Wakerley District Sports Park opens
A few weeks ago, I had the honour of officially opening the Wakerley District Sports Park with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, Cr Lisa Atwood and Netball Queensland CEO Catherine Clark.
Work has now been completed on the $7.2 million project, with Wynnum Manly District Meals on Wheels successfully moving into the building in May and the first netball game being played on the new courts early in July.
Disc golf takes off in Carindale
Carindale’s new family sport has taken off to a flying start with 150 local residents coming out for Cadogan Street Disc Golf Park’s opening weekend in July.
So far the community’s response has been great, and Council will be adding to the park with additional bubblers and bins to complement the course.
Aminya Street upgrade is going ahead!
I’m very pleased to confirm that Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has allocated $1.4M in the 20/21 Council budget to upgrade Aminya Street shops.
This comes after I launched a petition in September last year, calling for the much needed upgrade.
Historic Belmont Tramway Signs in Carindale
To help preserve the history of the Belmont Tramway, Council has installed information signs at locations of the old stops along Old Cleveland Road.
These two signs on Old Cleveland Road provide unique facts and historical information about the tramway operation whilst displaying artwork from the talented students at Seven Hills State School.
Fake trees in Carindale?
Council has just installed two specially designed, artificial habitat poles in the waterway at Donnington Street Park South, near Creek Road in Carindale.
Help us name Wakerley Sports Park in honour of this local legend.
I have launched a petition calling on Brisbane City Council to rename the new Wakerley Sports Park, ‘Bill McFarlane Park’.
Eastern Transitway construction starts soon
Construction of Stage 1 of the long-awaited Eastern Transitway is expected to commence in late August 2020.
This comes after 3 years after the State government promised the project would be ‘fast-tracked’ in 2017.
New disc golf course for Cadogan Street Park
I have some great news for any disc golf fans in Chandler; Council is installing a disc golf course in Cadogan Street Park.
Mackenzie peacock survey results
The results of the Mackenzie Peacock Attitudes Survey are in, and they might not be what you expected.
Forgotten images of Carindale Shopping Centre
Thursday 14 November 2019 marks 40 years since Carindale shops first opened its doors in 1979.
Ward boundary changes
The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has today finalised their boundary review of Brisbane City Council wards.
Aminya Street in need of upgrade
I am launching a petition asking Council to fund a Village Precinct Project (VPP) to upgrade the streetscape around the Aminya Street shops in Mansfield.
Bring back the Eastern Busway
I often wonder just how much better life would have been for residents living in the Eastern suburbs had the government delivered this project.
Wakerley Sports Park progresses to next stage
Work on the Wakerley Sports Park has met another milestone, with the Wynnum and Manly District Meals on Wheels making the move from Tingal Road, Wynnum into their new building.
My priorities for Chandler Ward
It's a great honour to be appointed the Councillor for Chandler Ward.
Since Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner took office, our administration has wasted no time making several major policy announcements.
A Dog's Breakfast to combat baiting
A massive thank you 🙏 to everyone who came along to 😊 support my inaugural ‘Dog’s Breakfast’ on 31 August 2019.🐶🍳
New bridge for Meadowbank Street Park
After a mammoth six month project, replacement of the Meadowbank Street bridge is now complete.
Thank you, Doboy.
To say there’s been some changes in Council recently would be an understatement.
The election of Cr Adrian Schrinner to Brisbane’s Lord Mayoralty created a vacancy in Chandler Ward.
Delivered: Wynnum Rd & Murarrie Rd Intersection Upgrade
Last year, I announced Council's plans to upgrade the intersection of Wynnum Rd and Murarrie Rd, Tingalpa.
I'm excited to announce this upgrade is complete and the intersection is now signalised!
Green Camp Road Corridor Upgrade finished!
Brisbane City Council has completed a major upgrade of the Green Camp Road corridor, reducing congestion and improving safety for all road users.
The project has also delivered major upgrades to the Tilley Road and Green Camp Road intersection as well as the Rickertt Road and Green Camp Road intersection.
This upgrade will reduce peak travel times by up to 50 per cent, helping local drivers get home up to 13-minutes sooner.
Council is taking real action on congestion across the city, with 90 congestion-busting projects to get residents home quicker and safer with more travel options.