Moreton Bay islands will get a boost from this year’s Redland City Council budget, with almost $10 million allocated for projects ranging from road sealing to tourist walks and pontoon upgrades.
A total of $672,000 has been allocated for the landmark Gorge Walk on North Stradbroke Island which will further help boost good visitor numbers. The joint state government project was first announced last year by Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey.
Cr Peter Mitchell said a further $300,000 would be set aside for the renewal of Point Lookout’s Whale Rock Stairs.
“This budget includes funding for ... facilities such as showers and taps at Deadmans Beach, Cylinder Headland and South Gorge, as well as upgrades at Cylinder Beach and Adder Rock,’’ Cr Mitchell said. “Importantly it also addresses the needs of the local community by including $268,600 for work at Dunwich’s Ron Stark Oval, as well as funding for seawall projects at Amity Point and Dunwich.”
Gravel roads will be sealed and $2.7 million spent on sewer and wastewater treatment projects at Point Lookout.
Cr Mark Edwards said $3.4 million would go into the Southern Moreton Bay Islands’ green seal road program. “Another $3.26 million is set aside for work on the Macleay Island ramp carpark, with $1.27 million for the Russell Terrace sea wall and asbestos capping.
“The Karragarra Island Esplanade boat ramp renewal will account for $654,000, with a further $500,000 to be spent on the Russell Island pontoon upgrade.”