Signature projects funding to boost liveability

As well as $11.7 million for ongoing construction of the Northern Beaches Community Hub, there is also $1.3 million to continue investigation work for stage two of the Finch Hatton Mountain Bike project.

Mayor Greg Williamson said stage one of the Finch Hatton Mountain Bike project was completed and officially opened earlier this year.

“The mountain bike trails are proving to be a great asset to the Pioneer Valley and our region,’’ he said.

Mayor Williamson said council’s vision, through its Corporate Plan, was to become “the best region for liveability and livelihood”.

“This budget is focused on delivering important initiatives towards that vision,’’ he said.

The budget also includes $4.6 million for ongoing City Centre and Riverside improvements, as well as $3.8 million for stage two of the Resource Centre of Excellence.

Mayor Williamson said the Northern Beaches Community Hub project was the largest capital spend of the new budget.

“Stage 1A, including an undercover multipurpose court and nature play area, is already under construction,’’ he said.

Stage 1A is partly funded by the Australian Government and Mackay Regional Council.

The Australian Government committed $6.5 million towards stage 1A, with council contributing the remainder of the cost of the works.

The Australian Government recently announced funding assistance of $15 million under its Growing Regions Program for stage 1B of this key piece of infrastructure to service the rapidly growing Northern Beaches area.

Stage 1B includes a library, meeting rooms and café.

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