14 April 2021
Published 09 March 2021
Clontarf residents will have no excuse to stay indoors this winter, with all three levels of government uniting to fund new community infrastructure.
Mayor Peter Flannery said Stage 1 of a new segregated cycleway along Hornibrook Esplanade will be complete by July ($750,000), and Clontarf Beach Scouts will soon have a brand new $800,000 home.
“Clontarf is a one of the region’s oldest and most established suburbs, which is why it’s so important that we continue to invest in the area’s liveability as our region grows,” he said.
“Active recreation has proven to be one of the most important aspects of a healthy community through the coronavirus pandemic.
“Thankfully we’ve been able to fast-track these two projects thanks to $500,000 funding from the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program (LRCIP) and $400,000 from the State Government’s Works For Queensland (W4Q) program.
Federal member for Petrie Luke Howarth MP said he was happy to be part of delivering this project for the community.
“Clontarf Beach Scout Den is one of many scout halls Council has already upgraded or is in the process of upgrading around the region, because we know how important these groups are to the community,” he said.
“Scouts bring families together and teach valuable life lessons, while allowing kids to get on with being kids and just have fun.”
Redcliffe MP Yvette D’Ath said the success of the Palaszczuk Government’s Works for Queensland program was in getting money to Councils quickly, to enable works to happen immediately.
“The new cycleway will be a game changer for the Clontarf Esplanade by connecting it to Woody Point and the rest of the Peninsula,” she said.
“This is a major upgrade to safety for cyclists and will make it much more accessible for everyone to participate in.
“It also unlocks our beautiful foreshore and will help drive active tourism, which is great for local cafes to stay competitive.”
Cr Karl Winchester (Div 6) said construction of the segregated cycleway will begin in April, and building of the new scout hall will commence this month.
“Seeing these works get underway with lightning speed gives me confidence that Redcliffe’s economic recovery is already well underway,”
“These projects show the power of governments working together and are a testament to the priority we’re giving to community infrastructure in the face of significant population growth.”
Both projects are projected to be finished by July 2021, weather permitting.