Weinam Creek Redevelopment – Stage 1

Footbridge and pathways now open for public use, improving the connection between the northern and southern side of Weinam Creek.

As part of Stage 1 of Council’s Weinam Creek Priority Development Area (PDA), the new footbridge and pathways are now open for public use.

Final touches to be added to the car park on Moores Road include the installation of permanent security cameras. The car park is expected to open for public use in September 2020.

The footbridge and pathways, open for public use, connect the southern side of the creek to the Marina ferry terminal on the northern side.

The addition of the new car parking area on Moores Road is an integral part of the overall masterplan and will serve as overflow parking while works on the northern side of the creek commence.

The overall masterplan will be submitted to Economic Development Queensland (EDQ) for assessment in late 2020.

Works for improving Hamilton Street are also planned to begin in late 2020.

Once the overall masterplan has been lodged, it will be available for public consultations. Submissions can be made to EDQ. Keep an eye out for further
communication on the overall masterplan.

Weinam Creek – Development steps

Early 2020 – late-2020

  • Construction of the Moores Road car park, pathways and connecting footbridge to the ferry terminal

  • Masterplan lodgement for approval with Economic Development Queensland

  • Public notification period
  • Detailed design work for the new road network and parking alterations at the ferry terminal
  • Communications with car parking tenants and users with updates on alternative car parking solutions during the car park construction period
  • Commence construction of new entry road
  • Commence works on the Meissner Street car park site

  • Commence open space upgrades
  • Relocate boat ramp to complete road network/loop road at terminal

  • Commence construction of the multi‑storey car park facilities, retail, café, restaurant and medical precincts

Key Features

  • More parking
  • Better connection between the north and south sides of the creek
  • Improved accessibility and movability through the precinct
  • Activation of the foreshore to embrace the bay

Community benefits

New car parks
New car parks, comprising both ground level and multi-deck parking are planned over the life of the project.

Reconfigured road network to reduce congestion
The precinct will be reconfigured to ease congestion, connecting Hamilton Street to Outridge and Banana streets, incorporating the existing bus route.

Rejuvenated parks and pathways
More than 46,900m2 of rejuvenated existing park will include new pedestrian and cycle paths and landscaped waterfront walkways to enhance the area and increase security.

Family friendly areas
More than 21,000m2 of new public open space with communal areas providing opportunities for family fun and relaxation.

Boating facilities
A new public boat ramp and additional boat parking is also planned.

Restaurant, retail and commercial precinct
More than 10,000m2 of lifestyle offerings, including restaurants, cafes, grocery outlets and a potential health precinct will provide convenient, practical amenities and create and support employment opportunities for island and mainland residents.