Rockhampton’s Riverside Redevelopment big reveal
Published on 05 March 2018
Rockhampton’s Riverside Precinct officially opens in just two weeks’ time and residents are going to be very impressed.
The March 16th opening will allow residents to see and enjoy the new showpiece which is already winning accolades.
Mayor Margaret Strelow said that the elegance of the public spaces that have been created from Quay and Denham Streets through to the new Rod Laver Plaza on the lower bank of the River will serve us well for many years.
“The opening celebrations will be a showcase of great features such as the new water jet plaza, an amazing children’s play area and some great public art,” Mayor Strelow said.
“And we have a special treat just for the opening weekend!”
The full reveal of the opening celebrations won’t occur until closer to the opening date on the 16th of March and Mayor Margaret Strelow promised it would be worth the wait.
“Three years since Tropical Cyclone Marcia tore through our Region, our community has eagerly waited for this precinct to be complete and it is so pleasing to see the finishing touches going on now,” Mayor Strelow said.
“Once again I would like to congratulate and thank both the State and Federal Government for their contributions towards this project. The State Government came quickly to our rescue after the cyclone with a commitment of $15 million and Council was later able to access a Federal Government grant of $7 million. Without their support we would not have been able to deliver a world-class facility like this.
“I also extend my sincere thanks to Glen Power from Urbis, to Council’s project management team and work crews, as well as the many local contractors and their skilled workforces who have put their blood, sweat and tears into this redevelopment. They should be extremely proud of the work they have done,” Mayor Strelow said.
Member for Rockhampton Barry O’Rourke MP said the State Government’s $15 million contribution is a proud investment that will continue to pay dividends for generations to come.
“The State Government announced its $15million support towards this project soon after Cyclone Marcia hit Rockhampton, when we knew an immediate stimulus was needed to get the city back on its feet,” Mr O’Rourke said.
“This redevelopment has definitely achieved just that - creating immediate jobs, supporting local businesses and importantly, giving our community an incredible outdoor space that can be enjoyed all year round.”
Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry MP said the redevelopment gives further confidence to the community, businesses and investors.
“The project represents not only a new beginning but it plays a key role in unlocking the city’s potential,” Ms Landry said.
“We have already seen the benefits of the redevelopment of Quay and Denham Streets when it comes to hosting new events for our community, and I can’t wait to see what investment and attraction follows once this Riverside Precinct is brought to life by the community.”
The Riverside Redevelopment is jointly funded by Council, the Australian Government and the Queensland Government.