August 2021

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Message From Nicole

Walter Taylor Bridge Update

Parks Update

Sherwood Rd Speed limit Survey Outcome

What's On

Lord Mayor's Better Suburbs Grants

Indooroopilly Roundabout Works Commence

SAM Signs Get Results

Free Community Immunisation Clinics

Road and Construction Works

Useful Links:

WHAT'S ON

Items marked with * require bookings.
Contact the relevant library or
3403 8888.

ANNERLEY LIBRARY
Tel: 3403 1735

Toddler Time*
Mondays, 9:15-9:45am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite five days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

Babies, Books and Rhymes*
Fridays 9:15-9:45am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite five days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

One-on-one Tech Help*
Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-4pm
Phone the Library to book one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.

Book Week Maker Space: Magical Maps*
Tue 24 Aug, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for some seriously creative cartography, as we create and explore strange, far-off worlds. Ideal for children aged 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.

BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Book Club*
Tue 7 Sep, 9:15-9:45am
BYOB (bring your own baby) book club is a baby-friendly book club for parents and caregivers who are interested in joining a book club without having to organise a babysitter. Join in to discuss great books in good company. Call the library on 3403 1735 for more details.

STEM Holiday Maker Space: Balance Buddies*
Sat 18 Sep, 9am-4pm
Mon 20 Sep, 10am-5pm
Tue 21 Sep, 10am-5pm
Fri 24 Sep, 10am-5pm
Sat 25 Sep, 9am-4pm
Mon 27 Sep, 10am-5pm
Tue 28 Sep, 10am-5pm
Fri 1 Oct, 10am-5pm
Sat 2 Oct, 9am-4pm
Visit the library anytime during the school holidays for a simple, scientific craft activity! Ideal for children aged 4-8 and their parents or carers.

Rugged Robot to the Rescue!*
Mon 20 Sep, 10:30-11am
Learn basic coding skills through screen-free adventure and hands-on play. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.

Meet Rugged Robot*
Sat 25 Sep, 9:15-9:45am
Enjoy this interactive event where you can program a Rugged Robot to navigate fun challenges and obstacles. No prior programming experience required. Ideal for children aged 3-8 years.

CORINDA LIBRARY
Tel: 3407 7701

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9-9:30am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite five days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Fridays, 9-9:45am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite five days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

One-on-one Tech Help*
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am-5pm
Phone the Library to book one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.

Songs of Our Homeland: Jon Vea Vea
Sat 28 Aug, 10:30-11:15am
Hailing from the Fraser Coast with Indigenous cultural connections to the 'Spirit of Land' peoples, John has varied musical influences from country to swing jazz. He will perform favourites and original compositions in this mellow performance.

The Great Aussie Book Club with Ally Blake*
Thu 9 Sep, 9:15-10am
Join Ally Blake as she hosts this unique and special one off book club for lovers of Australian authors and books to come together to listen and discuss some favourite reads.

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY
Tel: 3403 8615

Babies, Books and Rhymes*
Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:15-9:45am
Bookings required. Visit Eventbrite five days prior to each session to reserve your spot.

Cubetto Adventure*
Thu 19 Aug, 3:30-4:30pm
Sat 18 Sep, 11am-12pm
Thu 23 Sep, 3:30-4:30pm
Meet Cubetto, the friendly wooden robot teaching young children the basics of computer programming through adventure and hands-on play. Ideal for children aged 3-6 years.

Evening Book Club*
Thu 19 Aug, 6-7pm
In August, read and discuss The Many Lives of Heloise Starchild by John Ironmonger. New members welcome.

Osmo Brain Training for Seniors*
Fri 20 Aug, 2-3pm
Introducing brain training in an easy and fun way, Osmo explores the world of puzzles, language, maths, art, coding and more through creative problem solving.

Book Chat
Wed 25 Aug, 1-2pm
In August, read and discuss Win by Harlan Coben. New members welcome.

Southside Community Craft Circle
Tue 7 Sep, 1-3pm
This is a craft group that makes items to support the disadvantaged in the community. Please call Elinor on 0420 300 335 for more information.

YA Book Club*
Thu 9 Sep, 5-6pm
Create your own manga comic strip! In September, we will read and discuss Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama. Ideal for those aged 12-17 years.

