Future green bridges are in doubt and advertising and consultants fees have been cut as BCC announces an immediate 10 per cent spending cut.
The promises over future green bridge are in doubt as escalating increases in construction costs force Brisbane City Council to cut spending immediately by 10 per cent.
Escalating construction costs of major projects like the Kangaroo Point green bridge have forced a 10 per cent council spending cut.While there will be no forced staff redundancies or impact on rubbish collection, BCC has axed the shade cover over the Victoria Bridge, cancelled Brisbane Metro’s 1 per cent public art component and indefinitely delayed its two Toowong to West End green bridges.
“We’re being upfront about this tough decision but make no apology for prioritising keeping costs down for households,” he said.“Just like many households, we’re making the responsible decision to reduce council spending by 10 per cent to avoid driving up costs for residents.” BCC announced a 3.45 per cent average rate increase on their $4.3 billion 2023-24 annual budget in June.Gold Coast: $1224 - up 5.5 per centIn the 2023-24 budget, the city’s $2.38 billion road and transport program – including the $550 million green bridges and the $1.7 billion Brisbane Metro mega bus – was 55 per cent of the budget.
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