Grandview Pl Park concept design released
I am pleased to announce that Council has now awarded the contract for Grandview Pl Park with construction to commence shortly after the design is refined.
The new playground is set in a native colour scheme, and comes with a massive 6 metre slide that will run down the infamous hill.
It will also include shade sails, although these are not shown on the above rendering as the design for them has not yet been finalised.
Multiple parks to receive shade sails in new program
I’m pleased to announce that multiple parks across the ward will be receiving shade sails as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s new Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds program.
The $10 million, three-year effort will ensure that there is shade at every playground in Brisbane, protecting parents, carers, and kids while potentially saving lives as Council looks to reduce sun exposure.
More than 40 playgrounds will be retrofitted across the city with shade covers under the program with three local suppliers contracted to manufacture the sails across the city
Kerbside collection dates 2023
Kerbside collection is back in Chandler Ward, this year starting in the first week of March.
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 that gathers unwanted household items that are often too big for wheelie bins (and too hard to take to the tip).
Wakerley Carols return this Saturday!
I am thrilled to invite you to the 9th Annual Wakerley Carols at Wakerley Park this Saturday, 3 December 2022.
Last year saw the STORMY return of the eastern suburbs’ favourite carols after a year of hiatus thanks to COVID-19.
The Wakerley Carols will be jam packed with live, local entertainment, food trucks, rides, face painting, an animal farm, a pop-up library, a visit from Santa and of course, the fireworks finale!
Outdoor Cinema in the Park in Mansfield
It’s that time of year where we bring out our camping chairs, rugs and popcorn - Council’s outdoor cinema is once again coming to Mansfield.
On Friday the 18th of November, Braodwater Picnic Ground will be transformed into the ultimate family experience for kids and adults alike!
The jam-packed night with begin at 6:00pm with the Piptree Early Learning Centre hosting activities for the kids including face painting, arts and craft, and a play dough area.
Grandview Pl Park playground replacement
Some residents may remember that the playground at Grandview Place Park had been fenced off for many months.
Council officers assessed the tree in November last year and found that the Crow’s Ash Tree which the playground sits beneath is becoming unstable and recommended the playground be removed.
Despite the removal, I’m pleased to advise that I have secured funding for the playground to be replaced this financial year.
Broadwater Picnic Ground amenities upgrade
In September last year Council completed a $51,000 upgrade to the Broadwater Picnic Ground’s learn to ride track or “dinky track” thanks to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner.
We’re continuing our investment in rejuvenating the park this year by funding a $258,000 upgrade to amenity facilities in the park.
This includes upgrading the old toilet block in the car park near Culzean St/Mansfield Pl.
Bulimba Creek Bikeway reconstruction
The Bulimba Creek Bikeway is an important part of our active transport infrastructure in the eastern suburbs with thousands of residents from all walks of life utilising it every day.
As the eastern suburbs grow, so does our need for bigger and better active transport infrastructure, especially as eMobility devices take the world by storm.
I’m proud to announce that as part of Council’s 2022/23 Budget, we are investing $275,000 into reconstructing the Baynes St to Breadsell St section of the Bulimba Creek Bikeway.
Carindale Recreation Reserve dog off-leash area upgrade
Following many community requests, I am pleased to announce that I have secured funding for Council to complete a $96,000 refurbishment to Carindale Recreation Reserve’s dog off leash area that will provide an improved space that can be enjoyed by both dogs and owners alike.
Carindale Recreation Reserve is one of our premier district parks, with it being the mainstay park for many during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
It will provide an improved space that can be enjoyed by both dogs and owners alike and will provide various benefits to those who already enjoy the park.
Free CPR Courses at the Carindale Library
Over the last few months I have received many requests for Council to put on free CPR and First Aid courses for the community.
I’m pleased to announce that through my ward office, we will be funding a series of free CPR courses later this year.
The first of these is taking place on Wednesday 2nd November from 1pm-4pm in the large meeting rooms at the Carindale Library.
Mobile Ward Office - Saturday 8th October
This Saturday the 8th of October I will be hosting mobile offices around the ward.
If you haven’t met me already, I’d love to chat and hear your feedback on what you think Council can do better in the ward.
I’ll be bringing along some free toy wheelie bins and paper cut-outs of Council vehicles to give away as well, so rest assured your kids can be entertained if you want to have a little yarn!
Footpath repairs across Chandler
This month Council has been repairing a large number of footpaths across the Chandler Ward, with numerous repairs taking place in Wakerley, Mansfield, Carindale and Mt Gravatt East.
I thought I may take the time to share some statistics and information on how Council maintains its footpaths.
This financial year, Council has put a record $30 million towards the reconstruction and maintenance of our existing network in order to bring our footpath network back up after the damage done during the February 2022 floods.
Free green waste weekends in September
Great news for residents as the Council announces free green waste disposal at all resource recovery centres over September.
This is a great opportunity for residents especially in Chandler, Gumdale, Burbank, Ransome and Wakerley to clean up in preparation for the storm season.
Construction of new shade sails at Bill McFarlane Park
Over the last year, I have received multiple requests for the playground in Bill McFarlane Park (off Olsen Cres) to be shaded, and I’m happy to say that new shade sails will be installed soon.
This $157,000 investment will see more than 500m2 of area shaded with commercial grade UV blocking fabric, covering both playground nodes.
More shade means cooler play equipment and less exposure to the harsh Queensland sun, making the playground safer for kids to play, learn and grow.
Design work underway for upgrade of Molle, New Cleveland and Green Camp Rd intersection
One of the most exciting projects of the 2022-23 Council Budget is the preliminary design for the Molle, New Cleveland and Green Camp Rd intersection which received $447,000 in funding.
Green Camp Rd and New Cleveland Rd are crucial corridors in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and this upgrade will look to drastically improve the safety of this dangerous intersection.
I receive plenty of requests, however this would have to be one of the most frequent, with many residents in the eastern suburbs writing to me over the course of my tenure in Council.
Surbiton Ct Park Gym Equipment Upgrade
Carindale residents will be able to keep even warmer this winter with the new Surbiton Ct Park fitness equipment upgrade as part of Council’s 2022-23 Budget.
The equipment will begin installation on Monday 18th July with expected completion in mid-August, weather permitting of course.
The great news is that this fitness equipment will also be shaded, providing extra sun protection when residents go on their next workout.
One step closer to our Carindale doggy daycare centre
In December 2021 a development application was submitted to Council to convert the abandoned Sizzler at the corner of Westfield Carindale into a doggy daycare and training facility.
This application has now been approved by Council and we are one step closer to having a local asset for our pet-loving community.
2022/23 Council Budget -Chandler Overview
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has handed down Council’s $4 Billion Budget for 2022/23, unveiling a record $3.4 billion better suburbs program.
Council is also investing $505 million into rebuilding & recovery programs as well as $1.7 billion into better transport for Brisbane.
As usual, there’s plenty for the city at large, but locally our ward hasn’t missed out.
Newnham & Wecker Rd project update - June 2022
The construction of the Newnham Rd and Wecker Rd intersection upgrade are progressing well despite ongoing setbacks with Brisbane weather.
Work on the eastern side of Newnham Rd are almost complete.
Manly Rd Greener Suburbs Project Update
I’m pleased to say that the first section of Council’s Greener Suburbs project has been completed on the corner of Manly Rd & Greencamp Rd and boy is it looking good!
In 2021, Council announced two Greener Suburbs projects along Manly Rd, the first at Greencamp Rd and the second at Hargreaves Rd.
The latter project, which is due to take place this year, aims to improve the clean, green feel of our suburbs through tree planting and landscaping.