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Aspley Special School Takes Part in Pilot Program for Container Refund Scheme

Aspley Special School is one of the 30 state schools that will pilot the newly launched Container Refund Scheme (CRS).

The Container Refund Scheme offers a ten cent refund on every eligible container. This includes containers made from glass, plastic, aluminium or liquid paperboard and can range in size from 150ml to 3L.

“This is a fantastic scheme and one that I would love to see school communities from across the state get behind,” Education Minister Grace Grace said.

Ms Grace also said that the government is providing a $1000,000 grant towards the $150,000 total cost for P&Cs Queensland‘s pilot program. The program seeks to find out the best ways for schools to get involved and maximise the benefits from the CRS.

Participating State Schools

Under the plan, participating schools will trial ways to collect containers within their school communities. Everyone associated with their school, including parents and carers, students and teachers can get involved in the project.

“P&Cs Qld will report back to the government by mid-2019 on the success of the pilot project and we hope to use these findings to encourage more schools to join the scheme,” said Ms Grace

Apart from Aspley Special School, the following state schools are also participating in the pilot program:

Cairns

Balaclava State School
White Rock State School
Yorkeys Knob State School

Townsville

Currajong State School
Pimlico State High School
Townsville Central State School
Townsville Community Learning Centre
Townsville South State School
Woodstock State School

Toowoomba

Harristown State High School
Highfields State School

Brisbane Southside

Chatswood Hills State School
Kimberley Park State School
Loganholme State School
Mansfield State High School
Mansfield State School
Robertson State School
Rochedale South State School
Shailer Park State High School

Envirobank – Bag Drop Pilot

Brisbane Northside

Albany Creek State School
Aviation High
Earnshaw State College
Eatons Hill State School
Mitchelton State Special School
Nundah State School
Wooloowin State School

Sunshine Coast

Mountain Creek State High School

Gold Coast

Bellevue Park State School
Coombabah State School

Ms Grace is positive that most Queensland schools will benefit from this scheme. Currently, CRS aims to increase the approximate 40 per cent recycling rate Queensland has now to upwards of 80 per cent. Such an increase in the recycling rate was observed in other countries when financial incentives are offered to recycle containers.

P&Cs Queensland Container Refund Scheme Pilot Program

P&Cs Qld President Gayle Walters said they were very excited to be partnering with the State Government to get schools involved in the innovative scheme.

“We see the Container Refund Scheme pilot program as an ideal opportunity to establish on-site donation points in Queensland state schools and we will be working with Refund Point Operators on a sustainable and safe plan to maximise benefits flowing to these schools,” Ms Walters said.

“The scheme has the potential to provide invaluable education for our students on caring for their environment as well as providing a real boost to P&C funding.”

Read more about P&Cs Qld’s pilot program from their official CRS website.

Netball Courts at Fitzgibbon Sports Precinct: Construction Commences Mid-2019

Brisbane City Council is expanding the Fitzgibbon sports precinct at Telegraph Road to include netball courts for district-grade competitions.

With the expansion, the $7 million project would address the shortage of netball facilities in the city’s northern suburbs, said Lord Mayor Graham Quirk. The project also aims to meet the growing need for community sporting facilities. Beginning in mid-2019, the construction works of the extension will commence whilst the project completion is expected by 2020.

“The Bill Brown Reserve Sports Park will provide more leisure and lifestyle opportunities, creating more to see and do in Brisbane,” Cr Quirk said.

“Council is committed to creating a sporting hub at Fitzgibbon and in the past four years has already delivered a new aquatic centre, the city’s first BMX track and a skate plaza, “ he said.

The project involves the addition of four netball courts with lighting, an 80-plus carpark, a new roundabout pathways to the adjoining facilities, and a new recreation-purposes green space. The sports precinct expansion is part of the $40 million sporting package to be spread across Brisbane.

Video Credit:Team Quirk/Facebook

Apart from Fitzgibbon, the Council will also deliver:

A new netball precinct at Wakerley
A synthetic hockey field at Chermside
A synthetic soccer field at Mitchelton
A golf course at Cannon Hill
Two new sports parks at Rocklea and Windsor
Additional two new synthetic sports fields

“With more than 1000 clubs and 220,000 players, sport is a crucial aspect of what makes Brisbane a great place to live work and relax,” Cr Quirk said

The initiative was welcomed by Bracken Ridge Ward Councillor Amanda Cooper as it would provide training opportunities for local netball clubs including the Ridgettes. Clubs that do not have their own facilities for training, such as the Ridgettes, are forced to hire netball courts at local schools for their training,

“These new netball courts at Bill Brown Reserve will not only provide training facilities available both during the day and in the evenings, but will also allow more social netball games for the community,” Cr Cooper said.

“Netball continues to be one of the most popular social sports in our community, but until now our community has not had enough facilities to accommodate games,” she concluded.

Perfect Outdoor Fun at the Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza in Fitzgibbon

Have you already been to the Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza in Fitzgibbon? If not, then you should check this place out; a perfect destination for a day out with the kids.

The Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza and the newly opened Bracken Ridge BMX Track facility sit right next to the Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre. These new facilities are perfect for skaters, scooters, and BMX enthusiasts of any age and ability.

The Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza, designed by skatepark designer and builder Convic, boasts of competition standard facility with a range of unique features to cater to the advanced and those who want to develop their skills.

