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Upgraded Langlands Park Memorial Pool Officially Opens

The refurbished Langlands Park Memorial Pool at Panitya Street in Stones Corner has been officially reopened in time for summer.

Construction works for the Langlands Park Memorial Pool upgrade, which commenced mid-August 2018, has finally been completed. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner graced the event marking the official opening of the complex on 7 December 2019, as families were treated with loads of free food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

The upgrade project was jointly funded by the Council and Storytime Swim Centres, the lessee and operator of Langlands Park Memorial Pool. The newly refurbished complex features an upgraded and repositioned 50-metre outdoor pool, a new 25-metre pool, a new program pool, and a new aqua park.

There is a fully accessible site with ramps into the 50-metre and 25-metre pool, as well as accessible change room facilities. All amenities were upgraded and new landscaping completed the $8-million upgrade work throughout the complex.

There has been a 46-percent increase in pools patronage over the past four years, Brisbane City Council reported, with the average number of visitors increasing each year.

Council pool patronage per financial year:

2015/16 – 2.1 million
2016/17 – 2.5 million
2017/18 – 3.1 million
2018/19 – 3.2 million

“More than 3.2 million residents visited Council pools in the past financial year and we have been pleased to see that people continue to love these centres, as patronage has increased year-on-year,” Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.

“When speaking to residents across Brisbane, I often hear how people love to visit their local pools, as they continue to be a place to meet, connect and play.

“Brisbane has wonderful climate and a great outdoor lifestyle with 280 days of sunshine each year and Council pools are just one of the many ways that our residents and visitors can make the most of our enviable lifestyle.

“We have upgraded Council pools across Brisbane to allow even more residents to enjoy these fantastic offerings,” Cr Schinner said.

“These improvements will make sure the facility remains an enjoyable, modern and family-friendly destination now and into the future.

Council pools that underwent upgrades include Sandgate Aquatic Centre,Bellbowrie Swimming Pool, Runcorn Swimming Pool, and Langlands Park Memorial Pool .

Chemist and Medical Centre, Pathology Clinic Proposed for Logan Road, Greenslopes

A development application seeking to establish a chemist and medical centre with associated pathology clinic at 493 Logan Road, Greenslopes has been lodged.

The proposal involves the establishment of a two-storey building, designed by Wiltshire Stevens Architecture, to contain health care service and shop. The 1,794sqm site is located on Logan Road and is currently occupied by a car hire yard.

Whilst the site is predominantly residential, it forms part of the commercial strip in the area which is currently serviced by several bus services along Logan Road.

Chemist and Medical Centre, Pathology Clinic Proposed for Logan Rd, Greenslopes — *Photo credit: Brisbane City Council / pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The medical centre, specialist consultants, and pathology facility will have 880sqm of gross floor area (351sqm on the Ground Floor and 529sqm on Level 1), whilst the shop will have a gross floor area of 200sqm.

There will be 31 car parks, including 1 for PWD and one service bay, under the proposal.

Vehicular access to the site will be provided off Logan Street. Deep planting buffer, 190sqm, is also provided to the adjoining residential property and the secondary street frontage.

“The design of the building incorporates shop front windows for the length of the façade,

feature screening and mixed cladding materials, entries at regular intervals, and a

breezeway between buildings to provide convenient access to the car parking at the rear of the site,” the Mecone Assessment report said. .

“The proposed development has been designed to maintain the character of commercial and retail development in the area, provide for an active street frontage, and accommodate a population serving use that will not detract from the nearby centre.”

Paw-sonalised Photos on Santa Paws Day at Pet Cafe Greenslopes

“Paw-sonalised” Christmas photos taken with your fur babies. Sounds like a plan! Make it happen on Santa Paws Day, 24th November 2019 at Pet Cafe Greenslopes.

