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Cyclone Alfred Update
Monday 12 March Reas the latest on cyclone and flood recovery in my enewsletter here. Monday 10 March It's great news that the extreme weather is abating, but please be vigilant as there is localised flooding, power outages and significant tree and park damage. All...
Help Fix Oxley Road – Sign the Petition
July 2024 Despite grass growing up out of Oxley Rd, large subsidence’s, slumps and potholes, repeatedly patched areas and black ‘superglue’ covering the cracks, one of the local Councillors for Oxley and Chairperson in charge of Council road maintenance, Cr Sarah...
2023-24 Budget Priorities
On 14 June, the Council Budget was announced and whilst it included some projects for Tennyson Ward, many essential infrastructure upgrades were not funded. It's my role as your local Councillor to push for these projects to be funded and I am the only Councillor who...
Walter Taylor Bridge Closure September 2024
Walter Taylor Bridge Closure Update - 25 September 2024 The Walter Taylor Bridge will reopen to vehicles and pedestrians this evening from 7pm. I know many people have enjoyed the quiet, but those who rely on the Bridge will be happy to see it reopen in time for work...
Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP) Amendment
There's been no update from Council about our submissions for new infrastructure in Tennyson Ward. The Infrastructure plan will not be approved by Council until after the March 2024 election. In the interim, you can view the map below that outlines where all the major...
Walter Taylor Bridge Duplication — Pre-feasibility Study Update
June 2023 Have your say: take the survey In May, Council finally released the Chelmer-Indooroopilly River Crossing Pre-Feasibility Study. What was released is a key findings report only. It's taken several months of pressure to get Council to come clean about the...
Council Abandons Flood-Affected Sherwood Park
Our community campaigned to create a new park called Cactoblastis Corner at the end of Ferry St, Sherwood when the State Government sold the old Alan Fletcher Research Station site. As a result of our community efforts, a small but mighty riverside Park with high...
Public Consultation Started – Paint Factory High-rise
Public Consultation Started - Paint Factory High-rise Update - December 2023 I encourage you to have your say before the public notification period closes on 5 February, 2024. You can download a draft submission here. Public consultation has commenced for the proposed...
UPDATE Have Your Say: Honour Ave Speed Limit Review Survey
UPDATE 24 May 2023 Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the survey regarding a speed limit reduction along Honour Ave, Chelmer/Graceville/Sherwood. A total of 444 people responded to the survey, which asked whether they support a lowering of the speed...