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Aspley Shopping Precinct to Get a $5.9 Million Upgrade

As part of the Village Precinct Projects, Brisbane City Council has invested $5.9 million for the revitalisation of the Aspley shopping precinct along Gympie Road.

BCC has already released the draft opportunities plan for the shopping precinct and is now seeking feedback from the community.

Aspley Village Precinct Project

The multi-million streetscape improvement project aims to enhance the strip of shops on Gympie Road, from Robinson Road West and Albany Creek Road, to Windrest Avenue and Gayford Street, Aspley.

Upgrades to the precinct will include the following:

a signalised pedestrian crossing upgrade on Gympie Road, subject to final approval from the Queensland Government
footpath upgrades to improve accessibility, maintenance, and visual amenity
improving pedestrian crossing safety by realigning existing pedestrian crossings and adding cautionary tactile paving to existing kerb ramps where possible
tree planting to improve visual and physical amenity
groundcover plantings to new and existing garden beds to improve visual amenity
street furniture and unique seating to improve physical amenity and accessibility
public artwork to enrich local identity and express local culture.

Community Consultation

Council will be working with the local community in improving the draft plans for the upgrades.

In fact, a community survey is currently available online where you can provide your feedback for the project. Council would like to hear your views on the Aspley neighbourhood centre as well as what it is about the local area that makes it important to you.

The feedback gathered from the community will significantly help in the creation of the improvement proposal.

Locals can send their feedback online until Friday, 28 September 2018.

Complete this short survey to provide your feedback.

Next Steps

After the community consultation, BCC will prepare an improvement proposal and will have it on display in the Aspley shopping precinct in early 2019.

Once the proposal is approved, construction will begin in early 2019 and be completed by late 2019. Council will consult with each business in the shopping centre to make sure that minimal disruption occurs during construction. Furthermore, the Council will maintain access to every shop in the shopping centre during business hours.

The local community will then be invited to attend an event that will celebrate the completion of the project.

To learn more about the Aspley shopping precinct upgrade, visit the official Aspley Village Precinct Project page or contact the project team on 3403 8888.

Carseldine Urban Village Proposal: Locals Are Invited to Have Their Say

The deadline for the submissions regarding the Carseldine Urban Village proposal is drawing closer. Local residents have until 20 September to let the government know what they have to say. The formal public notification for the Stage 1 development proposal started 9 August.

The Urban Village proposal will develop the former Queensland University of Technology grounds into a sport, residential, and commercial precinct. However, seventy-five per cent of the existing bushland will be retained. To be undertaken in four stages over four years, the redevelopment will deliver 900 homes, as well as commercial, retail space, and recreation and sports facilities.

The $35 million Stage 1 will include a tree-lined boulevard entrance and the subdivision of three master lots. Around 50 homes will be built along with a proposed retirement site. The retirement site could contain a mix of 150 townhouses and apartments for different levels of mobility.

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Along with the mentioned developments, the application also seeks preliminary approval of the master plan and three external intersection upgrades. The external intersections to be upgraded are Zillmere Rd and Dorville Rd, Beams Rd and Dorville Rd roundabout, and the Carseldine Station Park’n’Ride entry on Beams Rd.

Once completed, the redevelopment project will provide some 600 job opportunities to the locals as well as attract investments. The project will not affect the government office precinct and its 900 workers, Carseldine Markets, and C&K Childcare Centre.

“Several comprehensive reports, including a traffic impact assessment, stormwater management and ecology report, have been undertaken to ensure the proposed urban village is designed and planned with the surrounding environment front-of-mind,” Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said in a statement last 4 May 2018.

“All reports and information are available online now through Economic Development Queensland’s development assessment website. I encourage the community to read the detailed information which the development proposal is based around, and have their say,” Member for Aspley Bart Mellish said.

The Stage 1 development application can be viewed here (refer to DEV2018/932) : www.dsdmip.qld.gov.au/pda-da-applications

Have your say about Carseldine Urban Village by visiting: www.qld.gov.au/carseldine

Kerbside Collection Coming to Aspley: Get Your Recycling Game On

Brisbane City Council’s Kerbside Collection is coming to Aspley on Monday, 10 September 2018. It’s about time to get rid of those big unwanted items at last. Have you considered recycling too?

