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3403 8888.

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Tuesdays, 2pm
Fridays, 9.30am
Corinda Library

Mondays, 11:30am
Annerley Library

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11am
Fairfield Library

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9.30am
Corinda Library

Mondays, 10am
Annerley Library

Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10am
Fairfield Library

Children's Storytime
Thursdays 9.30am
Corinda Library

Mondays, 3:30pm
Annerley Library

Fridays, 11am
Fairfield Library

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY

Evening book club
6-7pm, Thu 21 Mar
In March, read and discuss The Life to Come by Michelle de Krester. New members welcome.

Android help*
2-3:30pm, Fri 22 Mar
Bring your own Android tablet and Google Play Store account details. Basic Android skills required.

Book chat
1-2pm, Wed 27 Mar
In March, read and discuss This House is Mine by Dorte Hansen. New members welcome.

FBI: Fairfield book investigator kid's club
3:30-4:30pm, Wed 27 Mar
In March, the club will read the Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey. Ideal for children aged 6-11 years.

Cloud basics*
2-3pm, Fri 29 Mar
Learn about the benefits of cloud storage and cloud computing.

Bee-Bot goes on a bear hunt*
9:30-10:30am, Sat 30 Mar
Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.

Southside community craft circle
1-3pm, Tue 2 Apr
New members welcome. Please phone Wendy on 3341 2039 for more information.

Computer skills one for seniors*
2-4pm, Thu 2 Apr
Perfect for the first time user. Computers provided.

Computer skills two for seniors*
2-4pm, Fri 5 Apr
Perfect for the first time user. Computers provided.

Internet skills one for seniors*
2-4pm, Thu 11 Apr
Basic computer skills are required.

Tinker table: Cubelets*
4-5pm, Thu 11 Apr
Drop in for some hands-on experimenting with Cubelets. Ideal for all ages.

Under the Lino*
5:30-8pm, Thu 11 Apr
Hear how Caylie Jeffery and her volunteers unravelled the mystery of the bankbooks found under the lino in her 1912 Queenslander in Milton.

Internet skills two for seniors*
2-4pm, Fri 12 Apr
Basic computer and internet skills required.

Growing orchids*
1:30-2:30pm, Sat 13 Apr
David Furness will share top tips for how to help these stunning plants to thrive.

ANNERLEY LIBRARY

BYOB (Bring your own baby) book club*
9:15-10am, Mon 1 Apr
Join to discuss great books in good company.

Ozobot treasure hunt*
2-3pm, Mon 8 Apr
Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

Internet skills one*
11am-12:30pm, Tue 9 Apr
Basic computer skills are required.

Internet skills two*
11am-12:30pm, Fri 12 Apr
Basic computer and internet skills are required.

Billie B Brown's birthday party*
3:30-4:30pm, Mon 15 Apr
Come along and join the fun at Billie B Brown's birthday party. Ideal for children aged 6-10 years.

Australian military records*
10am-12pm, Sat 27 Apr
Presented by the Genealogical Society of Queensland.

CORINDA LIBRARY

Book talk: Banned books in Australia*
10:30-11:30am, Tue 26 Mar
A morning of literary controversy as Urszula Willmot shares her enthusiasm and knowledge surrounding this fascinating topic.

Android help*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 27 Mar
Bring your own Android tablet and Google Play Store account details. Basic Android skills required.

eBay and Gumtree basics*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 3 Apr
Basic computer and internet skills required.

First Friday craft group*
1:30-3pm, Fri 5 Apr
Drop into our First Friday craft group and bring your favourite craft to work on and share.

Smartphone skills*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 10 Apr
Perfect for the first time user. Bring your own smartphone.

Be Connected at the library*
2-3pm, Thu 11 Apr
At this monthly meeting, share what you've learned, get help, and try some fun and useful online skills in a relaxed session.

Family tech time*
2-3pm, Thu 11 Apr
Ideal for children aged 5-12 years and their carers.

Maker space*
2-3pm, Fri 12 Apr
Enjoy your holidays making wonderful Easter gifts for family and friends at the library.