Book Chat
Wed 22 Sep, 1-2pm
In September, read and discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. New members welcome.

Flight of  the Humblebee with Nadia Sunde*
Fri 24 Sep, 2:30-3:30pm
In this 'choose your own adventure' style interactive comedy, master storyteller Nadia Sunde takes on a hilarious and fun-filled journey into the wilderness of their own imaginations. Ideal for children aged 5-10 years.

Active and Healthy

Survivor Challenge*
Sun 22 Aug, 10am-12pm
Simpsons Playground, Graceville
eams compete in fun but challenging activities for clues or rewards to the next challenge. With team work, strategy and a little luck, you will survive the challenge. Bring your friends. Suitable for ages 10-17.
To book email Life. Be in it. For more information phone 0403 221 676.

Fun Soccer*
Mon 23 Aug, 30 Aug and 6 Sep
Gordon Thomson Park, Chelmer
2-3 years 10-10:30am
3-4 years 10:30-11am
To book visit Ginger Sport. For more information phone 1800 446 437.

Wheely Fun*
Sat 28 Aug, 8-9am
Sat 28 Aug, 9-10am
Faulkner Park, Graceville
Our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Suitable for ages 5-7.
To book visit eventbrite. For more information phone BEAKA on 0419 648 296.

Kids Passport Adventure*
Sun 12 Sep, 1:30-3:30pm
Mon 20 Sep, 1:30-3:30 (GOLD'n'Kids)
Simpsons Playground, Graceville
Join in the fun of a guided walk by the beautiful Brisbane River at Graceville. Receive a River Passport with a list of key features to find. Your family will work together as a team to find all the special locations, then get them stamped in your passport.
To book visit Bazil Grumble. For more information phone 0411 246 487.

Kayak Explore*
Sat 18 Sep, 8-11am
Sat 25 Sep, 1-4pm
Wed 29 Sep, 1-4pm
Simpsons Playground, Graceville
Get a group of friends together, or come on your own for three hours of fun with water games and activities. Suitable for ages 10-17. Cost $5
To book visit Paddle QLD. For more information phone 0408 901 900.

Clay Masks*
Sun 19 Sep, 1:30-3:30pm
Nixon Park, Oxley
Learn how to use clay to make your own mask! It could be an animal, an alien, a monster or even a self-portrait! Suitable for ages 10-17. Cost $5.
To book visit Bazil Grumble. For more information phone 0411 246 487.

Learn to Skateboard Workshop*
Sun 19 Sep, 1:30-3pm
J.F. O'Grady memorial Park, Fairfield
Gain confidence, get comfortable with your balance and learn a whole new set of skateboarding skills with excellent coaching. Suitable for ages up to 17. 
To book visit Australian Skateboarding. For more information phone 1300 918 531.

Freestyle Scooter Coaching*
Thu 23 Sep, 10-11am
Thu 23 Sep, 11am-12pm
Open Scooter Coaching Lesson - Kids of all ages. Learn new skate park skills on your scooter and how to ride safely. For more information phone RampFest on 0421 701 448.

Mum Fit*
Mondays, 9:30-10:30am
Bring a yoga mat.
Sherwood Arboretum
To book phone Nadia on 0487 070 174

Tai Chi Qigong in the Park
Tuesdays, 8-9am
Meet near the carpark
Sherwood Arboretum
Phone Kevin on 3376 1830 for more info

Boxfit*
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15am
Nixon Park, Oxley
To book phone Clare on 0432 168 667

Aqua Yoga
Tuesdays, 12-1pm
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Phone Nichola on 0406 574 454 for more info

Interval Training*
Fridays, 9:15-10:15am
Fehlberg Park, Yeronga
Bring a yoga mat or towel
To book phone Nadia on 0487 070 174

Yoga
Saturdays, 7:30-8:30am
Vallely St Park, Annerley
Phone Deanna on 0401 247 328 for more info

Zumba Fitness
Saturdays, 8:30-9:30am
Gordon Thomson Park, Chelmer
Phone Connie on 0419 678 759 for more info

Deep Water Running*
$ Pool entry
Saturdays, 10-11am
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Saturdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
Yeronga Memorial Park Pool
To book phone 0406 063 737

Tai Chi Qigong in the Park
Sundays, 8-9am
Meet near the playground
Robinson Park, Fairfield
Phone Julian on 0439 073 860 for more info

Sherwood Arboretum Guided Walk*
Sun 29 Aug, 9:30-11am
Sat 25 Sep, 9:30-11am
Sun 31 Oct, 9:30-11am
Sat 27 Nov, 9:30-11am
Sherwood Arboretum
Take a guided walk at one of Brisbane's living treasures led by the Volunteer Guides of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and the Friends of Sherwood Arboretum.
To book call 07 3403 2535.

