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43-757: In 1912, there were only 25 residents in Camp Bongaree, Bribie Island. Brisbane Tug & Steamship Co. leased land at the camp, and operated regular trips for visitors from Redcliffe and Brisbane . In the 1930s, tourism at the camp peaked, however, there was no private company road built from Bongaree to Woorim . The road had a toll placed on it, and initially, it held basic truck and bus services as there were few private cars on Bribie Island. Following World War II , barges formerly used for military personnel and transport were purchased by Bribie residents and began operating them as private Car Ferries. In 1947, Queensland Premier Edward Hanlon suggested construction of

86-607: A 4% swing, increasing his margin to 5.4%. After his re-election, Mellish was promoted to the position of Assistant Minister to the Premier for Veterans' Affairs, Trade and COVID Economic Recovery . Mellish assumed two additional ministries – Transport and Main Roads, and Digital Services – in December 2023. Mellish was re-elected for a third term in 2024 , with a 0.04% margin of victory. This article about an Australian Labor Party member of

129-416: A bridge when development funds were announced. The plan was only brought up again ten years later on November 17, 1957, when Premier Vince Gair spoke about the installation of a possible “Pilot Station”. However, this was moved towards Mooloolaba . In 1958, a proposal was made by developer Alfred Grant Pty. Ltd. to obtain a large parcel of Crown Land on Bribie, in return for building a free bridge. This offer

172-451: A campaign that aimed to turn Bribie Island Bridge into a "green bridge," by converting the existing grudge into a pedestrian and bike friendly walkway with eco-spaces. This would also save the bridge from demolition, and prepare it for the future 2032 Olympics and Paralympics. However, the plan was never finalised in the TMR's current development concepts. The finalised concept by the TMR includes

215-691: A letter to the Redcliffe Museum in 1999, Barry Gibb wrote "The smell of the oil, the noise and the atmosphere was incredible. This was the first public appearance Robin, Maurice and I ever made in Australia. We sang through the PA system and people threw money onto the track, and we met Brisbane's leading DJ and racing car driver Bill Gates, who suggested we call ourselves the BG's and even played our songs on his radio show, "Swinging' Gates' Platter Chatter". Hence Redcliffe became

258-432: A new two-lane eastbound bridge, and the existing Bribie Island Bridge would be used for westbound traffic. The new eastbound bridge will include road shoulders and a separate transport path. There will be other upgrades such as traffic signals at Sandstone Point Hotel access, pelican perches that hang over water, and a new 4 land road between Bestmann Road East to Benabrow Avenue. Redcliffe, Queensland Redcliffe

301-534: A period. Barry , Robin and Maurice Gibb went on to form the highly successful music group, The Bee Gees . In 1959, Brisbane based Speedcar driver Bill Goode, the promoter of the Redcliffe Speedway (located at the Redcliffe Showgrounds) hired the brothers to entertain the crowds at the speedway from the back of a truck during the interval. This was the first ever public performance by the trio. In

344-414: A procession of floats, horse-drawn carts, vintage cars, marching bands, and large crowds drove over the bridge to the island for the first time. Shortly afterwards, residents found out that the infrastructure and amenities such as parking, toilets and street signage were inadequate, and not up to expectations. Because of these factors, residents commonly demanded concessions and reductions. Shortly afterwards,

387-493: A public library at 476 Oxley Avenue. A number of well-known sporting teams represent the local area, including the Redcliffe City Cyclones and Peninsula Cricket clubs, Sandgate-Redcliffe Gators , Redcliffe Tigers , Peninsula Power FC , and Redcliffe Padres . Most notably, the semi-professional Redcliffe Dolphins rugby league team plays in the second-level Queensland Cup state competition. Their spin-off club,

430-462: A seaside lifestyle precinct occurred in the 2000s and 2010s and as a result high rise and mix use development is found in all areas of Redcliffe along the coastline. In 1975, the toll on the Hornibrook Highway was removed. The current Redcliffe Library opened in 2000. In the 2011 census , the suburb of Redcliffe had a population of 9,201 people, 52% female and 48% male. The median age of

