Funds flow for drainage improvements

Scenic Rim Regional Council’s commitment to maintaining the region’s stormwater infrastructure is underpinned by a $801,532 budget allocation for drainage improvements in 2022-2023.

Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen said two major drainage projects totalling $609,772 have been identified for delivery at Kalbar and Beaudesert.

“Investment in drainage works at Kalbar will alleviate historical issues in the town,” he said. 

$316,200 has been allocated to upgrade stormwater inlets and pipes on Moffatt and Wiss Streets, with works to begin once the final designs are completed.

As part of the Vibrant Towns and Villages program, Council will continue drainage improvements in Beaudesert, with a $293,572 budget allocation for continuing works on the Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation project.

Division 4 Councillor Michael Enright said the significant impacts from high-intensity storm events affecting the Beaudesert Town Centre have, for decades, impacted the growth potential of businesses.

"Works scheduled to be undertaken between Selwyn Street and Short Street will help alleviate increased impacts of overland flows to the businesses in our town centre," he said.

"By completing these drainage works, we’ll have laid the foundations for the renewed confidence and certainty for the revitalised town centre to shine."

Mayor Christensen said, in addition, $191,760 has been allocated in the budget for other drainage works across the Scenic Rim.

“These works are in line with Council’s commitment to the shared Community Plan vision for an accessible and serviced region.”

"The budget allocation would enable Council to address minor drainage issues as they arise across the region," he said.

Learn more about the 2022-2023 Budget at www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/2022-2023-budget

The Beaudesert Town Centre Revitalisation is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Building Better Regions Fund and the Queensland Government in association with Scenic Rim Regional Council.