City shapers

From Birkdale Community Precinct and the Capalaba revitalisation, to the Weinam Creek redevelopment project, a raft of exciting initiatives are rolling out across Redlands Coast

Close to $2 billion worth of infrastructure projects intended to support business, attract trade and investment, open up tourism opportunities and build community spirit, give good reason to be excited about Redlands Coast’s future.

These key projects will help the city grow and evolve as a vibrant city of villages and islands that will further inspire many more people to live and visit here.

The $300 million Birkdale Community Precinct is a standout among these landmark projects. It is the largest and most exciting project in our city’s history and will deliver a lasting legacy for generations of Redlands Coast residents. The precinct plan is built on seven hubs with the following themes: Cultural, Innovation, Willards Farm (Food), Communications, Entertainment, Recreation, Resilience and Adventure Sports, and Conservation. A centrepiece will be the Redland Whitewater Centre, which will be a host venue during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The vision to revitalise the Capalaba Town Centre is a $250 million project that will create a day/night economy with its diversity. The project aims to deliver a world class, active, urban heart for Capalaba.

Almost $30 million is expected to be injected into the local economy and 700 jobs created by Council’s Weinam Creek Redevelopment Project. The next stage of the project is underway, with the northern end of Banana Street becoming a cul-desac. Hamilton Street is being extended to generate a new loop road for better public access to the Redland Bay Marina.

Beth Boyd Park, with its absolute water frontage, is a special part of the Thorneside Foreshore Precinct. Major upgrades will ensure the affection generations of locals and visitors have for the park continues.