Residents in North Lakes, Dakabin and Kallangur will soon notice a wave of street upgrades, with millions of dollars set aside to improve pedestrian crossings, parks and major road links in the 2025–26 City of Moreton Bay budget.
Community Safety Takes Priority
North Lakes families, particularly those around local schools, will benefit from new raised pedestrian crossings designed to calm traffic and make it safer for children walking or riding to school. This includes work near North Lakes State College, where increased pedestrian activity has made safety upgrades a key concern.
Council also flagged upcoming improvements to nearby Griffin and Mango Hill, which share infrastructure with North Lakes. These works are part of a broader $21 million investment across the city to support walkable neighbourhoods. In parallel, lighting at Kallangur Town Memorial Park will be upgraded, adding better visibility for after-hours use.
In Dakabin, a raised pedestrian crossing is planned for Marsden Road. The suburb will also receive outdoor gym equipment at Blue Gum Park, encouraging locals to get active in their own community.
Old Gympie Road Set for Major Upgrade
A standout infrastructure project for this corridor is the Old Gympie Road upgrade. Spanning across Dakabin and Kallangur, this seven-year project carries a price tag of $142.5 million. Design and early works will begin during this financial year.
The project aims to address long-standing congestion and improve safety for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. For Dakabin, this will include a redesign of Alma Road to remove a sharp bend and replace it with a roundabout, with construction starting in 2026.
Kallangur will also benefit from a new zebra crossing on Goodfellows Road, further adding to efforts to slow traffic and protect foot traffic in busy local areas.
Investment in Local Spaces
Beyond roads, North Lakes and nearby suburbs are seeing attention to green and active spaces. Council plans to install new outdoor exercise stations at key parks, including North Ridge Circuit Park (Deception Bay) and John Oxley Reserve in Murrumba Downs, which services Dakabin and Kallangur residents.
A new 3,000 square metre green space is also in development at John Oxley Reserve, with barbecue facilities, seating and paths. This is part of the city’s broader $80 million investment into parks and open spaces.
Balancing Growth With Liveability
Moreton Bay is growing by around 12,500 people each year, adding pressure to roads, parks and schools in suburbs like North Lakes, Dakabin and Kallangur. These areas, close to Brisbane, are now key targets for upgrades under the city’s $1 billion 2025–26 budget.
Mayor Peter Flannery said the focus remains on practical improvements that make a real difference day to day. Over $400 million will go toward capital works including roads, public spaces and safety projects. Locals can expect to see early upgrades by mid-2026, with major roadworks extending to 2031.
Published 18-June-2025
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