Community celebrated a fun-filled day in Wallumbilla and Yuleba

The eastern side of the Maranoa region was a buzz of excitement on Sunday, 14 September.

Residents from Wallumbilla, Yuleba and the surrounding areas gathered to celebrate the grand openings of the Wallumbilla Wheat Shed and Yuleba Community Projects. 

The Wheat Shed, located at 36 George Street, Wallumbilla, was the first facility to be unveiled, commencing at 10:00am with a speech from Mayor Wendy Taylor. The grand opening continued with a visual presentation, walkthrough of the facility and morning tea. 

Mayor Taylor said that the grand opening of The Wheat Shed marked an exciting and valuable event on the Maranoa’s calendar, with community consultation of the project dating back to 2018. 

“This is an important development for the town of Wallumbilla, and for the entire region,” Mayor Taylor said.

“The name provides a unique and memorable identity, celebrating Wallumbilla’s strong agricultural heritage. It will be a boost for tourism, that will benefit all of the town’s businesses as well as the volunteer organisations such as Calico Cottage and the Wallumbilla Heritage Association, who are the backbone of the community.” 

The Wheat Shed was delivered in partnership with the Australian Government through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program and the Maranoa Regional Council and Origin APLNG Workers Transition Agreement. 

Following the conclusion of the Wallumbilla celebration at 11:30am, community members travelled to Stephenson Street, Yuleba, to witness the Yuleba Community Projects grand opening featuring the new Skatepark, Water Play Park and Playground. From 12:00pm to 2:00pm, attendees enjoyed a sausage sizzle and refreshments, and children participated in skate games and challenges, courtesy of Songline Skateboarding workshop instructor, Josh Weribone. 

Mayor Taylor said these community projects will boost the liveability of Yuleba. 

“It is exciting to see new community facilities come to life in Yuleba.

“Creating spaces where young families can come together and enjoy a day out is an important for the liveability of our towns.

“This park will offer a safe and engaging water-based recreation area for local families and visitors, especially during the warmer months.”

The Yuleba Community Projects was delivered as a part of the Maranoa Regional Council and Origin APLNG Workers Transition Agreement. 

Maranoa Regional Council sends out a big thank you to everyone who helped out including:

The Wheat Shed

Constructed by local builders SM & KA Duff Builders, supported by significant local subcontractors for design, construction and fit out, including:

Stanford Structural, Brandon & Associates, Darby Hicks Electrical, Aquazon Plumbing, Halls Furniture Court, Dewayne Smith Painting, West-Tech Systems, Fyfe, DMAC, Stapleton Carpentry & Concreting, Rhino Concreting, Grulke Concreting, Roma Home Improvement, Roma Fire & First Aid, Hornick Landscapes, Sydeva Haulage, Rex Furnitures, Betta Electrical Roma, Roma Printers & Stationers, Andersons Roma, Signasaurus, Maranoa Locksmiths, and GK Electrical.

Yuleba Community Projects:

Yuleba Skatepark – designed & built by Trinity Skateparks, with concrete supply by local contractor Grulke Concreting, and landscaping support from local contractors James Yard Care.

Yuleba Playground – manufactured & installed by A_Space Playgrounds, with fencing & seating installed by local contractors Ryan O’Brien Building & Stapleton Carpentry & Concreting.

Yuleba Water Play – Features supplied by Urban Play, with design and construction by Beau Corp Projects. Supported by local contractors: Brandon & Associates, GK Electrical, Grulke Concreting, Hornick Landscaping, Sunshine Mitre 10, LSA Demolitions, and DMAC.

Yuleba Heritage Walking Loop – completed by Council and by local contractors Dann Civil & Earthmoving. Signage to come in the coming months. 

Shade structures will be installed over all new play installations in the coming months by Central Industries.