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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.

Learn to Play the Ukulele With An Experienced Artist in Kedron

Is “play the ukulele” on your bucket list this year? Here’s your chance to learn the basics at a ukulele workshop in Kedron.

Join the Sip n Strum Ukulele Workshop happening on Friday, the 28th of June, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Somerset Studio in Somerset Road. Established singer and songwriter Miss Elm will be conducting the workshop with the students, whilst everyone enjoys some wine or beer with cheese and crackers.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own drinks as well as this ukulele workshop will be a night of unwinding. You’ll be jamming and playing music to familiar songs.

Of course, don’t forget to bring your instrument but there will be ukuleles for hire at the venue if you’re just starting to get a feel of things.

She tells stories through her song with her ukulele and her 3-octave soprano singing voice. Her music is soul food for the ears and the heart.

Miss Elm is a jazz musician and a drama teacher who has released independent albums played on community radios. She was a finalist at the Queensland Music Awards and was part of the Caloundra Music Festival.

Tickets to the Sip and Strum Ukulele Workshop are at $50 per person. Book a slot via Somerset Studio online.

Cat Cuddle Cafe’s Twilight Market and Garage Sale at Lutwyche Road Back by Popular Demand

Here’s a purrfect event for cat lovers in Kedron and nearby communities! The Cat Cuddle Cafe at Lutwyche Road is bringing back its popular Twilight Market and Garage Sale.

Set for Friday, the 31st of May 2019, the spacious car park at the back of the cafe will be filled with stalls from rescue groups and sellers with affordable items you would not normally find elsewhere.

The shops will open from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Most of the sellers will share part of their profits to support animal rescue groups.

*Phtos Credit: Cat Cuddle Cafe Brisbane/Facebook*

However, aside from the bargains, Cat Cuddle Cafe’s Twilight Market and Garage Sale will pup a special speed patting session where guests may spend 20 minutes with the cats. Booking is required for this activity which costs $5.

While the market is ongoing, Cat Cuddle Cafe, which usually closes at 6:00 p.m, will continue to operate until there are customers at the carpark.

*Photo Credit: Cat Cuddle Cafe Brisbane/Facebook*

New ICNSSC School Catchment to Help Relieve Enrolment Pressure on Kedron State HS

Kedron State HS gets relief with the release of the new Inner City North State Secondary College (ICNSSC) catchment area.

Education Minister Grace Grace announced the release of the new catchment area for ICNSSC which is located on St Pauls Terrace and Brookes Street in Fortitude Valley.

As the growing student population pushed inner-city schools to either near or full capacity, ICNSSC will help ease enrolment congestion in these schools, including Kedron State High School. Day 8 enrolments in Kedron State High School for 2018 and 2019 were 1,505 and 1,602 respectively; the maximum enrolment capacity in KSHS is 1,586.

The new catchment comes with a few changes: a slight increase to the northeastern boundary and slight reduction to the northwestern, thereby altering eligibility zones for Kelvin Grove State College, Kedron SHS, and Aviation High.

The modifications are intended to avoid splitting the streets between catchments as well as to follow main roads and natural landmarks.

“After consulting with the local community late last year, the Department of Education has finalised the catchment for the new state high school, providing much-anticipated certainty for local families,” Ms Grace said.

Photo Credit: The State of Queensland (Department of Education) / advancingeducation.qld.gov.au

As announced, the new ICNSSC will open in 2020 to year 7 students, growing each year to 2025 when it is expected to accommodate 1,500 students in Years 7-12.

“It’s fantastic to achieve this milestone, which will allow us to open enrolments for the first cohort of Year 7 students, so they are ready to start school in Term 1, 2020.

“The feedback from the local community highlighted that the local inner northern Brisbane communities are very excited to be a part of this future-focused secondary college.”

*Inner City North State Secondary College concept design*
*Photo Credit: The State of Queensland (Department of Education) / advancingeducation.qld.gov.au*

During the consultation period, the Department of Education received more than 250 preliminary expressions of interest for enrolments, according to ICNSSC Principal Sharon Barker.

“Now that the catchment has been finalised, all eligible families, including those that submitted a preliminary expression of interest, are now encouraged to apply to enrol at our school,” Ms Barker said.

