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Bloom on Wesley Poised to Elevate Lutwyche as a Top Lifestyle District

A row of luxury apartments is set to rise on a premier location in Lutwyche. Dubbed Bloom on Wesley, the six-storey boutique residence from developer Raise Project has been attracting interest for its desirable dwelling space for astute homeowners.

Here are three reasons why this residential property is expected to elevate the suburb into a top lifestyle district.

Location, Location, Location

Located at the heart of Lutwyche, Bloom on Wesley at 17-21 Wesley Street is a walking distance from the Lutwyche City Shopping Centre, which is currently undergoing a redevelopment to increase its retail spaces and dining hubs. The residential site is also close to several establishments, such as the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, three supermarkets, cinemas, the QUT University, and public or private schools.

Bloom on Wesley has easy access to the Airport Link motorway and public transport that can take locals across major roads in and around the north of Brisbane. It is also just 5.4 kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district.

Quality of Living Space

As a premier lifestyle space, Bloom on Wesley will have six levels of 36 spacious apartment dwellings. Residents have the option to own a two-bedroom space with study, a three-bedroom apartment with study, a three-bedroom with a multi-purpose room, and a penthouse.

The boutique apartment site boasts resort-style amenities, including a substantial car park, gymnasium, a pool with infinity edge, a recreational area and a heated rooftop.

“Our design team has incorporated the latest in architectural innovation and smart technology to deliver on our promise of developing contemporary living spaces that are sophisticated and sustainable,” Managing Director of Raise Projects Ramy Raymond said.

“The crowning jewel is the rooftop pool and entertaining area that gives residents an incredible entertaining space.”

Delivering the Demand

In the last few years, Lutwyche, one of Brisbane north’s oldest historic suburbs, has been transforming at a remarkable pace to become an emerging ideal location for downsizers and families who love the conveniences of urban living.

Lutwyche’s rich history combined with modern conveniences and infrastructure has made this suburban site such an attractive place that there has been a strong demand for spacious but competitively-priced apartments from buyers, such as apartment buildings like Bloom on Wesley.

About 48 percent of the suburb’s dwelling supply now consists of apartments or townhouses with lots of green spaces and connectivity. This change has brought on positive gains for Lutwyche, especially now that many residents want to just be able to walk around their neighbourhood for anything they need.

Lutwyche Cemetery: Know the Fascinating History of One of Brisbane’s Oldest Burial Sites

Lutwyche Cemetery in Kedron is one of the oldest and among the most historic cemeteries still operational in Brisbane’s northside. Built around 1878, the site now covers 15 acres of burial ground for locals, war heroes, and VIPs.

Following a public meeting in 1876, the local government assessed that there was a need to build a new cemetery in the northern suburbs to prevent overcrowding at nearby suburbs’ cemetery. Henry Craig offered to sell his land with substantial trees by Gympie Road for $616.

First Burial in Lutwyche Cemetery

Walter Silcock, a five-year-old child, was the first person buried at the Lutwyche Cemetery on the 4th of Aug 1878. He was the fourth child among nine siblings and the son of Leonard Silcock and Ellen Cuthbert. His gravesite was marked No. 1 on Section 46 and could be found near the cemetery’s gazebo

*Photo Credit: Trove National Library of Australia*

Lutwyche Cemetery was then known as the Kedron Brook Cemetery but it was renamed after Judge Lutwyche’s death who was a resident of the area.

Lutwyche Cemetery War Graves Section

At the height of World War II, a War Graves section was built at the Lutwyche Cemetery to bury 389 soldiers, both unidentified and identified. The remains of nine servicemen from World War I were also moved to this section, including three soldiers who were not Australian.

*Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council Library Services*

The War Graves section, identified by the Cross of Sacrifice landmark, is separated into three distinct areas:

the right section, the oldest section, had gravesites marked in bronze and stones with a flat plaque.
the middle section is for those who died while on active service.
the left section is one of the newest addition in the cemetery and has a more modern and seamless grave marking.

Notable People Buried at the Lutwyche Cemetery

Among the most notable personalities buried at the Lutwyche Cemetery include:

Charles Moffatt Jenkinson	Member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly and former Mayor of Brisbane
Lionel Lukin	Supreme Court of Queensland Judge
Billy Sing	World War I Sniper
Buddy Williams	Australian country music pioneer

Charles Moffatt Jenkinson
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Buddy Williams
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Lutwyche Cemetery also has the remains of the infamous John Andrew Stuart who was convicted for firebombing the nightclub Whiskey Au Go Go in the 1970s, killing 15 people. Stuart apparently protested his incarceration by going on a hunger strike in his cell. He was buried in 1979.

Lutwyche Cemetery Today

Today, Lutwyche Cemetery is managed and maintained by Toowong Cemetery. It has new monumental burial sites that allow those to be buried to choose their own gravesite designs and expressions. The cemetery also allows for re-use of family graves if the last burial was 30 years ago.

