Redland City Council has teamed up with TRiQ Arena to bring the company’s sport and activity modules to Redlands Coast and trial them in local parks.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the equipment, which encourages spontaneous play and caters for all age groups, would be available to use for free throughout August at Thornlands Community Park, Raby Esplanade Park in Ormiston and Jingeri Park in Redland Bay.
“TRiQ Arena activity modules can be used to hone skills for soccer, basketball, netball, tennis and a range of other ball sports,” she said.
“You don’t need to be a pro athlete to use the equipment – each activity module has been designed to encourage play regardless of your age or skill level.
“This is a great opportunity to get your heart rate up, spend more time in your local park, and connect with other members of the community over a friendly game.
“The equipment has been trialled in other parts of Australia and Queensland previously, but this is a first for Redlands Coast.”
Sport and Recreation Portfolio representative Jason Colley said the equipment was aimed at promoting health and wellbeing in the community.
“Meeting daily exercise quotas can sometimes be difficult, particularly if you have a busy work or study schedule,” Cr Colley said.
“The TRiQ Arena modules make it easy for all members of our community to get active whenever it suits them.
“Budding young athletes will also benefit, as the modules have specialised elements that allow players to work on their technical skills.”
The Mayor said Council would monitor how often the equipment is used across the trial period to assess whether the modules could be rolled out into other areas of the city down the track.
“As the initiative has been supported by the Queensland Government through the ActiveKIT Grants program, there is no cost to Council during the trial period,” the Mayor said.
“All equipment is free for the community to use at any time during park opening hours and will remain in place at the three locations until 30 August.”
