Posted on Wednesday, 15 February, 2012
Local residents will soon have access to Brisbane's newest Council library, when the Carindale Library reopens in Westfield Carindale on 29 March.Cr Schrinner said the new $4 million library was expected to be opened in late March to coincide with the completion of the shopping centre extension. “Th... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 14 February, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today released a 20 year plan for Brisbane that will see the city capitalise on the global expansion of the resources sector to double its economy and support an additional 343,000 jobs by 2031. The Brisbane Economic Development Plan 2012 – 2031 outlines how Brisbane can driv... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 9 February, 2012
Council’s Pine Mountain Road recycling facility is saving ratepayers money as well as helping reduce Brisbane’s carbon footprint through sustainable operations. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said Pine Mountain recycles approximately 50,000 tonnes of asphalt each year, which is then used in the maintenance... ... more
Posted on Sunday, 5 February, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today planted the milestone two millionth tree in Council’s 2 Million Trees Program, delivering his commitment a month ahead of schedule. The Lord Mayor said Council had invested in planting trees in Brisbane’s parks, open spaces and even disused landfill sites to help prote... ... more
Posted on Friday, 3 February, 2012
It’s taken 12 months of hard lobbying, but the State Government has finally caved into public pressure and agreed to build a park n ride near Westfield Carindale. Lord Mayor Graham Quirk received a letter from Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk this week advising she was willing to enter into... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 2 February, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has welcomed an independent report that says Brisbane will grow faster than any other ‘mature’ world city by 2020. Cr Qurik said the report by Jones Lang La Salle "A New World of Cities: Redefining the Real Estate Investment Map" provides further evidence that Brisbane is on ... ... more
Posted on Monday, 30 January, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced a $67,000 funding boost for community men’s groups across Brisbane, including the Carina Men’s Shed.
The Lord Mayor said the Men’s Shed grants were just another way Council was investing in community groups and infrastructure for local residents.
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Posted on Friday, 27 January, 2012
Brisbane City Council has agreed to commit 50% of the funds required to upgrade and expand the Gumdale State School drop-off and pick-up zone to help improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. Council’ s Civic Cabinet has approved the project and an application has been made to the State Governme... ... more
Posted on Thursday, 19 January, 2012
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Posted on Friday, 13 January, 2012
Much-needed pedestrian safety improvements on a notorious boundary road between Logan and Brisbane City Councils are earmarked for construction thanks to funding commitments from both councils.Councillor Adrian Schrinner has welcomed the works, saying they were crucial to help improve safety for stu... ... more
Posted on Wednesday, 11 January, 2012
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced 100 per cent of Brisbane City Council’s bus fleet is air-conditioned from today; guaranteeing commuters a comfortable ride over summer no matter which bus they catch. Public and Active Transport Chairman Julian Simmonds said the delivery of a completely air-con... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 20 December, 2011
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk is giving all Brisbane residents the chance to waive their library fines by donating a can of food throughout the month of December. Cr Schrinner said the donated cans would go to Foodbank Queensland to distribute to families in need this Christmas. “After a challenging year... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 6 December, 2011
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has announced six local South-East parks are set to receive upgrades making them more inclusive and accessible to people of all abilities.
Local Councillor Adrian Schrinner said upgrades of Carindale Recreation Reserve, Preston Road Park, Glindemann Park, Bulimba Riv... ... more
Posted on Tuesday, 6 December, 2011
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk has revealed his vision for a Suburbs 2 City Buslink from South Brisbane to Fortitude Valley through the CBD that could save commuters up to 30 minutes off a journey.
The 3.6 kilometre Suburbs 2 City Buslink would include a bus-only bridge across the Brisbane River and separ... ... more
Posted on Monday, 5 December, 2011
Q: What changes are happening to parking arrangements at Westfield Carindale?
A: Westfield have announced that from March 2012 they plan to discourage long-term parking in their car park by charging a fee to exit after 3 hours. Westfield have stated that the new arrangements at Carindale will... ... more