Full list: Gold Coast City Council divisional budget handed down
Millions of dollars have been spread out across the Gold Coast in Council’s budget. Here’s how the divisional budget played out — how did your area go?
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Here is the full list of each Gold Coast divisional budget, including where the allocated money will go.
Division 1
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $20,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $20,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $40,000
Community facility contributions $150,000
Active & Healthy Program $11,000
Community consultation and meetings $7,000
Annual Christmas Carols $35,000
Jacob’s Well Christmas Carols $3000
New Year’s Eve event $35,000
Various functions and concerts $12,000
Upgrade of the Alberton Ormeau Cricket Club clubhouse $100,000
Street tree planting program $10,000
School bus stop and works, Billinghurst Crescent, Upper Coomera $65,000
Improvements to off-leash dog area, Blue Gum Park, Ormeau $49,000
Playground upgrade, Bedivere Drive Reserve, Ormeau $18,000
Shade structure over disabled swing, Abraham Park, Coomera $30,000
Division 2
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $30,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $45,000
Divisional Donations 2019-20 $45,000
Community facility contributions $20,000
Active & Healthy Program $10,000
Community consultation and meetings $10,000
Community events including: Christmas Carols, Anzac Day events, SWELL, Somerset Festival of Literature, Winter in the Vale $99,000
Storage shed for the Helensvale Netball Club $20,000
Shade structure for Helensvale Pool $68,000
Improvements to pedestrian access at bus stop, Helensvale High School $50,500
Investigation, design and construction of a shade structure over the existing playground within Salix Reserve East, Helensvale $42,000
Water connections and installation of two drinking fountains, Arundel $21,000
Off street car parking, Siganto Drive Helensvale $30,000
Gold Coast Biggest Tree Community Planting Day and Naturally GC community workshops $22,335
Community programs for Studio Village Community Centre $10,000
Oxenford Coomera Community Youth Centre $30,000
Division 3
Divisional donations 2019-20 $50,000
Active & Healthy Program $30,000
Tastes of Paradise event $50,000
Christmas Carols, Runaway Bay $20,000
New Year’s Eve concert, Paradise Point $77,000
New Year’s Eve concert, Viney Park, Coomera $35,000
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation donation $15,000
Street tree planting program $20,000
Runaway Bay Soccer Club $150,000
Runaway Bay Rugby League Club $50,000
Runaway Bay Little Athletics $10,000
Coomera Cutters Rugby League Club $10,000
Footpath Connectivity Program $50,000
Division 4
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $20,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $20,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $50,000
Community facility contributions $170,000
Christmas decorations and banner program $35,500
Active & Healthy Program $25,000
Parks Activity Program (Movies in the Park) $18,000
Community consultation and meetings $15,000
Springtime Beats and Eats event, Nolan Park, Coombabah $10,000
Christmas Carols event, Norm Rix Park, Labrador $45,000
New Year’s Eve event, Harley Park, Labrador $35,000
Street tree planting program $20,000
Upgrade of the Dodgers Touch Football Clubhouse, Labrador $85,000
Internal fit-out for Youth and Cultural Building at the Gold Coast Mosque, Arundel $40,000
Naturally GC Community Engagement and Conservation Activities Program $1500
Upgrade of community facilities at Quota Park, Biggera Waters, as a contribution to whole of city works $180,000
Upgrade to Pedestrian Refuge, Central St, Labrador $51,000
Footpath Connectivity Program $20,000
Division 5
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $20,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $20,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $45,000
Active & Healthy Program $45,000
Community consultation and meetings $5000
Christmas lighting and decorations $20,000
Community concerts and functions including:
- Music in the Park events $35,000
- Family Funanza event, Country Paradise Parklands $11,000
- Nerang Celebrates Christmas, Bischoff Pioneer Park $26,000
- Paws at the Park event, Nerang $5000
- Christmas in the Park, Pacific Pines $20,000
- Anzac Day ceremony, Nerang RSL $10,000
- Pacific Pines Winterfest $17,000
- Botanical Bazaar, Nerang $10,000
- Street tree planting program $25,000
Contribution to Parks and Recreation to maintain and restore vegetation of Crane Creek$10,000
Contribution to Natural Areas Unit to maintain and restore the Nerang River’s upper catchment $10,000
Donation to Wildcare Australia $4000
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation donation $5000
Youth services for Pacific Pines Hub and the Bert Swift Community Hall $50,000
Shade structures for Penrhyn Street Reserve, Pacific Pines and Nikau Crescent Park, Nerang $30,000
Community consultation, concept design and planning approvals for proposed extension to the Pacific Pines Community Hub as a contribution to whole of city works $50,000
Construction of a playground including water elements within Country Paradise Parklands as a contribution to whole of city works. $100,000
RSL Memorial Precinct Footpath — additional allocation $75,000
Division 6
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $60,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $60,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $35,000
Community facility contributions $70,000
Parks Activity Program (Movies in the Park) $3000
