January 2024

www.nicolejohnston.com.au

Message From Nicole

Parks Update

Corinda Library Trees

Kerbside Collection 2024

Corinda SHS Road Safety Project

What's On

Public Consultation Started 115 Hyde Rd, Yeronga

Help Fix Oxley Road

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

Children's Storytime
Mondays, 11-11:30am

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Fridays 9:15-9:45am

Family STEAM Morning*
Sat 3 Feb, 10:30-11:30am
Sat 2 Mar, 10:30-11:30am
Join us for a morning of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Enjoy different activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Ideal for all ages.

Celebrate Chinese New Year*
Mon 5 Feb, 11-11:30am
Join us for the stories to celebrate Chinese New Year. Ideal for children aged 5-8 years.

Learn to Make Kanzashi Flowers*
Mon 11 Mar, 1-3pm
Japanese artist Mabina Alaka will teach you fabric-folding techniques to make beautiful kanzashi flowers, used to adorn clothing and hair accessories. All materials supplied. No previous experience required. Ideal for adults.

Easter Storytime*
Mon 18 Mar, 11-11:30am
Hop into the library for a special Easter-themed storytime with egg-citing stories and craft. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.

CORINDA LIBRARY
Tel: 3407 7701

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:15-9:45am

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Fridays, 9:15-9:45am

Learn to Crochet*
Sat 10 Feb, 10am-1pm
In this fun workshop, textile artist Lu Douglas will teach you how to get started with your own crochet creations. All materials supplied. No previous experience required.

Tea and Trivia: Library Lovers' Day*
Wed 14 Feb, 2-3pm
Celebrate Library Lovers’ Day with an afternoon of fun by making friends and testing your knowledge with literary themed trivia questions. Individuals and groups welcome.

Tween STEAM*
Thu 22 Feb, 3:30-4:30pm
Thu 14 Mar, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of games and activities exploring science, technology, reading and art. Each month there will be different activities to challenge your thinking and bring out your creative side in a fun environment. Ideal for children aged 7-12 years.

Easter Storytime*
Wed 27 Mar, 10:15-10:45am
Hop into the library for a special Easter-themed storytime with egg-citing stories and craft. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.

FAIRFIELD LIBRARY
Tel: 3403 8615

Babies, Books and Rhymes
Wednesdays 9:15-9:45am
Wednesdays 10:15-10:45am

Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 11-11:30am

Book Chat
Wed 24 Jan, 1-2pm
Read and discuss The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth. New members welcome.

20-something Book Club
Thu 25 Jan, 6-7pm
Join young adult readers of fiction and non-fiction of all genres. Come along and discuss the books that you’ve read and loved recently with other readers. Ideal for those aged 18-29 years.

Tween STEAM Afternoon*
Fri 2 Feb, 3:30-4:30pm
Fri 1 Mar, 3:30-4:30pm
Join us for an afternoon of games and activities exploring science,  technology, reading and art. Challenge your thinking and discover your creativity in a fun environment. Ideal for children aged 8-12 years.

Southside Community Craft Circle
Tue 6 Feb, 1-3pm
This is a craft group that makes items to support the disadvantaged in the community. Please call Elinor on 0481 754 999 for more information.

From Two-Penny Libraries to International Powerhouse: The Evolution of Mills and Boon with Ally Blake*
Thu 8 Feb, 6-7pm
Ally Blake - Australian author of more than 40 Mills and Boon novels - will take you through a fascinating look at the life of this iconic publisher, the only one in the world known specifically for the genre it publishes. As well as looking at why romance continues to be the biggest selling genre in the world and highlighting the must-read romance novels to snuggle up with this Valentines month.

One-on-one Tech Help*
Fri 9 Feb, 2-3:30pm
Fri 23 Feb, 2-3:30pm
Fri 8 Mar, 2-3:30pm
Fri 22 Mar, 2-3:30pm
Fri 5 Apr, 2-3:30pm
Contact Fairfield library to enquire about one-on-one tech assistance to troubleshoot technical issues, develop digital skills and improve online confidence.

Evening Book Club*
Thu 15 Feb, 6-7pm
In February, read and discuss The Bookbinders of Jericho by Pip Williams. In March, read and discuss The Black House by Peter May. New members welcome.

