Project update #7

Prime Minister officially opens Riverside revitalisation project

Mackay's Riverside Revitalisation Project has Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's seal of approval.

The Prime Minister joined Mayor Greg Williamson, Councillors, council CEO Scott Owen and other key stakeholders for the official opening.

The Riverside Revitalisation Project includes the recently completed Pioneer River Pontoon at Bluewater Quay and the nearby River Wharves public area.

Mayor Greg Williamson said both projects provided improved public access to the wonderful Pioneer River and were part of the Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA).

"These projects will be catalysts for future projects, including private investment, along the riverfront," he said.

"For example, Renew Mackay has recently unveiled plans for a major commercial and residential development on the Brisbane Street carpark site adjacent to the Bluewater Quay."

The Riverside Revitalisation Project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and Mackay Regional Council.