The new ICNSSC, the first in 50 years, is part of the government’s $808 million Building Future Schools Fund and will be delivered in conjunction with the Queensland University of Technology.

Work Commences on Stages 2 and 3 of North Brisbane Bikeway

Photo Credit: Bicycle Queensland

Queenslanders including locals of Kedron can look forward to a safer and better biking experience now that the works for North Brisbane Bikeway Stages 2 and 3 have begun.

Stages 2 and 3 will deliver the 1.7-kilometre bike path from Somerset Street in Albion to Rigby Street in Wooloowin.

In addition to the bike path, it will feature six priority crossings at a number of intersections along the bikeway on Bowen Street, Grafton Street, Albion Road, Bridge Street, Merehaye Street and Rigby Street.

The crossings, which will operate similarly to pedestrian ‘zebra’ crossings, will consist of a raised platform and coloured road surface to identify give way areas and the cycle crossing.

Vehicles will be provided ample space to allow them to stop safely, clear of the crossing.

Locals can also expect to see upgraded street lighting and drainage as well as new landscaping as part of the Stages 2 and 3 development.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey inspected the start of work on the stages two and three, along with local bicycle users.

“More than 800,000 Queenslanders ride their bike each week. That’s why we’re investing more than $240 million over the next four years to deliver much-needed projects like the North Brisbane Bikeway alongside our 10-year state-wide cycling action plan,” Mr Bailey said in a media statement.

Mr Bailey noted how the Stage 1 of the North Brisbane Bikeway has been popular among bike riders and locals, as it created a safe link between the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital to the north of Bowen Hills.

He believes the two stages will deliver the same benefits through Wooloowin and hopes it will encourage more people to give bike riding a try.

The second and third stages of the $13.18 million project is anticipated to create more than 40 jobs while its construction is expected to complete early 2020.

Queensland Records 13th Measles Case of the Year, Visited Coles Kedron

In the latest measles health alert from Queensland Health, a new case of measles was confirmed on Brisbane’s northside where the infected individual visited three locations including Coles Kedron located on Gympie Road.

Queensland Health published the latest alert last 17 April which stated that Metro North Hospital and Health Service has confirmed the latest measles case in Qld — the 13th case for the year — and said to have visited three establishments.

Queensland Health advises people to be on alert for the initial measles symptoms if they happened to have been in any of the following locations at these specific dates and times:

Priceline Pharmacy, Toombul Shopping Centre between 1:30 to 2:30pm on 11 April
Coles Kedron between 10 to 11am on 13 April
KC Dry Cleaners, Kent Road, Wooloowin on the morning of 13 April.

Symptoms usually start around 10 days after exposure but can manifest between seven and 18 days after contact with an infectious person. The initial symptoms of possible measles infection include fever, lethargy, runny nose, moist cough, and inflamed eyes.

*Photo Credit:Content Providers(s): CDC/Dr. Heinz F. Eichenwald [Public domain] / Wikimedia Commons*

Rash breakout follows after a few days of infection which often starts as red spots on the head before spreading to the neck down to the rest of the body. The rash is typically accompanied by fever and the infected person could feel unwell during the first two days after the rash appears.

What to do

Immediately contact a GP or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84), if you think that you or a family member have measles. The attending staff will also take precautions to avoid further spread of the disease.

Whilst measles is no longer considered endemic in Australia, outbreaks still occur which many cases were found to have gotten infected by coming in contact with infectious persons coming from other countries.

Measles can result in pneumonia, encephalitis, middle ear infections, and subacute sclerosing panencephalitis or SSPE — a progressive neurological disorder, which can be fatal, that occurs within months or years after measles infection.

Prevention is key

Vaccination is free for all children aged 12 month and 18 months as well as children at four years of age who have not previously received a second dose of measles, mumps, rubella (MMR).

If you are born during or since 1966 and have not received two doses of MMR vaccine or had the diseases, then you are also eligible for the free vaccine. Two doses of MMR vaccine are needed to get a high level of protection.

Lastly, Queensland Health also recommends vaccination — not government funded, however —to health workers and people who work with children.