Find out what you can take to a resource recovery centre Resource recovery centres used to be known as 'transfer stations' They’re also known as ‘the tip’ or ‘the rubbish dump’ Resource recovery centres have recycling and waste facilities to help you recycle and reduce the amount of household waste ending up in landfill Council's 4 resource recovery centres collect waste that residents can’t put in their household bin because of the volume There are 4 resource recovery centres in Brisbane The centres are open every day of the year Take a virtual tour of Council's resource recovery centres to help you find your way around on your visit.  Take a virtual tour of Council's resource recovery centres to help you find your way around on your visit.  Tips for your visit to the resource recovery centre Council’s resource recovery centres accept a wide range of recyclable or reusable items free of charge. Recyclable items are then processed and good-quality reusable items are donated to the Treasure Troves Visit Planet Ark for information about other recycling and disposal options General waste that can’t fit in your household bin can be disposed of at resource recovery centres Recycle green waste at a resource recovery centre Green waste material comes from the garden and includes: You can also recycle your garden waste with our green waste recycling service. The following items can be taken to resource recovery centres outside of scheduled free hazardous waste drop-off days: Council’s resource recovery centres accept a wide range of recyclable or reusable items free of charge. Recyclable items are then processed and good-quality reusable items are donated to the Treasure Troves Visit Planet Ark for information about other recycling and disposal options You can also recycle your garden waste with our green waste recycling service. The following items can be taken to resource recovery centres outside of scheduled free hazardous waste drop-off days: Learn how to efficiently pack your load before visiting a resource recovery centre.  Learn how to efficiently pack your load before visiting a resource recovery centre.  When visiting your local resource recovery centre it’s important to plan your trip before you arrive.  Sorting your load by grouping similar items together can save you time and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill towards the front of your vehicle or trailer Flatten cardboard boxes and separate metals as this will be your first stop at the centre.  Make sure to cover and secure your load and bring a mate along to help unload heavy items Remember to wear enclosed shoes and protective clothing you’ll be directed by the gatehouse staff to the various drop-off points Children under 12 and family pets must remain in your vehicles at all times it’s important to plan your trip before you arrive.  as this will be your first stop at the centre.  Waste contains valuable, recoverable resources\r\n \r\n We care about the future of our land and community. We can all play a part to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in Brisbane, using landfill as the last resort Waste contains valuable, recoverable resourcesWe care about the future of our land and community. We can all play a part to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in Brisbane, using landfill as the last resort There are different charges for domestic and commercial waste services.   There are different charges for domestic and commercial waste services.   Use waste vouchers to cover the cost of general and green waste disposal at a resource recovery centre Council offers residents 10 free vouchers each year to help households dispose of general and green waste You can use waste vouchers at any resource recovery centre.\r\n  Vehicles and trailers must be under 4.5 tonnes combined gross vehicle mass (CGVM) e.g Vehicles with a combined gross vehicle mass (CGVM) more than 4.5 tonnes can only use Nudgee and Willawong resource recovery centres Vehicles and trailers must be under 4.5 tonnes combined gross vehicle mass (CGVM) DAIA members can access fees and charges for uncontaminated green waste only Members cannot use waste and green waste vouchers All vehicles with a 4.5-tonne combined gross vehicle mass (CGVM) and under: All other vehicle combinations with a CGVM more than 4.5 tonnes: Vehicles with a CGVM more than 4.5 tonnes can only use the Nudgee and Willawong resource recovery centres Resource recovery centres accept payment by cash EFTPOS or credit card (Mastercard or Visa only) You can also set up a commercial account for your business A commercial account allows you to pay:  Brisbane City Council\r\nGPO Box 1090\r\nBrisbane Qld 4001 A commercial account allows you to pay:  Establishing a commercial account can take up to 7 business days You can take certain recyclable items to Council's resource recovery centres for free You can also use waste vouchers to dispose of general and green waste Find more information about what you can take to the centres You can also use waste vouchers to dispose of general and green waste Find more information about what you can take to the centres there are vehicle load size limits at Council's resource recovery centres This helps to ensure fair use of our centres and reduce wait times Vehicles with a combined gross vehicle mass (CGVM) more than 4 tonnes can only access the resouce recovery centres in Nudgee and Willawong Find more information about vehicle load limits and fees.  Find more information about vehicle load limits and fees.  You can dispose of e-waste at a resource recovery centre in Brisbane mobile phones and small household appliances Learn more about e-waste disposal Learn more about e-waste disposal You can recycle paint through the Paintback Australia program Liquid paint (lead or other) of up to 100 litres can be disposed of at Council's resource recovery centres with a maximum limit of 20 litres per container.  