473-478: Is Kau-in-Kau-in , which means Blood-Blood (red-like blood). A famous Ningy Ningy Bora ring structure , consisting of two separate rings, large and small, joined by a ritual pathway, once existed between Kippa-Ring and Anzac Avenue. Aboriginals as far away as Noosa would travel there to perform initiation ceremonies. It was razed by the Council around 1950. The town's name originates from "Red Cliff Point" named by

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516-494: Is North of Brisbane at the Redcliffe Harness Racing & Sporting Club. Redcliffe is served by a small general aviation airfield, Redcliffe Airport ( ICAO : YRED ), located 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km; 2.9 mi) northwest of Redcliffe in the suburb of Rothwell . Redcliffe is well serviced by public transport operated by Translink with most of the buses connecting to trains at Kippa-Ring station or across

559-591: Is a coastal town and suburb in the City of Moreton Bay , Queensland , Australia. It also refers colloquially to the Redcliffe Peninsula as a whole, a peninsula jutting into Moreton Bay which contains several other suburbs. Since the 1880s, Redcliffe has been a popular seaside resort in South East Queensland. In the 2021 census , the suburb of Redcliffe had a population of 10,460 people. Redcliffe

602-704: Is situated in the east north-east of the Redcliffe Peninsula on the western shore of the Moreton Bay . It is approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi) north-north-east of the Brisbane CBD . It serves as the Central Business District for the Redcliffe Peninsula and its surrounding suburbs. Before European settlement, the Redcliffe Peninsula was occupied by the Ningy Ningy people. The Aboriginal name

645-747: The Queensland Legislative Assembly since 2017, representing the electorate of Aspley . Born in Toowoomba, Queensland , Mellish completed his tertiary education at the University of Southern Queensland completing a Bachelor of Science and post-graduate certificate in Environmental Management , as well as completing a Master of Business Administration , specialising in Environmental Management. Before entering politics, he

688-510: The Department of Transport and Main Roads inspected the bridge's pylons, which resulted in two piles being coated in protective material. Following an independent report in 2013, which conducted underwater studies, more piles in need of protective coating were identified. Eight more piles were jacketed between 2013 and 2020. In 2015, the Labor government ignored advice to undertake remedial maintenance in

731-469: The Governor Thomas Brisbane for the new Moreton Bay penal colony , reporting that ships could land at any tide and easily get close to the shore. The penal colony was established at Redcliffe on 13 September 1824, under the command of Lieutenant Henry Miller with 14 soldiers, some with wives and children, and 29 convicts. However, this settlement was abandoned after one year and the colony

774-528: The Houghton highway to Sandgate station. Buses also travel to nearby North Lakes and Deception Bay. In 2016 a train line opened that connects the existing Caboolture line at Petrie to Kippa-Ring station. The line services 6 stations including nearby Rothwell and Mango Hill which is located near North Lakes Westfield and IKEA. Bart Mellish Bart John Mellish (born 25 April 1983) is an Australian politician. He has been an Australian Labor Party member of

817-670: The Redcliffe Markets take place along Redcliffe Parade and in recent years have been a significant event for local businesses with crowds of thousands taking part. Aside from smaller events, in September each year, Redcliffe celebrates its history as Queensland's first European settlement location with the Redcliffe festival event. This festival is chiefly held in the Redcliffe CBD with Redcliffe Parade being closed off to traffic for most of

860-536: The Redcliffe population was 44 years of age, 7 years above the Australian median. Children aged under 15 years made up 15.5% of the population and people aged 65 years and over made up 20.7% of the population. 68.4% of people living in Redcliffe were born in Australia, compared to the national average of 69.8%; the next most common countries of birth were England 7%, New Zealand 6.3%, Scotland 1%, Philippines 0.8%, Netherlands 0.7%. 86.8% of people spoke only English at home;

903-483: The birthplace of the Bee Gees." Redcliffe Opportunity School opened on 2 March 1964. In 1989, it was renamed Redcliffe State Special School. The first high-rise apartment building was constructed along Marine Parade in 1974. For decades the interest for similar development was limited – until 2000 there were only four apartment buildings higher than 6 stories across the entire Peninsula. Renewed interest in Redcliffe as

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946-520: The bridge earned the nickname, the “ Ned Kelly Bridge” as it was felt as a highway robbery. Finally, in 1975, the Government announced that the Bridge had been paid off after the toll tickets. There was already over 2,000 residents living at Bribie Island at the time of the announcement. On March 22, 1975, the last toll was paid by Bribie resident Stan Balmer, and the bridge remained free ever since. In 1997,

