Posted on Thursday, 18 August, 2011
Tuesday October 11 will mark Brisbane's 121st Arbor Day celebrations, an occasion traditionally marked by our children partaking in tree planting activities.This year's celebrations offer opporunities for schools to follow Council's vision for a cleaner, greener and more sustainable Brisbane by plan... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 16 August, 2011
This week work commenced on the construction of stormwater drainage in Beatrice Terrace, Lancaster Road and Norman Street Ascot. Work is anticipated to unfold and reach completion within the next fourteen weeks, Monday to Friday between 7am and 4pm. In some circumstances, work may be necessary ... ... more
Posted on Monday, 25 July, 2011
Council’s Kingsford Smith Drive, Harvey to Theodore Street upgrade is nearing completion following some eighteen months of ongoing construction work.
It is anticipated work will comprise a final tidy up and completion of the project area between Monday 25 July and Sunday 7 August.
Prior to the ope... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 19 July, 2011
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced construction work has started on the $5 million Teneriffe dual berth CityCat terminal which will see Teneriffe residents and commuters connected to Brisbane’s CityCat network by the end of the year.
Council is investing record funding into the CityCat network, ... ... more
Posted on Wednesday, 13 July, 2011
As part of Council’s Racecourse and Lancaster Road Intersection Upgrade, construction work has been divided into two components across the fortnight 10 to 23 July.
Work undertaken during the period 10 to 16 July will comprise excavation for the purpose of installing conduit and pits. Construction w... ... more
Posted on Monday, 11 July, 2011
As part of Council's Kingsford Smith Drive, Harvey to Theodore Street Upgrade the following work will be carried out between 11 and 24 July, weather permitting.
Between Violet Street and Schneider Road work will comprise pressure testing and finalisation of the new water main in the eastbound kerbs... ... more
Posted on Friday, 8 July, 2011
Council has recently announced the introduction of new traffic measures on Racecourse Road in order to improve road safety and reduce current traffic congestion levels experienced during peak traffic periods.
Racecourse Road southbound (Hamilton) has been identified as a cause of disruption to traf... ... more
Posted on Friday, 8 July, 2011
I’m pleased to advise construction of the new Teneriffe CityCat terminal will commence later this month.
This new terminal is part of Lord Mayor Graham Quirk’s funding to expand Brisbane’s iconic CityCat service.
The new CityCat terminal will offer:• A new CityCat service, in addition to the ... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 21 June, 2011
The first sod has been turned today to mark the start of work on the construction of an indoor recreation centre at Perry Park in Bowen Hills.Brisbane City Council has committed $2.25 million to the upgrade of the centre in order to transform it into a first-class sports facility.Perry Park is commo... ... more
Posted on Wednesday, 15 June, 2011
The draft Brisbane Access and Inclusion Plan 2012-2017, aims to achieve universal inclusion of people with disability in Brisbane.
It focuses on Council’s role and responsibilities across five key areas:1. Pedestrian mobility and transport2. Planning, development and infrastructure3. ... ... more