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Caboolture Christmas Carols To Bring Festive Joy At Centenary Lakes

The holiday season is shining brighter as the Caboolture Christmas Carols return to Centenary Lakes Park from 4-8 pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

**Caboolture Christmas Carols 2023 Event Details**
Photo Credit: Facebook / What’s on Morton Bay

As the sun sets, the park illuminates with twinkling festoon lights, guiding visitors through charming twilight markets. Local artisans showcase their crafts, offering a variety of unique gifts. Meanwhile, food trucks stand ready to cater to every culinary craving, ensuring no one goes hungry.

Santa’s Village beckons, a hub of excitement for children. Here, little ones eagerly await their moment with Santa, sharing their Christmas wishes and capturing cherished photos. The North Pole Express Letterbox awaits children’s letters, promising replies from Santa himself.

*Photo Credit:* Faceb o ok / Christmas City of Moreton Bay

Sesame Lane presents Santa’s Workshop, a creative haven offering holiday-themed crafts and complimentary face painting, inviting children to unleash their creativity.

At 8 pm, a dazzling fireworks display presented by Ray White Wamuran lights up the sky, marking the grand finale of the evening.

**Fireworks display from Caboolture Christmas Carols 2022**
Photo Credit: Facebook / Christmas City of Moreton Bay

Residents are encouraged to join the Ausbuild Main Stage Program, where local artists and community groups will serenade attendees with beloved Christmas carols, inviting everyone to partake in the joyous melodies.

Parking is available onsite, but early arrival is advised as spaces are limited. Overflow parking at Caboolture Town Square multi-story carpark ensures access for all.

Supported by sponsors like Moreton Bay Regional Council, Ausbuild, Sesame Lane, and others, the Caboolture Christmas Carols at Centenary Lakes Park promises an unforgettable evening, fostering community spirit.

Caboolture residents, mark your calendars! This event, filled with music, laughter, and holiday warmth, aims to create lasting memories for families and friends, celebrating the true essence of Christmas in Moreton Bay.

Published 16-November-2023

Nature-Themed Playground Added to Burpengary’s Greenspace in Multi-Million Dollar Upgrade

An innovative, nature-themed playground will soon begin construction at the Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) in Burpengary, with $1.5 million funding allocated for the project.

Situated on a sprawling 18-hectare greenspace along the Burpengary River, the playground is slated to commence construction in late 2023, with an anticipated completion of its first phase by early 2024.

The site’s objective is to offer children an active learning experience within the backdrop of Moreton Bay’s stunning natural environment. Mayor Peter Flannery expressed his enthusiasm for the upgrades, highlighting their potential to draw visitors from across the region and beyond.

“The new play space will attract visitors from across Moreton Bay and wider, improving our ever-growing tourism offering and bringing additional trade to local businesses,” Mayor Flannery emphasized.

Nature-themed playground in Burpengary — Photo Credit: MBRC

The initial phase of the project will see the installation of custom play equipment that takes inspiration from the local natural surroundings. These imaginative nature-themed playground is intended to seamlessly blend with the existing landscape and offer children a unique and engaging play experience.

The development aims to create a signature park destination for the City of Moreton Bay, bolstering its reputation as a hub for outdoor recreation and environmental education.

CREEC, renowned for its nature walk trails, a community nursery, native beehives, “nocturnal room,” and café, serves as a key centre for environmental education and recreational activities for the community. This project aligns with Council’s commitment to fostering a deep connection between the residents and the natural assets of the Moreton Bay area.

Furthermore, the future phases of the initiative include comprehensive upgrades to the centre, the creation of a new picnic hub complete with seating, shelters, and tables, additional parking facilities, and enhanced accessibility for the existing trails.

LEARN MORE: Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre Draft Master Plan

Councilman Tony Latter, representing Division 12, underlined the project’s significance in preserving the region’s rich natural heritage while providing a space for families to enjoy.

“Not only is the CREEC a great place for an affordable family day out, it’s helping Moreton Bay residents and visitors to care for our natural assets through education and awareness,” he stated.

The ongoing works will have minimal impact on the access to existing CREEC facilities located at 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary, ensuring that visitors can continue to enjoy the site’s offerings throughout the construction period.

