Councillor Adrian Schrinner's
October e-News Update

Five years ago, in September 2005, residents gave a 'fresh-faced' local a chance to represent our wonderful area in Council, when I was elected in a by-election following the departure of Michael Caltabiano.

In my first speech in Council, I said that my motivation was first and foremost to serve my community and help to make our city a better place.

"My commitment to you, and to the people of Chandler, is that I will work diligently and tirelessly to justify the trust you placed in me on 10 September 2005." (Quote from my first speech in Council)

Five years on, I want to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for the opportunity to work each day on your behalf.

In partnership with the local community and with the enthusiastic support of Lord Mayor Campbell Newman, some great improvements have been delivered for our area.  These include:

• The completion of Greendale Way and the Scrub Road extension
• Upgrades to numerous local parks, including the Carindale Recreation Reserve
• The construction of new bikeways in Carina Heights, Camp Hill and Carindale
• Intersection upgrades at New Cleveland/Tilley Roads and Creek/Pine Mt Roads
• The purchase of bushland in Burbank, Chandler, Carindale and Carina Heights to protect if for future generations
• Renewing the bus fleet with brand new air-conditioned buses for the Carina and Garden City depots
• Construction of a $6 million public swimming pool at Mt Gravatt East
• Supporting local community and sporting groups by securing numerous grants

A more comprehensive list of local projects is available on my website.

While a lot has been achieved, there's always plenty more to be done and I look forward to continuing to work with you into the future. 

I am always keen to hear resident's ideas and suggestions for our area and I encourage you to let me know your thoughts on how we can make our area even better.

Yours sincerely,

Adrian Schrinner

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The current site will close in late November 2010 and will re-open a few days later at a temporary premises in the nearby Home and Leisure Centre precinct.

Councillor Schrinner said a new and improved Carindale Library is expected to open in early-to-mid 2012 following the completion of the Westfield re-development.

“ Council is going to use the shopping centre re-development as an opportunity to upgrade the popular Carindale Library to make it one of the best library facilities in Brisbane,” Cr Schrinner said.

The shopping centre re-development will see around 150 extra shops added, together with a Coles supermarket and additional carparking. The project is a $300 million investment in the local area and will create at least 1,000 new jobs.

For information on the Library re-location, please contact Carindale Library on 3407 1490.

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Councillor Schrinner said this community event, organised by CitySmart on behalf of Brisbane City Council, has something for everyone.

Kids can enjoy free entertainment on the main stage, wildlife presentations, giveaways and non-stop activities within the Kids Hub including a jumping castle, rock climbing wall and face painting.

For the adults, there will be more than 30 sustainability exhibits, cooking demonstrations with a celebrity guest chef, gourmet food stalls, entertainment, markets and free plants.

Councillor Schrinner said the fair will be a great day for families while also offering the chance to learn simple and practical tips to save money in and around the home while reducing environmental impact.

When:    Sunday, 17 October 2010
Where:  Mt Gravatt Showgrounds, 1644 Logan Road
Time:      10am to 3pm
Entry:     Free

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Councillor Schrinner said brisbanecity.mobi provides the most popular Council website information from across eight icons, including parks and venues, traffic and transport, events, library services, and waste and bins.

Residents can also use the service to report a problem in the community, such as a broken footpath or Council sign, by sending a fixogram.

The service also links to the latest information about the City Hall restoration project, including videos of the construction to date.

Brisbanecity.mobi is optimised for all internet enabled mobile phones, ensuring dynamic information is downloaded quickly in an easy-to-read format.

iPhone users
1. Open Safari browser
2. Enter brisbanecity.mobi
3. Click on +
4. Click on 'Add to Home Screen'
5. Enter name if required
6. An icon will then be saved to your home screen (as per apps)

Blackberry & Other Smartphone users
1. Open browser
2. Enter brisbanecity.mobi
3. Bookmark page

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Councillor Schrinner said that work was commencing at a number of locations on Gardner Road in preparation for the construction of new housing estates by private developers, including FKP and Pask.

Early work will involve the construction of new water and sewerage pipes as well as road widening along sections of Gardner Road.

