Graceville Riverside Parklands Community Infrastructure Revitalisation Stage 1
Transforming Graceville Riverside Parklands into a vibrant gateway for community, nature and adventure.
About the Project
The Graceville Riverside Parklands Community Infrastructure Revitalisation project is the first stage in the delivery of the Graceville Riverside Parklands Precinct Plan. This project is set to deliver a range of improvements, including:
- Upgrade of the existing playground – A new children’s nature-play space with themed imaginative spaces around the existing boat structure.
- Picnic upgrades – New furniture, electric barbecues, shelters, bike racks, water bubblers, and accessible picnic settings.
- An event-ready community lawn – Complete with water and power connections for future community gatherings and celebrations.
- Improved access – Upgraded footpaths and parking, including better accessibility for people with disability.
- Native landscaping and revegetation – To support local wildlife, improve shade, and enhance the park’s natural beauty.
- A peaceful space around the Canoe sculpture – Barbecues and tables near this area will be replaced with platform seating for quiet reflection.
Please note that all plans and images are indicative only and subject to further design, planning, and investigations.
Location of Works (Indicative Only)
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FAQ
How is the project being funded?
The Graceville Riverside Parklands Community Infrastructure Revitalisation Project Stage 1 is jointly funded with a $1.47 million contribution from the Australian Government under the Thriving Suburbs Program, and by Brisbane Sustainability Agency under the Oxley Creek Transformation Project.
Stages and timeframes
- 2019 – Graceville Riverside Parklands Community Ideas Day.
- 2020 – Draft Graceville Riverside Parklands Precinct Plan released to the community and key stakeholders.
- 2021 – Final Graceville Riverside Parklands Precinct Plan is released.
- 2024 – Commencement of detailed planning for first stages of the Graceville Riverside Parklands.
- October 2025 – Revegetation works commenced.
- Early 2026 – Construction works expected to commence, weather and site conditions permitting.
- Late 2026 – Construction works expected to conclude, weather and site conditions permitting.
What works are coming up?
Revegetation works located along the Brisbane River commenced in October 2025.
Following the appointment of a Contractor, construction works are expected to begin early 2026, weather and site conditions permitting. Brisbane Sustainability Agency will continue to provide updates to the local community as the project progresses.
What does this mean for you?
During construction, parts of the park such as the playground, toilets and barbecue facilities will be closed and fenced off. There may also be minor construction noise and increased movement within park.
What future works will be happening at Graceville Riverside Parklands?
The Tennyson/Graceville–Creek Gateway is identified within the Oxley Creek Transformation Master Plan as a key project that aims to better connect the local neighbourhood with the Brisbane River and Oxley Creek.
What consultation has been undertaken?
Community engagement has remained central throughout the planning process. In 2019, feedback gathered during the Community Ideas Day and online survey informed the draft Precinct Plan, which was released in November 2020. A five-week engagement program followed, receiving 773 surveys and 28 formal submissions. Key themes included balancing new facilities with open green space, improving walking and cycling connections, enhancing shade and habitat through native planting, and expanding opportunities for inclusive water-based recreation.
The Precinct Plan, finalised in 2022, was developed through extensive collaboration with local residents, stakeholders, and park users. More than 250 people attended the Community Ideas Day, and hundreds more contributed through an online survey. Their ideas and feedback helped shape the future of the parklands, influencing everything from recreational features to environmental priorities.
This project is proudly funded by the Australian Government’s Thriving Suburbs Program in partnership with Brisbane Sustainability Agency and Greening Australia.
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