Updated 24 November 2025

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News

​CP Management: The Body Corporate Committee have been informed to please direct any issues to BC System through their portal, rather than contacting the Complex Manager directly.

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Insurance: BC Systems have highlighted the problem with getting insurers to provide cover for Central Parklands. At present, only one insurer is providing cover and this is a risk for the future to not even have a single provider. An Information session was held in July by BS Systems to give an update to interested residents. The last newsletter from BC Systems highlighted the details. The committee has approved BC Systems to engage Mahoney Solicitors to provide legal advice on restructuring the land scheme to give more scope for other insurers to quote and potentially provide cover. A vote will be called in the next few months prior to an Extraordinary General Meeting to change the structure of the Body Corporate to put all of the lots with a "party wall" into a single Body Corporate and the free standing homes into another. The Villas will remain as they are. The Principal Body Corporate will head all of these Bodies Corporate to carry out tasks as they do now.

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Safety Issues: There have been some recent safety issues around the pool and spa. Please note jumping is not allowed in the pool area and please supervise children at all times.

No amplified music is allowed in the common areas including around the pool. This disturbs the other users and the local residents. Please use headphones whenever possible.

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A few people have been using the disabled facilities and leaving it wet and unclean. We would remind residents the disabled facilities are for the express use of disabled residents and visitors only. There are other facilities for the rest of the Central Parklands community to use without the need to use the disabled facilities.

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It has been decided that the cut off for issues to be discussed at the bi-monthly Committee meeting is now one (1) week before the committee meeting. After that it will go through to the following meeting. This is to ensure there is sufficient time to process the issue and for the committee to consider it. Please send all concerns to the BC Systems portal to raise issues.

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There is now a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for residents use, in the Rec Centre ground floor area. This is a fully automatic unit for assisting in an emergency with anyone with a heart issue. Please make yourself aware of its location when you are next in the Rec Centre. It could save a life.

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Minutes of committee meetings can always be accessed via the portal

​The Complex Manager is always looking for more BCC Waste Vouchers, if you have some spare. Please drop them up to the office.

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The Committee of Central Parklands would like to remind residents that if a snake catcher is required, this will be at the resident’s own expense. Snakes outdoors can be difficult to locate and catch once they move out of sight.

Our area is home to several species of snakes, including Common Tree Snakes (both brown and grey varieties) and small green-and-yellow Tree Snakes, which are non-venomous. However, Eastern Brown Snakes, which are highly venomous, are also present in the region.

It’s worth noting that both Brown Snakes and Tree Snakes can grow to around 1.5 metres in length and look similar, making identification tricky. Juvenile Brown Snakes often have a dark band across their head, which can help distinguish them.

Please keep the following in mind:

•  If a snake is found within your lot or on your exclusive use area or adjoining footpath, it is the owner’s responsibility to arrange a catcher if desired.

•  If you see a snake outdoors and it is moving along, let it continue on its way.

•  If it is stationary, step back quietly and leave it undisturbed.

•  Avoid startling or attempting to move a snake, as this is when bites are most likely to occur.

 Take a few minutes to read up on snake bite prevention and first aid—important knowledge for all Australians, especially during warmer months.
 

Helpful resources:
 https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/environment-and-water/wildlife-and-conservation/living-with-wildlife/
 https://snakecatcherbrisbane.net.au/what-to-do-when-you-find-a-snake/

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Social Activities

We are having the next Trivia Night on Sunday December 7th. It will again be generously catered by super chef Steve. As usual tea, coffee and lemon cake will be provided for free and burgers will be available from about 5.45pm onwards, with Trivia starting about 6.30pm. BYO drinks.

 

Please contact Bart on centralparklandssocial@hotmail.com to reserve a table of six or for individual bookings. As always, get in early as tables fill up quickly. As this is the last Trivia Night for the year, it will be Christmas Themed so please wear something appropriate to the season. I did hear rumours that there could be singing.

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Why not join the Social Club? It is $2 per year to be a member with a name badge being supplied. Let Bart know if you want to join. If we are a social club there is a better chance we can attract more sponsors and share tasks. 
 

Facilities and Grounds

All Recreational Centre facilities are available. Communal crockery and cutlery are available for use.  Residents are requested to follow directions on displayed signage. Due to the ongoing health concerns, tea towels will no longer be provided. Instead, paper towels are provided for drying plates and cutlery.

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There have been several noise complaints from residents about others in the Rec Centre area, tennis court and pool. Please respect other people's rights by keeping noise to a moderate level, especially in the early morning or later at night.

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There have been a number of instances of residents using the "EMERGENCY EXIT" pushbutton at the Entry Gates to the Rec Centre just to open the gates. Whenever this occurs, there is a call out required to the Deploy Security to reset the switch costing $200 each time. The Committee have decided this charge will be passed onto anyone found pressing the button when it is not a genuine emergency. Swipe cards ONLY are to be used for entry and exit.

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Residents should contact BC Systems  regarding any concerns or recommendations for the gardens and facilities or to report any fencing falling under body corporate responsibility requiring repair or replacement.

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Additional or replacement tags for the Recreational Centre can be purchased at a cost of $15.  These can be obtained by contacting the Complex Manager on  centralparklands@outlook.com 

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Please do not hesitate to contact the committee should you have any queries.  All correspondence is handled through BCSystems, use the forms available for requests or for other queries info@bcsystems.com.au. 

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CENTRAL PARKLANDS CTS 31949 ABN: 53167360233

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