Second Saturday book club*
2-3pm, Sat 13 Apr
For April, read and discuss The Shepherd's Hut by Tim Winton. New members are always welcome to join this friendly group.

Facebook basics*
11am-12:30pm, Wed 17 Apr
Basic computer skills, internet skills and an email account are required.

Easter storytime*
2-3pm, Thu 18 Apr
Bring along all the family, join the egg hunt and have a wonderful time.

Meet Lidia Kardos*
10:30-11:30am, Tue 23 Apr
Books will be available for purchase on the day, or bring your copy from home for Lidia Kardos to sign.

*Requires booking. Please contact 3403 8888 or relevant library to secure your place.

ACTIVE AND HEALTHY

Aqua aerobics
11-11:45am, Saturdays
2 Feb-23 Mar
A fun water workout for all fitness levels. $
Yeronga Park Pool

Beginner swimming program for adults*
11:45am-12:45pm, Saturdays
2 Feb-23 Mar
An inclusive opportunity for men and women of all cultures to learn the basics of swimming. $
Yeronga Park Pool

Deep water aqua running
8-9am, Sundays
3 Feb-24 Mar
A deep water workout that uses all major muscle groups. $
Yeronga Park Pool

Tai Chi
8-9am, Sundays
3 Feb-31 Mar
Works both your mind and body to help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm.
Robinson Park, Fairfield

8 Week Challenge*
5:30-6:30pm, Mondays
4 Feb-25 Mar
Stay fit or start your journey with this 8 week interval training course.
Fehlberg Park, Yeronga

Tai Chi
8-9am, Tuesdays
29 Jan-11 Jun
Works both your mind and body to help you feel relaxed, refreshed and calm. $
Sherwood Arboretum

Aqua Yoga
11am-12pm, Tuesdays
29 Jan-2 Apr
Low impact exercises that support the body while still providing a great workout due to the water resistance. $
Dunlop Pool, Corinda

Aqua Aerobics
2:30-3:15pm, Saturdays
2 Feb-23 Mar
A fun water workout for all fitness levels. $
Dunlop Pool, Corinda

Beginner Swimming Program for Adults*
1:30-2:30pm, Saturdays
2 Feb-23 Mar
An inclusive opportunity for men and women of all cultures to learn the basics of swimming. $
Dunlop Pool, Corinda

Deep water aqua running
9:30-10:30am, Sundays
3 Feb-24 Mar
A deep water workout that uses all major muscle groups. $
Dunlop Pool, Corinda

Fitness 4 Mums*
9:30-10:30am, Mondays
4 Feb-1 Apr
Stay fit and healthy while meeting other mums.
Sherwood Arboretum

*Requires booking. Please contact 3403 8888 to secure your place.
$ - costs involved

GOLD

Tai Chi
8:30-9:30am, Thursdays
31 Jan-13 Jun
Gentle exercise for complete fitness.
Brisbane Corso Park, Yeronga

Cycle through the history of Graceville and Chelmer*
9:30-11:30am, Fri 22 Mar
Discover the past on this trip along bike paths and quiet roads.
Meet at Gordon Thomson Park, Chelmer

Swiss ball and pilates*
9:30-10:30am, Mondays
4 Feb-10 Jun (except public holidays)
A low intensity, easy workout that includes a mixture of strength, balance and pilates exercises.

NIA dance
1:30-2:30pm, Wednesdays
27 Feb-3 Apr
A fun way to get moving.
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

*Requires booking. Please contact 3403 8888 to secure your place.
$ - costs involved

FOR THE KIDS

Mums and bubs soccer (2 year olds)*
9-9:30am, Mondays|
4 Mar-25 Mar
Exciting and fun soccer activities with enthusiastic and energetic coaches.
Yeronga Memorial Park

Mums and bubs soccer (3-4 year olds)*
9:30-10:30am, Mondays
4 Mar-25Mar
Exciting and fun soccer activities with enthusiastic and energetic coaches.
Yeronga Memorial Park

