May 17, 2019 - Jobs support and economy boost for Cassowary Coast

Cassowary Coast Regional Council has welcomed $3.63 million in Works for Queensland funding that will support 92 jobs on projects across the region ranging from energy efficiency to public swimming pool upgrades and improvements and revegetation management.

Cassowary Coast Mayor John Kremastos said the State Government funding would boost the region’s economy while supporting employment.

“The works program includes new bus shelters and street furniture upgrades, the Coquette Point to Etty Bay pathway, a path at Wongaling Beach, shoulder grading to reduce maintenance on our sealed roads, creation of a ‘Bouldering and Slackline’ park in Innisfail for our youth, and installation of exercise equipment along Kurrimine Beach pathway,” Cr Kremastos said.

“A local contractor will be engaged to install solar panels to Council buildings to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

“Cardwell will benefit from a covered bench at the cemetery, improvements to disability access in the town’s CBD, and upgrading of the Cardwell Transit Centre to provide safer facilities, undercover bus transfer facility and improved pathway access to Brasenose Street.”

Cr Kremastos said Council had engaged a consultant to review the pools in Innisfail, Tully and Cardwell in terms of current health and safety standard requirements. 

“This funding will cover upgrades to pool pumps and improvements to the existing facilities to ensure they are in line with water quality and pool safety requirements.

“We are in the design stage for a single unisex disabled toilet for Cardwell Pool as well as other significant improvements.” 

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