989-433: The bridge was built to last until 2031. There have been proposals to replace the existing bridge with a 4 lane bridge. However, these plans have been widely rejected due to the high expense associated with demolishing the current bridge. In 2014, a study was made to determine the corridor for a new bridge. The Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads announced that a new $ 700 million bridge would be constructed beside

1032-401: The bridge's pylons, which including jacketing the pylons to prevent corrosion and extend the bridge's life past 2038. Bribie Island Bridge's pylons are currently coated with chloride ion resistant coating system comprising Luxepoxy Sealer and Dulux 955 Acrashield. It currently faces corrosive salt-laden winds, which can risk the piles to concrete spalling . According to an engineering review,

1075-525: The bridge, and the existing bridge would be re-used for westbound traffic. The newer bridge will be accommodated with two eastbound lanes, an emergency lane, and also a wider pedestrian walkway. Pelican perches that overhang the water are also expected to be installed on the new bridge. According Transport and Main Roads Minister Bart Mellish , the traffic can divert between bridges to help manage maintenance and emergencies when necessary. Not only

1118-402: The bridge. At the centre of the bridge was a 7.3-meter (24 ft) clearance for small boats during low tide. On 19 October 1963, Bribie Island Bridge was opened by Queensland Premier Frank Nicklin , who also was the first person to pay for a toll, while the toll operator was Jack Greenhalgh. At the time, the bridge was one of the longest concrete bridges in Australia. The population of Bribie at

1161-627: The ceremony was attended by William Forgan Smith , the Queensland Premier , and Alfred H. Langdon, Mayor of Redcliffe. The two lots of land for the church had been purchased on 29 April 1920, adjacent to the Queensland Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union house, "The Haven". Redcliffe State High School No 2045 opened on 3 February 1958. In 1958, the Gibb family from Manchester , England emigrated to this area and called it home for

1204-572: The day. Other attractions as part of this festival include the KiteFest, The Jetty Fiesta, KiteFest Live, and Spring Break Beach Party with ongoing interest from local community groups and sponsors to create larger and more attractive events each year. A statue and walkway in honour of the Bee Gees was unveiled by Barry Gibb on 14 February 2013. Barry returned to open the second stage of the walkway on 9 September 2015. The Moreton Bay City Council operates

1247-495: The explorer Matthew Flinders , referring to the red cliffs at Woody Point. Redcliffe became Queensland's first colony in 1824; however, it was soon abandoned for Brisbane . Redcliffe holds the distinction of being the first European settlement in Queensland, first visited by Matthew Flinders on 17 July 1799. Explorer John Oxley recommended "Red Cliff Point" – named after the red-coloured cliffs visible from Moreton Bay – to

1290-606: The fully-professional Dolphins (NRL) , commenced playing in the National Rugby League competition in 2023 under head coach Wayne Bennett . Although the Dolphins play most of their NRL home games at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, a few are also played at Kayo Stadium (adjoining Redcliffe Leagues Club), which also serves as a training and administration base. Separately, Redcliffe hosts the only harness racing in Queensland that

1333-623: The next most popular languages were 0.5% Italian, 0.4% Tagalog, 0.4% German, 0.3% Dutch, 0.3% Samoan. In the 2016 census , the suburb of Redcliffe had a population of 10,373 people. In the 2021 census , the suburb of Redcliffe had a population of 10,460 people. Redcliffe has a number of heritage-listed sites, including: Redcliffe Special School is a special primary and secondary (year 7-year 12 school for boys and girls at Klingner Road ( 27°13′24″S 153°06′48″E  /  27.2232°S 153.1132°E  / -27.2232; 153.1132  ( Redcliffe Special School ) ). In 2018,

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1376-412: The school had an enrolment of 1,319 students with 110 teachers (102 full-time equivalent) and 52 non-teaching staff (35 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. There are no mainstream primary schools in Redcliffe. The nearest government primary schools are Scarborough State School in neighbouring Scarborough to the north, Kippa-Ring State School in neighbouring Kippa-Ring to