Life games and adventure
10am-12pm, Mon 8 Apr
Utilise exciting equipment like the giant earth ball, fun parachute, fireman toss mat, tug of war, mad hoppers, sack races and many non-equipment games. 6-15 years.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson

Become a Wheel World Wizard*
9-10:30am, Tues 16 Apr
Through riding-based games and fun activities learn the skills you need to have fun off-road and on the bikeways. 7-10 years.
Yeronga Memorial Park

Wheely fun*
8-9am, Tues 16 Apr
A 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. 5-7 years.
Yeronga Memorial Park

Mini Olympics
10am-12pm, Thu 18 Apr
Enjoy a fun adaption of the Olympic Games with a focus on fun. 6-13 years.
Ken Fletcher Park, Tennyson

*Requires booking. Please contact 3403 8888 to secure your place.
$ - costs involved

SHERWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
3379 6963

SEALS
Seniors group
1-3pm, Tuesdays

Western Suburbs Clay Workers
10am, Wednesdays
Contact Gai on 0411 090 370

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

Physiotherapy Classes
10:30-11:30am, every second Monday
Contact 3379 6963

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

Computer Lessons
Six one hour lessons for beginners to intermediate.
$30.00
Contact Leigh on 3379 5395

Computer Hardware
2-5pm, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Contact Gary 3278 5395

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

Western Suburbs Anxiety and Depression Support Group
Mondays
Contact Roy on 0400 921 510

Social Group
10am-12pm, Mondays
$3 per session
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre

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

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

English Classes
Advanced: 10am -11:30am Tuesdays
Beginner: 10am - 11:30am Thursday
Acacia Ridge Community Centre

Parenting Conversation Corners
1:30 - 2:30pm Thursdays
Indooroopilly Uniting Church

Ukulele Community Group
2pm - 4pm Sundays
Ph: Ian on 0439 715 144
Corinda State School

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
For more information ph: Margaret 0407 075 446

Rotary Club Taylor Bridge
Tuesdays 6.45pm for 7pm
Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Ph: 3379 2002 for more details.

Chelmer and District Probus Club
9:45am, every 4th Tuesday of month
Croll Memorial Precinct, (opposite Sherwood Services Club)
2 Clewley St, Corinda
Kathy - 3379 7237 for more details

Sherwood Probus Club
Every 3rd Friday of month
Magpies AFL Club
Chelmer St E, Chelmer
3372 7525 for more details

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

Gardening Club
10am every second Tuesday
Acacia Ridge Community Centre

Sherwood Arboretum Working Bee
8am - 10am every third Sunday of the month
Joseph Street Garden Shed, Sherwood

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

Fairfield Writers' Group
Every second and fourth Saturday
Please call Helga on (07) 3848 1492 for more information.
Fairfield Library

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

Stephens Croquet Club
Association Croquet: Wed 9.45am and Sat 12.45pm.
Golf Croquet: Fri and Sun (Sep - April 2.45 pm and May - August 1.45 pm) & Tuesdays from 9.00am
Further information - 0439 714 312.

Annerley Stephens History Group
Meets first Thursday of the month from 6.30pm
Annerley Community Hub
556 Ipswich Rd, Annerley

For more info contact
Stephen: 0417 770 176 or email
Bill: 0417 713 200 or email

Yeronga Bowls Club
Game Days - From 12:30pm, Wed and Sat
3848 1146 (3-7pm, Tues to Sun)
11 Querrin St, Yeronga

Yeronga Community Centre
Open 9am-1pm, Monday-Thursday

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

Monday
Seniors Morning Tea - 10am-12pm
Computer Assistance - 10-11am
Indoor Bowls - from 10am

Tuesday
Computer Assistance - 10-11am

Wednesday
Computer Assistance - 8:30am-1pm
The Chatroom @ Annerley - 12-2pm

Thursday
Guided meditation - 10-10:30am
Craft Group - 9:30am-12pm
Art Group - 10:30am-12:30pm

Sunday
Yeronga Community Garden - 3-5pm
Yeronga State High School

3848 2285 -- 26 Devon St, Yeronga

Regards, Nicole

This year the Sherwood Indooroopilly RSL Sub-branch celebrates its 100th anniversary. To recognise this important event in our community life, Council is working with the RSL to upgrade the cenotaph and restore the brass plaques and damaged sandstone. The project is being funded by contributions from the RSL, Council, and State and Federal Governments. I thank the RSL for leading this important project and ensuring that this historic World War One cenotaph will continue to be a significant place of commemoration in our community for another 100 years. The work will be completed in time for Remembrance Day in November this year.

