Redcliffe Police Station Set for Long-Awaited $44-million Overhaul

For decades, the Redcliffe police station has stood on the corner of Redcliffe Parade and Klingner Road, its dated walls straining to keep up with a community that has outgrown it. Officers who work there every day say the building has become cramped and tired, the same space that last saw a major renovation back in 1983. Soon, though, that is about to change, with a $44 million upgrade now on the way.

A station under pressure

Inside the ageing building, more than 136 officers squeeze into rooms never designed for today’s policing needs. The lack of space has forced specialist units, such as the Child Protection Investigation Unit and Crime Prevention officers, to relocate to Mango Hill, leaving a gap in the heart of Redcliffe. For many residents, it has been a visible reminder that the local station has struggled to keep pace with the community’s growth around it.

The promise of renewal

Planning is now underway to modernise the Redcliffe station, a project backed in the Queensland Budget 2025–26. Construction dates are yet to be set, but once complete, the new facilities will allow officers to return to Redcliffe with more resources and room to serve local families and businesses. 

Officials say the investment is about preparing for the future as well as fixing the past, ensuring Redcliffe has the policing base it needs for years to come.

“The people of Redcliffe and Moreton Bay can be confident that this Government backs their police, and we will continue delivering the resources needed to restore safety across Queensland,” Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said.

Community expectations

Local leaders have welcomed the upgrade, pointing to the safety and reassurance it will bring to residents. They say a stronger police presence in Redcliffe will not only improve daily operations but also strengthen connections between officers and the community. 

For those who live and work nearby, the redevelopment is seen as more than just a building project—it’s a commitment to keeping pace with the needs of a growing town.