Local streetscaping — increased allocation $30,000
Broadwater Parklands Community Events $192,000
Christmas decorations and banner program $18,000
Monster Machinery Day, Southport $20,000
New Year’s Eve, Broadwater Parklands $25,000
Allocation for the construction of a shade structure within Len Fox Park, Labrador, as a contribution to whole of city works $35,000
Allocation for the construction of a shade structure within Kosciusko Crescent Reserve $55,000
Division 6 kerbside clean-up $180,000
Division 7
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $40,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $40,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $ 40,000
Active & Healthy Program $17,000
Christmas decorations and banner program $255,100
Anzac Day, Cavill Park $20,000
Remembrance Day Service, Cavill Park $1500
Channukah in the Park, Surfers Paradise $3000
Food and Wine Taster, Main Beach $40,000
Battle of the Coral Sea Service, Cavill Park $2000
Building upgrade and site improvements for Girl Guides, Southport branch $50,000
Building upgrade and site improvements for Benowa Bowls Club $70,000
Upgrades to Gold Coast Dog Obedience Club $50,000
Site improvements to Apollo Soccer Club, Surfers Paradise $50,000
Surfers Paradise Australian rules football Club kitchen replacement — further allocation $30,000
Annual contribution to Federation Walk Coastal Reserve $35,000
Upgrade of the heritage and community facilities, Cable Park $200,000
Interpretative signage and an upgrade of the regenerative vegetation at Narrowneck $140,000
Upgrade existing path to an Oceanway standard between View Avenue and Higman Street, Surfers Paradise, as a contribution to whole of city works $150,000
Shade structures at Hollindale Park; and Neddy Harper & William Duncan Park $60,000
Division 8
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $60,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $60,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $45,000
Community concerts and functions $70,000
Community facility contributions $100,000
Active & Healthy Program $25,000
Parks Activity Program (Movies in the Park) $15,000
Shade structure, Glennon Park, Nerang $15,000
Footpath adjacent to Royal Pines Resort (western side) as a contribution to whole of city works $49,000
Construction of a footpath from Lakeview Terrace to Reed Street, Ashmore — additional allocation $66,240
Naturally GC Community Engagement and Conservation Activities Program $1500
Street tree planting program $30,000
Boonooroo Bushcare and Carrara Landcare tree planting activities $5000
Construction of garden beds and tree planting — playground area, Glennon Park, Nerang $15,000
Division 9
Parks and playgrounds -including Gilston, Worongary, Highland Park, Mudgeeraba and minor works $236,000
Environment and landcare $20,000
Divisional donations $30,000
Community Events -including Mudgeeraba Street Party, Summertime Sessions in the Village, D’Arcy Doyle Art Awards, Christmas Carols, Small Halls, Darren Smith Cycle Classic, Anzac Day and other small events $133,000
25th Anniversary of Mudgeeraba Memorial Hall $25,000
Community safety -including CCTV at Firth Park, Mudgeeraba Village and Tallai $50,000
Roads, paths, bus stops and signs -including projects in Mudgeeraba and Highland Park and other minor works $164,000
Cultural and communication -including animal management program, Christmas decorations, community planning and designs $41,000
Sporting infrastructure and programs -including Active & Healthy, Skate Park, Mountain Biking $51,000
Division 10
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $60,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $60,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $35,000
Community concerts and functions $40,000
Community facility contributions $100,000
Parks Activity Program (Movies in the Park) $10,000
Active & Healthy Program $20,000
Christmas decorations and banner program $170,000
Local streetscaping $354,000
ParkInCentre scheme (parking) $62,500
Broadbeach Country Music Festival contribution $50,000
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Foundation donation $5,000
Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens 2019-20 Education Program $15,000
Disability and increased parking facilities within Nikiforides Park, Broadbeach $146,700
Albert Waterways Community Centre extension $75,000
Design and construction of an accessible seniors garden within Cascade Gardens as a contribution to whole of city works $25,000
Division 11
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $77,850
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $85,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $40,000
Community facility contributions $1000
Active & Healthy Program $20,000
Parks Activity Program (Movies in the Park) $12,000
Varsity Lakes Christmas Carols $20,000
Community consultation and meetings 2019-20 $10,000
Winterfest event, Varsity Lakes $25,000
Easter at Frascott Park event $6,000
Anzac Day event, Robina Community Centre $10,000
Clean Up Australia Day $5000
Springtime Eats event $6000
Autumn Time Eats event $5000
Fishing Competitions $3000
New Year’s Eve celebration, Varsity Lakes $20,000
Robina State School Christmas Fair $5000
Staging of four ‘town hall meetings’ for community engagement
$2000
Staging two community Army Band concerts $10,000
In-kind donation for the provision of office space and internet services for community groups at the Robina Community Centre Space $10,000
Allocation to restock the Robina West Lake with 50,000 Bass fingerlings $10,000
Naturally GC Community and Activities Program $15,000
Concrete footpath from the end of McKinley Court Cul-de-sac, Varsity Lakes $13,200