Empty paint tins can be disposed of at the metal recycling area at resource recovery centres Small quantities of leftover paint can be solidified by using the following methods:  You can recycle paint through the Paintback Australia program Liquid paint (lead or other) of up to 100 litres can be disposed of at Council's resource recovery centres with a maximum limit of 20 litres per container.  Small quantities of leftover paint can be solidified by using the following methods:  You can dispose of hazardous waste at Council’s during free household hazardous waste drop-off days Learn more about household hazardous waste disposal.\r\n You can recycle empty gas bottles at Council's resource recovery centres You can drop off up to 6 standard 9-kilogram bottles They must be in good condition (not damaged or leaking) You can recycle empty gas bottles at Council's resource recovery centres The cost to dispose of green waste in Brisbane depends on the amount of waste you're getting rid of. You can also use waste vouchers to dispose of green waste for free Find out about fees for disposing of green waste The cost to dispose of green waste in Brisbane depends on the amount of waste you're getting rid of. You can also use waste vouchers to dispose of green waste for free Find out about fees for disposing of green waste has called on the Queensland Government and the City of Moreton Bay to finally complete the Samford to Ferny Grove Cycle Link Now he is asking the community to help and speak up much to the chagrin of all but the fittest cyclists who have to surmount the hills of Petersen Road and the lack of shoulder on Camp Mountain Road for the Samford end of the route,’ said Mr Audus ‘The cycle link is extremely popular and would be more so The Cycle Link was established to provide a safer and more direct connection between Samford Village and Ferny Grove Rail Station for people riding bikes It was facilitated by repurposing a disused railway corridor for a safe relatively flat cycling and walking route between Ferny Grove and Samford Constructed at a total cost of $3.2 million across two stages – with Stage 1 providing a 1.4km off-road link from Lanita Road to McLean Road – it is Stage 2 where this shortfall is identified Stage 2 provided 3.85km of on-road treatments on McLean Road as well as 400m shared path between McLean Road and Petersen Road The Department of Transport and Main Roads highlights Stage 2 delivered low-cost bicycle infrastructure improvements that improved bike rider safety between Stage 1 and Samford Village TMR’s website goes on to explain the improvements included installation of signage and yellow bike symbols on road surfaces along Petersen Road and Camp Mountain Road The signs and road markings help bike riders follow the route between Petersen Road and Samford Village Mr Audus does not believe the infrastructure improvements went far enough particularly with no constructed shoulders or pathways on the Camp Mountain Road section to ensure the safety of cyclists and pedestrians the hilly sections of Petersen Road make the Cycle Link less appetising for social riders including young families and senior citizens A potential resolution Mr Audus has identified comes from the land at 85 Petersen Road ‘The long western boundary coincides with the old Dayboro railway line – an excellent indeed beautiful connection for both cyclists and pedestrians Mr Audus has made efforts to lobby the Queensland Government and the City of Moreton Bay writing to The Honourable Nikki Boyd MP (Member for Pine Rivers) and Councillor Darren Grimwade (Division 11) respectively to exercise government provisions to resume a narrow strip along the property boundary to adequately complete the Cycle Link ‘Given that the property is in transition and that the resumption would impinge very little on the greater part of the property such a resumption should not be contentious,’ said Mr Audus Mr Audus’ request was met with resistance from TMR citing the department has no approved planning at this location that would enable the purchase of 85 Petersen Road The City of Moreton Bay seemed more favourable with Cr Grimwade confirming he had discussed this with the Council’s CEO who had also asked the appropriate department in Council to investigate the acquisition and report back Should the City of Moreton Bay acquire the property ‘I would definitely be lobbying the State Government to fund the completion of the infrastructure required to complete the originally proposed rail trail I will definitely keep the community updated.’ Mr Audus wrote to Echo News asking for your support in canvassing the Queensland Government and the City of Moreton Bay to complete the Cycle Link ‘Let’s advocate to TMR and City of Moreton Bay Council to grasp this opportunity and finish the job Surely now is the perfect time to set its completion in train To contact Cr Darren Grimwade, email Darren.Grimwade@moretonbay.qld.gov.au Be the first to know about local news and events   Echo News is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council If you believe the Standards may have been breached you may approach Echo News or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712 This is probably not the page you’re looking for A man has been charged with murder after allegedly failing to call emergency services following the deaths of two people who had 'adverse reactions' from drugs they'd taken in a suburban home Emergency services were called to the Kentville St property in Mitchelton in Brisbane's north at 8.50am on Thursday finding the two people inside unresponsive A 61-year-old Keperra man and a 35-year-old Mitchelton woman were later declared dead