Currently, Queensland’s recycling rate of 44% is one of the lowest in Australia. With this, it is probably a good idea to help improve Queensland’s recycling rate by recycling at home.

Brisbane City Council has been actively campaigning about recycling and reducing waste. In fact, the Council has provided several ways for households to get into recycling.

Brisbane Bin and Recycling App

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The Council’s free bin and recycling app makes it easy for residents to be updated with bin collection days. The app also shares helpful tips to recycle more effectively.

Download the bin and recycling app for free here:

Tip Shops

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Before placing your items out for the kerbside collection, it pays to give it another look. If you think some of the items can still be used by others, you can donate them to the Council’s tip shop instead.

Brisbane City Council’s Northside Tip Shop is located at 27A Prosperity Place, Geebung which is 5.1 km away from Aspley. The tip shop accepts quality, reusable household items such as:

household furnishings
collectables
books
toys
sporting equipment

Take note that Tip shop donations from vehicles under 4.5 tonnes Combined Gross Vehicle Mass (CGVM) do not attract a disposal fee. Also, make sure that the items are clean and working, otherwise, it might be refused by the onsite staff.

Garage Sale Trail 2018

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BCC is sponsoring the Garage Sale Trail which will be held on 20 and 21 October 2018. This event links garage sales across Australia and supports reuse, fundraising, and fostering local connections.

The event is a great chance to declutter your home, shop the trail for treasure, and help Brisbane keep more good stuff out of the landfill.

Anyone can host a sale including household, op shops, schools, community groups and creators with something to sell.

Visit the Garage Sale Trail website to learn more.

Recycling Guide for Households

As part of the BCC’s campaign for recycling and reducing waste, they have also prepared a complete guide on how to recycle on your own at home.

Check out the Council’s Recycling Guide for Households page or download a copy of Brisbane’s Best Recycling Guide for Households.

Ultimate Super Dad Challenge at the Dragonfly Cafe In Carseldine

All super fathers out there are in for a very special treat!

Dragonfly Cafe in Carseldine is cooking up something for Dads this coming Father’s Day. Book in for Breakfast or Lunch on 2 September and join in the Ultimate Super Dad Challenge. A beer tasting session awaits all participating Dads.

The Ultimate Super Dad Challenge will be at 11am – 12pm and the Beer tasting for Dad is at 12pm – 12:30pm, and will be held on Sunday only (Breakfast session).

For those who can’t make it on Father’s Day, they also have:

Buffet Breakfast Saturday

Sittings from 8:30am – 10:30am

Buffet Breakfast is priced as follows: Adults $45, Children 3-12 $25, Under 3 FREE

A la carte Lunch Saturday and Sunday

Lunch from 12:30 – 2:30

About Dragonfly Cafe in Carseldine

Eden Garden’s Dragonfly Café is a nursery garden café that offers a variety of delectable dishes to satisfy your appetite. The Dragonfly Café is set amidst the relaxing garden view with a fenced play area, sandpit & slippery slide. So, the kids are kept entertained while the adults enjoy a nice conversation over a cup of hot cappuccino, after having a fill of their sumptuous meal.

The Dragonfly Café specialises in modern Australian cuisine and sweet treats. They serve breakfast and lunch and their menus include gluten-free and vegetarian options. Their breakfast menu includes bacon and egg roll, pancakes, and smoked salmon. For the kids, they serve Breakfast Bowl (White toast triangles, bacon, fried egg, and hash brown), pancakes, and milkshakes and juice.

Dragonfly Café also offers Grilled Chicken Burger, Honey Glazed Pumpkin, and Linguine for lunch. There is a range of cocktails, wine, and beer to choose from as well. For kids’ lunch, they have choices like the Linguine Pasta with Napoli Chicken, Nuggets and Chips, Fish and Chips.

For Bookings visit:edengardens.com.au/carseldine/events-calendar/fathers-day/

or visit Edengardens.com.au for more information.

Dragonfly Cafe | Corner Gympie and Beams Roads, Carseldine, QLD 4034

Lacey Road Park Now a Designated Launch Area for Drones in Carseldine

After Brisbane City Council’s successful six-month trial of 10 Brisbane parks, Lacey Road Park is now considered as a designated launch area for drones in Carseldine.