With Christmas just right around the corner, make your holiday greeting cards extra special and share your cute pet photos with friends and family. After all, naughty or nice, they’ve been camera-ready all year. Pet Cafe Greenslopes has invited Allira Batstone Photography to take photos of all the Santa Paws Day attendees.

dogs — *Photo credit: Friends of the Hound – Greyhound Adoption Group‎/ Facebook*

Santa Paws Day

Having your Santa Paws photos taken at Pet Cafe Greenslopes allows you to choose Christmas-themed outfits for your fur baby prior to the event day, or even on the day itself by simply picking up any of the available outfits at the store.

Friends Of The Hound—a Greyhound rescue and adoption group—will also set up their own stall at the event, with products available for sale to support the charity.

Apart from the photo session, Lia from L’Barkery will also be at the venue to give out samples of L’Barkery’s products, which include Puppicino, Paw Blonde, Slushies, and more.

Above video shows @taniakm86 enjoying an #eggnog flavoured #puppicino from @lbarkery (Video from Facebook/L’Barkery — Innovative Pet Products.)

Photo Credit : Facebook/Yo-get-it Frozen Yoghurt

Lastly, as a treat to all pet owners, Kelsey’s delicious Yo-get-it Frozen Yoghurt is readily available for all guests to enjoy.

This year’s Santa Paws Day will run from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. For bookings, you may call 3397 5477.

Free Jam-Packed End of the Line Festival Marks 6th Year in Woolloongabba

Woolloongabba’s annual block party, the End of the Line Festival, is marking its sixth year this November! This annual event showcases what the locals have to offer in terms of food, style and entertainment, demonstrating to the rest of Brisbane that it can also host an unforgettable outdoor party.

Experience what it’s like this Saturday, the 9th of November 2019, at Jurgens Street from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This year’s confirmed featured musical acts include:

WHEN	WHO
2:15 p.m.	Selfish Sons
3:00 p.m.	Family Jordan
4:00 p.m.	Sycco featuring Sasha McLeod
5:00 p.m.	Cool Sounds
6:00 p.m.	Tiana Khasi
7:00 p.m.	Quivers
8:00 p.m.	Ainslie Wills
9:00 p.m.	GLBeat
10:00 p.m.	DJs curated by Jet Black Cat Music and Immerse Events

Whilst the performers are on stage, there will be plenty to do for the kids and kids at heart in the activity area. Communify Queensland and Hands On Art and Substation Gallery will be setting up fun art workshops for those who want to unleash their creative side.

*Photo Credit: The End Of Line Gabba/Facebook*

There will also be a few art installations and projects on display, as created by local artists. Details to the creative and visual arts line-up have not yet been announced but you can keep tabs of the rest of the event’s showcase on its social media page.

The festival’s grub will be provided by food trucks and eateries sponsors. For instance, Stone & Wood Brewery has been supporting this event for many years.

The End of the Line Festival is a free-entry event for all ages but you’ll need to bring cash for the food and drinks. You might also be asked to present an ID if you’re going to enjoy beer.

Indulge in All the Pizza You Can Eat at Woolloongabba’s Superfly Pizza

Pizza lovers, ready your bellies for one afternoon of an all-you-can-eat pizza party! Superfly Pizza in Woolloongabba is heating up the oven and breaking out the coolers for its Cold Beers, Fresh Cuts, Hot Pizzas event.

Set on Saturday, the 2nd of Nov 2019, the pizza indulgence at Superfly Pizza will run from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The restaurant offers choices of hand-stretched dough pizza topped with tomato-based and white-based sauces, including vegan options, along with a side of balls or pizza pockets.

And what goes really well with pizza but beer, right? The acidity and bitter taste of beer enhance the taste of pizza cheese so you can enjoy savouring these flavours again and again.

Brews for this special afternoon will come from Young Henry’s and will include:

Stayer Mid
Cloudy Apple Cider
Natural Lager
Newtowner Pale Ale
IPA
Motorcyle Oil Hoppy Porter

Live DJs will be around to spin some party music as well.

If filling up on pizza and beer on a Saturday weekend is your idea of fun, then don’t forget to book a ticket online as the seats are limited.

