Brisbane City Council has finalized a plan to revitalize Kingfisher Creek in the inner south-east by replacing concrete drains with a man-made creek. The project includes new parks, paths, playgrounds, and sports courts, aiming to create a popular lifestyle destination. However, the council acknowledges the need for funding from state and federal governments to proceed.
Brisbane City Council has finalised its plan to rip up a network of concrete drains in the inner south-east to restore Kingfisher Creek and provide more parks, paths and fields.
Councillor Tracy Davis, the chair of environment, parks and sustainability, said on Monday the area had the potential to become “one of our city’s must-do lifestyle destinations”. The council conducted three rounds of community consultation, and received more than 1000 pieces of feedback, before finalising the plan.The council has yet to put a price on the Kingfisher Creek project.
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