Council Ready to Build Lutwyche Park After Property Resumptions

Lutwyche will soon have its new park after Council voted in favour of resuming the last of ten properties needed to deliver the new Chalk Street Park.

The proposed 6,900-sqm urban recreation park is bounded by Chalk, Marita, and Wellington Streets in Lutwyche and comprises 10 lots, with the last of the required block to be acquired by the Council via land resumption.

Under the concept plan, the Chalk Street Park will include a gathering space with new picnic shelters, electric barbecues, and accessible drinking fountain; new playground equipment; open space; pathway; bollard to park boundary; shade tree planting; and pathway and streetscape planting.

However, public toilets, carpark, or dog off-leash area, which are beyond the scope of the park’s classification, will not be provided in this park.

Council Park Lutwyche — *Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The Chalk Street Park is one of the 11 identified future parks and reserve enhancements which also includes Colmslie Beach Reserve, Murarrie; Eildon Hill Reservoir, Windsor; Grinstead Park/Shand Street Park, Enoggera; Keperra Bushland, Keperra; Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve, Mount Gravatt; Stephens Mountain Reserve, Greenslopes; Wembley Park, Coorparoo; and Wishart Community Park, Wishart.

Residents are invited to have their say about the proposals through the Council’s online survey to help the Council understand how residents would like to use the proposed new park or which elements of the reserve they would like to see enhanced or included.

Legion of Mary Celebrates 80 Years in Brisbane

Did you know that the Legion of Mary had its early beginnings in Kedron 80 years ago? The Franciscan priest Fr Fidelis Griffin established the first praesidium and guided its members at the Church of the Little Flower, which is now known as St Therese and St Anthony Parish in Kedron.

Eighty years later, the praesidium has significantly grown across Brisbane with members from the CBD, Acacia Ridge, Coorparoo, Fortitude Valley, Geebung, Gympie, Herston, Inala, Indooroopilly, Kangaroo Point, Nundah, North Ipswich, South Brisbane, Sunnybank, and West End.

The Legion of Mary Brisbane, 1943.
Photo Credit: State Library of Queensland

In late July, the group gathered at the St Stephen’s Cathedral in the city to celebrate 80 years of “strengthening belief and reconfirming the faith” with Bishop Ken Howell presiding the mass.

“Today we salute your members past and present for your commitment to the faith and its lived expression in the service you have offered the Church over these years,” the bishop said in his homily.

“From the days of the first legion at Kedron under the guidance of Franciscan Fr Fidelis Griffin, throughout these 80 years, where various praesidia have been established in every diocese of Queensland, your mission still continues, in different forms and with similar enthusiasm to your original foundation.”

The cover of the Legion of Mary’s Handbook and Tessera
Photo Credit: Legion of Mary/Facebook

A lay apostolic voluntary group, the Legion of Mary is composed of Catholic devotees of the Virgin Mary. The members participate in different activities of its parish, such as visiting the elderly and sick family members of parishioners, preparing church members to receive the sacraments school catechetics, holding prayer and rosary sessions, and promoting the devotion to Mary.

The Legion of Mary has its origins in Dublin, Ireland. Today, there are active members in over 170 countries across the world.

Kedron Kerbside Collection Coming Up: When is It Time to Throw Out Old Furniture and Appliances?

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The kerbside collection for Kedron will be on 26 August 2019. If you’re participating in this year’s collection, you still have enough time to prepare your large unwanted items in time for your scheduled date.

But how will you know when it’s time to finally say goodbye to your old furniture or appliances?

It’s not so easy to just get rid of them, especially if it’s cherished family heirloom. To make it easier on your part, here are some clear indications that you probably need a new one.

Fridges

Does your food rapidly spoil when you put it in your fridge? If it begins to smell bad earlier than it normally would, it means your fridge can no longer maintain its temperature. It’s a big waste of money since you will not only be forced to throw away food but also pay more for bills since your fridge uses more energy that way.

Another indication that your fridge needs a replacement is if it condenses excessively. Mildew or water droplets on the rubber sealing around the door can be fixed depending on the damage but it can be quite expensive. If the refrigerator is over a decade old and has multiple faulty parts, chances are you need a new one.

Brisbane City Council accepts fridges and refrigerators given that their doors are removed. You can get rid of your old fridge as long as it can be easily and safely lifted by two people.

Couches

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Does your couch have a creaking sound whenever someone sits there? It’s a sign of structural damage perhaps in the spring or on the frame. Aside from structural damage, you should also keep an eye on the padding and cushions. If the upholstery already looks awful, it’s better to replace it than spend a huge amount of money on reupholstering.