GOLD

Canoe Moon River*
Wed 1 Sep, 4:30-7:30pm
Boast ramp behind Scout Hall, Nadine St, Graceville
A great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing paddle while exploring Brisbane's waterways. Cost $5.
To book visit Paddle QLD. For more information phone 0408 901 900.

Collage Journaling*
Thu 2 Sep, 12:30-2pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Learn how to decorate and personalise your journal and discover the quiet art of collage for self reflection, stress release and creative expression. Cost $5.
To book email Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre. For more information phone 0733 796 963.

Mindfulness Meditation*
Mon 6 Sep, 1-2pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Meditation Techniques for stress relief and relaxation.
To book email Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre. For more information phone 0733 796 963.

Swiss Ball Pilates*
Mondays, 9:30-10:30am
Chelmer Community Centre
BYO swiss ball, small dumbbells and non-slip socks
To book phone Jen on 0410 010 316

Tai Chi for Health
Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30am
Meet near the Somerville House Sports and Aquatic Centre
John Walker Place, Yeronga
Phone Chunmei on 0438 802 018 for more info

Belly Dancing for Seniors*
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Phone the centre on 3379 6963 to book.

Aqua Yoga
Thursdays, 11am-12pm
$ pool entry
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Phone Nichola on 0406 574 454 for more info

Beginning Lawn Bowls
Fridays, 2:30-4pm
Graceville Bowls Club
Wylie St, Graceville
Phone the Graceville Bowls Club on 0407 894 727 for more info
 

Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
3379 6963

English Classes
Beginners to advanced
9:30-11:30am, Mondays
Cost $3

SEALS
Seniors group
1-3pm, Tuesdays
Cost $3

Clutter Group
Meet every 2nd Wednesday of the month
Contact David 0400 903 663

Western Suburbs Clayworkers
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am
Contact Gai on 0411 090 370

Grumpy Old Men's Group
Thursdays, 10am-12pm

Budget Planning and Assistance
Thursdays - Contact Centre for more info

Mudlarks Pottery Club
11:30am, Fridays
Basic pottery skills required
Contact Muriel on 3379 8539

Yeronga Community Centre
Support Hours 9-11:30am, Monday-Friday
Phone Hours 8:30am-1pm, Monday-Friday
3848 2285 -- 26 Shottery St, Yeronga

Bread basket, computer hub, free wifi, phone, photocopying and printing, information, support and refferral, Commissioner of Declarations (by appointment).

Monday
Seniors Group - 9:30-11:30am

Tuesday
Spanish Speaking Craft Group - 10am-12:30pm

Wednesday
Community Breakfast - 8-9am
Computer Access and Assistance - 9:30-11:30am

Thursday
Art Group - 9am-12pm

Friday
Upcycling Sessions with ReThink - 10am-12pm

Saturday
ReThink Info Hub and Store - 9am-12pm

Graceville Social Soccer
Friday mornings from 6am to 7am
Graceville Memorial Oval
Players of all standards welcome for an easy going kick around (no hard tackles!).
Contact Paul if you would like more information: 0414 228 736

Sherwood Forest Runners
Saturday Mornings, 6:45am for a 7am start
Sherwood Forest Park, Jolimont St, Sherwood
Runners of all ages compete in either 2, 4 or 6km events.

