The renewal of the foreshore at Bellara (Sylvan Beach) is already well underway, with the first stage completed in late July.
The beautification treatment was made possible with the support of the state government, contributing funding towards Stage 1 of the City of Moreton Bay’s Bellara Foreshore Renewal Project.
So far, the completed work consists of a new picnic area and existing boat ramp at Marine Parade, including new picnic shelters, barbecues, park furniture, lighting upgrades, pathways, landscaping and shade tree plantings.
Mayor Peter Flannery said this project would elevate the Bellara foreshore area to the same standard as the much-loved Bongaree foreshore area to the south.
“Bribie Island is one of southeast Queensland’s premier tourism hotspots, as well as being home to roughly 20,000 residents who call the Island home,” he said. “I’d like to thank the Queensland government for their significant contribution to allow Stage 1 of this project to be completed. “Council will continue to develop designs for upgrades to Crest Park playground, Sunset Park Lookout and the existing water sports precinct, as more funding becomes available.”
The Queensland government contributed $1.355 million to fully fund Stage 1 through the 2021-24 South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program, with the remaining contribution of $65,000 from the City of Moreton Bay.
Division 1 councillor Brooke Savige is looking forward to the new facilities being used by locals and visitors to the Island.
“I can’t wait to see families utilising this space for events and days out and coupled with the upgrades to the boat ramp, it’s the perfect place for water sports and a picnic,” she said.
“Bring your boat down, have a barbecue and enjoy the beauty of the Pumicestone Passage with the Glasshouse Mountains as your backdrop. “This is an investment in lifestyle for locals and it helps boost the local economy by catering to the thousands of visitors that holiday on the Island all year round.”
What’s next in the project? As it’s a fully staged approach, the next part (Stage 2) will include upgrades to the water sports precinct, including facility upgrades for existing water sport clubs, road and car parking upgrades north-west of the existing boat ramp works. Upgrades to Pirate Park picnic area are also expected at a later date. This will also include new consolidated picnic facilities and lighting/pathway upgrades.
For further information and updates about the project, please visit https://yoursay.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/bellara-foreshore-renewal
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