Tag: Carseldine

Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge Coming to Cabbage Tree Creek in Carseldine

The State Government will build a $1-million pedestrian and cycle bridge across Cabbage Tree Creek. The project aims to improve accessibility to the  Carseldine station, Aspley State High School, and the currently under construction Carseldine Urban Village sport and recreation precinct.

The bridge will divert pedestrians, mostly Aspley State High School students, away from nearby roads and provide a safe way for them to access transport and sporting activities

“While it is discouraged, we know that students and residents regularly use a water pipe to cross the creek, or they walk along the busy Dorville and Beams Roads,” Member for Aspley Bart Mellish said in his announcement.

.Photo Credit: Bart Mellish MP / bartmellish.com

“Soon though, they’ll be able to walk or cycle across a new footbridge, allowing them to move seamlessly between the school, the sports fields and Carseldine train station.

“The new bridge will also connect to existing cycling infrastructure around Cabbage Tree Creek.

“The proposal includes lighting, so we’ll have a better and safer integration of the school, the village precinct and the broader community, and we’ll see more people on their bikes, using public transport, and taking advantage of our green space, which is a real win for the community,” Mr Mellish said.

Read: Aspley Village Precinct Project Works Underway

Aspley State High School Principal Jacquita Miller welcomed the announcement of a new bridge as it will “create an opportunity to supplement the school’s current sports facilities with the new Carseldine Urban Village sports precinct during major sporting carnivals.”

“It will also encourage students to take part in extra-curricular sporting activities outside of what the school offers, enhancing a healthy lifestyle and broadening their community connections,” Ms Miller said.

Construction of the project will commence later this year and is expected to be finished by early 2020. Funding will be provided through the State Government’s Growth Area and Regional Infrastructure Investment Fund amounting to $900,000 as well as an additional $100,000 coming from Queensland’s Department of Education.

Carseldine Markets: Fresh Produce, Live Music, and Lots of Delight to Grab Interest

Photo credit: Carseldine Markets/Facebook

The Carseldine Farmers and Artisan Markets brings together a few of life’s simple pleasures: listening to music, eating, and appreciating art. Every Saturday, locals from Carseldine and neighbouring suburbs like Aspley, Fitzgibbon, and  Bridgeman Downs get to unwind at the market located at the old Queensland University of Technology.

Carseldine Markets, which opens 6:00 a.m. and closes at noon, is a five-minute ride from the Aspley Hypermarket. It houses more than 180 stalls for products of every kind. There is a stall for deli lines; Artisan baked breads and pastries, and traditional foods as well as fresh local seafood. There are stalls dedicated for arts and crafts, where visitors could find handmade accessories, soy candles, and wooden toys.

Carseldine’s addition to the list of the best Queensland’s markets does not come as a surprise. Aside from livening up the locals’ weekends, it supports local farmers. One of the most frequented stalls is The Organic Stall, where visitors can delight in farm fresh organics. The owner drives down to the Byron farms every week to hand select his produce.

“There are some delicious food stalls serving great food. Then after breakfast walk through all different types of stalls ranging from fresh foods to flowers, nick nacks, doggie stuff,” suggests Louise, a Brisbane local.

The market offers interesting things to do for people of all ages. Children could have fun in the rides. Dogs will enjoy their day out with the doggy treats available at the market stalls. Free yoga classes are available from time to time, for visitors who want to de-stress from the hustle and bustle of city life.

For more information, visit the Carseldine Markets website and Facebook page.

Read: Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Markets Return in January

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.

Carseldine Urban Village
Photo credit: Queensland Government/haveyoursay.dsdmip.qld.gov.au

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.

Carseldine Urban Village
Photo credit: Queensland Government/haveyoursay.dsdmip.qld.gov.au

“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

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
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.

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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:

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.

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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.