Nature Babes
9:30am - 11:30am Wednesdays
0-5yrs Playgroup
Benarrawa CDA, 79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

Oxley Men's Shed
18 California Rd, Oxley
Monday: 8-11:30am
Tuesday: 8-11:30am
Thursday: 8-11:30am

Chelmer Speakers Group
Learn to speak in public and enjoy it
Sherwood AFL Club
41 Chelmer Street East, Chelmer

Sherwood Senior Citizens' Club
9am-12pm Every Thursday
Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Sherwood Rd and Thallon St, Sherwood
Morning tea at 9am followed by group meeting and activities
Phone Margaret on 0407 075 446 for more info

Rotary Club of Brisbane Taylor Bridge
Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm
Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch Building
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Ph: 0434921300 for more info

Chelmer and District Probus Club
9:30 for 10am, every 4th Tuesday of month
Croll Memorial Precinct, (opposite Sherwood Services Club)
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Phone Kathy on 0408 735 823 for more info

Sherwood Probus Club
Every 3rd Friday of month
Magpies AFL Club
Chelmer St E, Chelmer
Phone Pat on 3372 7525 for more info

Oxley Creek Common Carers
Tuesdays 7-9am
Volunteer weeding group
Meet at the red shed
Sherwood Rd, Rocklea
Phone Mary on 0429 911 555

Gardening Club
10am every second Tuesday
Acacia Ridge Community Centre

Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Bushcare Group
From 8:30am every third Sunday of the month
Joseph Street Garden Shed, Sherwood
Ph: 3379 1453

Graceville Community Garden
Sundays 7am
Benarrawa Community Centre
79 Waratah Ave, Graceville
Ph: 3379 9925

Annerley Stephens History Group
Meets first Monday of the month from 6.30pm
For more info contact Dennis on 0408 001 362 or email
annerleystephenshistorygroupin@gmail.com

Stephens Croquet Club
Play days Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Yeronga Memorial Park
Access via Frederick St, Yeronga
For more info call 0439 714 312

Yeronga Friendship Club
Every third Monday
Activities and outings for over 50's.
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 3278 5720

Yeronga Men's Shed
9am-12pm Monday and Wednesday
Yeronga Uniting Church
Kingsley Pde, Yeronga

Yeronga Probus Club
10am-12pm
Second Tuesday of the month
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 3848 8321

Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub-Branch
2 Clewley Street, Corinda (opp Westside HQ)
Tel: 3278 6786
All current serving and ex-serving defence
force men and women are welcome.
Monthly meeting last Wednesday of the month
at 6.00pm
Wednesdays 9.30am -11.00am
Morning Tea/Coffee Drop-in
Last Saturday of the month 11.00am-2.00pm
BBQ Lunch and Drinks

MESSAGE FROM NICOLE

Hi everyone

I was really delighted to help officially unveil the new all-conflicts memorial wall at Yeronga Memorial Park, pictured. The project recognises Australian service men and women from all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions and has been installed to mark the centenary of the adjoining World War One memorial. Thank you to the Stephens RSL and local dad Matt Smith, from Barefoot Landscaping, for delivering the stunning memorial. I am really proud to have funded the project with a $20,000 grant from the Tennyson Ward Suburban Enhancement Fund.

In further good news, the dog park upgrades at George Scarlett Park, Corinda and Hyde Rd, Yeronga are now complete and open for use. Both include dedicated small dog areas and lighting so you can use the park in the evening. Planning is now well under way for the upgrade at Fairfield dog park this year.  

Regards, Nicole.

P.s. Thank you to all the residents who contributed to the recent CityCat survey. 414 residents from Tennyson Ward spoke up about bringing CityCats upstream. This was 23% of the total number of submissions -- extraordinary considering you had to be creative to have your say.

WALTER TAYLOR BRIDGE UPDATE

Following an RTI release the 2020 pre-feasibility scoping study for the Walter Taylor Bridge duplication is now publicly available on my website. I am glad it has been publicly released so people can see how inane Council's initial investigation is. They are proposing to:

1. feed all the traffic back into Coonan St at Westminster St, a diabolical intersection that does not work effectively now;
2. ask QR to underground the Indooroopilly Rail Station;
3. potentially demolish the Jack Pesch pedestrian and cycling bridge; and
4. investigate making the Walter Taylor Bridge, and our local roads leading to, it a "freight route".

The study also notes that "all options result in sudden increases in traffic movements as currently diverted trips shift back to the corridor due to improved travel times" p6. It is scary reading and based on the direction the Lord Mayor and Minster for Transport, Mark Bailey, are taking I am very concerned for our community.

