Neighbourhood Plan begins to shape Hemmant
Last year, I advised that the Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan was adopted by Council.
As I mentioned, the aim of this neighbourhood plan is to foster economic growth while protecting the natural environment and meeting the needs of the local community for a more connected suburb.
Murarrie Skate Park upgrade begins this week
In 2016, I announced a commitment to upgrade the existing Murarrie Skate Park. Works are anticipated to start in February 2018, weather and site conditions permitting. The project will deliver a range of new skate features as well as a new surface finish.
Wakerley Updates: Basketball court and Dog-off leash area
As many know, I was recently approached by a Year 10 student, Sam Atkins. Sam identified that the Mossvale Estate at Wakerley was in need of park facilities to cater for both teenagers and adults, and suggested a basketball court.
He set up an e-petition calling on Council to install a basketball court within the estate.
The petition received 226 signatures and called for Council to work with the residents of the Mossvale on Manly Estate to install a basketball court within the estate.
Footpath Upgrades for Wynnum Road
The Lord Mayor's 2017/18 Budget has allocated $98,000 for footpath reconstruction along Wynnum Rd, Tingalpa.
This will be completed before the end of the 17/18 financial year.
This follows the $375,000 reconstruction of the footpath along Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill
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.
Budget bonanza for Belmont Road
Belmont Road has hit the budget jackpot!
This year Council is investing over $2.5M into projects at both ends of Belmont Road.
Together these projects will address congestion at the intersection of Belmont and Manly Roads, as well as Belmont and Meadowlands Roads.
Green light for Green Camp Road
Last March, the Lord Mayor and I committed to improve the intersection of Green Camp and Tilley Roads during this term.
I’m excited to announce the Lord Mayor’s 2017-18 budget has allocated $8.643 million to improve this local transport network.
Proposed basketball court for Wakerley
Earlier this year I was approached by a Year 10 student, Sam Atkins. Sam identified that the Mossvale Estate at Wakerley was in need of park facilities to cater for both teenagers and adults, and suggested a basketball court.
He set up an e-petition calling on Council to install a basketball court within the Mossvale on Manly Estate, Wakerley.
Three park upgrades nearing completion
I'm excited to advise three new park upgrades are near completion around the ward! These include:
Coochin Pl Park, Tingalpa
Hunter St Park, Manly West
Billan St Park, Carina
‘Minnippi’ now open to public
The second stage of the Cannon Hill Community Links project is now complete and open to the public.
I encourage all interested residents to take a drive up Minnippi Boulevard to check out Cannon Hill's newest bikeways, parks and public spaces.
Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan on Schedule
On Tuesday 28 February 2017, Brisbane City Council adopted amendments to Brisbane City Plan 2014 to include the Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan, along with necessary consequential amendments. The amendments are now scheduled to commence on Friday 24 March 2017.
Traffic Survey results are in for Tingalpa’s “rat run”
In 2014, Council acted on local resident's feedback to remove 50% of the traffic calming platforms on Thurston and Castlerea Streets, to improve traffic flows and reduce the impact on bus services.
While feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, I did want to ensure that we had an opportunity to review the traffic counts after the revised traffic calming had been in operation for some time.
Budget ‘brings home the bacon’ for Doboy Ward
This budget, like those handed down previously, retains our 'Strong' credit rating and delivers an operating surplus to Council.
It's only through strong financial management that Council can continue to deliver more than ever before for our suburbs.
Sign the petition to upgrade Belmont Road!
Congestion on Belmont Road during peak-hour has been bad for years and is getting worse.
Frustrated motorists are waiting up to eight minutes in peak hour to approach the intersection heading northbound.
It's time this problem was fixed.
Carina receives Doboy’s first LED Warning Signs
In mid-2016, Council announced a commitment of $3.24 million to fund a four-year Light Emitting Diode (LED) Road Signs program. This new road safety program involves the installation of LED road signs at known accident hotspots throughout Brisbane.
As your local Councillor, I am aware that rollovers and collisions are an issue along Creek Road and as such, I have arranged to have a slowdown LED road sign installed to address this.
Council is proposing to install the permanent LED road sign northbound on Creek Road, just past the D’Arcy Road intersection, during March 2017
New playground equipment for Carina’s Billan Street Park
As your Councillor, I have been working hard to ensure Carina receives a better level of investment in our parks and public spaces.
Prior to the 2016 Council election, I committed to a major upgrade of Billan Street Park within four years.
Facelift for Hunter Street Park, Manly West
As promised, the major upgrade of Hunter Street Park has commenced!
The old playground will be removed and a new modern play system will be installed.
Council will also be installing a new seat and making some minor changes to the landscaping. This will include the planting of two new trees and erection of a sandstone wall. I have included a copy of the design plans in this letter for your reference.
Wakerley’s wait for dog park almost over
Prior to the last Council election, I received a Change.org petition signed by over 200 Wakerley residents requesting Council provide a dog off-leash area for the Mossvale Estate.
Council has assessed six local parks within Mossvale Estate as to their suitability for an off-leash area. These include Torrens Crescent Park, Mossvale Drive Park, Barwin Street Park, Yarra Road Park, Watervale Parade Park and Moss Road Park.
Due to a variety of environmental and constructability factors, Watervale Parade Park was the only suitable location identified.
Park Hill Village fetches dog off-leash area
In late 2015, Park Hill residents petitioned Council to provide a dog off-leash area for the estate.
Council has assessed the nine local parks within the estate as to their suitability for an off-leash area, including Governor Tce Park, Portwine Street Park, Condamine Place Park and others.
Saying goodbye to Brisbane’s ugliest footpath
Most Cannon Hill and Murarrie residents would have a love/hate relationship with the footpath outside the Cannon Hill shops.
As in, they love to hate it. And can you really blame them?