The Rochedale Urban Community Local Plan was adopted by Brisbane City Council in September 2007. It outlines requirements to ensure development is innovative, integrated and environmentally sustainable.

Key aims and outcomes of the local plan will be:

• an attractive, vibrant and sub-tropical urban community
• made up of a mix of housing styles and sizes
• vibrant and accessible
• sustainable, healthy and water smart, seeking to integrate people with the natural environment
• an employment hub with efficient and accessible public and active transport networks

Further information on the master-planned residential estates currently under construction can be found via the following links:

Pask  http://www.rochedaleurbanvillage.com.au/

FKP    http://www.rochedaleestates.com.au/

(Please note that these links are provided for information purposes only and Brisbane City Council is not responsible for any content on these websites)

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A range of exhibitions and workshops will be available on the day and the first 500 adults to purchase a ticket will receive a free decorated carry bag.

Date:     10 October 2010
Where: Carina Leagues Club, Creek Road, Carindale
Time:     9:00am to 4:00pm
Entry:    $6.00 per person.

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Homeless Connect assists people in Brisbane experiencing homelessness and people at risk of being homeless. To assist in this work, residents are being called to donate goods such as:

• Shampoo, Conditioner
• Deodorant, Soap
• Toothbrushes, Toothpaste
• Tissues, Razors
• Wet ones/Cleansing Wipes
• Sunscreen, Insect Repellent
• Containers for soap and toothbrush
• Canned goods
• Batteries, Snacks (long life items only)
• Hats, Shoes - particularly mens
• Underwear and Socks (new only)
• Clothing for men, women and children
• Towels, Bed Sheets, Pillow Cases
• Phone cards

Any items for donation can be dropped to the Chandler Ward Office in Carindale, Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5:00pm up to 22nd October 2010.

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Stage two of the new laws is expected to start this summer and affects existing swimming pools. Key changes include:

• *  Pool safety certificates will be required when selling or leasing a property with a pool
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• *  Both new and existing pools must be upgraded to comply with the standards within five years unless the property is sold or leased first
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• *  All swimming pools will need to be registered within six months of the commencement of the legislation

Although the laws are being introduced by the State Government, in most cases it will be the responsibility of local Councils to enforce these laws.

Councillor Schrinner said residents seeking further information about the laws can visit www.dip.qld.gov.au/poolsafety or email info@dip.qld.gov.au.

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The theme of the 2011 Awards is “nominate someone who has made Brisbane a better place to be”. Councillor Schrinner said nominations are called for ‘salt-of-the-earth’ people who have helped to improve the lives of others, assisting them to grow and develop.

The Awards recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to their local community and/or achieved exceptional results in sporting, cultural or arts endeavours. The three award categories include:

• Australia Day Achievement Award
• Australia Day Sports Award
• Australia Day Cultural/Arts Award

"The storm season is upon us and people need to start looking at ways to protect themselves from severe weather including damaging winds, hail and heavy rain," said Cr Schrinner.

Council has invested has invested $18.4 million for local and major drainage reconstruction, $2 million for sea and river walls rehabilitation, and $750,000 to support the Brisbane City SES Unit, this year.

Being prepared for storm season is as simple as:

• Cleaning up the yard
• Trimming tree branches well clear of the house
• Cleaning gutters and downpipes
• Checking that the roof and skylights are in good condition
• Ensuring that, when a storm approaches, any loose items in the yard are secured, such as kids‘ toys and outdoor furniture, as well as sheltering pets and securing vehicles are under cover

Councillor Schrinner said residents can also sign up for Brisbane‘s free Early Warning Alert Service which sends an alert by email, SMS or landline that severe weather may affect your residential address.

More information about this service and storm season is available at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au.

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These information sessions will educate expectant and new parents on the best way to introduce their baby to the family pet dog, to reduce the risk of bite injury and promote the safe interaction between baby and dog.

Carindale Library will host these free information sessions at the following dates and time:

• 21 October 2010: 7:00pm-9:00pm
• 18 November 2010: 7:00pm-9:00pm
• 16 December 2010: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Limited spaces are available and those interested in attending should RSVP on 3403 8888.

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