Macleay island Beautiful Sunsets and Heritage Seats

In 2012, members of the public embarked on an ambitious project to install seating on the waterfront and the Heritage Trail to provide idyllic locations to enjoy the view, serenity, birdlife and cooling sea breezes of Macleay Island.
A proposal was submitted to Council and some funding provided to the now defunct Cheeks on Seats group.  This covered the cost of creating the initial six seats built by local sculptor Ted Upton.
The Renegades Senior Men’s Volunteer Group took this concept further to include seats for Clubs, groups, the Macleay Island State School and individual sponsors.  In the process, they created a further thirteen places for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. This project was conducted in partnership with Redland City Council, who provide the site approval and the cement for the installation of seats. Kayak  launch sites were also identified and wherever possible, a seat will be planned for these locations.
It would not have been possible for the Renegades to complete the seats without the support of Council, ceramic artist Jan de Rooy who made many inlaid plaques, and Jude Fernandez who engraved many of the dedication messages. Nor would it have occurred without the financial support of the clubs and individuals. Michele Newton’s Hi T Gals deserve special recognition for ongoing financial and uplifting assistance. The Renegades are also grateful to the Friendly Bay Islander for their ongoing support.

Waterfront and heritage Trail Viewing Seats HERE 

Anzacs dedication seat, located in corner of Koonwarra Parade and Morwong St

Bus Stop seat. Located at Alan's Ramp, Mel St corner of Pecan St

Calm Waters, sponsored by Suzanne Pike corner of Cowes St and Scarborough Terrance

Desmond & Elizabeth Kelly Seat,  Progress Hall, Russell Terrace

‘Evita Sarmonikas seat’, Anglers Place, Blue Bay Crescent 

Fable, Coast Rd Tingira Boat Club

Jane Swann Seat, Golden Sands Boulevard

Jenny’s Seat, Coorong St

Kerry Gray Seat, Boat Ramp, Dalpura Beach

The Mariners Seat, Dalpura Beach

‘Marzie’ seaside seat‘, Thomas St

Passage Views seat, Waterside Drive

Paul Carter Wetlands, Charles Terrace

Quandamooka Seat, Timothy St

Railway Seat, Benowa st

Rebecca Campbell, Thompsons Point end of Wharf St

Regina’s Seat, Ferry Terminal

Serenity seat, Orion st

Sunset Seat, Orana St

Terri Lambert Seat, Thompsons Point, Wharf St

Tim Shea Waterhole Seat, Derwent St

Want to know more about the  wonderful island seats? 

Phone Ian Kirk on (07) 3409 5886 for further information.

Read more about this beautiful island HERE