Fishing Platform for Carmichael Park, Tingalpa
A fishing platform is being installed at Carmichael Park in Tingalpa as part of the Active River Program. The platform will be installed where Bulimba Creek flows through Carmichael Park.
The new fishing platform will give keen fishermen a new opportunity to drop a line in Bulimba Creek, taking advantage of this quiet creek-side location that is already home to local cricket and soccer clubs.
New outdoor gym for Robinson Park, Tingalpa
After the successful trial of the Minnippi Outdoor Gym, we are now building on that success at Robinson Park, Tingalpa.
Prior to the last Council election, I committed to providing a new outdoor gym for Robinson Park.
These gyms allow you to exercise in your own time, for free and are fully accessible to all ages and abilities.
Tilley Road to close as corridor upgrade begins
Later this year, Tilley Road will be closed (temporarily) to allow for this exciting new upgrade ot take shape.
A temporary full-time closure of the section of Tilley Road adjacent to the Green Camp Road intersection will be in place for approximately three months.
As such, Tilley Road will shortly be closed (temporarily) to allow for this exciting new upgrade to take shape.
Rename Barrack Road Park to Irene Longman Reserve
As part of International Women's Day 2018, I am launching a petition calling on Brisbane City Council to rename Barrack Road Park in Cannon Hill to Irene Longman Reserve; in recognition of Queensland's first female parliamentarian.
Murarrie Rd & Wynnum Rd set to be signalised
Brisbane City Council is planning to upgrade the intersection of Wynnum Road and Murarrie Road at Tingalpa to improve traffic efficiency and safety, and cater for existing and future traffic demands at this intersection.
This project is part of Council’s $1.3 billion commitment to take real action on congestion, by focusing on a range of solutions to improve the existing road network, getting residents home more quickly and safely.
Meadowlands Rds & Belmont Rd Intersection upgrade starts soon
Brisbane City Council is planning to upgrade the intersection of Meadowlands Road and Belmont Road, Belmont.
This intersection was identified as a location within the local road network that requires an upgrade to reduce congestion, improve safety and cater for future traffic demands.
Neighbourhood Plan begins to shape Hemmant
Last year, I advised that the Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan was adopted by Council.
As I mentioned, the aim of this neighbourhood plan is to foster economic growth while protecting the natural environment and meeting the needs of the local community for a more connected suburb.
Murarrie Skate Park upgrade begins this week
In 2016, I announced a commitment to upgrade the existing Murarrie Skate Park. Works are anticipated to start in February 2018, weather and site conditions permitting. The project will deliver a range of new skate features as well as a new surface finish.
Wakerley Updates: Basketball court and Dog-off leash area
As many know, I was recently approached by a Year 10 student, Sam Atkins. Sam identified that the Mossvale Estate at Wakerley was in need of park facilities to cater for both teenagers and adults, and suggested a basketball court.
He set up an e-petition calling on Council to install a basketball court within the estate.
The petition received 226 signatures and called for Council to work with the residents of the Mossvale on Manly Estate to install a basketball court within the estate.
Footpath Upgrades for Wynnum Road
The Lord Mayor's 2017/18 Budget has allocated $98,000 for footpath reconstruction along Wynnum Rd, Tingalpa.
This will be completed before the end of the 17/18 financial year.
This follows the $375,000 reconstruction of the footpath along Wynnum Rd, Cannon Hill
Carina Bus Depot Upgrade: December Update
Prior to the 2016 Council Election, I committed to refurbishing the Carina Bus Depot on Creek Rd, Carina.
The Carina Bus Depot is at the heart of our community, but as one of Council’s oldest bus depots, it’s become a tired eyesore on the local landscape.
I’m pleased to advise construction has now begun to upgrade the facilities. We will deliver a bus depot that residents can be proud of.
Budget bonanza for Belmont Road
Belmont Road has hit the budget jackpot!
This year Council is investing over $2.5M into projects at both ends of Belmont Road.
Together these projects will address congestion at the intersection of Belmont and Manly Roads, as well as Belmont and Meadowlands Roads.
Green light for Green Camp Road
Last March, the Lord Mayor and I committed to improve the intersection of Green Camp and Tilley Roads during this term.
I’m excited to announce the Lord Mayor’s 2017-18 budget has allocated $8.643 million to improve this local transport network.
Proposed basketball court for Wakerley
Earlier this year I was approached by a Year 10 student, Sam Atkins. Sam identified that the Mossvale Estate at Wakerley was in need of park facilities to cater for both teenagers and adults, and suggested a basketball court.
He set up an e-petition calling on Council to install a basketball court within the Mossvale on Manly Estate, Wakerley.
Three park upgrades nearing completion
I'm excited to advise three new park upgrades are near completion around the ward! These include:
Coochin Pl Park, Tingalpa
Hunter St Park, Manly West
Billan St Park, Carina
‘Minnippi’ now open to public
The second stage of the Cannon Hill Community Links project is now complete and open to the public.
I encourage all interested residents to take a drive up Minnippi Boulevard to check out Cannon Hill's newest bikeways, parks and public spaces.
Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan on Schedule
On Tuesday 28 February 2017, Brisbane City Council adopted amendments to Brisbane City Plan 2014 to include the Hemmant-Lytton Neighbourhood Plan, along with necessary consequential amendments. The amendments are now scheduled to commence on Friday 24 March 2017.
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.