CAPALABA EXCITEMENT BUILDS

There is no understating the significance of the Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project.

It will breathe new life into Capalaba and boost the local economy by repositioning the suburb as a primary employment, transit, and mixed-use development centre.

Plans to deliver this exciting community precinct are continuing to take shape.

An important development agreement has been signed with Redland Investment Corporation (RIC) and Shayher Group to revitalise the principal activity centre to be the commercial, entertainment, cultural and civic heart of Capalaba.

The development agreement will see delivery of a $250 million project that incorporates fresh modern public spaces including community assets such as a new library, customer service centre, arts centre and community hall.

It will be complemented with a renewed public area that is activated and innovative, using best-practice architecture and subtropical design.

This project, which will accommodate employment uses supported by a diverse mix of dining, retail and entertainment uses to create a day/night economy, will also

Full sized basketball court a roaring winner

Council’s completion of a full sized basketball court at Bailey Road Park in Birkdale was a wonderful start to 2023.

I know the park has been put to good use since work was completed and I was tempted to drag one of my old basketballs out of retirement to shoot a few hoops myself.

Basketball on Redlands Coast is a very popular sport and I note the RedCity Roar Basketball Association goes from strength to strength with increasing participation numbers.

General Manager Peter Pollock (pictured right) said RedCity Roar was planning a 3x3 event at the new Bailey Road Park full court. The event will be one of a series of tournaments held across the city and islands in a revamp of 3x3BytheBay. deliver improved pedestrian and vehicular connectivity in the urban heart.

Redlands Coast has so many amazing half court facilities in iconic council locations that are suitable for the 3x3 format of the game and Peter said the club was keen to use them to give junior players on waiting lists a chance to play with their mates. The Roar basketball courts have bounced back to life and another jam-packed season is underway.

I’m looking forward to watching our local NBL1 men and women teams representing Redlands Coast in the coming national North Conference season.

Capalaba is home to a growing number of families so it’s important this project protects the local community feel of the area while also delivering much-needed activation.

The next stages of the Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project will include the detailed design and development applications this year.

The Draft Master Plan for the Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation Project can be found on Council’s website at redland.qld. gov.au/CapalabaProject

Cr Adelia Berridge

Division 9: Sheldon, Capalaba and Thornlands

Ph: 3829 8620 M: 0435 538 278

E: adelia.berridge@redland.qld.gov.au