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).
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.
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.
Kerbside collection dates 2022 (outdated)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).
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.
Wakerley Bikeway & Chelsea / Rickertt Rd construction starting soon
I’m pleased to announce that better access through Wakerley and Ransome is just around the corner with Council’s upgrade of the Chelsea Rd and Rickertt Rd intersection coinciding with construction of the Wakerley Bikeway.
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.
Green Camp Road Upgrade Plans
The Lord Mayor’s 2015-16 Budget has allocated funds to finish designs for the much-needed upgrade of Green Camp Road, between Rickertt Road and Manly Road.
This work will set the proposed road alignment and determine a more accurate cost of constructing this important link in our local road network, so that Council can plan ahead to secure funds.