Sporting equipment

Bicycles with cracks usually go to landfill. But this should not always be the case. A carbon-fibre frame is repairable. The repair costs range from $200-$500 but you eventually have to spend a bit more for complicated fixes. If the bike can be easily repaired, you can donate it than throw it away.

BCC encourages residents to look for other resource recovery options to contribute to a cleaner and greener city. Organisations like GIVIT and NACRO accept bike donations. You can recycle your bike and even take it to a local bike recycling facility if it can’t be fully repaired.

For a list of all acceptable items, visit the Brisbane City Council website or download the Brisbane Bin and Recycling app to receive free reminders before your kerbside collection.

Northern Transitway Makes Headway as State Government Injects $53M into Project

Brisbane’s northside customers, including Kedron residents, can expect a more efficient public transport system now that the State Government will push through with upgrades across North Brisbane.

In June 2019, the Queensland Government announced the 2019-20 State Budget including its plans to invest $53 million for the Northern Transitway project.

The project will deliver continuous bus lanes between Kedron and Chermside stations to free up Gympie Road.

This 2.3 km corridor will support high-frequency on-road bus services. It will enable more reliable travel times, will improve safety and capacity as well as assist in congestion on the corridor in North Brisbane.

Gympie Road is one of the worst accident hotspots across Brisbane. In their Crash Index for 2017, insurance company AAMI revealed Gympie ranked third Brisbane’s top five worst accident hotspots after Annerley’s Ipswich Road and Sunnybank’s Mains Road.

The State Government will also invest $4 million for noise barriers in Gympie Road. According to Member of Aspley Bart Mellish, works for the noise barriers will take place between Darwin, Ellison and Gympie Roads and Ellison, Webster and Gympie Roads.

About the Northern Transitway Project

The project is part of the Passenger Transport Infrastructure Investment Program (PTIIP), which aims to deliver critical enabling infrastructure to achieve a connected, integrated network that offers value to customers and makes public transport an attractive option for everyone.

The detailed design will be delivered in mid-2019 with construction expected to start in early 2020.

Boutique Residential Building Offering Spacious Apartments To Rise in Lutwyche

A new five-star six-storey residential development is coming to Lutwyche, consisting of 36 oversized luxurious apartments boasting of elevated city views.

Raise Projects has launched Bloom on Wesley, located at 17-21 Wesley Street in Lutwyche. The boutique apartment building will be comprised of 36 large 3-bedroom with multi-purpose room, three-bedroom plus study, and 2-bedroom plus study apartment units over six levels.

“Bloom on Wesley is defined by architectural excellence and classy amenities. An unparalleled residential masterpiece to be built and developed by Raise Projects, Bloom on Wesley is boutique and glamorous,” Bloom on Wesley by Raise Projects website said.

There has been a rise in demand for spacious apartments in established suburbs such as Lutwyche, the developers said, and Bloom on Wesley, with its large and competitively-priced apartments, sits right where the action is.

The apartment units will be up to 159sqm available in a variety of floor plans and boasting of modern open-plan living areas and entertainer’s balconies or courtyards of up to 66sqm. The development also features resort-style amenities like a rooftop infinity pool, gymnasium, BBQ and recreational area.

Photo Credit: Bloom on Wesley / bloomonwesley.com.au

“Ample natural light brings to life uniquely oversized floor plans which are perfectly complemented by premium building finishes, high-end European appliances, stone island bench tops and timber flooring.”

Bloom on Wesley is situated 5.4km from the CBD and just 350m from the Lutwyche City Shopping Centre.

Prices start at $495,000 for two-bedroom units and at $645,000 for three-bedroom apartment units.

Raise Projects is yet to announce the construction details and expected completion date of Bloom on Wesley.

Bridge Street to Kedron Brook North Brisbane Bikeway Concept Design Released for Community Feedback

The project concept design for the North Brisbane Bikeway from Bridge Street to Kedron Brook has been released for community feedback.

The Brisbane City Council has released the concept plan for the proposed NBB project which will deliver a 1.2-kilometre bikeway from the intersection of Chalk Street and Bridge Street in Wooloowin to the Kedron Brook Bikeway.

We're building a new bikeway between Bridge Street and Kedron Brook in Wooloowin and Lutwyche. Have your say on the plan…
Posted by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner on Sunday, June 30, 2019

North Brisbane Bikeway from Bridge Street to Kedron Brook — *Photo Credit: Brisbane CIty Council / brisbane.qld.gov.au*

According to the concept plan, the project will involve the construction of a three-metre-wide shared path on the southern part of Chalk Street, beginning at the intersection of Bridge Street up to the southern side of the intersection with Kedron Park Road.

A three-metre-wide bi-directional bikeway, along the western side of Kedron Park Road between Chalk Street and Wellington Street, will also be constructed, as well as a dedicated left-turn lane on Chalk Street at the intersection with Kedron Park Road.