For ANZAC Day, we recognise the founder of the Sherwood RSL, Lt Maurice Little, who served as the first President of the Sherwood RSL from 1919 to 1925 and was a lifelong champion of veterans. Lt Little, a Gallipoli hero, was badly injured at Quinn's Point, but came home to Corinda to champion the needs of World War One veterans. The pathway between Churchill St and the cenotaph will be officially dedicated as Maurice Little Way on ANZAC Day this year.

I hope you will all join me at the ANZAC Day service and unveiling at Graceville Memorial Park on 25 April - march fall in at 7am and service commences 7.30am.

I hope you will be able to make it to one of the following local ANZAC Day services on April 25 to honour the courage of our service men and women:

Dawn Service at Corinda - Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch

• 5:15am - Service at the Croll Memorial Precinct, opposite Sherwood Services Club, cnr Browne & Clewley Sts, Corinda
• Sherwood Boer War Service - Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch
• 6:30am - Service at Boer War Memorial, Sherwood Cemetery, cnr Egmont St & Sherwood Rd, Sherwood

Yeronga Memorial Park Service - Stephens RSL Sub Branch

• 6:50am - Assemble outside Yeronga State School, Park Rd, Yeronga
• 7:00am - March off to Yeronga Memorial Park
• 7:30am - Service at Yeronga Memorial Park, Honour Ave, Yeronga

Graceville Memorial Park Service - Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch

• 7:00am Assemble at cnr Appel St and Verney Rd E
• 7:15am March off down Verney Rd E onto Oxley Rd to Graceville Memorial Park
• 7:30am - Service at Graceville War Memorial, Graceville Memorial Park, 173 Oxley Rd, Graceville

Tennyson Service - Pamphlett Tennyson Sea Scouts

• 8.30am - Service at Myla Tce Memorial, Tennyson

Dutton Park Service - Yeronga-Dutton Park RSL Sub Branch

• 8:25am - Assemble at Heffernan Park, Annerley Rd, Annerley
• 8:30am - March off to Gair Park
• 8:45am - Service at Gair Park, Gladstone Rd, Dutton Park

Oxley Service - Sherwood-Indooroopilly RSL Sub Branch

• 9.30am - Service at Oxley Memorial Stone, Bannerman Park, Bannerman St, Oxley

The Yeronga State School Fete is back again for a fun-filled day of rides, food and stalls t suit everyone! The Fete attracts stalls and entertainers from Yeronga and surrounding suburbs, offering a variety of international foods and a well stocked bar. A diverse array of entertainment including the schools own classroom performances, local musical and dance troupes with the day culminating with a fantastic evening fireworks display.

The 2019 Oxley State School Fete is on Saturday 22nd June from 11am to 4pm. The School is looking forward to a fabulous event which brings the community together and celebrates the amazing school. 

What will the fete look like? Imagine a country fair with hay bales, animals, and cooking and vegetable growing competitions. Add to that exciting rides, a side show alley, market stalls, sporting skills games, and plenty of delicious cakes, jams and scrumptious food.

Please contact Ngaire Kirk-Lauritsen at oxleyssfete@gmail.com for more information or to share your ideas.

Graceville Croquet Come and Play Day

Looking for a fun, low-impact and social sport in your local area? Join the Graceville Croquet Club on Saturday 6 April from 2.30-5pm for a Come and Play Day. Entry is free and a light afternoon tea is included. Please wear comfortable clothes and soft-soled shoes, as well as sun protection.

