Moreton Bay City Council Budget 2025-26: Divisions 7, 8, 9 highlights

Above: The Budget includes site works for the Olympic venue - Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre

Division 7 

Councillor Yvonne Barlow said the 2025-26 Budget delivers a range of improvements for residents, supporting healthier, safer and more connected neighbourhoods.

“As our population continues to grow, improvements to the Old Gympie Road corridor, as part of the $142.5 million upgrade, will reduce travel times and improve traffic flow, making a more efficient, connected and resilient road network,” she said.

“This budget is about delivering the everyday improvements that matter most, for Division 7 this includes better parks, safer roads, and more accessible public spaces.”

Key projects:

• New lighting infrastructure in existing trees at Kallangur Town Memorial Park and Yvonne Chapman Park, Kallangur
• Construction of a small dog off leash area at Blatchford Reserve, Murrumba Downs
• Fitness equipment at Blue Gum Park, Dakabin and Castle Hill Lakes Reserve, Murrumba Downs
• Design of a new 3000sqm parkland space at John Oxley Reserve, Murrumba Downs including signage, footpath connections, covered seating areas, barbecue shelters, landscaping and upgraded gazebo
• Upgrade of a 460 metre section of Alma Road, Dakabin, including replacement of the existing bend with a roundabout, with works over the next two financial years
• Detailed design plans for the Old Gympie Road corridor including additional lanes, intersection upgrades, and improved lighting and drainage
• Installation of a raised children’s crossing on Marsden Road, Dakabin and a zebra crossing on Goodfellows Road, Kallangur

Division 8

Councillor Jim Moloney said the 2025-26 Budget will deliver much needed major infrastructure.

“It's great to see works beginning at Youngs Crossing, this upgrade is one of the biggest road infrastructure projects to be delivered by Council and is a crucial road connection within our city” he said.

“I’m also thrilled to see progress at The Mill, with works set to bring this new Olympic venue precinct to life.”

Key projects:

• Construction starting on Youngs Crossing Road upgrade at Joyner, improving the flood immunity, safety and capacity of this vital road connection

• Site works for Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre, our city’s premier Olympic venue, at Petrie

• New paths and car park upgrades around the lakes area at The Mill, Petrie

• New public amenities at Leis Park, Lawnton and design for a new park at Akers Road, Lawnton, ahead of construction in 26-27

• A new netball clubhouse at Les Hughes Sports Complex

• Critical infrastructure improvements around Lawnton State School including pedestrian priority crossings, 'Park and Go' alterations, satellite parking, cycling infrastructure, signage and line marking improvements

• Major road upgrades along Lawnton Pocket Road and Francis Road, Lawnton with design in 25-26 and construction in 26-27

Division 9

Councillor Cath Tonks said the 2025-26 Budget balances environmental stewardship with the delivery of practical, community-focused projects.

“We are going green as we grow, with $16 million committed over four years to the Environmental Land Buyback program,” she said.

“We’re also investing in projects that ensure our community spaces are safer, more comfortable, and better equipped to support active lifestyles and growing participation.”

Key projects:

• Upgrades to Albany Creek Library, including courtyard improvements and air conditioning renewal

• Construction of a shared pathway alongside South Pine River, Albany Creek (with works over the next two financial years)

• Upgrades at South Pine Sports Complex, Brendale, including netball court renewals, road upgrades, and the first stages of a new recreational trail with rehabilitation of the river corridor (multi-stage program)

• Road improvements including resurfacing of Winn Road, Cashmere, and rehabilitation of Kremzow Road, Brendale (delivered over two years) and curve upgrades at Forgan Road, Joyner to improve safety

• Fauna infrastructure at Edward D Allison Park, Eatons Hill and building remediation works to Kumbartcho Sanctuary (with works over the next two financial years)

• Recreational infrastructure including fitness equipment at Gum Tree Park and a ping pong table at HT Ireland Reserve, Eatons Hill

• Upgrades to the existing Dog Off Leash Area at Apex Park, Eatons Hill

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 8: The Mill Lakes Precinct Activation

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

• Division 8: Bray Park – Leone Street – Drainage Construction

Investing in Our Communities Program - Projects with a co-contribution from the Federal Government's program include:

• Division 8: Les Hughes Sports Complex – Netball Building Upgrade

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

• Division 7: Alma Road - Bend Upgrade

• Division 8: Leis Park Amenities - Building Upgrade, Gary Jenkins Park – Drainage Treatment Upgrade, Lawnton Aquatic Centre Building Remediation and Akers Road - Park Construction

• Division 9: Albany Creek Library - Courtyard Upgrade

Infrastructure Investment Program - Projects with contribution from this Federal Government program:

• Division 8: Youngs Crossing Road Corridor Program

Road Safety Black Spot Program - Projects to improve road safety and help prevent serious injuries and deaths on our roads funded via this Federal Government program include:

• Division 9: Joyner - Forgan Road - Curve Upgrade

Roads to Recovery Program - Road improvement projects with funding from this annual federal government program include:

• Division 8: Lawnton - Sparkes Road/Ellis Street - Intersection Upgrade

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 7: Dakabin – Marsden Road – Children’s Crossing (near Dakabin State High School)

State Government contributions - The following projects have received contributions from the Queensland Government:

• Division 8: Youngs Crossing Road Corridor Program (in addition to federal government funding via Infrastructure Investment Program)