Email Basics*
Fri 16 Feb, 2-3:30pm
Connect with family, friends and organisations using email. Learn how to send and reply to emails, create contacts, and sign in and out of your account. Basic computer and internet skills required.

Meccano Construction for Young Adults*
Sat 17 Feb, 1:30-3:30pm
Create working masterpieces out of metal strips, plates, nuts and bolts. Join in and follow easy plans to build a model with help available from library staff. Individuals and pairs welcome. Ideal for those aged 10-15 years.

Meccano Construction for Families*
Sat 24 Feb, 1:30-3:30pm
Bring your children or grandchildren along for a memorable hands-on family STEM session. Using traditional STEM skills, build a working model using metal strips, plates, girders and wheels that are connected together with nuts and bolts.
Ideal for participants aged 10 years and older.

Blending Edible Plants and Ornamentals in Your Garden*
Sat 9 Mar, 1:30-3:30pm
Find out how to successfully blend edible plants and ornamentals in your garden design to create an aesthetic and productive garden. Presented by horticulturist and 4BC garden presenter, Paul Plant.

Brick Builders Motion Club*
Thu 14 Mar, 3:30-5pm
Sat 16 Mar, 2-3:30pm
Join us for fun, hands-on STEAM challenges to build your own colourful constructions and experiment with forces, motion and interaction. Ideal for children aged 6-12 years.

Easter Storytime*
Fri 22 Mar, 11-11:30am
Hop into the library for a special Easter-themed storytime with egg-citing stories and craft. Ideal for children aged 2-5 years.

Community Immunisation Clinics*
9-11am, every second Friday (exc. public holidays)
Next clinic Fri 9 February
Corinda Bowls Club, 58 Hall Avenue, Corinda
To book or for more information, including immunisation fact sheets, visit the Council website here.

Active and Healthy

Mums and Bubs Yoga
Thursdays, 9-10am (starts 25 Jan)
BYO yoga mat.
Nixon Park, Oxley
Phone Nichola on 0406 574 454.

Yoga
Saturdays, 7-8am (starts 27 Jan)
Vallely St Park, Annerley
Phone Deanna on 0401 247 328 for more info

Awesome Aqua Aerobics
Saturdays, 11-11:45am (starts 3 Feb)
Yeronga Park Memorial Pool
Saturdays, 2:30-3:15pm (starts 3 Feb)
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Cost $ pool entry. For ages 16+
For more info phone Aqua English on 0406 063 737.

Deep Water Running
Saturdays, 4:30-5:30pm (starts 3 Feb)
Yeronga Park Memorial Pool
Cost $ pool entry. For ages 16+
For more info phone Aqua English on 0406 063 737.

Tai Chi Qigong in the Park
Sundays, 8-9am (starts 28 Jan)
Robinson Park, Fairfield
Phone Julian on 0439 073 860 for more info.

Chillout Kayak Explore*
Sat 27 Jan, 9am-12pm
Come along for some fun paddling games while exploring your local waterway. All equipment and instruction is provided, perfect for beginners or those with experience. Suitable for young people 10-17 years old.
Cost $6.
To book visit Paddle Qld. For more information phone 0414 960 728.

GOLD

Meditation and Sound Healing*
Tue 6 Feb, 10-11am
Tue 20 Feb, 10-11am
Tue 5 Mar, 10-11am
Tue 19 Mar, 10-11am
Tue 16 Apr, 10-11am
Learn techniques to self sooth and de-stress and reset the body.
To book phone 3379 6963.

Expressive Dance and Art*
Tue 6 Feb, 11:30am-12:30pm
Tue 20 Feb, 11:30am-12:30pm
Tue 5 Mar, 11:30am-12:30pm
Tue 19 Mar, 11:30am-12:30pm
Tue 16 Apr, 11:30am-12:30pm?
Learn to express your body through gentle movement & stretching of the body followed by art therapy.??????

Belly Dance*
Wednesdays, 2-3pm (starts 24 Jan)
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre,
38 Thallon St, Sherwood
Gentle dance focused on fitness, co- ordination, flexibility, relaxation and fun.
To book email admin@sherwoodnc.org.

