Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 4, 5, 6 highlights

Above: Budget funding includes the new Suttons Beach Pavilion

Division 4

Councillor Jodie Shipway, Division 4 said the 2025-26 Budget helps to link key destinations and improve active transport pathways.

“Alongside Council’s $21 million investment in active transport and footpaths, this budget is committed to delivering walkable and rideable facilities for our City,” she said.

“Encouraging walking and cycling is great for the City, and for Division 4, ensuring facilities and schools are accessible is crucial for residents.”

Key projects:

• Design of a pedestrian bridge at Freshwater Creek from Aspire Parade, Griffin to Brushwood Court, Mango Hill, and construction of a new pedestrian ramp at Capestone Lake, Mango Hill
• Design for intersection upgrades at Brays Road and Henry Road, Griffin, to improve safety, intersection capacity and ease traffic congestion
• Construction of a 900m shared pathway along Henry Road, and new pathways along Cinnamon Street and Nutmeg Drive at Griffin, and North Ridge Circuit to Wallaroo Circuit at Deception Bay
• Five raised pedestrian crossings in North Lakes and Mango Hill along with the installation of active school travel infrastructure near North Lakes State College
• New fitness equipment at North Ridge Circuit Park, Deception Bay
• Acquisition of land to address undersupply of parks in Mango Hill Village
• Road and drainage upgrades to Rose, Mary and Winifred Streets, Mango Hill with service relocations in 25-26 and construction starting in 26-27

Division 5

Councillor Sandra Ruck, Division 5, said the 2025-26 Budget is about enhancing everyday life for residents through investments in local infrastructure, the environment and public safety.

“I’m pleased to see construction of the new SES depot in Deception Bay, which will help keep our community safe during emergencies,” she said.

“Council is also investing $11.5 million in public safety and disaster management to strengthen our city’s resilience, as well as delivering a range of projects across Division 5 that enhance local lifestyles, protect our environment, and support the wellbeing of our growing community.”

Key projects:

• Upgrades to Nathan Road, Rothwell, with service locations in 2025-26 and works to be completed over the next three financial years
• Construction to be completed on the softball clubhouse at Talobilla Park, Kippa-Ring
• Reconstruction of a section of the seawall along Captain Cook Parade, Deception Bay, with works to be completed over the next two financial years
• Planning for an intersection upgrade at Lipscombe Road and Mariner Ave, Deception Bay, with works to be completed in 2027-28
• Resurfacing Prince Edward Parade from Osbourne Street to Donkin Street, Scarborough
• Playground upgrades at Newport Park, Newport
• Installation of end of line drainage treatment at Bremner Road, Rothwell, to prevent pollutants entering Saltwater Creek

Division 6

Councillor Karl Winchester, Division 6, said the 2025-26 Budget delivers key upgrades to infrastructure and coastal areas that are widely enjoyed by residents.

“The $14.5 million investment into the Suttons Beach Pavillion redevelopment over the next two financial years, will bring new life to city’s the much-loved seaside precinct,” he said.

“This upgrade, along with upgrades to other foreshores in Division 6 will offer welcoming, relaxed and accessible infrastructure for our community.”

Key projects:

• Construction starting on the new Suttons Beach Pavilion and public space areas at the Redcliffe foreshore, situated between the Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club and the end of Macdonnell Road
• Construction of a segregated cycle pathway separating cyclists and pedestrians and upgrades along Woody Point Foreshore
• Upgrades to the Peninsula Animal Aid shelter at Clontarf
• Upgrades to seven picnic shelters and the public amenities facility at Margate Beach Park, Margate
• Replacement and upgrades to seawalls at Charlish Park, Redcliffe and Crockatt Park, Woody Point
• Design and construction of a shot curtain for a local clay target club at Duffield Road Park, Clontarf
• Significant drainage upgrades in the Cox Street catchment, Margate
  

Project funding contributions

Some projects delivered by City of Moreton Bay are partly or fully funded through state and federal governments.

SEQ City Deal Liveability Fund project - With contributions from state and federal governments. Projects include:

• Division 6: Suttons Beach Pavilion Development

NEMA Disaster Ready Fund - Flagship disaster risk reduction initiative from the Federal government, administered by QRA:

• Division 5: Deception Bay - Captain Cook Parade – Seawall Replacement and Scarborough – Flinders Parade – Beach Nourishment and Groyne Extension
• Division 6: Woody Point – Crockatt Park – Seawall Renewal

South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program - The following are to be delivered as part of the State Government's program:

• Division 4: Mango Hill - Capestone Lake - Pedestrian Ramp Construction

• Division 6: Clontarf - Hornibrook Esplanade - Segregated Cycle Pathway, Redcliffe CBD Wayfinding Signage and Building Upgrade to Margate Beach Park Amenities

Thriving Suburbs Program - Projects with contribution from this Federal Government program:

• Division 5: Kippa-Ring - Talobilla Park Softball Clubhouse - Building Upgrade

Active Transport Fund - Projects with contribution from this Federal Government program:

• Division 4: North Lakes - Wombat Crossing Installations at the intersections of Diamond Jubilee Way with Discovery Drive, Endeavour Boulevard and Memorial Drive

Cycling Network Local Government Grants - Projects improving infrastructure on principal cycle networks across Queensland from this State Government program:

• Division 4: Mango Hill/Griffin - Freshwater Creek – Pedestrian Bridge Design

QCoast2100 (Coastal Hazard Adaptation) Program - Projects assist councils with coastal hazard adaptation with funding from this Queensland Government initiative:

• Division 6: Charlish Park (South - Stage 1) – Seawall Renewal

School Transport Infrastructure Program - Projects to improve safety around schools through new or improved transport infrastructure funded via the state government are as follows:

• Division 4: North Lakes – Active School Travel Infrastructure Installation (near North Lakes State College)
• Division 6: Margate – Mabel Street Shelter – (near Humpybong State School)

State Government contributions - The following has received contributions from the Queensland Government:

• Division 5: Deception Bay - SES Depot - Depot Redevelopment