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Signature projects
The Moreton Bay Rail Link Project will deliver a 12.6 km dual-track rail line between Petrie and Kippa-Ring, with 6 new rail stations at Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Mango Hill, Kinsellas Road, Rothwell and Kippa-Ring. Work is expected to commence in early 2012 for completion in 2016.
Council is planning a state of the art destination library, ‘The Corso at North Lakes’ will also includes a new community centre with associated meeting spaces, retail space including a coffee shop, a young people’s space and a central landscaped plaza.
Council has commenced planning an even better future for Strathpine. At the heart of council’s vision is The Strathpine Gateway Project – a building that will provide a new focus for community and cultural needs.
The Regional Sports Park at Burpengary will be the new $10 million home of Caboolture junior and senior AFL Clubs. Construction is expected to start early in 2012 and finish in December.
Council has endorsed a Master Plan for the Redcliffe Seaside Village area. The Master Plan includes a mix of projects which are part of a long-term vision for the precinct and works which will be delivered as part of the project over the next two years.
The Hub will be a thriving community meeting place presenting innovative learning opportunities, skills development and research spaces. It will also host art exhibitions, digital and multimedia technology suites and creative arts activities.
In February this year, Council endorsed the master plan for the Clontarf-Woody Point Foreshore. The master plan outlines Council’s long term strategic vision for the 3 kilometre system of foreshore parks and will be implemented as staged works over the next 20 years, subject to funding.
The project has been made possible with a $3M Federal Government grant follows on from the 1st stage where the Town Square Covered Colonnade between King Street and the Hub entrance was constructed (as part of the Caboolture Hub project).
Coast & Waterways
The health of the Caboolture River has been declining over the last decade. Council commenced the Caboolture River Recovery program in early 2009 to focus investment and action with the aim of improving the rivers health.
The Regional Floodplain Database Project (RFD) is a detailed flood investigation that will result in high quality flood information across the region.
Parks & open space
Council has completed landscape concept plans for Bellara Beach and Banksia Beach. These concept plans create a long term vision for each park and will be implemented as staged works over the coming years subject to funding.
Council has endorsed master plans for Endeavour Park and Scarborough Beach Park. These master plans create a long term vision and will be implemented as staged works over the next five to ten years subject to funding.
Council is preparing a master plan to guide the future development of the James Drysdale Reserve. The draft master plan has been developed based on feedback received during the first community consultation.
A revised draft master plan has been developed to ensure the park’s long-term sustainability as a district park facility and to meet the needs of increased visitation, as well as, nature conservation.
Moreton Bay Regional Council would like to extend an invitation to the community to provide comment on the draft Ray Frawley Fields Master Plan. The site is located on the corner of Elizabeth Avenue and Silcock Street, Clontarf.
The design rationale for Talobilla Park incorporates the themes of Revitalising the Green; Active Living and Connecting to Community. The design intent behind the master plan is for a broader range of users to enter the park.
Roadworks
South Pine Road and Queens Road are set for a major upgrade as part of Moreton Bay Regional Council’s plan to increase safety and access and improve traffic flows.
Construction is expected to commence early in 2012, with completion in late 2013. When complete, the Francis Road rail overpass will give local residents quick access onto Gympie Road, while easing traffic congestion at the Lawnton level crossing.
The $11 million Plantation Road project will give local residents quick access between North Lakes and Dakabin. Work is expected to commence early in 2012 with completion late in 2013 weather permitting.
Town planning
A planning study has been undertaken for land within the eastern part of Burpengary. The findings of the report set out a suggested structure plan for how development may occur within the area.
Council is working on plans to guide the development of the Caboolture-Morayfield Principal Activity Centre into a regional centre that will play a key role in South-East Queensland’s future.
Council has prepared a study into a rural residential area between Morayfield and Burpengary. The study provides background information relating to existing conditions and key issues that will affect the future development of the area.
This project seeks to provide an integrated plan that sets out the preferred land use, environmental, infrastructure, and employment intentions for a new residential area at Narangba.
Council is working to guide the development of the Strathpine Centre into a progressive, people friendly place.
On 17 February 2012, the State Government declared Caboolture West as a Master Planned Area. The project will involve the preparation of a structure plan covering 6,413 hectares to the west of the existing urban areas of Caboolture.