ANZAC Day 2024
ANZAC Day is a time for us to reflect on and honour the sacrifices of those who have served, past and present.
Whether it's by attending a service, playing a game of Two-up, or watching the annual ANZAC Parade on the TV, I encourage you to take the time to commemorate in a way that is meaningful to you.
Thank you, Chandler!
Thank you, Chandler! I am honoured to be re-elected as your local Councillor for the next four years. 💙
New Playground unveiled for Tillack Park
Tillack Park in Carindale is one of our most popular parks as it runs along the Bulimba Creek Bikeway.
Unfortunately, Council had to remove one of the playgrounds due to frequent damage from flooding.
New lighting for Carindale commuter safety
I’m hearing that residents of Carindale are feeling increasingly unsafe in our community as crime rates rise.
In particular I’ve heard from many bus commuters that while they feel safe on the bus, as soon as they get off the bus to walk home, that level of safety drops.
Plans unveiled for Aminya St Village Precinct Project
I am pleased to unveil the plans for the Aminya Street Village Precinct Project in Mansfield.
We have been working with the local community to build and revitalise this precinct for a number of years now and the plans are coming to fruition.
Update - Greendale Village Shopping Centre
I’ve been contacted by a number of local residents regarding the Greendale Village Shopping Centre development.
I can confirm the development application (DA) for the Greendale Village Shopping Centre has not lapsed and is still current.
I am sorry this news is probably a shock, as I previously advised the DA would lapse on 14 October 2023.
New Warning Systems for Chandler Ward ⚠️
Unfortunately, storm season means a high level of rain, and increased chance of flash flooding, especially in a number of places in Chandler Ward that are low lying.
I have been able to secure, 3 new Automated Flood Road Warning Systems to be installed in Chandler Ward.
Mt Petrie Rd Park Opportunities Plan
As Mackenzie and surrounding areas continue to grow, it is important to ensure that our parks continue to meet the recreational needs of residents.
Council conducted consultation with Mackenzie residents in late 2021 to help create a shared vision for Mt Petrie Rd Park that will provide a framework to guide the future of the park in keeping with the heritage of the area and the community values and needs.
The consultation saw 75 responses from the community that were received online and at the onsite information kiosk.
Minnippi Golf & Range is now open
Tee-rific news! Minnippi Golf & Range is now open to the public.
Minnippi Golf & Range (formally known as Cannon Hill Community Links) is Brisbane’s first new public golf course in over 70 years. Across its 125-hectare site, it has an 18-hole golf course, 20-bay driving range, cafe and more!
Free Green waste drop-off Weekends in 2023
With storm and fire season just around the corner, now is the time to get your property prepared.
Brisbane City Council are offering FREE greenwaste drop-off weekends over the next few months, to help the residents of Brisbane make their homes and properties safe this storm and fire season. The green waste drop-off weekends are:
Shade is coming to Grandview Place Park☀️
4 Months ago we officially opened Grandview Place Park, Carindale.
Since the opening I have had residents tell me how great the playground is and how popular it is, however, they have said with Summer approaching it is starting to get very hot during the day and shade is needed.
I am pleased to advise that I have been able to organise for shade sails to be installed at the playground next month (October 2023) just in time for Summer.
Greendale Way Bus Service
You may have noticed that some bus stops have recently been installed in Greendale Way, Carindale.
I’m pleased to advise that starting on Monday 31 July 2023, I have arranged for the 178-bus route to be redirected to Greendale Way.
2023/24 Council Budget -Chandler Overview
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has handed down Brisbane City Council’s Budget for 2023/24, where 87 per cent of the Budget spend will be in Brisbane’s suburbs, in line with his Council’s Suburbs First Guarantee.
While this Budget is focused on keeping costs down, it’s important we continue to invest in projects that will keep Brisbane moving and ensure our city remains clean and green. We are also focusing on record investment in building road infrastructure, both for cars and buses.
Brisbane Street Art Festival 2023
Brisbane Street Art Festival (BSAF) 2023 is on again, and it is great that one of the locations chosen for this year’s festival is here in the Chandler Ward!
I encourage residents to go for a stroll along the Bulimba Creek Bikeway to see the wonderful work Cat Egan has done at the Winstanley St underpass. Cat even included in the artwork some popular local residents that like to hang out at that spot 🦆.
Grandview Pl Park Upgrade Re-opening Party!
Local Carindale residents celebrated the re-opening of Grandview Place Park, and it is safe to say that the new playground got the tick of approval from the local kids and parents!
The new playground’s main attraction is the massive 6 metre embankment slide. Other features include, double swings, climbing wall, rope bridge, sliding pole and more!
The new playground’s main attraction is the massive 6 metre embankment slide. Other features include, double swings, climbing wall, 4 way rocker, walking bridge and more!
Carindale’s hidden enchanted forest
Have you ever driven past Carindale and wondered if there was more to the area than just suburban homes, beautiful parks and roads? Well, it turns out that there is, and it's in the form of an enchanted forest.
Located on Belmont Hill, this section of private property covers a large proportion of the area and is home to a variety of flora and fauna that you may have only seen in the movies. During my recent visit, I was able to spot a yellow breasted robin, a black falcon, swamp wallabies, and even a net casting spider.
What's even more remarkable is that this forest wasn't always here. In fact, it was a former pineapple farm before Nancy Cramond and her family took it upon themselves to regenerate the land and create an oasis for nature to thrive. Since the 1960s, the Cramonds have been working hard to preserve the area between Ewer St and Scrub Rd and transform it into a beautiful reserve.
Local ANZAC Day services
Since World War 1, more than 1.5 million Australians have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
On ANZAC Day, we take a moment to reflect and honour the sacrifice of those who have served, past and present.
Whether you attend a dawn service, serve up a 'gunfire breakfast', or watch the annual ANZAC Parade on the TV, I encourage you to take the time to commemorate in a way that is meaningful to you.
Council unanimously calls on State to build new schools in the Eastern suburbs
Last week in Council, Cr Steven Huang, Councillor for MacGregor Ward moved a motion that called on the State government to purchase land to build new schools to cater for our growing population and to consult Council on the infrastructure needs to cater for increasing student enrolments.
I was more than happy to second the motion as the State Government and local member Corrine McMillan have been brushing residents’ concerns aside for far too long and blaming Council for the traffic issues surrounding Mansfield, Mt Gravatt, and Wishart.
Much to my surprise, the motion received bi-partisan support from opposition Labor Councillors and passed with 21 votes in favour. Recognising the fact that the State Government has not been working with Council when it comes to expanding school capacity.
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.
Carindale Recreation Reserve dog off-leash area upgrade finishes one month early!
Following many community requests, last year I announced that I had secured funding for Council to complete a $96,000 refurbishment to Carindale Recreation Reserve’s dog off leash area.
I’m pleased to announce that this refurbishment has finished a month early after the grass took well to the location.