Published 30-Aug-2023

New Regional City to Rise in Caboolture West

To address the population growth and housing demand in Moreton Bay, plans have been unveiled to facilitate the establishment of Caboolture West as a new regional city.

Read: Approval Granted: Caboolture West Takes Off with First Development

Over the next four decades, the Caboolture West growth area is expected to accommodate approximately 70,000 residents in 30,000 homes, transforming into a city comparable in size to Mackay. The development will include schools, housing, and other necessary infrastructure.

The future community of the new regional city will provide around 17,000 job opportunities in various sectors such as employment, industry, commerce, and other commercial activities.

Developers are committed to offering a diverse range of lot sizes and housing types in the new neighbourhoods, ensuring that consumers have choices to suit their lifestyle and budget requirements.

Major expansion area (Photo Credit: Queensland Government)

It is in response to the rapid population growth in the Moreton Bay Region, which also meant higher demand for housing.

According to the latest data from the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office for the year 2023, the population of Moreton Bay-North is projected to increase from 268,995 in 2021 to 489,869 by 2046.

On the other hand, Moreton Bay South’s population could rise from 221,611 to 315,310 during the same period.

Caboolture West spans around 3,156 hectares and is recognised as a major expansion area. Its boundaries include the D’Aguilar Highway to the north, Caboolture River Road to the south, and the low hills along Old North Road to the west.

James Brown, the Chair of Caboolture/Redcliffe at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), emphasised that Caboolture West and Morayfield will serve as long-term future sources of land supply for the area.

Read: Names of New Suburbs in Caboolture West Reflect Indigenous Culture & Local Environment

Mr Brown further highlighted the current opportunities available in Morayfield and Caboolture, which are considered infill suburbs but do not currently have infill prices.

Featured Image Credit: Queensland Government

Published 29-June-2023

Moreton Bay Waives Some Development and Infrastructure Fees To Boost Housing Sector

Did you know that Moreton Bay Regional Council is the first Queensland Council to waive development and infrastructure fees as a way to boost housing construction amidst a growing housing crisis in the country?

The move is also aimed at helping at least 1,200 homeless locals in the region and will target areas like Albany Creek, Arana Hills, Burpengary, Caboolture, Deception Bay, Lawnton, Morayfield, Redcliffe and Strathpine.

Under the Attraction of Affordable Social Housing Policy, applicants for the development of affordable social housing in priority areas may apply for a development application fee remittance by 100 per cent. There will be no cap on the remissions and it can be applied for mixed-use or residential projects.

Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said they want to give incentives to private-sector construction for affordable housing projects.

“We’re coming out of the gates first and sending a strong message to the private sector that we are willing to work with them, we’ve already slashed the usual red tape, and we’re willing to sweeten the deal further by saving them literally hundreds of thousands of dollars on construction,” Mr Flannery said during the press conference.

“There are no tricks, no gimmicks, no hidden costs here for developers. The facility will just need to be managed by a community housing provider, but the building can remain privately owned by the developer.”

UDIA Queensland Moreton Bay president Keith Cairns commended the proactive policy and hoped that other governments will follow. Encircle Community Services CEO Chris Stains said that the initiative will make a difference for community housing providers and non-profit organisations.

Published 23 March 2023

FIFA Women’s World Cup Team from Brazil to Train at the Caboolture Sports Club

It’s an exciting time for the Caboolture Sports Club, following the confirmation that the Cararinhas, Brazil’s FIFA Women’s World Cup team, will be calling Burpengary their home whilst training for the 2023 season.

Aside from training, the women will also be hosting community programs and holding open sessions for the fans.

Paul Shorter, the president of Caboolture Sports Club, said that they are looking forward to having “one of the best teams in the world” on their training grounds as this will be a huge boost to the club’s membership and the presence of women in sports.

The community will also be thrilled to cheer for the Cararinhas alongside the Matildas, FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand team, which will host the tournament from 20 July to 23 August 2023.

According to Mayor Peter Flannery, Moreton Bay Regional Council has long been in discussions with FIFA for this opportunity and he’s grateful to the Brazilian Football Confederation for picking Moreton Bay as their training ground. The arrangement is a testament that the Burpengary sports facility is of world-class standard.

It comes as Council has invested $103 million in local sports infrastructure that will help deliver more centres of excellence, especially in football.

