Div 8: Youngs Crossing Bridge becomes a reality

Published 26 June 2020

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Moreton Bay Regional Council will build a bridge to help the region bounce back from the impacts of COVID-19, with a $40 million flood immunity project slated for Youngs Crossing.

Division 8 councillor Mick Gillam said $4 million had been set aside in this year’s Budget to start planning for this long-awaited project.

“Youngs Crossing Road is a well-known annoyance for motorists after very heavy rain or when water is released from the North Pine Dam,” he said.

“This is a massive win for residents and I want to thank the Federal Government for contributing some way towards the cost,” Cr Gillam said.

“This Budget will also invest $6.6 million into road upgrades around Division 8, as well as $620,000 for the construction of 2.4 kilometres in local footpaths.

“Key to driving our economic recovery will be attracting new business investment, especially in the knowledge and innovation area.

“We’ve allocated $25 million to continue developing The Mill at Petrie Priority Development Area. This 460-hectare area will play a decisive role in our economic future.

“Part of these funds will be used to develop a 16-hectare site to enable the University of the Sunshine Coast to continue to expand its campus footprint.

“The Mill PDA is already a nation-leader in terms of ecology, having shown how through careful planning we can successfully grow koala populations alongside major development.

“We have achieved a 22 per cent increase each year in the koala population at The Mill since their program began in June 2017.

“When you come over the railway line at Petrie you will see where Council is working on putting the finishing touches to a new district park. This will include adventure and water play facilities.”

Other investments this Budget include the continuing transformation of Les Hughes Sports Complex baseball and rugby union precinct, with a further $5.71 million. That will see the redesign of the road network within the sports complex, the addition of 159 new car parks and commencing investigation of renewal of the complex’s water system.

Division 8 Budget Highlights Include:

  • $6.6 million for road upgrades
  • $5.71 million for Les Hughes Sports Complex upgrades
  • $4 million for Youngs Crossing Bridge upgrades
  • $1.5 million for Beeville Road intersection upgrades and road rehabilitation
  • $370,000 for stormwater works

 

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