Tai Chi and Qigong
Thursdays, 9-10am (starts 25 Jan)
Meet near the carpark
Sherwood Arboretum
Phone Julia on 0412 362 338 for more info

Aqua Yoga
Thursdays, 11am-12pm (starts 25 Jan)
$ pool entry
Dunlop Park Memorial Pool, Corinda
Phone Nichola on 0406 574 454 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 8am-1pm, Monday-Friday
3848 2285 -- 62 Park Rd, Yeronga (cnr of Park Rd and Villa St)

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

Monday
Seniors Group - 9:30am-12pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Tuesday
Spanish Speaking Craft Group - 10am-12:30pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Wednesday
Community Breakfast - 8-9am
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm
Craft and Sewing Group - 9:30-11am

Thursday
Art Group - 9am-12pm
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Friday
Computer Access and Assistance - 8am-1pm

Yeronga Bushcare Group
Currently working in the Corso Park, Yeronga
·          All welcome. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for upcoming working bees.
Contact Janice Monroe 0414310326 or Michael Cahill 0403740729 for further information.

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
Chelmer Speakers is a Toastmasters affiliated public speaking club dedicated to developing public speaking, communication, and leadership skills among its members.
7-9pm, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
St David's Parish Hall
69 Chelmer St E, Chelmer

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

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, Wednesday and Friday
Yeronga Uniting Church
Kingsley Pde, Yeronga

Yeronga Probus Club
10am-12pm
Second Tuesday of the month
Yeronga RSL
391 Fairfield Rd, Yeronga
Ph: 0428 196 937

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

Graceville Croquet Club
53 Appel St, Chelmer 4068
Looking for something different to try?
Come and play Croquet
Meet new people
Make new friends
A fabulous way to combine a healthy outdoor activity with great social interaction.
Contact graceville@croquetqld.org  for more information or call 0428 070 861.

Yeronga District Residents Association
A non-political community organisation devoted to addressing the issues facing the residents of Fairfield, Yeronga and Yeerongpilly.
Contact ydra.secretary@gmail.com  for further information.

Yeronga Globe Trotters
Meet 7am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
75-90min walk
Meeting point: under the mango tree, 16 Dublin St, Yeronga
Contact: Marion 0438 334 735

Graceville Walkers
Meet 4:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays
Meet 5:10am Wednesdays
Meet at corner of Central Ave and Oxley Rd, Graceville
Meeting point changes occasionally for variety. Call Bruce on 0402 811 641 before attending.

Club Oxley (Home of Oxley Bowls Club & Walking Football Oxley)
24A Englefield Rd, Oxley
Lawn Bowls
1-4pm Thu & Sat, Cost: $12
Walking football
6:30-8pm Wed
Cost: $10, first game free.

Centenary Theatre Group
Chelmer Community Centre
Cnr Queenscroft and Halsbury Sts, Chelmer
Phone 0435 591 720 for more information.

Half Dozen Group of Artists
37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood
Space available for hire.
Convenient to public transport.
Suitable for yoga, art classes or other group activities.
Private and airy studio space available for hire.
Tea-room facilities included.
For information, please email  hdg.artists@gmail.com.

Graceville Scottish Country Dancers
St John's Anglican Hall, California Road, Oxley
3379 7141
Thursday mornings, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Friday evenings, 7.30pm -  9.30pm

Sailability Graceville
Sailability Graceville is a volunteer organisation that introduces disabled folk to the joys of sailing, both in sailing dinghies and onboard a motor vessel suitable for wheelchairs. We operate on the river at Graceville every Tuesday and would welcome more volunteers. Previous sailing experience is not essential; we can find a job for everyone. If you are interested please contact John Nightingale on 0408113148 or Laurie Webb on 0413400861.

Oxley Seniors Citizens Club
86 Oxley Station Rd, Oxley
Contact Denise on 0416 012 934 for more information.

Sketch Club 4075
Meets at 10:30am every second Saturday morning in and around 4075.
Free, untutored urban sketching open to all ages.
Location posted on Facebook Group.

Yeronga Community Garden
"Grow, sow, connect"
Cnr Taunton and Oakwood Sts, Yeronga
in the grounds of the Yeronga SHS
We meet every Sunday at 3pm.
New members welcome at 4.30pm.
Contact us through our facebook page.

Crafty Ladies Group
2nd and 4th Friday of the month
10am - 1pm
Sherwood Neighbourhood Centre
Bring a craft item you are working on and stitch or knit  while we chat.
Primarily a social group. $3 per session.

MESSAGE FROM NICOLE

Happy New Year!