In December 2017, several parks across Brisbane have been chosen to include designated areas for flying drones and other remotely piloted aircraft recreationally. These areas are now designated as permanent sites for launching drones.

Lacey Road Park, Carseldine Photo credit: www.brisparks.com.au

Environment, Parks and Sustainability Chairman Cr David McLachlan said the Council’s trial for flying drones in Brisbane parks is a response to the increasing demands from hobbyists. The trial is also part of the Council’s commitment to creating more lifestyle and leisure opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy in Brisbane.

According to Cr McLachlan, drone users who took part in the six-month trial have provided positive feedbacks and hundreds of people have been taking advantage of these designated areas to take off land their drones that are up to 2 kilograms.

“More than 700 people provided feedback to Council following the trial and 80 per cent of those support Council in providing spaces in parks for the launch and landing of drones,” Cr McLachlan said.

The Council has determined that the selected parks will remain available to drone users. They will also look for additional sites that could be leased by clubs for drone racing and fixed-wing aircraft activities.

The following conditions are set by the council when flying drones in the designated parks:

flying for recreational purposes
aircraft weighs no more than 2 kilograms
aircraft is electric
aircraft has propeller guards (drones only)
flying no earlier than 7:00 a.m. Monday to Saturday, or no earlier than 8:00 a.m. on Sundays and public holidays
flying in a manner that does not endanger, interfere with or cause nuisance to the park, park users or adjoining properties
follow Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s (CASA) safety rules for flying drones and other remotely piloted aircraft recreationally at all times

CASA regulates the flying of drones and other remotely piloted aircraft when they are in the air. Drone users can review the CASA rules for flying drones recreationally on the CASA droneflyer website. These rules must be followed at all times when flying from Council parklands.

As the land owner/manager, Brisbane City Council is in charge of regulating the launching and landing of these aircraft from Council land.

Furthermore, Cr McLachlan said, “Mini-drones that are less than 500g can be launched from any Council park, so long as users comply with CASA restrictions, flight-restricted areas for the Brisbane Airport, Archerfield Airport and helipads.”

Aside from Lacey Road Park in Carseldine, drones that weigh between 500 grams to 2 kilograms can fly in these designated launch areas:

The Common Park in Coorparoo;
Preston Road Park in Carina;
Carindale Recreation Reserve;
Canterbury Park in Bald Hills;
Lacey Road Park in Carseldine;
Wishart Community Park;
Voyager Drive Park in Kuraby;
Moggill Ferry Reserve; and
Keperra Picnic Ground Park

For more information, visit Brisbane City Council’s flying drones in Council parks page.

Great Outdoor Furniture Finds in Aspley

Isn’t it great to just have a relaxing time outdoors, comfortably sitting outside while enjoying the fresh air? If you are on the lookout for stylish and durable outdoor furniture, The Furniture Shack in Aspley is one of the best stores to visit if you are looking for a selection of high-quality outdoor furniture.

Photo credit: The Furniture Shack/Facebook

The Furniture Shack is popular for offering a wide range of Outdoor and Alfresco furniture that includes lounges, dining, chairs, cushions, and more.

What started out as a simple university assignment for Shaun Green and Tim Brook in 2002 has fortuitously given birth to The Furniture Shack. Today, their store is amongst Australia’s fast-growing, physical and online retail leaders in Outdoor and Alfresco furniture.

The store’s 16 years of experience makes it one of the best places to get a furniture that can withstand the changing Australian climate. Currently, The Furniture Shack has eight locations around Queensland including Maroochydore, Windsor, Capalaba, Jindalee, Aspley, Logan, the Loganholme Clearance Outlet and the new Helensvale showroom.

Visit the official page of The Furniture Shack to learn more.

Get Ready for the Ultimate Christmas In July Makers Market in Carseldine

It is never too early for Christmas shopping as the Carseldine Markets and BrisStyle have teamed up to bring you the ultimate “Christmas in July Makers Market.”

Photo credit: Facebook/Carseldine Markets

Just five minutes away from Aspley Hypermarket, the former QUT campus at Carseldine will be home to South East Queensland’s biggest array of handmade and exclusively designed items, including homewares, jewellery, fashion, gift items and collectibles.

From 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Saturday, 28 July 2018, you can browse through over 140 stalls of exquisite market eats, locally sourced produce, seafood direct from trawlers, fresh flowers, artisan bread, pasta, and Kombucha.

