Central Ward Infrastructure WINS
Central Budget Infrastructure WINS as suburbs reap the benefits of record Schrinner Council Budget.
Neighbourhoods across Brisbane will reap the rewards from a $3.1 billion cash splash over the next 12 months with the Schrinner Council focussing its spending on infrastructure and services in the suburbs.
Figures in the 2021-22 Budget reveal 86 per cent of the Council’s investment into making Brisbane even better would be undertaken in the city’s 190 suburbs with local roads and traffic improvements the biggest winner.
New and improved parks, better footpaths, improvements to local shopping strips and additional sport and community facilities are all part of the Schrinner Council’s suburban spending spree.
“We’re determined to make Brisbane even better because better suburbs are the key,” Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.
“And we’re doing that by focussing our spending where most Brisbane residents live, work and relax – which is in local suburbs.
“No matter where you live in Brisbane, you’ll see improvements happening over the next 12 months in your local area because it’s vital that we invest to cater for the city’s growth and to stimulate the economy as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Spending in the suburbs this year includes:
➢ 86 per cent of all funding directed to the suburbs
➢ Pilot of food and organic waste disposal in green bins
➢ $154.4 million for Public Transport Subsidy, the highest ever
➢ $7.4 million for Kerbside Collection services
➢ $8.3 million for two new locally-built double-decker CityCats
➢ $25.5 million for ferry terminal upgrades
➢ $26.3 million for new or upgraded footpaths and bikeways
➢ $1.6 million for Safer Paths to Schools
➢ $719,000 for SAMs for Schools
➢ $11 million for Village Precinct Projects
➢ $176.5 million for road upgrades in the suburbs
➢ $83.7 million for neighbourhood, suburban or district park upgrades
➢ $549,000 for new Ninja Courses and scooter tracks
➢ $16.5 million for the Norman Creek 2012-2031 and Oxley Creek Transformation projects
➢ $1.4 million for a new library at Everton Park
➢ $219,000 for new Women’s Sheds
The 2021-22 Budget includes a major investment into suburban streets with more than 400 roads scheduled for resurfacing and $176.5 million earmarked for more than 80 congestion-busting projects and improvements.
“Our Council owns almost 5800 kilometres of roads so it’s important we continue to undertake the maintenance and improvement works that are necessary so residents can get where they’re going faster and safer,” Cr Schrinner said.
The Schrinner Council will continue rolling out 100 electronic SAM signs around schools to encourage motorists to slow down so children can travel to and from school safer.
The 2021-22 Budget invests record amounts in the city’s bus, CityCat and ferry network which carries millions of passengers each year.
“The $154.5 million we’ll spend this year to subsidise the cost of public transport is a good investment for our city because fewer cars on our roads doesn’t just mean less congestion, it also means fewer emissions which is good for our environment,” Cr Schrinner said.
“We’re also ensuring our public transport network continues to improve by trialling electric buses, building two new locally-sourced double-decker CityCats and investing in new and upgraded ferry terminals at Howard Smith Wharves and South Bank.”
The city’s footpaths and bikeways will receive significant investment over the next 12 months which is an important initiative because they help Brisbane residents maintain active and healthy lifestyles.
The Schrinner Council will also spend $215 million improving suburban parks with new and improved facilities and maintenance.
“In a sub-tropical climate like Brisbane’s, it’s great to get outdoors and our local parks are where most of us like to spend time,” Cr Schrinner said.
“That’s why we’re spending $83.7 million delivering on improvements which include 58 playground upgrades as well as new Ninja Courses and scooter tracks.”
A further $11 million will also be spent through the Village Precinct Project under which local shopping strips are being revived to attract new tenants and support the economy.
“Everyone wants to see their local shopping strip thrive because it makes their neighbourhood better,” Cr Schrinner said.
“By investing in these shopping strips, we’ll help make them more vibrant destinations.”
CENTRAL WARD
I am pleased to have secured the following funding this year for you –
Preliminary Road Designs Service: 2.1.1.1
Butterfield Streert – Herston $425 000
Local Access Network Improvements Service: 2.1.2.2
Allison Street at Abbotsford Road – Bowen Hills $248 000
Retaining Walls and Embankments Service: 2.1.2.2
Ann Street Wall Repairs – Fortitude Valley $137 000
Ivory Street Retaining Wall Maintenance – Fortitude Valley – $45 000
Montpelier Road Embankment Stabilisation – Bowen Hills $111 000
Road Construction Minor Traffic Density Service: 2.1.2.2
Abbott Street – New Farm $201 000
Major Traffic Improvements – Intersections Service: 2.1.2.3
Adelaide Street and Wharf Street – Brisbane City $505 000
Boardwalk Rehabilitation Service 2.1.3.1
City Reach Riverwalk – Brisbane City $3 987 000
Cutters Landing Renewal – New Farm $1 875 000
Powerhouse Riverwalk – New Farm $397 000
Bridges and Culverts Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Service: 2.1.3.1
Bowen Bridge Road Bridge Investigation – Bowen Hills $108 000
Inner City Bypass Bridge Drainage Repairs – Bowen Hills $1 940 000
Victoria Bridge Repainting Specification Development – Brisbane City $95 000
William Jolly Bridge Abutment and Pier Investigation, Concrete Repairs GAntry Planning and Trail Waterproofing – $1 912 000
Kerb and Channel Service: 2.1.3.1
Ann Street $100 000
Bailey Street $111 000
Scanlan Street $79 000
Roads Network Resurfacing Service: 2.1.3.1
Abbotsford Road $364 000
Adelaide Street $538 000
Alden Street $75 000
Alice Street $83 000
Ann Street $518 000
Bailey Street $79 000
Brunswick Street $227 000
Campbell Street $210 000
Commercial Road $752 000
Ella Street $29 000
Exhibition Street $47 000
Gilbey Lane $29 000
Helen Street $179 000
Hipwood Street $101 000
Locke Street $26 000
Mark Street $118 000
Mulgrave Street $32 000
Park Street $59 000
Scanlan Street $90 000
Turbot Street $255 000
Watson Street $ 38 000
Maintaining Suburban Parks Service: 3.3.3.2
King Edward Park Spring Hill $63 000
Memorials and Heritage Assets Restoration Service: 3.3.3.2
Observatory Park – Spring Hill $157 000
Upgrading Facilities in Parks Service: 3.3.3.2
Bowen Park – Bowen Hills $107 000
Drainage Construction and Resilience Service: 3.4.3.1
Carrol Lane – Spring Hill $32 000
Stormwater Infrastructure Service: 3.4.3.1
East Street – Fortitude Valley $1 100 000
Elystan Road – New Farm $1 540 000
Wickham Street – Fortitude Valley $1 980 000
Stormwater Drainage Rehabilitation 3.4.4.1
Birley Street – Spring Hill $168 000
Brunswick Street – New farm $456 000
Footpath and Bikeway Reconstruction Service: 6.1.1.1
Abbotsford Road – Bowen Hills $107 000
Brunswick Street – Fortitude Valley $101 000
Brunswick Street – New Farm $109 000
James Street – Fortitude Valley $ 284 000
Mary Street – Brisbane $284 000
Merthyr Road – New Farm $488 000
Patterson Street Design – Teneriffe $54 000
Petrie Terrace – Brisbane $49 000
Queen Street – Brisbane $270 000
Roma Street – Brisbane $491 000
For more information about the Schinner Council’s Building a Better Brisbane Budget just visit https://vickihoward.com/ and www.brisbane.qld.gov.au