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Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds – Tom O’Neill Park, Oxley; Jacaranda Park, Yeronga; and Hives Park, Sherwood
Works to install shade sails over the playground in Tom O'Neill Park, Oxley are due for completion by the end of April as part of Council's Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds programme. Shade sails are also on the way for the playgrounds in Jacaranda Park,...
Fairfield Zebra Crossing Update
Great news! The new zebra crossing has finally been installed at Mildmay St, Fairfield between Fairfield station and Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre. This new zebra crossing is just one of the important new pedestrian safety upgrades I've been fighting for as your...
Cawonga Park, Oxley Park Upgrade
Work is underway on the upgrade at Cawonga Park, Oxley. Oxley residents will recall that I undertook a public artwork project in Cawonga Park two years ago which still looks fantastic today. As part of that project, requests for additional picnic facilities were...
Upcoming kerbside collection for Annerley, Fairfield, Tennyson, Yeerongpilly and Yeronga
Commencing Monday, 24 April 2023, Council will be conducting a large items kerbside collection for Tennyson Ward residents in Annerley, Fairfield, Tennyson, Yeerongpilly and Yeronga. Items can be left on the kerbside one day prior to the collection commencement date....
Yeronga Intersection Improvements
This year Council budgeted $154,000 to deliver an intersection upgrade at the corner of Kingsley Pde and Kadumba St, Yeronga, known as a Local Access Network Improvement. The project includes three new pedestrian refuges, one on each end of Kingsley Pde and one on...
Sherwood Arboretum Nature Play Update
Works are underway on the Sherwood Arboretum innovative nature play area under the big fig at the to replace the existing flying fox and play equipment that has seen better days. Work includes new pathways, new decking, new play furniture and new botanical themed play...
Corinda Library Trees Update
Over the past year, Council arborists have been working to save the trees outside the heritage listed Corinda Library. Collar rot has undermined the health of the three Camphor Laurel trees and, despite Council’s best efforts , they have died. The current works...
Jacaranda Park, Yeronga Survey Update
A big thank you to all the Yeronga residents who provided their feedback for the Jacaranda Park and playground upgrade in Yeronga. Planning is now underway and funding has been allocated to start the project this year. Based on the survey responses, the most popular...
Rinora St, Corinda Footpath Update
I'm pleased to announce that Council has completed the new footpath in Edmondson and Rinora Sts, Corinda. The wet weather did not slow them down! The new footpath will provide a safer off-road option for students, local residents and safer flood access to the...