Design work begins on the Meadowlands Road Extension
Tens of thousands of vehicles travel on Meadowlands Road every day, it's a critical arterial for the Eastern suburbs.
That’s why Council is funding design work for the Meadowlands Road Corridor Extension in the 2021-2022 Budget.
2021/22 Council Budget - Chandler Ward
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has handed down Council’s $3.6 Billion Budget for 2021/22, unveiling a record $1.2 billion infrastructure program.
The Schrinner Council is getting on with delivering for Brisbane’s residents, keeping the city’s momentum going as it continues to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
As usual, there’s plenty for the city at large, but locally our ward hasn’t missed out.
Update on the Greendale Way Shopping Centre site
As many residents have pointed out, there has been some clearing of vegetation throughout the first week of June at the site on the corner of Greendale Way and Scrub Road in Carindale.
The Carindale Library extension is underway!
I’m very excited to announce that the upgrade of one of Carindale’s incredible icons is due to commence this month.
As one of Council’s most popular libraries, the Carindale Library has been loved to death over the years.
Carindale’s amazing hidden creeks
I had the fun of joining Citipointe Kindy and B4C as they took part in Council’s Bush Neighbours Program last Saturday at Bulimba Creek.
Torrens Crescent Park is now shady!
The sun is out and the shade is in as Wakerley parents and kids will be keeping cool from now on in Torrens Crescent Park! Council has now finished installing two shade sails over the play equipment.
Wildlife Movement Solutions for Carindale and Mansfield
Over the last year, Council has been hard at work investigating several wildlife movement solutions (WMS) for animal movements in and around Carindale and Mansfield.
We’re Going for Gold - 2032 Brisbane Olympics
Brisbane is going for gold in the bid to host the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in our own sunny backyard. I for one am in full support of this incredible opportunity to support our local businesses, provide thousands of jobs and show the world what Queensland has to offer.
Eastern Transitway Update
Stage 1 of the Eastern Transitway project is now well underway, with construction commenced along Old Cleveland Rd at Carindale Street, across from Carindale Shopping Centre.
Big upgrades coming to Bridgnorth Street Park
As part of my election commitments made earlier this year, I pledged to deliver a much needed upgrade to Bridgnorth Street Park.
Stanbrough and London Road intersection upgrade
I’m pleased to announce that the London Road and Stanbrough Road intersection in Belmont is being upgraded as part of the Australian Government’s 2020-21 Black Spot Program.
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.
A new plan for Mackenzie’s peacocks
In December 2019, the results of the Mackenzie Peackock Attitudes Survey found that residents were evenly split between doing nothing and taking some kind of action to manage Mackenzie’s peacocks.
Based on the survey, I asked Council officers to develop a Management Plan for the peafowl colony.
Lydia Place Park upgrade
Lydia Place Park has just undergone a $126,000 upgrade!
This popular park in Gumdale served the community well, but it was time for a well-needed refresh. Follow me on a tour!
Mansfield Area Traffic Survey (MATS)
The last few years have seen a rise in complaints about traffic and parking issues surrounding both Mansfield State schools.
Many residents are experiencing hazardous road situations and lengthy waits due to the large amounts of traffic coming through Ham Rd and Broadwater Road at school times, with the surrounding streets turning into a parking lot during pickup and drop off hours.
Newnham & Wecker Rd Upgrade design released
Work on the Newnham & Wecker Road project will commence later this year after the Federal Government allocated $12 million to upgrade the intersection to improve its overall operation and safety.
New look for Carindale Library
Two generations of eastern suburbs kids, (including myself) have grown up being able to enjoy the incredible facilities provided by the Carindale Library.
That’s why I was so pleased to see in Council’s latest budget, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has allocated $1 million to upgrade the facility to improve the services it offers the public.
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.