Our local budget
Initiatives in the Division 11 Local Area Works Budget 2020-21 and projects in the City Budget 2020-21 Capital Works Program delivers for Robina, Varsity Lakes and Burleigh Waters. Major upgrades are planned for roads, parks and community facilities.
Tackling congestion
Funding focuses on major intersection upgrades around Robina Town Centre and safety initiatives across Varsity Lakes. New paths and crossings help keep cars off the road.
Intersection upgrades
Signalisation projects replace busy roundabouts with safer traffic lights and pedestrian facilities.
New shared paths
New shared paths make it easier to leave the car at home and support those with disability to access services.
Safer pedestrian crossings
Signalised pedestrian crossings support Active School Travel and give seniors safer access to shops and public transport.
Robina Town Centre Drive and Laver Drive
Thorngate Drive and Kerrydale Park path
Laver Drive signalised crossing
Cheltenham Drive signalised crossing
Robina Town Centre Drive and Scottsdale Drive
Christine Avenue signalised crossing
Bridgewater Drive footpath improvements
Scottsdale Drive and Bayswater Avenue
Promenade Link Reserve shared path
Drop off area at Varsity College senior campus
Cumberland Drive and Silvabank Drive
Christine Avenue pedestrian refuge
Bermuda Street shared path design
Better parks and reserves
Construction will commence on the $15 million Robina City Parklands, our very first city-significant parkland. Meanwhile, new toilets and better lighting will make the most of Varsity Lakes Foreshore Parklands.
Better parklands
Major parkland improvements in Robina and Varsity Lakes will help support a growing population. Renovation projects will revitalise older linkage parks.
More toilets and facilities
A new disability-friendly toilet block will unlock Lake Orr for family get-togethers and relieve walkers.
Safety lighting
Lighting projects focus on safety and encourage early evening use of our popular recreational walks.
Robina City Parklands
Varsity Lake Foreshore Parklands toilet
Lake Orr boardwalk lighting
Jack Wilson Park fitness equipment
Ron Penhaligon Way landscaping
Gabriels Park renovation
Robina Woods lighting improvements
Robina Village tree lighting
Meridien Park access improvements
Varsity Foreshore Parklands seating
Supporting our community
Community groups, community centres and local sporting clubs receive a major boost.
Community centre upgrades
Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre secures funding for a larger car park and safe pedestrian access to Mattocks Road while the soft fall area is renovated for the playgroup.
Financial support
Donations will be available to local community groups up to the legislated maximum $35,000. Meanwhile, $50,000 will support clubs plan for growth.
Events and celebrations
COVID-19 has impacted our plans. But funding has been secured for our most popular core events as social restrictions continue to ease.
More parking at Varsity community centre
Community events and celebrations
Facility upgrades
New soft fall at Varsity community centre
Divisional donations
Active & Healthy
NaurallyGC & Community plantings
Interactive budget map
The City Budget 2020-21 funds a range of projects across Division 11 to ease congestion, improve parklands and support local community groups.
