Free Green waste drop-off Weekends in 2023
With storm and fire season just around the corner, now is the time to get your property prepared.
Brisbane City Council are offering FREE greenwaste drop-off weekends over the next few months, to help the residents of Brisbane make their homes and properties safe this storm and fire season. The green waste drop-off weekends are:
Shade is coming to Grandview Place Park☀️
4 Months ago we officially opened Grandview Place Park, Carindale.
Since the opening I have had residents tell me how great the playground is and how popular it is, however, they have said with Summer approaching it is starting to get very hot during the day and shade is needed.
I am pleased to advise that I have been able to organise for shade sails to be installed at the playground next month (October 2023) just in time for Summer.
Greendale Way Bus Service
You may have noticed that some bus stops have recently been installed in Greendale Way, Carindale.
I’m pleased to advise that starting on Monday 31 July 2023, I have arranged for the 178-bus route to be redirected to Greendale Way.
2023/24 Council Budget -Chandler Overview
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has handed down Brisbane City Council’s Budget for 2023/24, where 87 per cent of the Budget spend will be in Brisbane’s suburbs, in line with his Council’s Suburbs First Guarantee.
While this Budget is focused on keeping costs down, it’s important we continue to invest in projects that will keep Brisbane moving and ensure our city remains clean and green. We are also focusing on record investment in building road infrastructure, both for cars and buses.
Brisbane Street Art Festival 2023
Brisbane Street Art Festival (BSAF) 2023 is on again, and it is great that one of the locations chosen for this year’s festival is here in the Chandler Ward!
I encourage residents to go for a stroll along the Bulimba Creek Bikeway to see the wonderful work Cat Egan has done at the Winstanley St underpass. Cat even included in the artwork some popular local residents that like to hang out at that spot 🦆.
Grandview Pl Park Upgrade Re-opening Party!
Local Carindale residents celebrated the re-opening of Grandview Place Park, and it is safe to say that the new playground got the tick of approval from the local kids and parents!
The new playground’s main attraction is the massive 6 metre embankment slide. Other features include, double swings, climbing wall, rope bridge, sliding pole and more!
The new playground’s main attraction is the massive 6 metre embankment slide. Other features include, double swings, climbing wall, 4 way rocker, walking bridge and more!
Carindale’s hidden enchanted forest
Have you ever driven past Carindale and wondered if there was more to the area than just suburban homes, beautiful parks and roads? Well, it turns out that there is, and it's in the form of an enchanted forest.
Located on Belmont Hill, this section of private property covers a large proportion of the area and is home to a variety of flora and fauna that you may have only seen in the movies. During my recent visit, I was able to spot a yellow breasted robin, a black falcon, swamp wallabies, and even a net casting spider.
What's even more remarkable is that this forest wasn't always here. In fact, it was a former pineapple farm before Nancy Cramond and her family took it upon themselves to regenerate the land and create an oasis for nature to thrive. Since the 1960s, the Cramonds have been working hard to preserve the area between Ewer St and Scrub Rd and transform it into a beautiful reserve.
Local ANZAC Day services
Since World War 1, more than 1.5 million Australians have served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
On ANZAC Day, we take a moment to reflect and honour the sacrifice of those who have served, past and present.
Whether you attend a dawn service, serve up a 'gunfire breakfast', or watch the annual ANZAC Parade on the TV, I encourage you to take the time to commemorate in a way that is meaningful to you.
Council unanimously calls on State to build new schools in the Eastern suburbs
Last week in Council, Cr Steven Huang, Councillor for MacGregor Ward moved a motion that called on the State government to purchase land to build new schools to cater for our growing population and to consult Council on the infrastructure needs to cater for increasing student enrolments.
I was more than happy to second the motion as the State Government and local member Corrine McMillan have been brushing residents’ concerns aside for far too long and blaming Council for the traffic issues surrounding Mansfield, Mt Gravatt, and Wishart.
Much to my surprise, the motion received bi-partisan support from opposition Labor Councillors and passed with 21 votes in favour. Recognising the fact that the State Government has not been working with Council when it comes to expanding school capacity.
Go East! Taking the Brisbane Metro from Coorparoo to Capalaba
Council has announced that it has partnered with the Redlands City Council and the State Government to fund the Eastern Metro Study which will investigate providing a Brisbane Metro route from Coorparoo to Capalaba.
This is great news for residents of the eastern suburbs as this would enable tens of thousands to gain access to fast, efficient, zero-emission public transport.
While the original 2026 Eastern Busway was defunded, with the Olympics coming in 2032 we have an opportunity to deliver a Metro line to service the seven Olympic venues in the eastern suburbs, whilst providing public transport access where residents need it the most.
Carindale Recreation Reserve dog off-leash area upgrade finishes one month early!
Following many community requests, last year I announced that I had secured funding for Council to complete a $96,000 refurbishment to Carindale Recreation Reserve’s dog off leash area.
I’m pleased to announce that this refurbishment has finished a month early after the grass took well to the location.
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.