REDLAND CITY BUDGET 20-21
Island connections Over the next three years, Russell, Macleay, Lamb and Karragarra islands will get new and improved ferry terminals – including jetties, gangways and pontoons – in one of Redlands Coast’s largest-ever marine infrastructure projects.
The $34 million undertaking, which has been in the planning by Redland City Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads since 2014, will have significant transport, tourism and recreational benefits for the region. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the Southern Moreton Bay Islands Ferry Terminals Project would be delivered about 12 months sooner than originally expected, offering local jobs and saving residents money. “This is an exciting partnership between Council and Transport and Main Roads that will see four new ferry terminals delivered for our Southern Moreton Bay Islands, helping residents and visitors move around our beautiful Redlands Coast faster and safer,” Cr Williams said. “Through this partnership, Council and Transport and Main Roads have found a way to deliver the project sooner and in doing so save ratepayers $2 million,
with a total saving of $5 million across the entire project, including State Government savings. "This exciting development will also see more jobs created this financial year, which is vital following the economic impacts of COVID-19.” Council has also confirmed that, as part of the project, new toilet facilities would be built at the upgraded ferry terminals at Russell and Macleay islands. Cr Williams said the project would help the region bounce back from COVID-19, with tenders for construction expected to go out by the end of August, cutting about a year off the time it will take to get the work done. The project will ensure the new ferry terminals are compliant with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport and repurpose the existing terminals for recreational uses such as fishing and mooring.
INVESTMENT: Preliminary design for the Russell Island terminal. Final detail design is close to completion.
