State award recognises Mission Beach CBD transformation

Key points

• Cassowary Coast Regional Council has won the Projects over $10 million category at the 2026 IPWEA-QNT Excellence Awards for its Mission Beach CBD Revitalisation. The $20 million project was judged against larger entries from several Queensland councils.
• It renewed the township's town centre, with a revitalised Village Green and Porter Promenade, new drainage, roads, footpaths, lighting and public art.
• Mayor Teresa Millwood credited staff, contractors, local businesses and the community for the result.