A beach pavilion costing $19 million continues to take shape at Redcliffe in northern Brisbane as the concrete foundation is poured.
Construction workers began pouring 160 cubic metres of concrete into slabs for the ground floor of the main building of the Suttons Beach Pavilion, Moreton Bay council says
Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery says it is “fantastic” to see the progress made with construction of the pavilion.
“Since construction began in February, crews have done a significant amount of work including piling, building the elevator pit foundation, laying the ground facilities for power and water, and relocating the 1998 rotunda to a new spot on the site.
“Now the concrete base (the ground floor of the main building) will soon be complete, a huge milestone for the build.”
The project involves the construction of a new pavilion building and revitalisation of the park area; the building will feature a rooftop space and public viewing deck with views of Moreton Bay and amenities including accessible toilets and showers, changing rooms and shade.
Bricks from the old structure will also be repurposed for landscaping at the site.
FUNDING DEAL: The federal and state governments are giving $12.1m to the
project via the South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund with council spending $7.4m.
BEACH PAVILION MILESTONE
Federal MP for Petrie Emma Comer says the concrete pour is a milestone for the project.
“The new pavilion will create a vibrant destination where locals and visitors can come together, support local businesses and enjoy everything our beautiful peninsula has to offer,” she says.
Councillor Karl Winchester says the pour was an incredibly exciting milestone for the community.
“I know residents are counting down the days until the opening of the new Suttons Beach Pavilion,” he says.
“It’s a major project and will be well worth the wait for locals who will be able to enjoy a meal on the beachfront for many years to come.”
Construction is due to finish around mid-2027 with fit-outs of tenanted spaces afterwards.
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