The Cararinhas are due to face France, another sports heavyweight, during the Women’s World Cup in Brisbane on the 28th of July 2023. Tickets are already on sale online until March 2023.

Proposed Joyner Central To Include Massive Shopping Centre

A $29-million development called Joyner Central that includes a huge shopping centre with specialty shops, multiple al fresco dining options and medical services has been proposed.

Read: Moreton Bay to Start Transition from ‘Region’ to ‘City’ in 2022

Plans submitted by Lancini Property Group to the Moreton Bay Regional Council revealed the award-winning property development firm is planning to establish ‘Joyner Central’ in a vacant

20,470-sqm site at 29 Youngs Crossing Rd, Joyner. The subject site is located on the corner of Youngs Crossing Road and Gordons Crossing Road East.

Proposed Master Plan (Photo credit: www.joynercentral.com.au)

Joyner Central is planned to include a brand-new full line supermarket with contactless drive through, supporting specialty shops, café and dining options and medical services.

It will feature centre amenities, including Parents Room and disabled facilities; fee centre wifi; and landscaped plaza and community meeting place, with trees and communal seating.

If approved, Lancini Property Group will also provide approximately 275 free, shaded and on grade car parks as well as vehicle and pedestrian access off Gordons Crossing Road East and Youngs Crossing Road.

Render of cafe at Joyner Central (Photo credit: www.joynercentral.com.au)

“Enhancing the retail, leisure and entertainment offers available to residents now and meet the needs of the future population will assist to maintain the lifestyle of residents in the for the long term and provide options for retail services, competition for supermarket food and grocery prices and the introduction of new experiences,” Lancini Property Group stated in its website.

The applicant has noted that the shopping centre is expected to bring additional options for retail, dining, medical and community services to the Joyner area, where the local population is expected to increase by more than 2.4% from 2023 onwards.

Read: Unique Camping And Recreational Park Proposed For Caboolture

The development of Joyner Central will also create approximately 290 jobs for the local community, during both construction and upon completion.

“Overall, the proposed Joyner Local Centre provides a modern and purpose-built facility that is appropriate in size and scale within the context of the current centres hierarchy, serves the expanding urban area, and provides choice and convenience to consumers,” Ethos Urban stated in a report on behalf of the applicant.

Subject to approvals, the construction of the shopping centre is expected to commence in 2022 whilst trading is anticipated to start in 2023.

To learn more about the plans, visit Joyner Central’s website or see DA/2021/2207 at the Moreton Bay Regional Council’s DA tracker.

Featured Image Photo credit: www.joynercentral.com.au

New Caboolture Watchhouse Opens in Moreton Bay

Following a year-long construction, the new Caboolture watchhouse with bigger and more modern facilities has opened in Moreton Bay.

Unveiled in mid-June 2021, the new Caboolture watchhouse is expected to boost the capabilities of the Caboolture Police Station and Moreton District Office in ensuring the safety of the community.

The former watchhouse had just 14 beds but the new building could now accommodate 40 individuals at a given time, who will be monitored with state-of-the-art tools and equipment.

Photo Credit: Queensland Police Service/Facebook

“The rapid growth of this region in recent years means police facilities need to keep pace with the requirements of the local community,” Mark Ryan MP, Minister for Police and Corrective Services and Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, said during the opening ceremonies, which was also attended by Commissioner Katarina Carrol. “With the population increasing in suburbs north of Brisbane, modern facilities like this one are vital to maintaining community safety.”

Commissioner Carol said that this $14.4 million building will allow the police to continue their work to uphold a high standard of service. The new Caboolture watchhouse is also home to the police’s support staff from the Caboolture Prosecution Corp, Domestic and Family Violence Unit, Moreton District Youth Co-Responder Team and the Moreton District Tasking and Coordination Unit.

“Housing important specialist units within this building ensures our officers are available where they are needed throughout the Moreton District.”

Meanwhile, Terry Young MP had the chance to tour the facilities as well and said that whilst it was unfortunate they needed to expand the facilities to accommodate more prisoners, the completion of this project will be a big help to the police units.

According to the Queensland Police Service, about 4,000 and 5,000 prisoners are processed annually at the Caboolture Watchhouse.