at the scene A 41-year-old Greenslopes man has since been charged with two counts of murder with the aggravating feature of reckless indifference and two counts each of supply dangerous drugs and possess dangerous drugs Ferny Grove Criminal Investigation Branch Senior Sergeant Mick Jones said police would allege the man had supplied the pair with drugs hours before their death 'He also allegedly failed to contact emergency services when the man and the woman had an adverse reaction to the substances,' Sergeant Jones said 'The investigation that we've conducted indicate he bought the drugs to the premises and provided them to those there 'He was there for the duration (of the drug taking).' It will be alleged the pair were unconscious when police arrived but later died One of the woman's four children called triple-0 on Thursday morning Sergeant Jones said the 41-year-old man was at the property when police arrived and assisted them with their inquiries He then 'voluntarily accompanied' police to the station for further questioning before being charged 'When the job was tasked and police and QAS came to the scene very quickly he was out the front of the residence,' Sergeant Jones said 'He's co-operative with police and he voluntarily wished to assist us with the investigation moving forward.' When asked if the circumstances would have been any different if the man had called triple-0 Sergeant Jones replied: 'It certainly would have helped.' Police will further allege the man had moved a car belonging to one of his 'friends' before returning to the property That car was also now being treated as a crime scene While police are still waiting to receive the toxicology and autopsy reports Sergeant Jones said they were 'pretty confident' some of the drugs consumed by the pair included cocaine and amphetamines Sergeant Jones said he didn't believe there was further risk to the community and it was unlikely these drugs were from a bad batch Police will allege the 41-year-old man had also consumed drugs with the pair but might not have used the same drugs as the other two because he didn't have an 'adverse reaction' 'I don't know the exact way the whole situation transpired,' Sergeant Jones said 'He certainly indicated they used drugs on that evening .. whether they all used the same drugs (is unclear).' Sergeant Jones said he was also unable to comment on the quantity or quality of the drugs that caused the deaths until police received the toxicology reports He said the pair allegedly had the adverse reaction to the drugs 'reasonably quickly' after they were consumed He confirmed none of the three was in an intimate relationship with one another but instead 'loose associates' or 'friends' Sergeant Jones said the four children were now in the care of their father - who does not live at the property - and grandmother following the 'traumatic situation' The man was due to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:.. Victim of acid attack 'plotted by his ex-partner who teamed up with a gang' dies in hospital six.. We are trapped in unsellable newbuild homes after a £52m dual carriageway was built on our.. Horror as $4.5M influencer-laden yacht SINKS off Miami.. 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'raped by personal trainer influencer in her own home after being released' Where 'soft-touch' Britain's asylum seekers are REALLY coming from M&S cyber attack could take 'months' to fully recover from as 'paranoid' staff resort to sleeping in.. who was knifed to death in French village says her affair is a.. the Ferny Grove Markets will be relocating later this month to Chermside these markets have been a long-standing attraction within our district bringing the community and stall holders together Residents know this is a great place to snag a bargain and support small local businesses Whether you are looking to stock the fridge and pantry up for the week need a new bike for the kids or just want to grab a coffee and some breakfast residents know they just have to head down to the markets on Sunday However, with the new Transport Orientated Development taking place at the Ferny Grove train station it was reported that the Ferny Grove Markets would be here to stay despite the new development changing the landscape of the Ferny Grove Station it appears that the new market site that was offered was to be on the top floor of the new multi-level car park which was not a suitable location nor held convenient  access for customers and stall holders “We have made the tough decision to relocate to a new site The last market at Ferny grove will take place on Sunday 9th April We do apologise to all our regular customers and stall holders and appreciate the support that you have given us over the past 40 years The new ew market site will be at Kedron-Wavell Services Club Stall holder enquiries can be directed to Colin on 0418 721 751 A key milestone has been reached on the $22 million jointly-funded park ‘n’ ride upgrade at the Ferny Grove train station in Brisbane Public transport customers now have access to a new multi-storey commuter car park with 905 parking spaces Access to and from the new site will be via Ferny Way while upgraded lighting and CCTV cameras will bolster car park security Stage 2 of the project now commences to allow construction of the new retail and residential apartments as well as the start of the connecting internal roads the park ‘n’ ride will be one of the largest in Southeast Queensland – with over 1400 parking spaces Federal Assistant Minister for Education and Regional Development said the Australian and Queensland governments were working together to invest in the infrastructure projects that would deliver what Ferny Grove residents need “This exciting project is jointly funded with a total investment of $22 million comprising $12m from the Australian Government and $10m from the Queensland Government,” he said “Queensland’s population is growing at a rapid rate and we’re committed to keeping up with that growth by investing in infrastructure projects like this across the state.” Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said park ‘n’ rides were a great way to encourage people onto public transport “The Ferny Grove upgrade will improve parking conditions to benefit motorists bike riders and public transport customers,” he said “Investing in park ‘n’ ride expansion projects supports the population growth in Southeast Queensland “Once finished the new TOD at Ferny Grove will create a local “neighbourhood village” that will provide food and beverage operators as well as increasing local housing supply with the construction of 82 new residential units in a location that has excellent rail and bus connections said his constituents had told him they wanted to use public transport more but didn’t have enough parking at the station to be able to use it effectively “Today we have provided a huge boost to parking at Ferny Grove Station so people can better access public transport,” he said As Melbourne braces for a population of 9 million by 2050 global leader in smart sustainable mobility solutions has delivered on-time and to budget its Traffic Management System we’re homing in on two major topics: Tunnels and Cybersecurity All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media It has been my privilege to be the member for Ferny Grove for the past five years It is my honour to be given the faith to represent you in Queensland Parliament for another term I have been humbled by the genuine outpouring of trust and affection many people have shown me during the campaign this year Thank you to the electors of Ferny Grove for your support Thank you to my staff who work so hard to deliver the outcomes people need Thank you to the tireless volunteers who have believed in what we are seeking to build I was very fortunate to retain my portfolio of Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and add to that Minister for Rural Communities green produce and fibres in the world and employees hundreds of thousands of people in the agriculture sector Our Ag industry is the envy of the world and I will never tire of telling everyone of that fact Queensland is well-placed to deal with the recovery from COVID because of the strong decisions by Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and the dedication and professionalism of our Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young and all who have served to keep us safe My staff and I are now back in the office delivering the same hard work and dedication we have shown in the past to improve local services and schools and to fight to build a future where opportunity is enlarged for all Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Member of Parliament again this term As we approach Christmas in a year like none we have ever had before there are still some things which remain constant Lions Christmas Cakes is one of those things Christmas cakes have been a major fundraiser for Lions Clubs since 1965 Proceeds from the cakes are donated back into the community supporting a number of good causes from blindness prevention and aged care to youth programs and everything in between This year the Golden Valley Keperra Lions will be selling cakes at Bob Cassimaty Park at the following times: Please check that the URL entered is correct or try loading the page again Honeycombes Property Group’s much-anticipated $140 million mixed-use Ferny Grove Central development is underway and already shaping up as a vibrant retail and lifestyle centrepiece for Brisbane’s leafy northwest Two major retailers have been secured as long-term anchor tenants by the Queensland developer for the transit-oriented development’s 12,000sq m of retail space In cornerstone leasing deals for the project supermarket giant Woolworths and liquor chain Dan Murphy’s have signed up for a total of 7000sq m The leasing terms for the anchor tenancies range from 10 to 15 years Managing Director of Honeycombes Property Group said the mix and calibre of the duo of anchor tenants reflected both a pent-up demand for quality retail space in the area and the community focus of the Ferny Grove Central project “The huge level of interest from retailers in what we are creating at Ferny Grove Central has been unprecedented and just goes to show the heightened demand for quality retail opportunities in the area,” said Mr Honeycombe “Woolworths and Dan Murphy’s as the development’s two anchor tenants will provide the key to reinvigorating this end-of-line railway station precinct into a thriving neighbourhood village that combines retail “Our aim is to breathe new life into the precinct with Ferny Grove Central and getting the retail mix right is an important part in successfully achieving that as well as satisfying the future needs of the surrounding community.” The mixed-use development adjoins the Ferny Grove train station which caters for more than 5000 passengers per day that transit through the end-of-line transport hub Along with the 12,000sq m retail component and car parking it also will comprise a residential enclave featuring 82 luxury boutique apartments complete with a recreational deck as well as improved pedestrian and cyclist connections through the site Facilities for train passengers will also be enhanced with the introduction of a multi-deck commuter car park providing the convenience of undercover parking bays Mr Honeycombe said extensive community consultation had been undertaken by the company in refining the project’s design and other elements to ensure it provides the perfect blend of lifestyle and