Woody Point jetty lives on in Q150 Legacy Infrastructure Project
Published Friday, 12 September, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Redcliffe’s favourite historic fishing haunt for locals, Woody Point jetty, is well on the way to being upgraded to mark Queensland’s 150th Celebrations 2009 (Q150).
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt and Member for Redcliffe Lillian van Litsenburg today inspected progress at the new Woody Point jetty. The jetty is the third to be built on the site since 1882.
The Queensland Government has contributed $3 million towards the Woody Point Jetty and Foreshore Renewal Project, a $9.5 million project coordinated by Moreton Bay Regional Council through the Q150 Legacy Infrastructure Program.
“The jetty has become the source of many a fishing yarn in the years since it was first built, and become a great way and place to build community camaraderie and spirit,” Mr Pitt said.
“It’s become an indelible part of the great Queensland lifestyle enjoyed by Redcliffe residents and visitors.
“However, with time and the sea taking its toll on the previous jetty’s original construction, it was demolished last year but not forgotten.
“It’s made way for a new improved Woody Point jetty complete with concrete pylons and timber walkway which has every chance of becoming part of local folklore as it’s predecessor and will be safer and bigger to boot.
Ms van Litsenburg said the new jetty was 240 metres long and six metres wide, with plenty of space for recreational fishermen.
“It’s good to see that council has sourced recycled hardwood timber of the same type as the original timber from Mackay Wharf to build the jetty’s decking. This will give the new Woody Point jetty a more original feel of continuity in line with the jetty’s history as the original Redcliffe jetty.
“I am sure Redcliffe citizens will be able to catch even more fish off this jetty and it will become integral to our lifestyle.”
Ms van Litsenburg said the State Government was happy to partner with the Moreton Bay Regional Council on the project as it had enabled Redcliffe to retain an important part of its history and added another quality seaside recreation area to the suite of great recreation spots.
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said the Woody Point jetty had been an iconic part of the area for 126 years.
“The Woody Point jetty Redevelopment Project will ensure residents and visitors will continue to enjoy this wonderful public facility,” Cr Sutherland said.
Cr Sutherland said the project – which also featured a complete foreshore redevelopment – would create a range of benefits for the local community.
“Once complete, this project will boost local business, attract new visitors to the area and encourage recreational activities including walking, bike riding and fishing,” he said.
The Q150 Legacy Infrastructure Program is a $100 million capital works program by the Queensland Government to help councils create legacies for their communities marking Queensland’s 150th anniversary.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Redcliffe Electorate Office 3284 2667
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt and Member for Redcliffe Lillian van Litsenburg today inspected progress at the new Woody Point jetty. The jetty is the third to be built on the site since 1882.
The Queensland Government has contributed $3 million towards the Woody Point Jetty and Foreshore Renewal Project, a $9.5 million project coordinated by Moreton Bay Regional Council through the Q150 Legacy Infrastructure Program.
“The jetty has become the source of many a fishing yarn in the years since it was first built, and become a great way and place to build community camaraderie and spirit,” Mr Pitt said.
“It’s become an indelible part of the great Queensland lifestyle enjoyed by Redcliffe residents and visitors.
“However, with time and the sea taking its toll on the previous jetty’s original construction, it was demolished last year but not forgotten.
“It’s made way for a new improved Woody Point jetty complete with concrete pylons and timber walkway which has every chance of becoming part of local folklore as it’s predecessor and will be safer and bigger to boot.
Ms van Litsenburg said the new jetty was 240 metres long and six metres wide, with plenty of space for recreational fishermen.
“It’s good to see that council has sourced recycled hardwood timber of the same type as the original timber from Mackay Wharf to build the jetty’s decking. This will give the new Woody Point jetty a more original feel of continuity in line with the jetty’s history as the original Redcliffe jetty.
“I am sure Redcliffe citizens will be able to catch even more fish off this jetty and it will become integral to our lifestyle.”
Ms van Litsenburg said the State Government was happy to partner with the Moreton Bay Regional Council on the project as it had enabled Redcliffe to retain an important part of its history and added another quality seaside recreation area to the suite of great recreation spots.
Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland said the Woody Point jetty had been an iconic part of the area for 126 years.
“The Woody Point jetty Redevelopment Project will ensure residents and visitors will continue to enjoy this wonderful public facility,” Cr Sutherland said.
Cr Sutherland said the project – which also featured a complete foreshore redevelopment – would create a range of benefits for the local community.
“Once complete, this project will boost local business, attract new visitors to the area and encourage recreational activities including walking, bike riding and fishing,” he said.
The Q150 Legacy Infrastructure Program is a $100 million capital works program by the Queensland Government to help councils create legacies for their communities marking Queensland’s 150th anniversary.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819; Redcliffe Electorate Office 3284 2667