The Graceville Croquet Club is at 53 Appel St Graceville. Please RSVP to graceville@croquetqld.org.

Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee General Meeting

From 7:30pm, Monday, 1 April. Join the Committee and guest speaker Leo Lee as he presents on "Fish of the Norman Creek Catchment".

In honour of ANZAC Day 2019, Brisbane City Council is partnering with the Australian Defence Force to recognise Brisbane streets that share their name with people, places and events of historical significance to Australian conflicts.

This year, the types of street names considered are those associated with Australian Soldiers of New Guinea, as well as WWI and WWII Victoria Cross recipients. A full list of all previously commemorated streets can be found on Council's website here or by searching for 'Streets of Remembrance'.

To date, the 'Rising Sun' badge and the 'Royal Australian Navy' badge have been included on 677 street signs, recognising 133 street names in 202 locations around the City.

If you have a suggestion of a street name that would commemorate Australia's men and women in conflict in this special way, please let me know by either emailing my office at tennyson.ward@bcc.qld.gov.au or by phone at 3403 8605. I look forward to hearing from you.

Do you live in Annerley and have time to help people in need in our local community? Can you spare a couple of hours during the week or on a Saturday?

St Vincent De Paul Annerley are looking for volunteers to help deliver food, household goods and financial assistance to people doing it tough in our local community. This includes isolated elderly people, victims of family breakdowns or violence, unemployed people and those with a mental illness. Real people who are struggling with the necessities of life that most of us take for granted.

You do not have to be Catholic and Vinnies operates separately from the Church. Volunteers of all ages, faiths and ethnicities are very welcome. Many of the volunteers have been involved for 30 years and some are in their 80s and going strong.

For more information please call Ian on 0411 179 743 or Janet on 0412 634 314. If you have been thinking about a practical way to volunteer locally and make a real difference in our community, this might be the way for you to get started.

From last month, Council began installing centralised irrigation monitoring to existing irrigation systems at sports clubs around the City. As part of the programme, 20 sports grounds will receive the system each year, for the next four years.

The clubs chosen for the programme this financial year within the Tennyson Ward are Chelmer Sports Club, Sherwood Football Club Ltd, South Brisbane District Cricket Club Inc, The Australian Hellenic Sports & Cultural Association, Souths Graceville Rugby League Club Inc and El Salvador Soccer Club Qld Inc. 

The irrigation system will be digitally linked to weather stations that monitor and report water flow, usage trends and environmental data across Brisbane.

The purpose of the system is to encourage community sports clubs and Council to work together to improve sports field conditions, and for the organisation to take control of its current water usage.

Benefits to community sports clubs fields will be:

• Provide monitoring of water usage
• Provide water usage reports
• Program irrigation system via cloud using a smart phone or tablet
• The ability to monitor irrigation faults
• Improvement to watering practices, to save money on water bills
• Save water if a major water leak occurs
• Irrigation training for operation and maintenance
• No cost to organisation

Works have begun and are due for completion by the end of June, 2019.

Council have released a number of proposed amendments to City Plan 2014, which include changes to two packages.

Proposed citywide amendment Heritage places and city views
These proposed policy improvements aim to maintain and protect more of Brisbane's local heritage places and buildings constructed prior to 1911, as well as the preservation of key civic spaces and iconic vistas in the city centre.

Proposed citywide amendment Major amendment package E
The proposed policy improvements in this package support best-practice planning and include changes across a range of citywide provisions, including:

• car share
• industry provisions
• major transport infrastructure Council controlled road tunnels
• multiple dwellings
• significant landscape trees
• Special Entertainment Area
• the Emerging community zone
• subdivision
• transport air quality corridors
• waterway corridors
• mapping including zoning and overlays.

Submissions are now open and will close at 5pm on 12 April 2019. A number of information and Talk to a Planner sessions will be held, which will provide the opportunity for residents to speak with a Council officer about the changes in more detail. 

You can view further information on the changes, Talk to a Planner/information sessions and how to make a submission on Council's website here.

