Council commits to revitalising Old Petrie Town

Published 19 June 2025

A row of beautiful old wooden houses stand behind two tall and leafy trees with the sun coming through the leaves and long branches.
  • City of Moreton Bay is committed to continued community use and revitalisation of Old Petrie Town
  • Council will manage Old Petrie Town from 1 July
  • This will include activation of a master plan to restore onsite assets

City of Moreton Bay is investing in the continued community use and revitalisation of Old Petrie Town, a charming and much-loved historic village spread across 48 acres of parklands at Whiteside.

Last week, Council approved an initial investment of $2.5 million in the 2025-26 budget to restore the site.

At the General Meeting on 18 June, Council endorsed the activation of a master plan for Old Petrie Town.  

Mayor Peter Flannery said the master plan is the result of almost 6 months planning and an active investigation into buildings onsite. 

“This follows recommendations of the Old Petrie Town Councillor Taskforce to oversee the site’s transition to City of Moreton Bay.

“City of Moreton Bay will operate Old Petrie Town from 1 July 2025, taking over from the Y Queensland (YMCA) who have managed the site for over 25 years.  We thank them for their management of the site and will work closely with them during this transition period.

“Next steps will be communicated to existing onsite occupants first, commencing 18 June. Council will then work through individual situations with each tenant from 1 July when we have tenure. New agreements will be offered to existing commercial and community occupants to ensure continuity.

“It is important that we respect the tenants who have invested significant time and effort into their businesses and community groups. We are committed to working with them first before we publicly share further details of the masterplan.

“Council supports the continued use of infrastructure at the site where it is safe. Council will upgrade and restore assets to ensure the continued use of safe infrastructure at Old Petrie Town, however this will be done in a staged approach to minimise disruption to occupants and visitors. Unfortunately, there are a small number of buildings that have fallen into disrepair and will need to be closed.

“Enhanced activation of Old Petrie Town is a key priority for City of Moreton Bay, and we look forward to creating a renewed visitor experience at this unique site.

“Council thanks the broader community for their significant support for Old Petrie Town and asks for patience as we methodically work to revitalise the site.”

Old Petrie Town tenant, Lynne Argent said she was thrilled about Council’s involvement in the site.

“We’re pleased that there will be continued use for the community and look forward to a rejuvenated Old Petrie Town again,” she said.

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