A detailed pre-feasibility study is being undertaken in 2021 and I will share the results with you when available. In my view the scoping study is heading in the wrong direction with possibly diabolic outcomes for our local roads. There is no way that Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood and Oxley should become a freight route. That fact that the Lord Mayor is considering this in the feasibility study shows how out of touch he is. 

I know traffic congestion is really bad during school and university terms and increasingly on Saturdays, but it is critical that the solution is not worse than the problem. Attracting trucks and through traffic from the south-western and southern suburbs, a rapidly growing area, could turn Oxley Rd and Honour Ave into Ipswich Rd, especially with the Brisbane Markets nearby in Rocklea. The Report is available to read on my website and I urge everyone to look at what duplicating the Walter Taylor Bridge could mean in reality.

PARKS UPDATE

Yeronga Memorial Park Exercise Equipment
This year Council is investing $100,000 in an upgrade of the exercise equipment in Yeronga Memorial Park. I have asked Council to investigate whether a small, outdoor gym area could be delivered as part of this upgrade instead of the individual pieces of exercise equipment along Villa St. Watch this space for more information.

Yeronga West Half Basketball Court
Thank you to everyone who offered feedback on the preferred location for a half basketball court in Yeronga West. The most popular locations were Hyde Rd Park (54%), Brisbane Cso Reserve (23%) and Orient Rd Park (15%). 

Council is now investigating a location for the court near the children's playground next to South's Cricket. This central location is far enough away from houses and in the preferred area as indicated in the survey. Thank you all for your feedback, and I look forward to delivering this project in the next few months.

Cactoblastis Corner, Sherwood

There was a great turn out for the official park naming ceremony for Cactoblastis Corner, Sherwood last month.

The riverfront site at the end of Berry St was the former home of the Prickly Pear Research Board, later renamed the Alan Fletcher Research Station, and played an important role in the management of Prickly Pear in Australia. Many of the former staff and scientists from the Research Station were in attendance at the park naming, including former Director Dr Dane Panetta who helped me cut the ribbon on the park name sign.

Last year, local residents and former staff of the Research Station were invited to vote on a name for the park. They settled on "Cactoblastis Corner" in recognition of the cactus moths that were reared at the site and sent to prickly pear infested areas to erradicate the weed.

 

SHERWOOD RD SPEED LIMIT SURVEY OUTCOME

Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond to the survey regarding a speed limit reduction along Sherwood Rd between Oxley Rd and Dewar Tce, Sherwood.

Numerous residents have requested improvements to pedestrian facilities through this section of Sherwood Rd. Currently this section of Sherwood Rd is a mix of 50km/h and 60km/h.

A total of 326 people responded to the survey, which asked whether they support a lowering of the speed limit to 40km/h on Sherwood Rd, Sherwood between Oxley Rd and Dewar Tce, through the Sherwood shopping precinct.

The survey results demonstrate strong support for a reduction to 40km/h through this section of Sherwood Rd. 75% of residents surveyed supported the speed reduction.

This section of Sherwood Rd is an extremely busy pedestrian area, with high volumes of both young and elderly pedestrians, servicing:

  • Sherwood State School
  • St Matthew's Church and Sherwood Uniting Church
  • Numerous shops, hospitality venues, essential services and including a major supermarket
  • Sherwood Rail Station
  • Thallon St community precinct, including childcare, kindergartens,  senior's respite, Girl Guides, a park and neighbourhood centre.

Given the strong support for a lowering of the speed limit, I have asked Council to investigate and consult on delivering a 40km/h zone on Sherwood Rd between Oxley Rd and Dewar Tce to improve pedestrian safety. I'll keep you updated as the process unfolds.

WHAT'S ON

Brisbane City Council Presents Bands in Parks: Live Music at QLD Tennis Centre

Following the success of the recent Bands in the Park event, Game, Set Swing, Brisbane City Council is continuing its creative partnership with the Tennis Centre through August, September, October and November. Upcoming concerts include:

  • Saturday 21 August, 6-8pm, Tennis Centre, Swing Out Brass Roots Live returns to the Tennis Centre with all your favourites from the 1960's through to the 1980's.
  • Saturday 18 September, 6-8pm, Tennis Centre,  Under the Stars QLD WInd and Brass perform a programme of sweeping symphonic classics.
  • Saturday 16 October, 6-8pm, Tennis Centre,  Movies and Masterworks The QLD Wind Orchestra present a thrilling and varied programme of joyful, inspiring music.
  • Saturday 20 November, 6-8pm, Tennis Centre, No Strings Attached Brass Roots Live perform a programme of swing, rock and bop in the final concert of the year at QLD Tennis Centre.

