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?
Coochin Place Park Upgrade begins
Prior to the last election, I committed to upgrading parks in the estate off Bognor Road, as many of the parks in this estate have not been upgraded since they were installed in the mid 90s!
Last year we completed a major upgrade of Monterey Circuit Park and installed a new Dog-Off-Leash area in Robinson Park. The situation is improving, but there is still more work to be done.
Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan Project Update
In mid-2015, Brisbane City Council undertook public consultation on the draft Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan. Thank you to all those who provided feedback, which has continued to help guide future development and infrastructure plans for the area.
Council has reviewed the submissions received during the public consultation period and has made changes to the draft plan as a result. Council has also responded to all those who made a submission.
What is the Brisbane Metro?
Brisbane Metro Subway System is one of Brisbane’s most significant public transport projects.
With much of the inner-city bus network already at capacity, Brisbane Metro Subway System will deliver a high-frequency subway system that will cut travel times, reduce CBD congestion and provide more buses to the suburbs.
Brisbane Metro Subway System will use existing northern and south east busway infrastructure as well as dedicated roads and tunnels to avoid road network congestion.
Portable speed sign program for 2016/17
Brisbane City Council’s Portable Speed Warning Signs project is part of Lord Mayor Graham Quirk’s commitment to making Brisbane’s suburban streets safer.
Meals on Wheels site to be named McFarlane Reserve
Local identity Bill McFarlane will be honoured by Brisbane City Council, with a park at 880 Manly Road, Wakerley set to be named after him.
Mr McFarlane, now ninety two (92) is the past president of the now defunct Wynnum and Districts Marching Girls Association.
New milestone for Cannon Hill Links
The Cannon Hill Community Links project has met another milestone, with construction on the golf course and residential subdivision now commencing.
Works are expected to take three years, concluding in 2019.
Thank you, Doboy
With 82.72% of the vote counted, it appears we have retained Doboy Ward. In fact; we increased our margin.
Thank you to the hundreds of supporters and volunteers, who in tough times put their noses to the grindstone and redoubled their efforts.
Upgrade of New Cleveland Road & Caladium Street
Brisbane City Council is upgrading the intersection at New Cleveland Road and Caladium Street to reduce congestion and increase road safety and accessibility for all road users.
New Cleveland Road was identified as a corridor requiring improvements to reduce congestion and improve safety under the Gumdale Area Traffic Study 2010.
Temporary parking restrictions for Christmas lights displays
In previous years, Council has erected ‘No Standing’ signs in Brandella Place, Belmont and Abbeyfeale Street, Tingalpa to alleviate illegal parking issues in the lead up to Christmas. This will continue and signs will be installed this week.
However, this year we will be taking the additional step of providing traffic management from 5pm to 10pm, from 19 December 2015 to Christmas Eve, 24 December 2015.
Council builds new park in Wakerley
A new playground is set to be built in Behan Crescent Park in Wakerley. The installation will begin on Monday 2 November 2015, weather permitting.
Council's Annual Budget has allocated $122,000 for these works, which will complete a all parks east of Arenga Street.
Haunted Ranch in Tingalpa for Halloween
If you're looking for somewhere to take the kids for Halloween this Saturday night, be sure to check out Damon & Jenne Horton's The Haunted Ranch on Ranch St, Tingalpa.
They ask for a gold coin donation and all funds raised go to the Cerebral Palsy League.