1419-447: The school had an enrolment of 121 students with 33 teachers (28 full-time equivalent) and 46 non-teaching staff (28 full-time equivalent). Redcliffe State High School is a government secondary (7–12) school for boys and girls at the corner of Klingner Road and Oxley Avenue ( 27°13′25″S 153°06′40″E  /  27.2236°S 153.1110°E  / -27.2236; 153.1110  ( Redcliffe State High School ) ). In 2018,

1462-489: The time was 500 residents, and the car ferry cost was an expensive price of 10 shillings. The bridge toll was $ 1 ($ 14.70 in today's money), which was considered expensive back in the day. This resulted in a public outrage, and the Celebrate Committee was disbanded. Despite the disappointment, in the first week, 14,000 cars paid the toll to cross the bridge. It was looked as if the opening event would be boycotted, however,

1505-663: The way to rapid suburban development. That led to the cessation of the Sandgate to Woody Point steamers. Our Lady Help of Christians School opened in January 1922. It closed on 24 May 1995. In 1937 a Presbyterian church was built on Prince Edward Parade at Queen's Beach near Eversleigh Road. It was officially opened on Saturday 18 December 1937 by the Reverend James Gibson, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Queensland;

1548-417: The west, and Humpybong State School in neighbouring Margate to the south. Attractions such as Suttons Beach(location of Luna Park Redcliffe (1944 to 1966), Redcliffe Jetty, Settlement Cove Lagoon, Redcliffe Museum, Redcliffe Botanic Gardens, and Redcliffe Showgrounds are all within the suburb of Redcliffe. The entire Redcliffe Parade precinct is home to an abundance of restaurants and eateries. On Sundays,

1591-501: Was a transport and economic policy advisor, environmental consultant, rail consultant and policy advisor, and Chief of Staff to Senator Anthony Chisholm . Mellish was elected to the Legislative Assembly at the 2017 state election , defeating former Newman Government minister Tracy Davis with a 4.3% swing. He was re-elected at the 2020 election , defeating LNP candidate and former Brisbane City Councillor Amanda Cooper with

1634-567: Was moved south to a site on the Brisbane River at North Quay , 28 km (17 mi) south, that offered a more reliable water supply. This settlement lead to the establishment of Brisbane , now Queensland's capital city. Redcliffe became a pastoral district in the 1860s and in the 1880s boomed as a seaside resort town. In 1878, a suburban subdivision called Portwood Estate (around the present day Portwood Street, Sheehan Street, and Sylvin Street)

1677-475: Was never accepted. Finally by 1959, the State Government made an official decision to call Tenders for the construction of a bridge to Bribie Island. One year later, a contract was awarded to K.D.Morris to build the bridge with the budget of $ 716,000. In July 1961, construction on the bridge begun and piles were driven into the river bed. There were 206 (25 meters, 82 ft long) concrete piles installed for

1720-466: Was not opened until October 2016 (138 years later) and the terminus was located in neighbouring Kippa-Ring . In October 1881, approximately 60 allotments of "Ramsgate Estate" were advertised to be auctioned for sale by Arthur Martin & Co, being subdivisions 1 to 60, of portion 205 in the Parish of Redcliffe. Redcliffe State School opened circa 1888. It closed in 1909 when a new Humpybong State School

1763-461: Was offered for sale, with the lots described as "large, elevated, picturesque, salubrious, with rare perspective" in Humpy Bong which was to be "the fashionable watering place of the future!". The estate map shows the Redcliffe railway line terminating at a railway station just to the north-east of the estate (in the area of present-day Macnaughton Street). However, the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line

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1806-530: Was opened on a central site to amalgamate Redcliffe State School and the old Humpybong State School. From 1911, the twin screw excursion steamer Koopa made regular trips to Redcliffe jetty. The principal route for passengers was a steamer from Sandgate pier to Woody Point Pier. The Hornibrook Bridge connecting Clontarf in the Town of Redcliffe to Brighton in City of Brisbane was completed in 1935 and allowed easy access to and from Brisbane by motor car leading

1849-462: Was the bridge involved, but the plan also included the widening of the Caboolture-Bribie road, between Bestmann Road East and Benabrow Avenue to 4 lanes. The Queensland Government will fully fund the project, and has also invested $ 5.2 million in total. In 2023, community consultation for residents and visitors at Bribie Island was held from January to 27 February. Mayor Peter Flannery launched

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