Work on the Redlands’ IndigiScapes Environmental Education and Visitor Centre is almost complete.
Minister for Local Government, Stirling Hinchliffe said upgrades and improvements to the café, entry area, interpretative centre and public amenities would culminate in a better experience for visitors.
“This project, funded with $916,137 from the 2017-19 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program and $682,609 from Redland Shire Council, has supported an estimated 17 jobs,” Mr Hinchliffe said.
“The project opening is well timed, coinciding to the day with the centre’s 20th anniversary.”
Member for Redlands, Kim Richards said since IndigiScapes opened in 2000, the 14.5-hectare site had evolved into a leading centre of environmental learning.
“Up to 50,000 visitors each year enjoy a family-friendly setting enhanced with picnic areas, playgrounds, accessible walking tracks and free barbecues,” Ms Richards said.
“The café and gift shop provide fresh produce with a unique bush tucker twist, and the bush tucker experience will only be improved in the new expanded café.”
Redland City Mayor, Karen Williams said IndigiScapes was among the most unique environment centres in Queensland.
The 2017-19 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program budget totals $60 million, delivered over two financial years, to support Local Governments in meeting the needs of their communities by funding priority capital infrastructure projects.
