25 June 2022
Published 22 February 2021
The Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre will get a $270,000 overhaul to protect the complex from future flood inundation.
Mayor Peter Flannery said recent heavy rains and localised flooding had seeped into the administration hub at the back of the building which has made it unsafe for staff.
“An engineering assessment revealed that the retaining wall between the trotting oval and rear of the Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre was taking on water and leaking into the building,” he said.
“Council’s unanimous vote means we can action these urgent works immediately.
“Best of all the $270,000 tender has been awarded to a local firm, Kimini Constructions, a company that prides itself in employing and contracting locally-based carpentry contractors and has trained several local apprentices.
“This is Council’s new local preference policy in action, supporting local businesses and local jobs, which we know is absolutely essential at this uncertain time.”
Cr Karl Winchester (Div 6) said the Redcliffe Neighbourhood Centre provides essential support services to the community.
“This facility is located within the showgrounds precinct and is used by an array of important local organisations, so we’ve worked with Kimini Constructions to ensure there will be minimal disruption to the centre’s operations while work is underway,” he said.
“It means that through the demolition and reconstruction works, everyone at the facility will still be able to use the building including the Men’s Shed, Neighbourhood Centre and Show Society.
“I want to thank Kimini Constructions for being so flexible and innovative about this need.
“The reconstruction will include a roof with a sharper pitch angle to redirect rainfall and new drainage to move water away from the building more efficiently.
“The failed retaining wall will also be replaced to ensure that water does not enter the back-patio area from the trotting oval.”
Construction will start later this month and take 19 weeks to complete, weather permitting.