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.
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.
Grandview Pl Park concept design released
I am pleased to announce that Council has now awarded the contract for Grandview Pl Park with construction to commence shortly after the design is refined.
The new playground is set in a native colour scheme, and comes with a massive 6 metre slide that will run down the infamous hill.
It will also include shade sails, although these are not shown on the above rendering as the design for them has not yet been finalised.
Kerbside collection dates 2023
Kerbside collection is back in Chandler Ward, this year starting in the first week of March.
The schedule can be found in the photo above or alternatively at the bottom of this article as well as some quick collection guidelines and acceptable items list.
For those that are new or are unfamiliar with kerbside collection, it’s Council’s large item collection service that gathers unwanted household items that are often too big for wheelie bins (and too hard to take to the tip).
Grandview Pl Park playground replacement
Some residents may remember that the playground at Grandview Place Park had been fenced off for many months.
Council officers assessed the tree in November last year and found that the Crow’s Ash Tree which the playground sits beneath is becoming unstable and recommended the playground be removed.
Despite the removal, I’m pleased to advise that I have secured funding for the playground to be replaced this financial year.
Bulimba Creek Bikeway reconstruction
The Bulimba Creek Bikeway is an important part of our active transport infrastructure in the eastern suburbs with thousands of residents from all walks of life utilising it every day.
As the eastern suburbs grow, so does our need for bigger and better active transport infrastructure, especially as eMobility devices take the world by storm.
I’m proud to announce that as part of Council’s 2022/23 Budget, we are investing $275,000 into reconstructing the Baynes St to Breadsell St section of the Bulimba Creek Bikeway.
Carindale Recreation Reserve dog off-leash area upgrade
Following many community requests, I am pleased to announce that I have secured funding for Council to complete a $96,000 refurbishment to Carindale Recreation Reserve’s dog off leash area that will provide an improved space that can be enjoyed by both dogs and owners alike.
Carindale Recreation Reserve is one of our premier district parks, with it being the mainstay park for many during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It will provide an improved space that can be enjoyed by both dogs and owners alike and will provide various benefits to those who already enjoy the park.
Free CPR Courses at the Carindale Library
Over the last few months I have received many requests for Council to put on free CPR and First Aid courses for the community.
I’m pleased to announce that through my ward office, we will be funding a series of free CPR courses later this year.
The first of these is taking place on Wednesday 2nd November from 1pm-4pm in the large meeting rooms at the Carindale Library.
Park Upgrade Party to reopen Bridgnorth St Park
Join the Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner and Iat the re-opening of Bridgnorth St Park with its new playground and facilities to the public.
The park upgrade party celebration will take place from 11am to 1pm at Bridgnorth St Park on Saturday the 7th of May.
This event will have free food, face painting and entertainment from locals, so make sure you put it down in your diary!
Cribb Rd Dog Park agility equipment upgrade
Dog owners get ready as the Newbury Place Park dog park on Cribb Rd, Carindale, is set to see an upgrade of the dog agility equipment!
Works have begun this week and are set to be complete by late March / early April 2022, weather permitting.
Bridgnorth St Park update
I am pleased to say that the long-awaited Bridgnorth St Park upgrade is currently underway with no delays.
Construction began in late January with the park starting to take shape over the last week as the shade sails, footpaths and landscaping are completed.
The native Australian animal-themed playground has also been installed and will be enjoyed by many children in our community very soon.
Kerbside collection resumes - updated dates March 2022
I’m pleased to announce that kerbside collection is resuming after being temporarily paused to assist in the cleanup of the floods.
The flood affected items cleanup collected nearly 50,000 tonnes of waste and was very successful in helping clean up Brisbane.
Under our new schedule, the suburbs skipped over the pause period are having their annual collection rescheduled to the Easter School Holidays.
Kerbside collection dates 2022 (outdated)
Everyone’s favourite time of the year has returned a year ahead of schedule - Kerbside collection is back in Chandler Ward, starting in mid-February.
The schedule can be found in the photo above or alternatively at the bottom of this article as well as some quick collection guidelines and acceptable items list.
For those that are new or are unfamiliar with kerbside collection, it’s Council’s large item collection service (like TV’s, fridges, you name it!) that gathers unwanted household items that are often too big for wheelie bins (and too hard to take to the tip).
The old Westfield Carindale Sizzler site is finally seeing a revamp
After sitting untouched for over three years, the former Sizzler restaurant that sits on the edge of Westfield Carindale at the corner of Creek Road and Winstanley Street is finally set for an overhaul.
A development application for the site was submitted to the Brisbane City Council on December 22, 2021, to transform the abandoned building into a doggy daycare and training facility.
Court decision on Greendale Village Shopping Centre
The site of the proposed Greendale Village Shopping Centre sat almost dormant for thirteen years until June this year when vegetation was cleared and boundary fencing was erected around the site.
After many extensions, an appeal and subsequent court order, the development has been granted a further 2 year extension to start construction on the site.
Hopefully in the coming months construction will start and by the end of 2023, Carindale residents will have a new local shopping centre to call their own.
OzHarvest Brisbane is making a real difference in Queensland
Last week I went with Shannon from OzHarvest Brisbane to pick up and deliver food to Brisbane Youth Service in Winstanley St.
We talked about how reducing food waste helps combat climate change and how over 7.3 million tonnes of food are wasted each year in Australia. OzHarvest takes food that isn't usually sellable and gives it to charities and organisations that help feed hungry bellies.
The Cribb Road dog off-leash area has been upgraded!
Exciting news for canine owners of the Carindale community!
The much awaited upgrade for the Newbury Place Park dog off-leash area on Cribb Road has now been completed.
Earlier in the year following several community requests, I was pleased to announce that I had secured funding for Council to complete a $45,000 refurbishment of the park to provide an improved space that can be enjoyed by both dogs and owners alike.
Update on the Greendale Way Shopping Centre site
As many residents have pointed out, there has been some clearing of vegetation throughout the first week of June at the site on the corner of Greendale Way and Scrub Road in Carindale.
The Carindale Library extension is underway!
I’m very excited to announce that the upgrade of one of Carindale’s incredible icons is due to commence this month.
As one of Council’s most popular libraries, the Carindale Library has been loved to death over the years.
Wildlife Movement Solutions for Carindale and Mansfield
Over the last year, Council has been hard at work investigating several wildlife movement solutions (WMS) for animal movements in and around Carindale and Mansfield.