The plan is based on feedback that was gathered during the community consultation activities in November 2023.

The plan includes details for stage one works as well as future stages.

Stage one includes:

A new playground relocated closer to the park’s oval with roofed shade and covered seating for parents and carers. The play equipment will cater for a wider age range, 0 to 12 years, and the area will be fully fenced.
A new picnic shelter with an electric barbecue and picnic setting overlooking the park’s oval.
A formalised entry from Hill Street with a 1.5-metre-wide concrete path connecting to the picnic, sports and playground facilities.
Football goal posts in the oval.
A retrofitted lockable gate to the internal road to prevent vehicles cutting through the park. Access will be allowed to the Pony Club and public on request.
Additional shade trees along the new footpath.

Please click here to see the stage one concept plan

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland Program in association with Mackay Regional Council.

Future works include:

Extending the concrete path around the southern side of the oval to provide direct connection to the highway, playground and the public toilets at the Pony Club.
New disabled toilet facilities within the park.
Formalised car parking within the park.
Upgrades to the area around the War Memorial.
Additional shade trees.

Please click here to see the Langford Park master plan

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Project update #4 - July 2025

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Langfords Park upgrade set to transform Eton’s favourite green space
Work is set to begin on the much-anticipated stage one upgrade of Langfords Park in Eton, with construction scheduled to start from August 4, 2025, weather permitting.
The project will be delivered by contractor Vassallo Constructions on behalf of Mackay Regional Council.

The contractor will be onsite Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 6.30pm and Saturdays, if required.

There will be some minor noise and dust disturbances associated with these works.

Langfords Park and its public toilets will remain open during construction, although some areas will be cordoned off as required.

The tennis court will be accessible except during pressure cleaning works, which are scheduled for August and will take about seven days to complete.

The project will involve the removal of seven overgrown shrubs and one tree, with 38 new trees to be planted as part of the landscaping works.

Works are expected to be completed by late-December 2025, weather permitting.

Thank you for your patience while these exciting upgrades are under way.

The Langfords Park Playground Renewal project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program in association with Mackay Regional Council.
Project update #3 - February 2025

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Langfords Park to be upgraded soon!
Vassallo Constructions has been awarded the tender for stage one of the Langfords Park upgrade in Eton.
The works are based on feedback that was gathered during community consultation activities in 2023.
The stage one works include:
- A new playground relocated to the park’s oval with roofed shade and covered seating for parents and carers. The play equipment will cater for a wider age range, 0 to 12 years, and the area will be fully fenced.
- A new picnic shelter with an electric barbecue and picnic setting overlooking the park’s oval.
- A formalised entry from Hill Street with a 1.5-metre-wide concrete path to the picnic, sports facilities and playground facilities.
- Football goal posts in the oval.
- A retrofitted lockable gate to the internal road to prevent vehicles cutting through the park. Access will be allowed to the Pony Club and public on request.
- Additional shade trees along the new footpath.
The contractor is expected to commence works in the coming months and be completed this year, weather permitting.
Further information will be provided as soon as the construction program is finalised.
Should you have any questions about these works, please contact council’s Community Engagement Team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email engagement@mackay.qld.gov.au
Project update #2 - December 2024

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The upgrade of Langfords Park in Eton is one step closer.
Stage one is currently out for tender.
The stage one works is based on feedback that was gathered during community consultation in 2023. It encompasses relocation and upgrade of the playground facilities and associated renewal works to support better use of the park by the local community and those visiting or travelling through Eton.
The tender is scheduled to close on Tuesday, December 10.
As soon as the tender process is completed council will inform the community of the construction program.
Construction is expected to commence and be completed next year.
This is a fully funded project by the Queensland state government under the Works for Queensland program to deliver better infrastructure and services and improve the lives of Queenslanders now and into the future.
Project update #1 - January 2023

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Council has completed its consultation activities for Langfords Park!
Council would like to thank everyone who participated in the consultation activities for the Langfords Park upgrade project.
The activities included a community engagement session in Langfords Park, an online survey on council's Connecting Mackay website and meetings with key stakeholders.
The feedback from these activities have been captured in a 'community engagement findings report' which can be found here. This report will help our designers develop a concept plan for the park.
The concept plan is expected to be completed by mid-2023.
Should you have any questions about this project, please contact council's Community Engagement team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email engagement@mackay.qld.gov.au.

Page last updated: 30 Jul 2025, 12:44 PM