Bribie Island foreshore glow up comes to life
Published 24 July 2024
Sylvan Beach Esplanade is getting a beautification treatment thanks to a $1.5 million State Government contribution toward Stage 1 of Council’s Bellara Foreshore Renewal Project.
Work was completed this week on 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 South East 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 City of Moreton Bay.
Quotes attributable to Member for Pumicestone Ali King
“Bribie Islanders love walking along the Pumicestone Passage foreshore from Bongaree to Bellara and making the most of the natural beauty,” she said.
“These upgrades to the picnic and boat ramp areas make the foreshore area even more accessible and usable for many years to come.
“This project was just one of many that the Queensland Government has supported across South East Queensland through 2021-2024 through the SEQ Stimulus Program, totalling $100 million.
“It’s helped deliver vital infrastructure, facilities and amenities for local families."
Quotes attributable to Councillor (Div 1) Brooke Savige
“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.”
For more information about the Bellara Foreshore Renewal Project, visit Council’s webpage.