Superfly Pizza is located at 17 Gibbon Street in Woolloongabba. Its regular trading hours are from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Tuesday to Saturday) and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Monday and Sunday).

DA Lodged for Domino’s Takeaway Pizza Shop on Logan Road in Greenslopes

A development application for a Domino’s Takeaway Pizza Shop on Logan Road, Greenslopes has been lodged.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Limited has submitted an application for a Change of Use to accommodate the establishment of a Food and Drink outlet, from its existing use, at Shop 2 496 Logan Road, Greenslopes.

The subject site covers a total area of approximately 1,800 sqm and sits along a commercial strip. It is approximately 15-minutes walk away from Buranda train station and 10 minutes via 174 / 175 bus services.

*Floor plan / Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council /* *https://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

Domino’s Takeaway Pizza Shop — *3D View Floor Plan / Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council /* *https://pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au*

The application seeks approval for an internal fit-out of the existing vacant tenancies to facilitate the operation of Domino’s Pizza Shop which will involve: construction of front counter; construction of customer lobby area; installation of twelve frontage signs; installation of pizza ovens, cold room, and other equipment, and protrusion through the Western wall of the tenancy to facilitate access to sanitary facilities

The proposed Pizza Shop will use the existing car space assigned for this allotment and will be readily accessible for customers of the store. The proposed store hours are from 8:00 a.m. up to 2:00 a.m., Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays.

“The proposed Domino’s store is considered to appropriately apply the provisions of the above regulatory framework. Domino’s will operate in line with subsequent consent conditions to ensure a commercially feasible and safe environment,” the Construction Supply & Service assessment report said.

“The proposed Domino’s Shop is considered as a fitting use of the existing tenancy at the site. The premise is designed to integrate well with the surrounding development and not to be a detriment to the surrounding land uses.”

496 Logan Rd Greenslopes QLD 4120 Australia

Greenslopes State School Joins Queensland Government’s Plastic Recycle Scheme

Photo Credit: Catherine Sheila/Pexels

Students of Greenslopes State School are helping clean up the environment one container at a time and even earning whilst at it. This is by getting involved in the state government’s container refund scheme, Containers for Change.

Launched November 2018, the scheme offers a ten cent refund per item on any eligible container. Eligible containers can be made from glass, plastic, aluminium or liquid paper board and can range in size from 150ml to 3L.

When it started, around 30 state schools around Queensland already participated in the program. Participating schools trialled their ways to collect containers within their school communities and work to harness the energy of everyone associated with their school, including parents and carers, students and teachers.

For Queenslanders who prefer to donate their drink container to a community group, sports club or another organisation, container return points can direct the 10c refund payment to a registered group.

In Greenslopes, the state school happens to be the registered group. Those who want to donate to Greenslopes State School’s Parents and Citizens Association, you may use the code C10028875 which is the school’s unique Scheme ID. The P&C association will receive funds to spend back on the school.

About Containers for Change

Photo credit: Containers for Change QLD/Facebook

Containers for Change is a state-wide container refund scheme that aims to reduce the amount of drink containers that are littered and increase Queensland’s recycling rate.

Not-for-profit group Container Exchange (CoEx) was appointed by the government as the Product Responsibility Organisation (PRO), to develop and run the container refund scheme in Queensland.

For further information about Containers for Change, visit their website or the Queensland Government’s website.

Gold Coast’s Famous Village Market Returns to Stones Corner

Did you know that Gold Coast’s favourite outdoor shopping mecca, The Village Markets, has been seasonally trading in Brisbane? If you haven’t been there, here’s your chance to experience what it’s like as it makes a comeback at Stones Corner Village in Greenslopes.

Happening on Sunday, the 29th of Sept 2019, The Village Markets in Logan Road will open from 9:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. This is the fourth time this event would be mounted in Greenslopes since its Brisbane debut in December 2018.

By now, Gold Coast shoppers know the drill when it comes to The Village Markets since it opened more than 10 years ago in Burleigh Heads. Whilst Brissy folks used to travel more than two hours to the south to score some fashionable vintage finds and pre-loved designer labels, the quarterly event in Greenslopes has become a convenient detour.