Also, a “green street” along Bradshaw Street (east of Lutwyche Road) and Wellington Street will be constructed. Vehicle access from Kedron Park Road into Wellington Street will be permanently closed but the left and right-turn access from Wellington Street will remain open.

The footpath on the northern side of Bradshaw Street, between Lutwyche Road and Marita Street, will be widened and the shared Lutwyche Road bus station underpass will be upgraded.

Lastly, a three-metre-wide off-road bi-directional bikeway will be constructed on the northern side of Bradshaw Street along Bradshaw Park.

*Photo Credit: Brisbane CIty Council / brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The Council is now asking members of the community to provide feedback regarding the draft concept of the proposed project by contacting the project team on 1800 312 777 or through email at bikewayprojects@brisbane.qld.gov.au, on or before 4pm on Friday 19 July 2019.

Locals may also personally visit one of the two community drop-in sessions:

Session	Date	Time	Venue
1	Thursday 4 July 2019	5-7pm	Lutwyche Road bus station, Bradshaw Street, Lutwyche
2	Saturday 6 July 2019	10am-12 midday	Lutwyche City Shopping Centre, 543 Lutwyche Road, Lutwyche

Completion of the detailed design for the project is expected to be completed by late 2019.

Coles Kedron Sale Sets New Qld Price Record

A new Queensland price record has been set after a Melbourne investor recently bought Coles Kedron to the tune of $34.24 million.

The deal with Coles Group has set a new record as the most expensive standalone supermarket that has ever been purchased in the state. The sale beats the previous record of $30.25 million when Coles Pacific Pines was sold in 2017 as well as topping the sale of Coles Alderley for $30.2 million in 2018.

Savills National Retail Investment brokered the deal which was initially agreed in late 2018 and only settled recently, concluding Coles Group Property Development’s divestment program for the year.

*Photo Credit: Alicia Taylor – Thomson Adsett Architects / thomsonadsett.com*

“The supermarket’s high-exposure location on the outbound side of Gympie Road, within seven kilometres north of the CBD was a valuable drawcard,” said Savills agent Peter Tyson.

“Coles Kedron’s highly convenient freestanding design differentiates it from larger, less-convenient surrounding shopping centres, ensuring it will remain attractive to shoppers in the long term.”

Coles Group acquired the site at 346 Gympie Road, Kedron over an extended period of time prior to developing it and opening Coles Kedron in 30 September 2017.

The 4,092sqm complex features three tenancies with freestanding 3,915sqm Coles Supermarket apart from specialty stores Liquorland store, Coles Express service station, and Coffee Guru.

Cole Kedron was fully leased, MrTyson said, and provided long lease security with a weighted average lease expiry of 14.7 years. The centre is underpinned by a 15-year lease to Coles.

Lutwyche to Get a New Recreational Park

The Brisbane City Council, under its 2019-20 Budget, will deliver more parks for a greener Brisbane, and Lutwyche has been identified as one of the potential future park locations.

From the more than 600 hectares of urban parkland, Lord Mayor Schrinner said new parks will be created which proposed locations the Council has already identified, including Chalk Street in Lutwyche, Tryon Street in Upper Mt Gravatt, and Carl Street in Woolloongabba.

Among the proposed features of the new recreation park located on a land bordered by Chalk Street, Marita Street, and Wellington Street in Lutwyche include grass and paths, basic fencing or bollards, drinking fountains and bins, shade and seating, and a playground and picnic facilities.

On the other hand, construction on Milton Urban Common on the corner of Manning Street and Railway Terrace in Milton has already commenced in May 2019, adding to the over 2,000 parks already spread across Brisbane.

Like Milton Urban Common Lutwyche to get new Park — *Milton Urban Common artist’s impression | Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / Flickr*

LM Schrinner announced that a budget of $1 million will be allocated to begin the community consultation and design for the Victoria Park Vision project which will transform the existing Victoria Park Golf Course into a world-class park that is twice the size of the City Botanic Gardens.

A budget of $5.5 million has also been set aside to fund the Oxley Creek Transformation Project which will see the 150-hectare Archerfield Wetlands converted into a parkland with new recreational facilities; community, educational, and commercial hub; picnicking facilities; and elevated walkways and outlooks.

Video Credit: Brisbane City Council / YouTube

Existing Parks Upgrades

The Council will also upgrade 82 existing suburban parks which may include new playgrounds or park amenities like park furniture, gym equipment, or barbecues, Cr Schrinner said.

“Each park precinct is a crucial aspect of what makes Brisbane a great place to live work and relax and I’m committed to ensuring our city has recreational spaces to meet the needs of future generations.”

West End’s Davies Park improvement project will commence construction either in August or September 2019 and is expected to be completed by late 2019.

The Council has also allocated $1.7 million for the maintenance of lookouts including Mt Gravatt and Stephens Mountain.