I hope you all had a wonderful break over Christmas and the New Year with your family and friends. 2024 is going to be a busy year with the Council election coming up on Saturday, 16 March. A great opportunity to have your say AND get a democracy sausage to support your local school or church! 

The ongoing storms and heavy rain have caused havoc around the city with blocked drains, potholes and long grass everywhere. This has been compounded by the Lord Mayor’s 10% Budget cuts to mowing, park and road maintenance - in the middle of summer no less. We are pushing hard to get Council to do the work you pay rates for so if you see a problem, please do not hesitate to report it to my office on 3403 8605 or the Council hotline 24/7 on 3403 8888.

There has been a short delay to the installation of the new zebra crossing at Mildmay St, connecting Fairfield Station and Fairfield Gardens Shopping Centre. It is on the way and will now be delivered in February.  I am so pleased to see this project finally being done after a decade of advocacy for better pedestrian safety in Fairfield. I am still pushing Council for the zebra crossing at Appel St, Graceville outside Graceville Rail Station but sadly Council will not stump up the money.

With school resuming next week, I encourage all drivers to slow down, lookout for the 40km/h signs and keep our children safe as they head back to school. I look forward to working with you in 2024 to make our local community an even better place to live and work.

Regards, Nicole.

Ps... see you at one of the great upcoming Movies in the Park on in Tennyson Ward over the next few weeks - Saturday, 3 February Trolls World Tour, Corinda State School, food from 5.30pm, movie from 6.45pm and the quirky and hilarious Hunt for the Wilderpeople at Yeronga Memorial Park, Saturday, 2 March, food and music from 5pm, movie from 7pm.

PARKS UPDATE

Jacaranda Park, Yeronga

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 suggestions were:

  • a new all ages children’ s playground;
  • a nature play area;
  • a new BBQ;
  • new taps and bubblers;
  • new shade sail;
  • a learn to ride track; and
  • more Jacaranda trees.

As the Park is a former tip site, just like many local parks in Brisbane, soil testing will be required so the learn to ride track will be delivered as part of stage two. I look forward to sharing some playground design concept plans for residents to review in coming weeks. I also hope to include Yeronga SS and St Sebastian’s students in the design process, so the children who use the park have a say in its design!

Princess St Park, Fairfield

The nesting boxes are now in to support birds and other wildlife in Princess St Park, Fairfield. Work on the new BBQ, picnic seating and shelter, and new park seating will commence in February and be completed by March (weather permitting).

Faulkner Park Dog Park, Graceville

Thank you to everyone who undertook the survey regarding the facilities at Faulkner Park Dog Park, Graceville late last year. Of those surveyed, 50% of people were happy with the existing facilities.

The top 5 priorities for a future upgrade are:

  1. New/more lighting for the small and large dog parks.
  2. Turf remediation and/or artificial turf.
  3. Boundary extension to the small and large dog parks.
  4. Footpath connection to Leybourne St.
  5. Removal/replacement of dog agility equipment.

Maintenance work has been requested for the damaged gate hinge and latches and an automated watering system.

CORINDA LIBRARY TREES

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 include significant tree trimming and dead wooding to ensure the footpath and Library access remains safe. The trees will be retained for habitat value, particularly for nesting birds, and new native trees will be planted to restore the garden. Some night-time road closures of Oxley Rd will be needed for the cherry pickers.

KERBSIDE COLLECTION 2024

CORINDA SHS ROAD SAFETY PROJECT

Council has now developed a draft plan for the $170,000 pedestrian and road safety upgrade around Corinda SHS. The plan includes a pedestrian refuge in Gray Ave to prevent illegal u-turns, a zebra crossing on Lynne Grove Ave, new footpath connections and street lighting upgrades. Some on-street parking may be removed to ensure clear sightlines. Consultation with directly affected residents and the School will commence in early 2024.

Just around the corner in Gray Ave, Council is also upgrading the stairs and installing pedestrian ramps and footpath connections to the popular walking track through Benarrawa Reserve.

WHAT'S ON

Australian Breastfeeding Association 60th Anniversary Picnic
Sunday, 11 February
8am-12pm
Roma St Parklands
Celebrate the Australian Breastfeeding Association's 60th anniversary with some face painting, children's entertainment, breastfeeding information packs and cake for all!

