Visitors discovered the natural beauty and community spirit behind Hanlon Park / Bur’uda, an award-winning transformation project in inner-city Brisbane.
Once a concrete drain, Hanlon Park / Bur’uda had been revitalised into a thriving naturalised creek, enhancing biodiversity, climate resilience, and public recreation. On this guided tour, visitors explored how the project had brought ecological function, flood resilience, and the joy of wildness back to the heart of the city. They learned how community contributions, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful design combined to breathe new life into this essential green space—creating a living, evolving landscape that prospers even through Brisbane’s changing climate.
What participants experienced:
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Walked along the transformed creek and discovered key features of the naturalisation process
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Learned how the park supports flood management and biodiversity in an urban environment
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Gained insights into how landscape architecture and community collaboration have shaped this award-winning project