State award recognises Mission Beach CBD transformation

Published on 23 October 2026

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We have won the Projects over $10 million category at the 2026 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia, Queensland & Northern Territory (IPWEA-QNT) Excellence Awards for the Mission Beach CBD Revitalisation, earning statewide recognition for one of our region’s most significant public infrastructure projects.

The award was judged in a strong field of finalists and recognised the quality of our 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 $80 million Loganlea Road Major Upgrade, Burke Shire Council’s $90 million Floraville Road Recovery Upgrade, and City of Moreton Bay’s Sparkes Road / Ellis Street Intersection Upgrade.

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.

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.

The full list of finalists in the Projects over $10 million category was:

  • Mission Beach CBD Revitalisation – Cassowary Coast Regional Council
  • Loganlea Road Major Upgrade – Logan City Council
  • Floraville Road Recovery Upgrade – Burke Shire Council
  • Sparkes Road / Ellis Street Intersection Upgrade – City of Moreton Bay
  • Springsure Aquatic Centre Renewal – Central Highlands Regional Council
  • Teviot Road Upgrade, Stage 1A – Logan City Council
  • Esk Reservoir – Urban Utilities and SRG Global Utilities

Quote attributed to Mayor Teresa Millwood:

“This award is a real credit to the professionalism, dedication and hard work of everyone involved in delivering the Mission Beach CBD Revitalisation. We are proud to see a regional council project recognised alongside major infrastructure projects from some of the biggest councils in Queensland, and we thank our staff, contractors, local businesses and community for helping make it possible.”

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Picture caption: David Goodman - Director Infrastructure Services receiving award at IPWEA 2026.

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