*Photo credit: Jack “Ripper” Lewis/Facebook*

Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza features:

skate obstacles including ledges, rails, banks, spines and gaps
transitions including various quarter pipes and roll-ins to enhance usability and flow
unique structures including a skateable planter box, pole jam and pyramid
lighting installation to facilitate night time use of the park
a shelter, seating and trees to provide shade.

It’s great to know, as well, that these facilities are free to use and enjoy. Children of all ages will definitely have lots of fun here riding their three-wheeled scooters, bikes, or skates. With a covered area of 1,000 sqm, it provides plenty of room to move around plus the Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre nearby to swim and cool down after a day of activities at the plaza.

Now, for those who want a levelled-up kind of fun, there’s the 640-metre Bracken Ridge BMX track to try and test your skills. The BMX facility features:

an asphalted track with freestyle jumps for recreational riding
a shade shelter
installing signage
landscaping
lighting
drinking fountain and rubbish bins
pedestrian pathway connections to Telegraph Road and the precinct car park

The Bracken Ridge BMX Track is one of the biggest BMX tracks in Australia and it’s open to the public all-year-round. Both the Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza and the BMX Track are fully flood-lit during night time and there is also a large onsite free parking.

Check out the Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza and BMX Track, located at 523 Telegraph Road, Fitzgibbon.

Works for the Carseldine Urban Village Project Sports Precinct Starts

Stage S construction of the Carseldine Urban Village Project has officially started in October 2018.

The approved stage S will deliver several sports fields. These include three soccer fields, two grass volleyball courts, a turf cricket pitch and practice nets, and two tennis/basketball courts.

Moreover, the new sports precinct will offer a variety of activities and expand uses that will benefit the wider community. Activities that will be available include BBQs, shade and seating, children’s playground, and exercise equipment. The precinct will also have new amenities block and over 120 new carparks.

The government approved the stage S development application in May 2018. Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said, “the precinct will promote health, happiness and wellbeing and Economic Development Queensland has undertaken extensive community consultation to ensure the right facilities are provided for the community”.

The civil contractor that will deliver the work is BMD Constructions and the new precinct will be open to the public in mid-2019.

Carseldine Urban Village Project Masterplan

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The Carseldine project will redevelop the former Queensland University of Technology (QUT) campus grounds. The project aims to deliver an urban village that provides over four hectares of new, purpose-built sport and recreation facilities. It will also be offering a range of residential, commercial and retail uses. The revitalisation project will also retain 75 per cent of existing bushland.

The new urban village promises to provide opportunities for the community and attract investment as well as deliver jobs and economic growth.

Furthermore, the project will retain the government office precinct (with approximately 900 workers), Carseldine Markets, and C&K Childcare Centre as part of the master plan.

Construction of Stage 1, which will include a boulevard entrance as well as the subdivision of three master lots, will commence upon the completion of Stage S in early 2019.

Read more about the Carseldine Urban Village Project.

New World-Class Bracken Ridge BMX Facility is Now Open

A new professional BMX facility, one of the largest in Australia, has opened in Bracken Ridge to add to the growing number of destination attractions in Brisbane.

A first for Brisbane, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk refers to the professional BMX circuit as part of Brisbane City Council’s commitment to creating a new lifestyle and leisure opportunities.

“The $2.3 million Bracken Ridge bicycle motocross track is the first of two dedicated off-road freestyle and racing facilities to accommodate BMX enthusiasts and create more to see and do in Brisbane,” Cr Quirk said.

The 5,700-sqm track was designed by a specialist team, including experts behind the London Olympics BMX competition tracks. The facility has entry, intermediate, and advanced level runs catering to junior and experienced riders. The facility features 640 metres of asphalt track with freestyle jumps with obstacles of heights varying from 40 cm to 160 cm.

Video credit: Team Quirk/Facebook

“We want Brisbane riders ranging from beginners through to professional riders, to have a high-quality track to learn to ride on, practice new tricks, improve skills or prepare for a BMX race.

“There are currently no large, dedicated BMX facilities across Brisbane, and many talented young riders do not have the facilities to hone their skills to a competitive or professional level.

“This purpose-built track, together with one opening at Darra in mid-2019, will be available for up and coming BMX riders to do workshops and practice their techniques.”

“We are a lifestyle city, which is why Council is committed to creating more to see and do in Brisbane, and providing more recreation facilities in our local parks,” Cr Quirk concluded.

The BMX track would add to the destination recreation precincts in the area, Bracken Ridge Ward Councillor Amanda Cooper. These are the Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre and Bracken Ridge Skate Plaza..

“In addition to the riding facilities, the precinct is benefitting from 30 additional car parking spaces and lighting at the track and skate plaza until 10pm.

“A special artwork designed two local artists Cezary Stulgis and Benjamin Reeve, has also been installed at the facility, as part of the Brisbane Canvas initiative,” she said.

Bracken Ridge BMX Facility

Aspley Median House Price Jumps to $600,000

The REIQ recently reported the latest housing market statistics which showed Aspley median house price hitting $600,000, up 2% from the last 12 months. The figure is an impressive 26.3% increase over the last 5 years. In the 2nd quarter of 2018, there were 33 homes sold in the suburb.

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.

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