Go East! Taking the Brisbane Metro from Coorparoo to Capalaba
Council has announced that it has partnered with the Redlands City Council and the State Government to fund the Eastern Metro Study which will investigate providing a Brisbane Metro route from Coorparoo to Capalaba.
This is great news for residents of the eastern suburbs as this would enable tens of thousands to gain access to fast, efficient, zero-emission public transport.
While the original 2026 Eastern Busway was defunded, with the Olympics coming in 2032 we have an opportunity to deliver a Metro line to service the seven Olympic venues in the eastern suburbs, whilst providing public transport access where residents need it the most.
Eastern Transitway construction starts soon
Construction of Stage 1 of the long-awaited Eastern Transitway is expected to commence in late August 2020.
This comes after 3 years after the State government promised the project would be ‘fast-tracked’ in 2017.
Bring back the Eastern Busway
I often wonder just how much better life would have been for residents living in the Eastern suburbs had the government delivered this project.
Tilley Road to reopen in time for Christmas
Council's $28M Green Camp Road corridor upgrade continues to move ahead with Tilley Road set to reopen from next week. The upgrade reached a new milestone in November, with the concrete culverts used to drain water underneath Tilley Road, now in place. The project is on track for completion in 2019.
Colmslie Beach Reserve Public Pontoon Project update
Earlier this year, Brisbane City Council released the concept design and introduced the Colmslie Beach Reserve public pontoon through a community newsletter to the suburbs of Morningside and Murarrie in February 2018. Following further investigations and design works, Council identified significant constraints to the Colmslie Beach Reserve site.
Tingalpa footpath improvements finished
Last year, I announced that Brisbane City Council’s 2017/18 budget allocated $98,000 towards a pedestrian safety and concrete footpath reconstruction project on Wynnum Road, Tingalpa.
These works are now finished and I think you’ll agree, it’s been a massive improvement!
Meadowlands Rds & Belmont Rd Intersection upgrade starts soon
Brisbane City Council is planning to upgrade the intersection of Meadowlands Road and Belmont Road, Belmont.
This intersection was identified as a location within the local road network that requires an upgrade to reduce congestion, improve safety and cater for future traffic demands.
Carina Bus Depot Upgrade: December Update
Prior to the 2016 Council Election, I committed to refurbishing the Carina Bus Depot on Creek Rd, Carina.
The Carina Bus Depot is at the heart of our community, but as one of Council’s oldest bus depots, it’s become a tired eyesore on the local landscape.
I’m pleased to advise construction has now begun to upgrade the facilities. We will deliver a bus depot that residents can be proud of.