Budget 2019-20 Division 3 - Roads and park upgrades prioritised
Published 03 June 2019
Division 3 has scored more than $10 million for road upgrades in Moreton Bay Regional Council’s 19/20 Budget.
Division 3 Councillor Adam Hain said, “we’ve got our pedal to the metal in 19/20 and will be focussing on several road upgrade projects in Division 3.”
“Roads connect us, bring communities together, support growth and economic development,” he said.
“So it’s crucial that the reliability of our road networks keep pace with population growth.
“That’s why we’ve committed $3 million to overhaul Oakey Flat Road and Walkers Road intersection in both directions, from Morayfield Road to Koala Drive and Jonkers Court to Ashbrook Drive.
“We’ve also allocated $2.45 million to install new shared paths and zebra crossings, street lighting, drainage improvements, tree planting, and road rehabilitation at McKean Street.
“An allocation of $1.86 million has been dedicated to supporting a new road connection, road widening, as well as pedestrian and cyclist connectivity at the Caboolture Brown Street corridor.
“We will spend $730,000 on road and drainage upgrades along Mark Street and the intersection with Kenneth Street, with another $300,000 committed for the start of shared zones, pathways, traffic calming and drainage upgrades along Walter Street in Caboolture.
“We will also invest $310,000 in fauna crossing infrastructure along Pumicestone Road in Caboolture to prevent wildlife from entering the road corridor.
“I am also pleased to announce we will invest $360,000 in the construction of a second car park and dog agility facility at Devine Sports Complex.”
Cr Hain said local parks would also get a funding boost with a $120,000 renewal of exercise equipment across six fitness stations at Centenary Lakes, a $75,000 renewal of playground equipment at Bluebell Street Park and an additional $75,000 to revamp playground equipment at Afton Street Park.
“Our local parks are fantastic areas for families to relax and have a good time.
“As more families move to our region to enjoy our relaxed lifestyle, it’s important our infrastructure is able to cater and support that growth effectively.
“These upgrades will also help to ensure our park’s infrastructure is of an appropriate standard.”
Cr Hain said he was also pleased to announce more than $190,000 for the Caboolture Hub including improvements to safety, security and signage as well as and upgrade of the library work room.
Additionally, Cr Hain said council had also earmarked $80,000 for the preparation of a site master plan of the Caboolture Sports Centre.
Division 3 budget highlights Include:
- $3 million towards road and intersection upgrades at the intersection of Oakey Flat Road and Walkers Road
- $2.45 million for road rehabilitation and active transport improvements at McKean Street
- $1.86 million to construct the Browns Street Corridor road to accommodate increased future traffic and provide pedestrian and cyclist connectivity
- $1 million for road resurfacing across Division 3
- $730,000 for road rehabilitation and drainage catchment upgrades at Mark Street
- $380,000 for lift renewal at the Caboolture Hub multistorey carpark
- $360,000 to build a carpark and dog agility facility at Devine Court Sports Complex
- $310,000 for fauna crossing infrastructure at Pumicestone Road
- $300,000 for pedestrian connectivity, drainage upgrades and road resurfacing at Walter Street
- $300,000 for road corridor improvements at Watt Street
- $200,000 towards a detention basin upgrade and roadworks at Male Road
- $200,000 for service relocations for future construction works to improve capacity and reduce congestion at the Smiths Road and Del Roso Road intersection
- $183,000 for stormwater network renewal at South Bounty Drive
- $180,000 towards design costs for road rehabilitation and intersection upgrades at William Berry Drive
- $150,000 towards preliminary design costs for active transport connection and road rehabilitation at Centenary Lakes
- $150,000 for a culvert upgrade at King Street
- $135,000 for improvements at Caboolture Hub
- $128,000 for stormwater network renewal at Lee Street
- $127,000 to upgrade the gallery entrance at Caboolture Hub including relocating the shop and visitor desk inside the gallery entrance
- $120,000 to renew fitness equipment at Centenary Lakes