Mission Achieved! Mission Beach Celebrates Revitalised Town Centre

Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood cut the official ribbon, opening Mission Beach’s revitalised town centre. Pictured with Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa, Senator for Queensland Nita Green, and Cassowary Coast Councillor Trudy Tschui. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

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Mission Beach has celebrated the official opening of its revitalised town centre.

Over the past 18 months, the Mission Beach Town Centre Revitalisation Project has delivered important upgrades including improved amenities, lighting, pedestrian access, shaded areas, and stormwater infrastructure, as well as unique artworks and new street furniture. All helping to create a safer, more welcoming town centre for the community and visitors.  

Over the weekend of the 17-19 of April the town came alive to celebrate the reopening and revitalisation project with a ribbon cutting ceremony and two days of free community activities and celebrations.  

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Mission Beach Town Centre Revitalised

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The project supports the long-term future of the area by encouraging tourism, supporting local businesses, and creating a more vibrant community space.

The $21.5 million revitalisation project is funded by $7.92 million from the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program, $3.52 million from the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies 2022-24 Program and $9.7 million from the Cassowary Coast Regional Council.

The revitalised space was officially opened on Friday 17 April, with locals and visitors coming to ‘Meet us in Mission’ on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April for community celebrations.

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Saturday was a hub of activities for people of all ages encouraging trade with local businesses and enjoying the vast features the revitalised space had to offer.

Federal Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain MP said,

"The completion of the Mission Beach Town Centre revitalisation is a fantastic example of what can be achieved when three levels of government work together to deliver for regional Australia.”

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Queensland Minister for Local Government, Water and Volunteers, Ann Leahy agreed,

“We’re proud to have partnered with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council to deliver funding that brings real, lasting benefits to the people of Mission Beach and the many visitors who come to experience this incredible destination.”  

Member for Hinchinbrook, Wayde Chiesa said that,

“Mission Beach is one of North Queensland’s most iconic destinations, and these upgrades ensure it continues to be a place people are proud to live in and visit.

“By working closely with council, we’re ensuring communities like Mission Beach have the infrastructure they need to grow, attract visitors, and thrive well into the future.”

Mayor of Cassowary Coast, Cr Teresa Millwood added,  

“The revitalisation project represents the first major investment in the town centre since the 1970s, and it has created a more welcoming and functional space for the community.

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“The works weren’t easy, and I thank the community for sticking with us,” she said, “Your resilience, patience, and the way you’ve worked with us through all the ups and downs has been fantastic.

Managing Director of RMS Engineering and Construction Pty Ltd, Richard McDonald was heavily involved with the project;  

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“The project had its fair share of challenges, but it was great to work through them with local suppliers and contractors and to see such a strong result at the end,” he said. “The confined space of the work area, the continued groundwater intrusion, nature’s wet weather events, and the endless maze of underground services resulted in one of the most challenging and intricate projects RMS have ever been involved in.

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“The completed beatification project speaks for itself, and full credit to everyone involved.”

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