WALTER TAYLOR BRIDGE FOOTPATH CLOSURE

From 10 March to 30 June 2019, maintenance works will be undertaken to the Walter Taylor Bridge. This will result in some night time lane closures and a full closure of the footpath during the entire work period.

Alternative access will be available via the Jack Pesch bridge and detour signs will be in place. 

If you experience any adverse impacts from these works, please let my office know on 3403 8605 or Council's 24/7 call centre on 3403 8888. Thank you for your patience during these much needed rehabilitation works.

YERONGA MEMORIAL PARK DOG OFF LEASH AREA MAINTENANCE

Council are undertaking a watering programme at the Yeronga Memorial Park dog off leash area (DOLA) over coming weeks to assist turf recovery after the drought-like weather conditions over summer.

FOOTPATH CONSTRUCTION

Council have begun installation of a new concrete footpath on the odd numbered side of Verney Rd E, Graceville, between Gamble and Erroll Sts. Some restricted footpath and vehicle access may be experienced, as well as minor noise and dust impacts. Hours of work will be between Monday and Saturday, from 7am to 5pm, weather permitting.

New footpaths will also be constructed in coming weeks in Crutchley St, Fairfield, Shottery St, Yeronga and Central Ave, Sherwood. 

WOOLOONGABBA BIKEWAY UPDATE

The following works will be undertaken throughout March between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

Stanley Street Vulture Street to Ipswich Road

• road widening from Vulture Street to Mater Hill Bus station
• continue intersection works on Stanley Street at Queensland Children's Hospital, Raymond Terrace, Annerley Road, Allen Street, Merton Road, Trinity Lane, M3 off-ramp and Leopard Street
• continue demolition, traffic signal and service modifications, tree removal, kerb and channel, drainage, concrete works, asphalting and line marking on the Stanley Street service road at Gibbon Street, Hubert Street and Reid Street
• continue demolition, traffic signal and service modifications, kerb and channel, drainage, concrete works, asphalting and line marking at the Stanley Street, Vulture Street and Dock Street intersection
• car parking, bus stop and loading bay changes

Annerley Road Stanley Street to Gladstone Road

• continue footpath, drainage and bikeway works
• continue traffic signal works at signalised intersections, including the new traffic signals at the corner of Catherine/Clarence and Annerley Road. As part of these works the right turn from Annerley Road into Clarence Street will be permanently banned
• continue construction of median islands
• continue profiling, asphalt layer and line marking works
• car parking, bus stop and loading bay changes
• continue landscaping works.

Bus stop works

• completion of floating bus stops on Annerley Road at Heaslop Street and Gloucester Street
• relocate bus stop on Annerley Road at Catherine Street.

Some out of hours works will be undertaken between 7pm and 6am on Annerley Rd and Stanley St, Woolloongabba. For more info on these night works, visit Council's website here.

BUS STOP ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADE

Council is undertaking works to improve the accessibility of bus stops across the City. As part of the Bus Stop Accessibility Improvement Program, 6,600 Brisbane bus stops will undergo upgrades and maintenance works to boarding points, access paths, waiting areas, signs, tactile ground surface indicators and bus stop seats to ensure compliance with disability and accessibility regulations.

The following bus stop will be upgraded in the coming months:

• #13064: Hyde Rd, near Utzon St, stop 31, Yeronga

To complete these works and to maintain bus stop accessibility, Council will be removing one leopard tree and working in the tree protection zone of one other leopard tree.

There may be some minor local impacts during work hours of between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday, however some out of hours works may be required. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the local community.

TREE MAINTENANCE AND REPLANTING, FAIRFIELD

A number of newly-planted trees in Rowlinson Park, Fairfield and surrounding streets included in the Fairfield Community Planting Day are suffering heat stress due to the very hot and dry summer period and will require removal and replacement. The removal works have commenced with replacement planting to begin in the week of 15 April, once the drought-like conditions pass.

If you notice a tree on your frontage is struggling due to heat, please let my office know on 3403 8605 and we will ask Council to inspect it.