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.
Chelsea and Rickertt Rd intersection upgrade completed
I am so pleased to announce the completion of the Rickertt and Chelsea Rd intersection upgrade in Ransome!
After too many accidents over the years, Council heard the public’s call for a much-needed changes to the intersection that were officially completed with the Lord Mayor turning on the traffic signals earlier this month.
Chelsea/Rickertt Rd Upgrade Update
Council's upgrade of the intersection of Chelsea and Rickertt Road is well underway, with better access through Wakerley and Ransome just around the corner coinciding with Council's construction of the Wakerley Bikeway.
Work has commenced on duplicating Rickertt Rd at the intersection with landscaping and the installation of new traffic islands to commence soon.
Results of the Mansfield Area Traffic Survey (MATS)
Last year in September, in response to the growing complaints that I received over traffic congestion, safety issues and parking complaints in the Mansfield area I launched the Mansfield Area Traffic Survey (MATS).
The survey aimed to measure local residents attitudes, values and opinions on traffic issues in and around Mansfield and was open to residents in adjacent suburbs as well.
After collecting more than 250 responses over the course of a month, it’s clear to see what residents are thinking.
Mansfield Area Traffic Survey (MATS)
The last few years have seen a rise in complaints about traffic and parking issues surrounding both Mansfield State schools.
Many residents are experiencing hazardous road situations and lengthy waits due to the large amounts of traffic coming through Ham Rd and Broadwater Road at school times, with the surrounding streets turning into a parking lot during pickup and drop off hours.