Posted on Tuesday, 20 April, 2010
Hamilton Ward residents who apply by 22 August will have Council's first Green Waste Recycling service in November.
Currently, 30% of waste going to landfill is green waste. Council's Green Waste recycling service aims to reduce Council's Carbon footprint while returning green waste as compost to... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 20 April, 2010
As part of Council's Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade between Harvey and Theodore Streets, construction works continue with the following anticipated on the 12- 24 April work schedule.
The laying of unbound road base materials is expected for the roadway stretch between Links and Fison Avenue.
Be... ... more
Posted on Friday, 9 April, 2010
I'm urging local residents to drive with caution as asphalt operations along Albion Road and McLennan Street, Albion; Thompson Street, Bowen Hills and; Kingsford Smith Drive, Eagle Farm, commence Monday 12 April.
It is important to drive to signed condition changes, ensuring the safety of yoursel... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 8 April, 2010
As part of Council’s commitment to reduce Brisbane’s traffic congestion issues, the CityGlider rapid transit bus service will commence operations on Sunday, 11 April.
The CityGlider route will transport commuters between West End and Newstead, making key stops through the CBD and inne... ... more
Posted on Wednesday, 7 April, 2010
As Brisbane City Council prepares for the next Homeless Connect event on 11 May, I’m calling for the support of the local community to donate goods to the event.
Homeless Connect brings together essential and practical services such as housing, medical, legal, personal care and support serv... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 6 April, 2010
Brisbane City Council and the Queensland Government are working together to produce an overarching plan for Brisbane's inner-five kilometres that will guide the way the city grows and develops over the next 20-50 years.
I encourage you to submit your ideas on where you think new river crossings, ... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 1 April, 2010
Through Brisbane City Council’s Heritage Incentives Scheme, heritage-listed property owners are being provided with the tools to conserve their piece of Brisbane history.
The Scheme is a testament to Council’s commitment to preserving Brisbane’s cultural heritage, providing Bris... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 30 March, 2010
Six out of 10 of Brisbane’s most congested bus routes involve services that start on the city’s outer suburbs, latest figures have revealed.
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman today challenged TransLink to fix the problem of buses that were funded by Brisbane ratepayers being filled by people... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 30 March, 2010
Councillor David McLachlan joined forces with Lord Mayor Campbell Newman and Mirvac Queensland CEO Development, Matthew Wallace to declare finished the new Skyring Terrace extension.
The new road will take traffic from early on Monday, March 29.
The road which is approximately 500 metres long ... ... more
Posted on Monday, 29 March, 2010
I’m getting good feedback on the work Council is undertaking to upgrade Racecourse Road footpaths.
Construction commenced on the 8 March and is expected to be completed over a four week period, removing the current footpath and laying an exposed aggregate concrete footpath.
The upgrade i... ... more