The lineup of shops at The Village Market is a gold mine for shopaholics, fashionistas and designers. Apart from the clothes, shoppers may also snag well-crafted handcrafted pieces, ingenious upcycled furniture and unique homewares.

*Photo Credit: The Village Markets/Facebook*

Just in time for kicking off your Christmas shopping, you’ll find heaps of items to give as gifts for friends, clients, co-workers, acquaintances in your social groups, and every member of your family.

The Village Markets is a free event with food stalls and live entertainment to boot!

Council Seeks Feedback for Stephens Mountain Reserve Concept Plan Draft

Photo Credit: Google Street View

Brisbane City Council is inviting the local community to share their thoughts about the development of the draft concept plan for the Stephens Mountain Reserve in Greenslopes.

To help get the community’s thoughts about the mountain reserve development, Council is asking residents to fill out a short survey. The survey asks about the use of the reserve, types and frequency of activities, and if there are elements locals would like to be enhanced in the future.

In an effort to continue protecting the reserve whilst making it accessible for the local community to enjoy, BCC has allocated $200,000 to construct a lookout and walking trails at Stephens Mountain.

The survey for Stephens Mountain Reserve draft concept plan closes on Sunday 22 September 2019 and is available at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5190464/FuturePI.

Fore more information, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.

About Stephens Mountain Reserve

Under the recently adopted Coorparoo and Districts Neighbourhood Plan, around 5.8 hectares of Stephens Mountain will be a conservation zone. The reserve is a local landmark and considered one of Brisbane’s highest points.

This means the ecological, landscape and visual values of Stephens Mountain will be retained and that remnant vegetation on the area will be protected. Based on the amended neighbourhood plan, developments for consideration should also respect the natural topography and should complement the scenic landscape.

Proposed Retail Centre Next to Boggo Road Gaol Attracts Strong Opposition

Photo Credit: pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au

A new mixed-use commercial and retail centre next to Boggo Road Gaol could rise, should a development application by Stockwell Development Group be approved. However, this DA is attracting some strong opposition from people in the neighbourhood barely a month since it was lodged.

The proposal calls for two-storey buildings consisting of retail space at the ground level and commercial space at the first level. It will provide a total of 163 car parking spaces and 12 bicycle spaces.

Detailed plan (Photo Credit: pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au)

Located at 21 Boggo Road and 41 Boggo Road in Dutton Park, “Boggo Road Boulevard” will only be 150 metres away from the proposed Boggo Road Cross River Rail station. There will be two access locations via Boggo Road and another one via Peter Doherty Street.

Reasons for Opposition

Locals living within the vicinity are raising their concerns to the proposed development. The number one concern of residents is the amount of car parking spaces proposed in the area, which is already suffering heavy congestion.

A resident argued that the over-provision of car parking spaces and lack of priority for public and active transport mean this DA should not be approved in its current form.

Photo Credit: pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au

Some residents raised the issue of the development’s proximity to the heritage-listed Boggo Road Gaol, an Australian prison located on Annerley Road in Dutton Park. Designs prepared by Buchan shows the buildings will have access and views to Boggo Road Gaol.

“Given this is a heritage listed area and contains critical elements of our past, I can’t believe the consideration to develop comes to mind,” one resident said, highlighting that it will weaken the heritage value of the gaol.

Boggo Road Gaol (Photo Credit: Kgbo/Wikimedia Commons)

The 1976 and 1987/88 tower and detention units adjoining the eastern side of the Boggo Road Gaol will need to be demolished to facilitate the development. Although the detention units need to be removed, the developer insists that no other part of the Boggo Road Gaol is proposed to be demolished or impacted by the proposed development.

Other issues raised include its non-maintenance to the pedestrian and bicycle movement through the corridor between the Eco-Sciences building and the Gaol as well as use of public space.

For further information about the proposed mixed-use commercial and retail centre in Dutton Park, see Full DA – A005260979.