Council completes Stage 1E of the Riverfront Redevelopment
Published on 20 July 2016
Rockhampton Regional Council is one step closer to seeing Rockhampton’s riverfront transformed following the completion of Stage 1E.
Works under this stage have included the construction of stairs leading from Victoria Parade to the lower Riverbank car park, landscaping, footpaths and roadway in and around the Criterion Hotel (Fitzroy Street) and the underside of the Fitzroy Bridge. This section of road is now open to all traffic.
Chair of the Riverbank Redevelopment Steering Committee, Mayor Margaret Strelow said while there is still much to be done, the completion of Stage 1E is something to celebrate.
“Each completed stage of the project is one step closer to revealing a revitalised riverfront,” Mayor Strelow said.
“The completion of Stage 1E means CBD workers will benefit from easier access from the lower car park to Victoria Parade via the stairs and patrons can once again park outside the Criterion Hotel.
“Once again, I thank our community for their patience and also the businesses on Quay Street who remain open while we rebuild a new future for our riverfront.”
The completion of Stage 1E, however, comes with a sad farewell to Council’s Senior Project Manager, Maree Anderson, who has relocated with family.
“We thank Maree for her valuable contribution to the Riverfront Redevelopment, her support to the business owners and her incredible leadership with our onsite crews,” Mayor Strelow said.
“In the interim, Council’s Specialist Project Manager will take on Maree’s role until a new Project Manager is appointed.”
Local company, JM Kelly, who was the successful tenderer for the $3million concrete and paver works, is currently onsite preparing the final foundation.
JM Kelly are conducting concrete pours and are scheduled to begin laying the sandstone pavers on the footpath from the centre of the site and toward Denham Street next week.
Stage 1 works include five sub stages:
Stages 1A – Fitzroy to Denham Street – Currently under construction
Stage 1B – Denham to William Street
Stage 1C & D - Quay Street to East Street
Stage 1E – Victoria Parade and Fitzroy Street - Completed
The Riverfront Redevelopment is a jointly funded project by the Australia Government, Queensland Government and Rockhampton Regional Council.
Visit www.rrc.qld.gov.au for more information on the Riverfront Redevelopment.