Opening event for Cannon Hill SCIP
Please join me at the opening event of Cannon Hill SCIP on Sunday 2 August 2015 at 11am with Lord Mayor Graham Quirk to celebrate the new-look streetscape for Cannon Hill.
Cannon Hill Community Links Update
Brisbane City Council is working with BMD Properties Pty Ltd (BMD) to deliver a public golf course and residential precinct in Cannon Hill.
The new public golf course will be Brisbane's first public golf course in 70 years and the only public golf course south of the Brisbane River. The golf course will be similar in specification to Council's existing golf courses such as St Lucia and Victoria Park.
Don’t break up Wakerley!
The ECQ has released its proposed boundaries for the 2015 redistribution and both Cr Adrian Schrinner (Chandler Ward) and I hold significant concerns about how the changes affect Wakerley.
The Commission are now calling for objections to their proposed boundaries and we have until 5pm on Monday 3 August 2015 to let them know. I’m asking all concerned residents to make a submission.
Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan out for consultation
The State Government has approved the Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan to proceed to public notification, meaning residents now have an opportunity to make further submissions.
Brisbane sees wettest May day since 1840
On Friday May 1st, Brisbane experienced it's wettest May day since 1840 and the wettest day of any month in more than 25 years. It follows months of higher than normal rainfall, starting with a very wet January.
Lytton Road Upgrade begins
The $3.5 million upgrade of Lytton Road has now begun.
This package of works will have enormous benefits to local residents, commuters and cyclists, by improving the safety and design of Lytton Road.
Council set to deliver Meals on Wheels at Wakerley
Council has proposed to construct a community facility and kitchen at 880 Manly Rd for Wynnum and Manly District Meals on Wheels. Last year residents gave feedback on the design and now a master plan is available for viewing.
Queensport Road truck ban survey begins
Many local residents along Queensport Road have complained about the volume of truck traffic on the road at night, often very late into the evening and the early hours of the morning.
As a result of these complaints, Council proposes to introduce a truck ban (on vehicles 4.5t GVM and over) on Queensport Road South between Garrett Street and Alexandra Place, from 8pm to 6am...
So what’s the deal with Rickertt Road?
Delays at at the intersection of Rickertt and Greencamp Roads have this week sparked public debate around the future of this corridor between Brisbane and the Redlands.
This article attempts to answer some of the questions residents have about the road and it's future.
Remediation works begin on Cannon Hill Community Links
A new public golf course for Doboy residents is one step closer with the Lord Mayor announcing that land remediation works would begin mid-year at the Cannon Hill site.
This is an exciting time for our area, this project is a game-changer for Cannon Hill and Carina.
Murarrie boundary set to shift after review
Murarrie’s boundaries are set to change after Council completed it's review of the suburb boundaries last week.
A staggering 89.2% of residents who responded in Park Hill Village and the Barracks supported my proposal to transfer them into into Cannon Hill.
Hemmant Lytton Neighbourhood Plan now available for viewing
Council has just posted the Draft Hemmant Lytton Neighbourhood Plan on it's website for viewing.
This plan is an important initiative for our area and the first co-ordinated planning excercise ever undertaken in Hemmant.
Cannon Hill shopping strip gets a $2.5m refresh
Council is delivering on its commitment to boost struggling suburban shopping strips, with construction commencing this week on the Cannon Hill Suburban Centre Improvement Project (SCIP).
Acting Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the $2.5 million upgrade would offer a major refresh to the tired streetscape, providing a new lease of life to the precinct.
State to review draft Hemmant Lytton Neighbourhood Plan
Brisbane City Council is set to submit the draft Hemmant Lytton Neighbourhood Plan to the Queensland Government for review.
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said the plan would support the area’s continued commercial growth while taking into account its natural environment and the community’s needs.
Council completes $1.8 million upgrade of Hemmant parkland
The Hemmant community can now enjoy a thriving community leisure facility, following the completion of the third and final stage of work on Bill Benham Park.
Stage three of the remediation project site at the Poppy Street precinct involved removal of weeds, extensive landscaping and installation of parkland facilities.
Council delivers park upgrades for Doboy families
Doboy Ward Councillor Ryan Murphy is providing more outdoor facilities for residents to enjoy in Doboy Ward, with $139,600 worth of park upgrades completed in November.
Cr Murphy said Council was investing $44.5 million into new and upgraded parks this financial year to provide residents and visitors with attractive parks and recreational facilities.
Residents listened to on Wakerley eyesore redevelopment
Brisbane City Council has imposed strict conditions on the redevelopment of a Wakerley eyesore to ensure its approval does not impact on the amenity of local residents.
Neighbourhood Planning and Development Assessment Chairman Amanda Cooper said Gospel Trust’s proposal to build a community hall was in line with the area's current zoning of ‘emerging community’.
Murphy to ‘come in like a wrecking ball’ on Tingalpa traffic calming
A controversial traffic calming project in Tingalpa is due to be ripped up by Brisbane City Council within weeks.
Doboy Ward Councillor Ryan Murphy said six platforms that formed part of the Tingalpa Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) project would be removed by Council in the week commencing Monday 14 April 2014.
River Gateway Neighbourhood Plan to be adopted
“The River Gateway neighbourhood plan is expected to receive the final stamp of approval from Brisbane City Council on Tuesday 19 March, 2013.
Local Councillor Ryan Murphy (Doboy Ward) said the plan was the result of more than two years of close collaboration between Council and the local community.