General News
10 November, 2026
CBD upgrade wins gong
THE revitalisation of the Mission Beach CBD has won a major award.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council won the projects over $10 million category at the 2026 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, Queensland and Northern Territory (IPWEA-QNT) Excellence Awards.
The award was judged in a strong field of finalists and recognised the quality of council’s work in delivering a $20 million project alongside much larger entries from some of Queensland’s biggest local governments.
Competing projects in the category included Logan City Council’s $80m Loganlea Road major upgrade, Burke Shire Council’s $90m Floraville Road recovery upgrade and City of Moreton Bay’s Sparkes Road / Ellis Street intersection upgrade.
A council statement said the Mission Beach CBD revitalisation transformed the heart of the township, delivering a revitalised Village Green and Porter Promenade, stormwater drainage renewal, road and footpath reconstruction, intersection improvements, new streetscapes, outdoor dining areas, public art, lighting, landscaping and improved beach access.
“The project addressed ageing infrastructure and helped renew confidence in the Mission Beach town centre, while preserving the relaxed tropical character valued by the local community,” the statement said.
“This award recognises a whole-of-organisation effort, including contributions from our planning, design, procurement, contracts, finance and project delivery teams, our construction crews, contractors, consultants and staff who kept the community informed throughout delivery.
“We also thank the Mission Beach community and local businesses for their support throughout the project, which helped deliver a result that will benefit the township for years to come.”
Mayor Teresa Millwood said the award paid tribute to all involved in the project.
“This award is a real credit to the professionalism, dedication and hard work of everyone involved in delivering the Mission Beach CBD revitalisation,” she said.
“We are proud to see a regional council project recognised alongside major infrastructure projects from some of the biggest councils in Queensland.
“We thank our staff, contractors, local businesses and community for helping make it possible.”
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