Brisbane City Council reveals $40m in projects to recharge city’s economy

Parks, playgrounds and bikeways are among 41 fast-tracked projects creating 300 new jobs across Brisbane. SEE THE FULL LIST

A suite of new projects, including BMX parks, bikeways and wetlands walks, are set to recharge Brisbane’s economy and create more than 300 jobs with council pouring millions into Brisbane’s suburbs in the wake of COVID-19.

The Courier-Mail can reveal that Brisbane City Council will fast track 41 key projects – ranging from skate parks to wetlands walks – worth more than $40 million and slated to create more than 300 jobs in a bid to recharge the city’s economy.

An indicative image of the Archerfield Wetlands discovery trail. Picture: supplied

Key projects include fast-tracking work on the Archerfield wetlands precinct, a new playground at Windsor Sports and community park and a $3.7 million off-road cycling track at Minnippi Parklands in Cannon Hill, which council expects will be completed by the end of 2021.

It comes courtesy of a Federal Government grant through the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program.

“Through this grant round we have been able to commit to a really diverse range of 41 projects across all corners of the city, from big ticket items like a new $3.7 million bikeway in Minnippi Parklands to smaller works to improve the quality of community halls,” Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.

Council has flagged a new BMX and scooter track at Coorparoo Common as well as a replacement skate park at Ed Davenport Rotary Park, as part of the program.

Another $5.7 million will upgrade one of Brisbane’s biggest sports parks at White Hill – while roadworks projects are also slated for Aspley, Fitzgibbon and Northgate – “to assist residents get home quicker and safer,” Mr Schrinner said.

Council will launch roadworks projects in Aspley, Fitzgibbon and Northgate as part of a $40m job-boosting spend. Pic Annette Dew

In total the projects are expected to create 320 jobs across the River City, which Mr Schrinner said was “more important that ever” in the wake of coronavirus.

“These local projects put money into the pockets of local suppliers and residents … (and) provide a much-needed economic boost to our city, which is so important as we band together to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,” Mr Schrinner said.

Work on all projects is expected to begin this year.

FULL PROJECT LIST

Minnippi Parklands, Cannon Hill – $3.7 million – construct new off-road bicycle and walking paths

Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon – $2.35 million- Improve road safety and amenity

Dorville Road, Aspley – $1.3 million – improve safety and amenity

Kuraby State School, Kuraby – $1.1 million – school drop off and pick up improvements

Cannery Creek, Northgate – $2.2 million – improvements along the heavy vehicle transport corridor

Breakfast Creek Bridge, Albion – $400,00 – replace decorative lighting

Montpelier Road, Bowen Hills – $135,000 – maintenance on retaining wall

Ann Street, Fortitude Valley – $165,000 – maintenance on retaining wall

Bushland Acquisition Program – $345,000

Chrystal Street, Paddington – $85,000 – maintenance on existing retaining wall

School Road, The Gap – $55,000 – maintenance on existing retaining wall

Mill Road, Pullenvale – $85,000- maintenance to road

Ivory Street, Fortitude Valley – $55,000 – embankment maintenance

Toorak Road, Hamilton – $240,000 – maintenance along the road reserve

Tooth Ave, Paddington – $185,000 – resurfacing pavement

St Vincents Road, Banyo – $820,000 – resurfacing pavement

Pound Drain, Nudgee – $2.2 million – culverts maintenance

Nudgee Waterhole Reserve -$290,000 – improve the Reserve and its facilities.

Windsor Sports and Community Park, Windsor – $896,000 – deliver a new signature playground

Coorparoo Common, Coorparoo – $595,000 – construct a new BMX and scooter track

Davies Park, Montague Road – $850,000 – new play spaces and accessibility paths

Fauna Movement Infrastructure – $700,000 – improving access across roads for fauna

Whites Hill Sporting Reserve – $5.78 million – improvements to sports park accessibility

Archerfield Wetlands – $4.6 million – Provide greater accessibility through the wetlands by establishing unsealed access tracks (see image)

Waterfront Park, Newstead – $220,000 – park improvements

Sports field lighting upgrades – $1.685 million – audit and repair lighting infrastructure

Kurilpa Hall, West End – $50,000 – repair and upgrade works

Brisbane Bridge Centre, Yeronga – $200,000 – repair and upgrade works

Hamilton Town Hall, Hamilton – $600,000 – repair and upgrade works

Sandgate Community Hall, Sandgate – $150,000 – repair and upgrade works

Musgrave Park Tennis Court, South Brisbane – $150,000 – upgrade lighting

Musgrave Park Swimming Centre, South Brisbane – $190,000 – upgrade to improve usability

Inala Library, Inala – $1 million – library refurbishment

The Old Substation, Paddington – $1.5 million – repairs and refurbishment

Witton Barracks, Indooroopilly – $850,000 – establish essential utility services

Repairs and compliance maintenance -$1.125 million- undertake building improvements across several locations

Whites Hill Reserve, Camp Hill – $2.38 million – construct a new clubhouse

Seven Hills Hub, Seven Hills – $100,000 – repairs outdoor amphitheatre