Div 12: Budget will deliver over $17 million in local projects

Published 26 June 2020

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Division 12 Councillor Tony Latter said big investments into improving roads, pathways and improving facilities will future-proof the Region’s northwest.

“With Division 12 being one of the largest divisions in Moreton Bay, it’s important that residents can travel quickly and safely, and that’s why we’re investing $13.77 million into road upgrades and maintenance, which includes a doubling of the gravel to bitumen sealing program,” he said.

“$8.5 million of this will continue the Oakey Flat Road intersection and road upgrades to improve safety for road users, speed up travel times, and cater for expected traffic growth with additional pathways, cycle lanes and public transport capabilities.

“Almost $500,000 will be invested into stormwater renewals and flood mitigation to keep locals safe on our roads and improve connectivity during future wet seasons.

“For pedestrians we will construct a $195,000 pathway along the D’Aguilar Highway in Woodford and a new foot path along Bleakley Rd in Delaneys Creek to help our kids get to school safely."

Councillor Latter said locals will be happy to see a variety of projects to cater for the region’s lifestyles, especially as we ease out of social distancing restrictions.

“A project I’m most looking forward to, along with many locals, is the completion of the $2.3 million Archer Street road rehabilitation, streetscape and drainage upgrade in Woodford," he said.

“This exciting project will improve public safety and our iconic streetscape aesthetics for both locals and visitors exploring our beautiful backyard while preserving the current town feel.

“Our much loved CREEC Environmental Centre is also getting $560,000 worth of upgrades, including park upgrades, carpark expansion and a site power system upgrade.

“I’m proud that Council is committing to future-focussed projects that provides Moreton Bay residents with some certainty during uncertain times.

"Projects like the $150,000 for playground construction at Bernice Street Park in Bellmere and $90,000 for construction of fitness equipment at Adelong Court Park help to promote the active and healthy communities that Division 12 is known for.

“These are the projects we need to support economic development and jobs growth to get Moreton Bay back on track and on the road to recovery and I look forward to being able to release further projects to be completed under the COVID funding.”

Division 12 Budget Highlights Include:

  • $13.77 million for road resurfacing and renewals across Division 12
  • $8.5 million for intersection and road upgrades to Oakey Flat Road
  • $510,000 to complete Archer Street road rehabilitation and streetscaping in Woodford
  • $590,000 for Woodford Waste Transfer Station weighbridges construction
  • $489,000 for stormwater and flood mitigation
  • $160,000 pathway construction along the D’Aguilar Highway from Scotts Lane
  • $265,000 for CREEC Environmental Centre Car Park expansion
  • $250,000 for park upgrades at Trinity Way Park
  • $220,000 for Delaneys Creek Community Hall upgrades
  • $200,000 for park upgrades at CREEC Environmental Centre
  • $200,000 for CREEC Environmental Centre park upgrades
  • $150,000 for playground construction at Bernice Street Park in Bellmere
  • $90,000 for construction of fitness equipment at Adelong Court Park
  • $80,000 to continue the extension of Facer Road footpath
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