A former state government-owned building at Deception Bay will be transformed into a community hub
A FORMER state government building is to be transformed into a waterfront community hub with a cafe, playground and meeting room.
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AN old State Government research centre north of Brisbane will be transformed into a community hub with a playground, a meeting area, a kiosk and indigenous displays.
Moreton Bay Regional Council took ownership of the former Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries research centre at Deception Bay in 2012 during a land swap deal with the State Government.
For the past 12 months the site, at the corner of Joseph Crescent and Beach St, has been used by the Queensland Police Service as a training facility.
Councillor Peter Flannery (Div 2) said the master plan and concept designs would be on show at the Deception Bay Library from October 14.
“The draft master plan will guide council’s planning, design and construction over the coming years to transform this site into a beautiful new waterfront location in Deception Bay for all residents to enjoy,” Cr Flannery said.
“Council purchased the former DPI site with this vision in mind of creating a new space in Deception Bay for families to relax and unwind, with exciting new play elements for children and pathways to encourage locals to get out and enjoy the foreshore area.”
Cr Flannery said the project would be staged.
The draft plans include grassed areas perfect for picnics, a footpath, a playground, wooden decking and a modest-sized multipurpose meeting space.
“The design capitalises on the stunning outlook across the mangroves and sea bath area at Deception Bay to create a new recreation space for the local community,” Cr Flannery said.
Moreton Bay Central Commerce president Paul Francis supports the idea.
“The plans for the Fisheries (building) represent a great foundation to what we expect will develop into a well-used and well-loved addition to our community, combining history with the cultural importance of the immediate area,” he said.
An information day will be held at Deception Bay Library, at 9 Bayview Tce, on October 14, 9am-noon.
For those who cannot make it, the plans and survey are available on the council website.
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