Div 6: Budget delivers a tourism-led recovery for the Peninsula

Published 26 June 2020

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Roads, pools and streetscapes will be overhauled right around the Peninsula, with Council using the 2020-21 Budget to fund projects designed to help the region bounce back from the coronavirus downturn.

Division 6 Councillor Karl Winchester said this was an investment in quality of life for locals as well as an investment in tourism appeal, with a special renewal project to ensure Bee Gees Way will be Stayin’ Alive.

“To get the Peninsula moving more easily, we’re going to fix the notorious choke point at the intersection of Boardman-Klingner Road following the community consultation that’s just finished,” he said.

“This $5.65 million project is possible thanks to $4 million from the Federal Government, planning for the project will get underway this year.

“To keep local workers on the tools we’ve allocated $2.27 million to road resurfacing in Division 6, which will mean a smoother commute for locals and an improved tourist drive for visitors.

“We’re ramping-up improved infrastructure through Margate, with an additional $1.35 million worth of road and beautification works to be rolled out along Victoria Avenue this year.

“This includes 525 metres worth of road pavement renewal, pedestrian crossings and shade tree plantings that will boost the amenity in Margate while supporting contractors and tradies.

“Settlement Cove Lagoon and Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool’s will receive more than $400,000 worth of maintenance works to keep them operating swimmingly as restrictions ease.

“Or visitors can groove on down to Bee Gees Way to shake off their COVID-19 cabin fever, after this iconic Redcliffe destination gets a $244,000 audiovisual overhaul and lighting upgrade.

“These $9.2 million worth of works are designed to deliver certainty for locals - certainty that essential services will be maintained, certainty for Council contractors as we back local business to succeed and certainty that tourists will return to again fill our cafes and restaurants.”

Division 6 Budget Highlights Include:

  • $2.27 million for road resurfacing across the division
  • $1.35 million for road rehabilitation at Victoria Avenue, Margate
  • $350,000 for Redcliffe War Memorial Swimming Pool filtration systems
  • $244,000 for Bee Gees Way audio, visual and lighting renewals
  • $240,000 Youth Park, Redcliffe playground renewal
  • $150,000 for Bellevue Park Hall building renewal
  • $58,000 for Settlement Cove Lagoon pool and electrical renewals