Photo credit: Facebook/Christmas in July Makers Market

Heaps of unique and creative products will be in store as BrisStyle offers a huge collection of creations from independent Brisbane-based handmade artists and makers. This is your chance to support local artists from Brisbane whilst getting great deals for quality items.

Several activities will also be available for kids to enjoy in the event such as a petting zoo, jumping castle, face painting, and live entertainment.

Entry to the event is free and over 450 free car parks will be available.

To learn more about the event, you may visit the event’s Facebook page.

Cold Rock In Aspley Adds Waffles To Their Products

Waffles taste even better with ice cream on top and you know it! Cold Rock in Aspley has added freshly baked waffles to their wide product range this winter, and as a special treat until 22 July 2018, they are having a “1 waffle, get 1 FREE” promo.

To make this treat even better, you get to choose from 32 flavours of creamy, premium, and freshly-made ice cream. Plus, you get to sprinkle it with a variety of toppings from crushed peanuts, M&Ms, marshmallows, and more!

You can also ask for a drizzle of either chocolate or caramel hot fudge sauce. They also have Nutella, strawberry, and maple syrups.

Try the Nutella and Banana with Aussie Vanilla ice cream or the Cookie Dough, Tim Tam and Oreo with Cookies and Cream Ice Cream on your waffles. They seem to be some of the crowd’s favourites!

Ice cream cakes, milkshakes, smoothies, and other drink options are also available in store.

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Cold Rock in Aspley is the very first branch in the whole country. Today, they have over 90 branches in Australia.

Address: 11/1378 Gympie Road, Aspley Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 4034

School Winter Holiday Activities 2018 For Kids In Aspley & Nearby Suburbs

Don’t keep your kids cooped up at home during this winter school holidays! Take them bowling. Encourage them to learn a new skill. This way, they will be able to make use of their time learning whilst they are on a break from school.

Here are some great activities that you can take your kids to in Aspley and nearby suburbs.

Aspley 10 Pin Bowl

Go out with the whole family, bring a few pals along, and go bowling. The Aspley 10 Pin Bowl is the perfect place to hit some pins and have a little friendly competition amongst friends and family. Who knows? Your kids may even love it and turn it into their sport!

For more information, click here.

Address: 149 Albany Creek Road, Aspley QLD 4034

Aquatic Achievers

Swimming is a very important life skill. Why don’t you enrol your kids in a swimming class over the holidays? This is a great way to make use of their holiday time!

To inquire, you can visit their Facebook Page or click here.

Address: Aspley Hypermarket, 59 Albany Creek Road, Aspley QLD 4034

Relax Yoga

Relax Yoga is offering a kids, teens, & family yoga class that your kids can join. Immerse yourself in a great mode of exercise that will help encourage their physical development.

For more information about this class, click here.

Address: 65/7 Milburn St, Chermside West QLD, 4032

The Queensland Society of Magicians

If you don’t mind the 20-minute travel time, learning magic will be a unique and memorable activity for your kids this break. IThe Queensland Society of Magicians is one of the oldest magic clubs in the world. They teach magic to everyone — from beginners to professional magicians.

Click here for more details.

Address: Nelson St, Woolloowin, Hendra, QLD 4011

Stargazing Live Sets New Guinness World Record for Most People Stargazing Across Multiple Sites in a Country

The Stargazing Live – Guinness World Record Attempt event has won big as a total of 46,345 people set the new Guinness World Record for the Most People Stargazing across Multiple Sites in a Country.

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The Guinness World Record attempt happened on 23 May 2018. Around 120 people joined South East Queensland Astronomical Society‘s Bracken Ridge Star Party alone and the official count of people who set the new world record is 46,345 stargazing at one time across over 250 locations around the country.

The Australian National University (ANU) has been the previous holder of the record for this event where 7,960 people across 37 locations had set the record in 21 August 2015. However, this year’s world record event is even bigger with over 62,000 people participating in events.

The Official Guinness World Record Certificates are yet to be given out as thousands of evidence are still being verified by the Guinness World Record. World Record Stargazing has temporarily provided a certificate of participation for those who joined the event.

The Guinness website is not updated with the new record yet. Updates will be live once final verification is complete.