Hinchinbrook Shire Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to convert a small part of the reserve land at Eddie Bourke Park, Ingham to freehold tenure.
Council has received a request for the conversion of approximately 403m² of reserve land to freehold title, formally described as Lot 24 on CWL3411, located to the rear of residential properties in Hecht Street, Ingham.
If tenure conversion is approved, the land would be offered to an adjoining residential land owner for purchase from the State, as resolution of a building encroachment issue on the reserve.
Council is currently a trustee for the State-owned reserve, designated for Park and Recreation purposes.
Following Council’s consideration of the request, it will advise the applicant and the Queensland Government of its decision, who will ultimately decide the request, stipulate any conditions and negotiate with the prospective buyer.
Residents are invited to address concerns to (with the subject: Eddie Bourke Park reserve):
The Chief Executive Officer
Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Email: council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au or
Hand-deliver: 25 Lannercost Street, Ingham QLD 4850
Post: PO Box 366, Ingham QLD 4850
For more information call Council’s customer service centre on 4776 4600. All submissions need to be received by 5.00pm, Tuesday 9 September 2025.
MARY-ANNE UREN
Chief Executive Officer