Brisbane City Council nominates projects for coronavirus stimulus funding

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner today announced 48 projects on Brisbane City Council’s wish list, including $220.6 million in road and pedestrian safety upgrades, $2 million for bridges and $8.3 million for bikeways.

MORE than $350 million worth of projects have been sent to the Federal Government for fast-tracked delivery in an effort to create jobs and stimulate the economy amid the coronavirus crisis.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner today announced 48 projects on Brisbane City Council’s wish list, including $220.6 million in road and pedestrian safety upgrades, $2 million for bridges and $8.3 million for bikeways.

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Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner.

It comes after the Federal Government wrote to councils in recent weeks asking them to list land transport projects for consideration that could be fast-tracked for early construction in the next three to six months.

Cr Schrinner said while giving direct financial relief to people during tough times was important, so too was the fast-tracking of projects.

“It gives the city lasting infrastructure in addition to driving jobs and injecting money into the local economy,” he said.

“The opportunity to bring forward projects in Brisbane and deliver long-lasting infrastructure and in turn create more than 850 jobs is something we are grateful for and take very seriously.

“Over the past two weeks we have been carefully assessing what projects will tackle congestion, improve safety and make Brisbane an even better place to live.”

Cr Schrinner said despite the Federal Government’s request for land transport infrastructure projects, he had also suggested funding for other initiatives such as community clubs.

This includes $50 million for grants to clubs as well as $35 million in funding for council owned facilities.

Brisbane City Council is seeking funding for cruise ship terminal access. Picture: Jamie Hanson

The Howard Smith Wharves and Southbank ferry terminals are also listed for consideration, with both projects worth about $13.5 million each.

Upgrades to Compton Rd, Gresham St Bridge, Ann and Creek St, as well as footpath widening around schools have also been listed for consideration.

“I look forward to hearing the outcome of our submission and working with the Federal Government to deliver critical projects that strengthen our economy,” Cr Schrinner said.

The council is seeking 100 per cent federal contributions for the projects. The submission does not guarantee all of the projects will be fast-tracked as part of the Federal Government’s stimulus package.

The Lord Mayor is currently running for election in the March 28 local government poll.

For the full list of projects

Projects on council’s submission for Federal Government’s coronavirus stimulus package:

Lavarack Avenue Parking improvements, Eagle Farm ($1.3 million)

Kuraby State School Carpark, Kuraby ($700,000)

Signalised pedestrian crossing, River Terrace, Kangaroo Point ($850,000)

Esher Street / Birdwood Road – Holland Park ($2.5 million)

Tilley Road extension ($4 million)

Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon ($3.55 million)

Compton Road ($11 million)

Cruise Ship Terminal access ($5 million)

Brighton Road / Wakefield Street, Sandgate ($400,000)

Gresham Street Bridge, Ashgrove ($24.5 million)

Learoyd Road at Bradman Street and McCotter Street, Algester ($1.55 million)

Wynnum Road at Moore Street, Morningside ($907,000)

Old Cleveland Road at Nicklin Street, Coorparoo ($170,000)

Wallaroo Way at Blunder Road, Doolandella ($585,000)

Wacol Station Road at Grindle Road, Wacol ($982,000)

Loreto College, Coorparoo ($208,000)

LED wildlife conservation area signs ($350,000)

Footpath widening around schools ($1 million)

Bracken Ridge State High School ($190,000)

Ann Street and Creek Street, Brisbane City ($940,000)

Rickertt Road Corridor Upgrade, Ransome ($160 million)

North Brisbane Bikeway – Lutwyche Road to Kedron Book Bikeway ($4.3 million)

Indooroopilly Bikeway – Indooroopilly Riverwalk to Western Freeway ($580,000)

Bikeway – Holme Avenue Parkland, Boondall ($800,000)

Bikeway – Cliff Street, Sandgate ($900,000)

Bikeway lighting – three locations ($1.8 million)

Howard Smith Wharves Ferry Terminal ($13.5 million)

Southbank Ferry Terminal ($13.5 million)

Riyala Riverwalk East Brisbane ($200,000)

Mon Reve Riverwalk, Kangaroo Point ($100,000)

Murarrie Road, Murarrie Park ($1.2 million)

Armytage Street, Lota ($125,000)

Santolina Place, Sinnamon Park ($115,000)

McGregor Way, Ferny Grove ($100,000)

Frederick Annand Park, Chermside ($390,000)

Nudgee Beach Reserve ($165,000)

Grants to clubs ($50 million)

Funding for Council owned facilities ($35 million)

Restoration planting ($1.2 million)

Nature play playground nodes (5) ($500,000)

Sherwood Arboretum – car park improvements ($350,000)

Sherwood Arboretum – pathway ($200,000)

Nudgee Waterhole Reserve boardwalk ($350,000)

Upgrades to natural areas (10 locations) ($2.1 million)

Wildlife movement solutions ($500,000)

Flood Resilience Homes program ($800,000)

Sensor deployment ($2.5 million)

Hangar 7 roof replacement ($950,000)