Bridgnorth St Park Upgrade Party
After 12 months of planning, consulting and constructing, the Bridgnorth Street Park upgraded is complete and was presented to the public in a celebration a couple weeks ago.
The Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner joined me in officially opening the park with more than 400 people from the community.
Park Upgrade Party to reopen Bridgnorth St Park
Join the Lord Mayor of Brisbane Adrian Schrinner and Iat the re-opening of Bridgnorth St Park with its new playground and facilities to the public.
The park upgrade party celebration will take place from 11am to 1pm at Bridgnorth St Park on Saturday the 7th of May.
This event will have free food, face painting and entertainment from locals, so make sure you put it down in your diary!
Free green waste drop-off weekend coming up!
Great news for residents as the Schrinner Council announces free green waste disposal at all resource recovery centres over the weekend of April 9th & 10th.
This is a great opportunity for residents especially in Chandler, Gumdale, Burbank, Ransome and Wakerley to clean up after the recent flooding and storms.
Cribb Rd Dog Park agility equipment upgrade
Dog owners get ready as the Newbury Place Park dog park on Cribb Rd, Carindale, is set to see an upgrade of the dog agility equipment!
Works have begun this week and are set to be complete by late March / early April 2022, weather permitting.
Bridgnorth St Park update
I am pleased to say that the long-awaited Bridgnorth St Park upgrade is currently underway with no delays.
Construction began in late January with the park starting to take shape over the last week as the shade sails, footpaths and landscaping are completed.
The native Australian animal-themed playground has also been installed and will be enjoyed by many children in our community very soon.
Kerbside collection resumes - updated dates March 2022
I’m pleased to announce that kerbside collection is resuming after being temporarily paused to assist in the cleanup of the floods.
The flood affected items cleanup collected nearly 50,000 tonnes of waste and was very successful in helping clean up Brisbane.
Under our new schedule, the suburbs skipped over the pause period are having their annual collection rescheduled to the Easter School Holidays.
Important Flood Recovery Information
The past week has been extremely tough for all of South East Queensland and Northern NSW.
With such an unexpected and devastating event, Council is doing its best to respond to the impacts the flood has had to our city.
In this article you'll find a package of the most up-to-date information regarding Council services, activities and flood recovery (including the Mud Army 2.0!)
Chelsea and Rickertt Rd intersection upgrade completed
I am so pleased to announce the completion of the Rickertt and Chelsea Rd intersection upgrade in Ransome!
After too many accidents over the years, Council heard the public’s call for a much-needed changes to the intersection that were officially completed with the Lord Mayor turning on the traffic signals earlier this month.
Manly Rd Greener Suburbs Project
In late 2021, Council announced two Greener Suburbs projects along Manly Rd at its intersections with Greencamp Rd and Hargreaves Rd.
These programs aim to impove the clean, green feel of locations across Brisbane through increased tree planting and landscaping.
It certainly adds to the character of neighboring Wakerley and the eastside as the program continues to move into more suburbs.
Kerbside collection dates 2022 (outdated)
Everyone’s favourite time of the year has returned a year ahead of schedule - Kerbside collection is back in Chandler Ward, starting in mid-February.
The schedule can be found in the photo above or alternatively at the bottom of this article as well as some quick collection guidelines and acceptable items list.
For those that are new or are unfamiliar with kerbside collection, it’s Council’s large item collection service (like TV’s, fridges, you name it!) that gathers unwanted household items that are often too big for wheelie bins (and too hard to take to the tip).
The old Westfield Carindale Sizzler site is finally seeing a revamp
After sitting untouched for over three years, the former Sizzler restaurant that sits on the edge of Westfield Carindale at the corner of Creek Road and Winstanley Street is finally set for an overhaul.
A development application for the site was submitted to the Brisbane City Council on December 22, 2021, to transform the abandoned building into a doggy daycare and training facility.
Court decision on Greendale Village Shopping Centre
The site of the proposed Greendale Village Shopping Centre sat almost dormant for thirteen years until June this year when vegetation was cleared and boundary fencing was erected around the site.
After many extensions, an appeal and subsequent court order, the development has been granted a further 2 year extension to start construction on the site.
Hopefully in the coming months construction will start and by the end of 2023, Carindale residents will have a new local shopping centre to call their own.
Bridgnorth St Park upgrade starting soon
I’m happy to announce that the upgrade of Bridgnorth St Park is around the corner, with a construction start date of the 24th of January, 2022 weather permitting.
I certainly apologise for the delay that occurred due to global supply chain issues related to the shipping industry; however, the good news is that now both stages of the upgrade will be delivered at the same time.
Christmas in Brisbane
There is so much to do in Brisbane this Christmas season. Brisbane City Council and the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner have truely made sure that December 2021 is the most wonderful time of year for families.
From the Lord Mayor’s Christmas Carols, to the Enchanted Garden in Roma Street Parkland, to the Christmas movies under the stars and daily pop-up Christmas performances on Queen Street Mall, there are many events, some free and others with a small cost, that are a must-see!
Wakerley Carols are back this Saturday!
I am thrilled to invite you to the 8th Annual Wakerley Carols at Wakerley Park this Saturday, 4 December 2021.
Through the ups and downs of 2021, it’s refreshing now to come together as a community and celebrate this festive time of year.
Newnham & Wecker Rd Upgrade construction begins
The roadwork signs are out, the plans have been finalised and the funding has been allocated.
I’m pleased to announce that the Newnham/Wecker Rd intersection upgrade is underway, which means that improved safety, connectivity, network reliability and reduced congestion are only a few months away.
Chelsea and Rickertt Rd Update - November 2021
The Chelsea Rd and Rickertt Rd upgrade is progressing incredibly well, with 75% now complete on the intersection and over 80% of the Wakerley Bikeway complete.
Despite the week lost due to wet-weather, the project is still on track to open mid-December and in time for Christmas.
It’s movie time in Mansfield
It's time to grab those picnic blankets, camping chairs and popcorn, because Council's Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs is hitting Mansfield!
On Saturday night, 20 November, Broadwater Picnic Grounds is being transformed into the ultimate family experience for kids, teenagers, parents and adults alike.
Old Cleveland Rd safety improvements
This week I was notified by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) that design work is in progress to provide safety improvements along the Old Cleveland Rd/Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Rd corridor.
This $500,000 project aims to improve safety, network efficiency and increase traffic flow along the busy roads.
Koala habitat restoration underway in Mansfield
Residents in Mansfield may have recently noticed works being conducted on the embankment of Stan Fraser Oval inside Tillack Park.
The state of this embankment has been an issue for residents for some time now. It was overgrown, dangerous and unsightly especially for all those using the Bulimba Creek Bikeway through the park.
I’m happy to say that after raising the issue with Council and liaising with local residents, the embankment is being given a makeover.