 

PUBLIC CONSULTATION STARTED 115 HYDE RD YERONGA

Public consultation has commenced for the proposed re-development of the old paint factory site at 115 Hyde Rd, Yeronga. Now is the time to have your say about the future of this site before Council makes a final decision. Submissions close on 5 February, 2024 and can be made in writing or online.  You can  download a draft submission here.

In my view, it is appalling that the developer is undertaking the required public consultation over Christmas and the school holidays.

Following lodgement of the initial DA, Council issued a very detailed information request (preliminary assessment) outlining a number of issues the developer was required to address. This included very sensibly separating their proposal into two parts - the reuse of the paint factory site as an arts precinct from the new medium and high-rise residential plan. Disappointingly, the developer has ignored Council’s request to separate the DA into two parts and has only made minor changes to the development application. 

The decision to allow high-rise development (eight storeys or possibly more in future) in Yeronga West would be a huge change and has not been considered as part of Council-led city-wide planning changes. As a result, infrastructure that would normally be needed to support densification does not exist in Yeronga West.

Some aspects of the proposal are innovative and welcome, such as reuse of some the existing buildings for arts purposes. Others are concerning, such as the significant number of future high-rise unit blocks and an estimated additional 2000 vehicles per day accessing the site. Finally, some are just plain inadequate, namely the lack of any new infrastructure.   

That is why it is critical that residents speak up now about what sort of development, if any, you would support on the site.

If you want to save Yeronga West from high-rise development on the paint factory and other sites along Hyde Rd, now is the time to speak up.

You can  view a copy of the developer’s response to the information request here.

You can view the DA materials on Council’s website here.

HELP FIX OXLEY ROAD

Like many residents who use Oxley Rd every day I have noticed it is in terrible shape - full of cracks, potholes, slumps and is being held together with black superglue. There is even grass growing though the road in places in Graceville and Oxley.

Recently, I asked the Lord Mayor a question about why Oxley Rd is not being resurfaced, even where it was flooded. In response, he said that Oxley Rd was not a priority and resurfacing was not needed. I imagine he has not driven along Oxley Rd recently. Or perhaps he thinks it will be cheaper to mow than resurface. Even if Council started resurfacing works this year it could be up to 5-6 years before the entire length is done, as major roads are usually resurfaced progressively by suburb in Council’s annual Budget.

I believe that resurfacing Oxley Rd is a priority to make it safer for our local community. Sign the petition and help me send a message to Council that Oxley Rd needs to be resurfaced in Oxley, Corinda, Sherwood, Graceville and Chelmer.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Disaster Ready Fund

Round Two of the Federal Government's Disaster Ready Fund opens on 22 January. Funding is available for community disaster resilience activities and project proposals. Guidelines for funding applications are available online here. 

Project proposals must submitted to the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) by 5pm on Wednesday, 20 March. Further information about how to apply is available on the QRA website here.

RACQ Foundation Community Grants

Round Two of the RACQ Foundation's Community Grant Programme is now open. Up to $50,000 of funding is available to community groups, charities and sporting clubs for projects designed to aid recovery from or improve resilience against natural disasters.

Applications must be submitted online by 5pm on Friday, 23 February. For further information or to apply, visit the RACQ website here.

ROAD AND CONSTRUCTION WORKS

Moggill Rd Corridor Upgrade

Keating St, Indooroopilly is now temporarily left turn in only from Coonan St, and the left-hand turn out of Keating St onto Coonan St is also temporarily closed.

Keating St will remain a one-way street until the works are completed in mid 2024. Please refer to the map below.

 

Urban Utilities Works

Urban Utilities have advised that the following works are scheduled:

  • Sewer network repair and upgrade works are underway in Fairfield Rd, Fairfield between Byrnes St and Ashby St. Works will take place intermittently between 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, until mid-March.
  • Sewer network repair and upgrade works in Enright and Price Sts, Oxley are now underway. Works will take place intermittently between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout January.
  • Upgrade works are underway at the sewer pump station on Esplanade, Yeronga. Works will take place intermittently between 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday, until April.
  • Upgrade works are underway at the sewer pump station on Ortive Rd, Yeronga. Works will take place intermittently between 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday, until April.
  • Sewer network upgrade works in Hargreaves Ave, Harte St and Parker St, Chelmer are scheduled to commence on 5 February. Works will take place intermittently between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, until early May. Any works outside Milpera SHS will take place between 6pm and 6am.

QUU will notify residents in the event that works are required outside scheduled hours.