Shade structure within Varsity Foreshore Parklands as a contribution to whole of city works $25,000
Increased allocation for turn path on Christine Avenue, Varsity Lakes $8000
Rehabilitation of road reserve, Campelles Ave, Varsity Lakes $8900
Drinking fountain within Lake Orr Reserve $5600
Concrete footpath from Christine Avenue to Corina Close, Robina $47,300
Installation of red treatment at the pedestrian crossing at Robina State High School $8,855
Upgrade existing picnic setting to accommodate a portable BBQ adjacent to the playground within Azzurra Drive Park, Varsity Lakes $8500
Additional shade trees in the Frascott Park dog enclosure $5000
Shade structures — Lake Orr Reserve and Azzurra Drive Park, Varsity Lakes $110,000
Initial allocation for the investigation into the upgrade of lighting in Lake Lomandra Park, Robina $50,000
Water refill station, Port Peyra Crescent Park $10,000
Initial allocation for the investigation, design and construction of additional carparking at the Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre $25,000
Two relocatable CCTV cameras within Division 11 $30,000
Initial allocation for the investigation and concept design into the reconfiguration of the entrance into Robina Common $25,000
Two additional speed awareness devices on rotation in Robina and Varsity Lakes streets $30,000
Landscaping upgrade adjacent to Aveo Retirement Village, Robina $44,000
Division 12
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $65,000
Minor works : Roads and Drainage $65,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $50,000
Anzac Day Ceremony, Burleigh Heads $10,000
Burleigh BBQ competition in Ed Hardy Park, Burleigh $20,000
Mother’s Day Classic event $5,000
Christmas Carols, Burleigh Heads $25,000
Super Sports Saturday event, Pizzey Park $25,000
Seaside Sounds John Laws Park, Burleigh Heads $20,000
Winter Solstice event, Burleigh Heads $40,000
Nobby’s Street Fiesta event $40,000
Naturally GC Community and Activities Program $10,000
Community facility contributions $200,000
Improvements to RLFC change room John Handley Park $50,000
Investigate current and future requirements for community facilities within Pizzey Park, Miami $50,000
Investigate options for the relocation of the Lapidary and Men’s shed clubs at Pizzey Park $50,000
Active and Healthy Program $50,000
Community consultation and meetings $5,000
Parks Activity program (Movies in the park) $15,000
Currumbin Wildlife Hospital Donation $5,000
Street Tree Planting Program $35,000
Stage 2 upgrade of Deodar park, Burleigh Waters, as a contribution to whole of city works $175,000
Recreation renewal improvements in Ed Hardy Park, as a contribution to whole of city works $150,000
Further contribution for staged upgrade and extension of Pizzey Park skate Park $50,000
Three CCTV cameras in John Handley Park, Burleigh Waters $40,000
Division 13
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $20,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $20,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $50,000
Community facility contributions $50,000
Active & Healthy Program $10,400
Community consultation and meetings $20,000
Christmas decorations $30,000
Parks Activity Program (Movies in the Park) $22,000
Community Concerts and Functions $140,000
Feast on Fifth event, Palm Beach $40,000
Gold Coast Community Planting Days and Naturally GC community workshops $3000
Tree planting and landscaping program $70,000
Shade structure within Tourmaline Reserve, Bonogin, as a contribution to whole of city works $32,000
Further allocation for future adventure playground in Schuster Park to provide shade sails, soft landscape and carparking $100,000
Supply and installation of CCTV camera system at the Palm Beach Skate Bowl at Salk Oval $44,908
Installation and testing of eight CCTV systems incorporating GC2018 legacy cameras within Palm Beach Entertainment Precinct $97,580
Installation of a water meter, drinking fountain, dog bowl, bubbler and bottle filler attachments within Wonga Park, Burleigh Heads $9,000
Tree planting and landscaping, northern end of playground within Eddie Kornhauser Reserve $5000
Tree planting and landscaping — for eight street trees on Breynia Court Reserve, Elanora $4000
Landscape upgrade on median strip between Palm Beach Avenue and Third Avenue $50,000
Installation of a dog bowl / drinking fountain, Bill Thomson Park, Elanora $6000
Painting of 103 wheel stops in Palm Beach Parklands car park to increase pedestrian visibility $19,800
Division 14
Minor works: Parks and Reserves $80,000
Minor works: Roads and Drainage $50,000
Divisional donations 2019-20 $30,000
Community facility contributions $150,000
Community consultation and meetings $2000
Street tree scaping program — increased allocation $14,495
Parks Activity Program $30,000
Cooly Rocks On Festival contribution $50,000
Swell Sculpture Festival $40,000
Tugun Lights Up for Christmas event $10,000
Coolangatta New Year’s Eve event $20,000
Coolangatta Christmas Carols $20,000
Anzac Day Ceremony, Currumbin $10,000
Buskers By The Creek, Currumbin $20,000
Currumbin Community Christmas Carols $20,000
Youth Week event, Betty Diamond Sports Complex $10,000
Gold Coast Film Festival event contribution $15,000
Donation to the Surf World Museum to assist with operating expenses $20,000
Increased allocation for public amenities at Captain Cook Memorial and Lighthouse at Point Danger as a contribution to whole of city works $75,000
Upgrade of the playground at Joe Doniger Park, Bilinga $30,000
Upgrade of carpark entrance to Ingleside State School $120,000
Concrete footpath from Blamey Drive to Domain Road, Currumbin $69,000
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