Register via Eventbrite to meet COVID safe requirements. Entry is free with some seating provided and grassed areas available. Baseline Bar and Café is open for purchasing wine and food.

LORD MAYOR'S BETTER SUBURB GRANTS
Council have announced that the Lord Mayor's Better Suburbs Grants programme will open on 30 August, 2021.

There are two categories that not-for-profit community groups can apply for:

  • Community Support category grant funding of up to $10,000 for projects that address community needs or build your organisation's capacity and improvements to community facilities. This category will remain open until funding is expended.
  • Community Facility category grant funding ranging from $10,000 to $200,000 to improve, develop and maintain community facilities. There are two rounds and closing dates for this category, 1 November 2021 and 21 February 2022.
These grants used to be called the Community Development and Capacity Building Grants and the Building Stronger Communities Programme. This year, the Lord Mayor has renamed them in honour of himself.

INDOOROOPILLY ROUNDABOUT WORKS COMMENCE

Building removal works to facilitate the Indooroopilly roundabout upgrade have commenced. Works will take place from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and are due for completion by the end of September. These works will involve temporary lane closures on Moggilll Rd and Coonan St as required.

Main construction works will commence later this year, and will take place at night. The project is due for completion in 2024.

SAM SIGNS GET RESULTS

King Arthur Tce, Tennyson (old section) is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for a 16 week period from 8 January to 30 April 2021. During this time 702,324 vehicles (av. 6,270 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

14,874 or 2.1% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 66km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 3km to 63km/h within the speed camera range.

Honour Ave, Chelmer is posted as 60km/h. The sign collected data for a 16 week period from 8 January to 30 April 2021. During this time 770,454 vehicles (av. 6,879 per day) passed through the portable speed sign zone.

132,838 or 17.2% of all drivers were recorded travelling above the posted speed limit. Of the vehicles speeding, 85% were travelling at or below 66km/h. When prompted, speeding drivers reduced their speeds by an average of 5km to 61km/h within the speed camera range.

Please slow down around busy school and pedestrian hot spots!

FREE COMMUNITY IMMUNISATION CLINICS

Council is offering free immunisation clinics throughout 2021. Clinics are held at the Corinda Bowls Club, 58 Hall Avenue, Corinda from 9-11am every second Friday (excluding public holidays). The next clinic is scheduled for 27 August.

For more information, including immunisation fact sheets, visit the Council website here.

ROAD AND CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Tree Trimming Works
I have been advised of the following tree trimming works taking place over the coming months:

  • 13 trees will be trimmed in Home St,  Fairfield by 30 October 2021, as they are impeding footpath and road clearance. 
  • 14 trees will be trimmed in Nelson St, Corinda by 30 October 2021, as they are impeding footpath and road clearance.

Road Resurfacing
Council are resurfacing the following streets over the coming weeks:

  • Kendall St, Oxley, works due for completion by 1 September, weather permitting.

Cross River Rail
Out of hours work will also take place at Fairfield Station intermittently between 10pm and 4:30am each day until approximately the end of August.

Mildmay St and Equity St, Fairfield will be subject to single lane closures from 2am Monday 30 August until 2am Monday 6 September.

Fairfield Rd southbound at Yeronga between Kadumba and Yeronga Sts will be closed intermittently between 2am Monday 30 August and 2am Monday 6 September to facilitate crane lifting activity. 

Cowper St, Yeronga will be closed from late August until early 2022 while the new pedestrian overpass is built.

Yeronga Station is closed until late November 2021 to facilitate station upgrade works. A new bus route (109 StationLink) is replacing the train during this time. Five temporary bus stops have been installed between Moorooka and Boggo Rd Stations, including one at Fairfield Rd, Yeerongpilly; one on Wilkie St, Yeerongpilly; and two on Fairfield Rd, Yeronga.