Div 2: Building the roads to economic recovery in Budget 2020-21

Published 26 June 2020

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Flood-prone roads around Division 2 will receive much needed upgrades, as Council works to keep tradies on the tools and help the economy bounce back from coronavirus.

Division 2 Councillor Mark Booth said more than $8.9 million will be allocated to key infrastructure projects.

“I am super excited to announce we are investing more than $4.5 million in road upgrades throughout the division,” Cr Booth said.

“Road improvement projects at Burpengary, Morayfield and Deception Bay will also ramp-up this financial year, to create better roads for locals.

“Council will invest a further $1.075 million into the Old Bay Road culvert upgrade, which will reduce flooding and improve traffic flow during wet weather.

“Not only will this project help improve the safety of motorists and provide pedestrian connectivity, we’ll also be constructing a fauna crossing over the culvert so it’s safe for wildlife as well.”

Cr Booth said community infrastructure like parks, playgrounds and amenities blocks would also receive overhauls this financial year.

“Council will also invest more than $420,000 building new footpaths to keep residents safe from traffic while out and about in our suburbs,” he said.

“Local families will be pleased to know $650,000 has been allocated to playground and sporting infrastructure upgrades in our area.

“We will also invest $720,000 into the Beachmere Lake wall renewal project to better protect this precious ecosystem, control erosion and improve access to the lake for maintenance.”

Division 2 Budget Highlights Include:

  • $4.5 million in road upgrades and renewal projects
  • $1.075 million to upgrade the stormwater network at Old Bay Road
  • $720,000 for replacement works at Beachmere Lake
  • $650,000 in sport field and playground upgrades
  • $420,000 in new pathways
  • $420,000 for civil works at the Caboolture Clay Target Club in Burpengary East
  • $160,000 for a carpark and improved access to Burpengary Community & Cultural Complex
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