Redland City Council has a clear vision for the Weinam Creek PDA (Priority Development Area) precinct that responds to the community's needs. Weinam Creek is set to become an exciting and dynamic destination in its own right as well as an effective transport hub and gateway to the islands.
The Weinam Creek PDA master plan, which will be delivered in stages, will transform the waterfront of Redland Bay, improve the usability of the transport hub, attract visitors, create jobs and drive economic development in the area.
The master plan includes:
- More open space
- New pedestrian and cycle ways
- Rejuvenation of existing parkland
- More car parks
- Improved drop off and storage facilities for island residents and visitors
- A new boat ramp to separate emergency and public access
- A mix of residential and retail spaces including cafes, restaurants and potential for a medical precinct.
The rejuvenation of Weinam Creek is set to create more than 700 jobs and generate almost $30 million for the local economy, as well as deliver much-needed transport upgrades, community services and local jobs.
Redland Investment Corporation (RIC) on behalf of Council is delivering this catalyst project that will transform Redland Bay into a vibrant waterfront precinct with restaurants, cafes, a supermarket, more parking, new walkways and more open space.
RIC on behalf of Council negotiated a land swap agreement with the State Government that saw land at the ferry terminal transferred to Council. This will form part of the Weinam Creek PDA upgrade. In exchange, Council land on Meissner Street was transferred to Queensland Health to use as the site for the satellite hospital, to further support our island and southern Redlands Coast community.
Stage 1 of the project has already delivered more than 500 new parking spaces at Moores Road, new pathways, and a footbridge connecting to the Marina Ferry Terminal.
FAQs
What amenity will be provided within the commercial precinct?
Delivered in stages, the Weinam Creek PDA project will transform the waterfront of Redland Bay, improve the usability of the transport hub, attract visitors, create jobs and drive economic development in the area.
Construction of the commercial precinct will deliver:
- More car parks, designated to Southern Moreton Bay Island commuters and visitors to the area
- Improved drop off facilities for island residents and visitors
- Activated foreshore with better pedestrian and cycleways for improved connectivity throughout the area
- More open space and family-friendly areas
- Grocery and retail outlets
- Medical and allied health
- Restaurants and cafes
How will the redevelopment improve the area?
The redevelopment will deliver a vibrant waterfront precinct that vastly improves the Redland Bay Marina for residents and commuters through better facilities, better roads and better management of the transit zone.
It will be an exciting, iconic, picturesque recreation and shopping destination and improved transport hub connecting Redland Bay to the Southern Moreton Bay Islands.
The Marina Redland Bay development delivers improved infrastructure, more tourism dollars, more jobs and more community facilities. It will create an estimated 700 jobs and generate $30 million in local economic activity.
What is being done to minimise disruption during works?
There will be some disruption during the construction phase of the project. That is unavoidable but only a short-term inconvenience to achieve the long-term benefits. Council is working closely with Economic Development Queensland to do everything possible to mitigate the disruption and keep residents and commuters informed.
Specialist background reports
The following reports, available for perusal at community consultation forums, include contributions from leading consultants Deicke Richards, Cardno, BAAM Ecological Consultants, FRC environmental, and Engeny in association with Council and EDQ. The reports outline the objectives, principles and design ideas that have informed the shape of the Weinam Creek PDA proposed development scheme.
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