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.
Official naming of Irene Longman Reserve
As part of International Women's Day last year, I launched 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.
I'm pleased to advise that exactly one year later, on International Women's Day 2019, the park was officially renamed in her honour.
Carmichael Park - Community Facility Update
Brisbane City Council remains committed to getting the sports facility at Carmichael Park back on it's feet.
Following on from the disastrous collapse of Moreton Bay Sports Club in February 2018, Council has continued to invest in the facility's future.
Wakerley Meals of Wheels begin to take shape
I'm pleased to advise that after significant delays, work is finally progressing on the Wakerley Meals on Wheels Centre and Netball Courts.
Council's original concept design featured eight courts, and as such a significant requirement for new car parking, which some local residents viewed as an over-development of the site.
This final proposal represents a good balance of usability for Netball and development sensitive to local residents and the Meals on Wheels facility.
Tilley Road to reopen in time for Christmas
Council's $28M Green Camp Road corridor upgrade continues to move ahead with Tilley Road set to reopen from next week. The upgrade reached a new milestone in November, with the concrete culverts used to drain water underneath Tilley Road, now in place. The project is on track for completion in 2019.
New footpaths connections for Hemmant and Wakerley
Council has just completed major footpath projects in both Hemmant and Wakerley in response to requests from local residents for improved pedestrian infrastructure. But there’s always more to be done.
Exciting park upgrades take shape in Doboy Ward
The 2018-2019 Lord Mayor's Budget allocated a total of $352,000 towards park upgrades throughout Doboy with a further $321,000 from the Doboy Ward's Footpath & Parks Trust Fund allocated towards upgrades in Thurston Street Park (Tingalpa), Pinnibar Place Park (Hemmant) and Saltburn Place Park (Wakerley).
Colmslie Beach Reserve Public Pontoon Project update
Earlier this year, Brisbane City Council released the concept design and introduced the Colmslie Beach Reserve public pontoon through a community newsletter to the suburbs of Morningside and Murarrie in February 2018. Following further investigations and design works, Council identified significant constraints to the Colmslie Beach Reserve site.
Kenrick Close Bridge Replacement finished at last!
Brisbane City Council is pleased to announce that works to replace the bridge near Kenrick Close in Phillips Place Park, Wakerley are now complete.
Council would like to thank local residents for their patience while these works were undertaken.
Belmont Rd, Wynnum Rd & Manly Rd Intersection Upgrade completed
I’m pleased to advise that Council has now delivered congestion busting projects on Belmont Road at this intersection to reduce traffic congestion and enhance road safety.
Prior to the upgrade, traffic congestion was often experienced northbound on Belmont Road approaching the intersection of Wynnum Road and Manly Road, especially during the peak periods.
Tingalpa footpath improvements finished
Last year, I announced that Brisbane City Council’s 2017/18 budget allocated $98,000 towards a pedestrian safety and concrete footpath reconstruction project on Wynnum Road, Tingalpa.
These works are now finished and I think you’ll agree, it’s been a massive improvement!
Meadowlands Rd & Belmont Rd Intersection Upgrade NOW COMPLETE
The Meadowlands Road and Belmont Road intersection was identified as a location within the local road network that required an upgrade to reduce congestion, improve safety and cater for future traffic demands.
Construction began in mid-April 2018 and has now been completed.
Fishing Platform for Carmichael Park now open
Earlier this month, I advised that a fishing platform was being installed at Carmichael Park, Tingalpa as part of the Active River Program.
I’m happy to advise the fishing platform is now complete and open for public use!
New District Sports Park for Wakerley
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has unveiled plans for new sports parks across the suburbs of Brisbane as part of a $351 million budget commitment to enhance Brisbane’s leisure and lifestyle opportunities.
The new facilities are part of a sporting package that includes a new netball precinct at Wakerley.
Brisbane City Council is planning to construct a $1.9m high quality sporting precinct at 880 Manly Road, Wakerley which will provide increased sporting and active space facilities for Wakerley and surrounding Bayside suburbs.
2018/19 Council Budget
Last week, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk handed down Council's 2018/19 Budget.
I’m delighted to advise this budget continues to deliver more local improvements for Doboy Ward than ever before.
Council has funded a number of local initiatives that will continue to improve Doboy Ward for all residents, including road projects, footpath and park upgrades, and more.
Recycling in Brisbane
I realise there has been a lot of attention lately on changes to recycling at other councils.
Brisbane residents do an excellent job at reducing waste and keeping our recycling sorted. I want to assure everyone these changes at other councils do not affect Brisbane residents.
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.