Posted on Wednesday, 19 September, 2012
Energex’s electricity network upgrade at Hendra Substation is progressing well.
A new, low noise transformer will be installed at the Zillman Road end of the substation. To minimise traffic impacts, works will occur outside normal working hours. Subject to weather conditions and schedule disruption... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 18 September, 2012
Brisbane will celebrate the 122nd year of Arbor Day on Tuesday, 9 October, 2012. Arbor Day is traditionally a day of planting trees for shade.All Brisbane schools are encouraged to participate in this special day and Council supports Arbor Day by providing free native plants to schools to plan... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 18 September, 2012
We recognize the valuable contribution that seniors make to the City of Brisbane and encourage senior groups to apply now for donation amounts for trips and celebrations. Donations may range from $100 to $300 per group.
Groups run by seniors for the benefit of seniors include:
· Community gr... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 18 September, 2012
As part of our 2012/13 Be Ready for Summer Campaign, Council would like to provide you with a link to the Bushfire Survival Plan. I encourage you have a good read of this information and 'be ready for summer'.http://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/Fire%20Safety%20and%20You/Bushfire%20Survival%20Plan/1909QF... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 28 August, 2012
Queensland Urban Utilities is committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability and efficiency of the region’s water and sewerage infrastructure. The Sewer Rehabilitation Program is underway across Brisbane to improve the reliability of the network and extend the operational life of the sewer syste... ... more
Posted on Friday, 24 August, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is ramping up his plan to triple the size of Brisbane’s public bins as part his vision for a clean and green city.
The Lord Mayor said the program was part of a $19.5 million investment in clearing litter from footpaths and mall areas, street sweeping and bin infrastructure... ... more
Posted on Wednesday, 22 August, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is tackling illegal dumping in Brisbane suburbs with Council ramping up its efforts to monitor about 70 known dumping hotspots.
The Lord Mayor said 16 relocatable surveillance cameras were monitoring various locations at any one time, including targeted spots around... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 21 August, 2012
The first of Legacy Way’s two 2800-tonne tunnel boring machines, Annabell will begin tunnelling from the western worksite in the coming weeks.
Legacy Way is Council’s 4.6km road tunnel that will connect the Western Freeway at Toowong with the Inner City Bypass (ICB) at Kelvin Grove and create more ... ... more
Posted on Sunday, 12 August, 2012
Have your say on Pinkenba, Eagle Farm Neighbourhood Plan
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is urging residents, businesses and community groups to have their say on the Pinkenba and Eagle Farm Neighbourhood Plan when it is released for public comment on Monday 13 August.
Local Councillor David McLach... ... more
Posted on Friday, 10 August, 2012
Kerbside Large Items Collection for Ascot, Clayfield, Hamilton - week commencing 13 August
City Waste Services will be conducting a Kerbside Collection for large items which can be left on the kerbside one day prior to collection commencement date.ACCEPTABLE ITEMS
Furniture and white ... ... more