convenience for the area “Our approach has not only been forward-thinking and design-led but also very much community-focused to enable us to deliver a transit-oriented development that will be both transformative and embraced by local residents,” he said The leasing deals securing the project’s two retail anchor tenants come off the back of Honeycombes Property Group gaining development approval which has paved the way for the commencement of construction Woolworths has taken a 15-year lease over 3200sq m — the biggest tenancy in the retail centre — for a full-line supermarket fronting Samford Rd with a grocery pick-up service in the basement While the Men’s Shed movement is well established within Brisbane the sister movement of the Women’s Shed is far less so that is soon set to change with the formation of the Women’s’ Shed at Ferny Grove (WSFG)—a first of its kind in Brisbane It’s also one of the few across Australia with a primary focus on wood and metal working non-profit organisation that will provide a safe and inclusive space for women to work on projects along with offering a place for friendship Members of the Women’s Shed can expect the full Men’s Shed experience with woodworking practices and power tool use at their command household handy work was typically a job assigned to the man of the house in our modern world where many women are living independently and often outliving their partners skills honed in Women’s Sheds around Australia are becoming increasingly useful The need for this movement in our community could not be greater At the suggestion of Brisbane Tramway Museum Honorary Secretary an Expression of Interest meeting was held at The Brisbane Tramway Museum in early March Shan Fleming said the response from the initial session was overwhelming – clearly indicating a communal desire for this facility ‘The group was blown away by the numbers that turned up with almost 100 women across all age groups showing up or emailing to express their interest At this stage we are working through how to accommodate as many as we can from those who signed up on the day which is a nice problem to have,’ said Shan What is also really exciting about the establishment of the WSFG is that it will be the first Women’s Shed of its kind to ever grace Brisbane and its founding members made the effort of attending the Expression of Interest session to share their positive experiences and learnings and weekly meetings taking place to secure insurances and complete administrative duties the organisation is well on its way to opening its doors It is hoped that workshops will commence by mid/end April at The Brisbane Tramway Museum So, women of Brisbane, what are you waiting for, come on down and get your hands dirty!   Echo News is bound by the Standards of Practice of the Australian Press Council. If you believe the Standards may have been breached, you may approach Echo News or make a complaint to the Australian Press Council in writing at www.presscouncil.org.au. The Council may also be contacted on 1800 025 712. Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe The Ferny Grove Village shopping centre in Brisbane's western suburbs has changed hands for $16.2 million WA-based syndicator Kerching Capital secured the 4408sq m neighbourhood shopping centre at 51 Mcginn Road Ferny Grove through CBRE's Michael Hedger and Joe Tynan SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Read MoreSalesLatest In PropertyFetching latest articles Queensland Go Cards could soon be a thing of the past Debit and credit cards and smart devices will be able to be used on some of the state's railway network in a new trial - starting next week Travellers on Brisbane's Ferny Grove line will be able to use their Visa Mastercard or American Express debit and credit cards The $371 million system was first trialled on the Gold Coast's G-Link service earlier this year and was hailed a success The trial mirrors other states as New South Wales rolled out debit card payments on its public transport network in 2019 On Friday 10th November, a major milestone was reached in the $150 million Ferny Grove Central urban renewal project with the unveiling of the new Park ‘n’ Ride car park at Ferny Grove railway station a subsidiary of CPB Contractors within the ASX-listed CIMIC Group Ferny Grove Central is poised to reshape Brisbane’s north-west The newly opened Park ‘n’ Ride is the first stage of this ambitious project aiming to alleviate congestion and provide commuters with enhanced facilities integrates the Park ‘n’ Ride with future apartment living a major retail center boasting over 1,400 car parks for commuters and an entertainment precinct featuring top-notch transport connectivity befitting an Olympic city What sets Ferny Grove Central apart is its status as the first suburban train station included in a mixed-use development since the Toowong development nearly four decades ago. The Honeycombes Property Group spearheads the entire Ferny Grove Central project, positioning it as a transformative force for the region. The official opening of the Ferny Grove Park ‘n’ Ride was attended by Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey, alongside local State Member for Ferny Grove Mark Furner and Peter Honeycombe, the managing director of Honeycombes Property Group. The ceremony marked a significant step forward for the project, bringing together key stakeholders who played pivotal roles in its realization. Beyond its infrastructural contributions, Ferny Grove Central is also making a substantial economic impact. The development is generating more than 800 full-time jobs, with approximately 285 jobs directly tied to the construction project. This influx of employment opportunities underscores the broader positive effects of the urban renewal initiative on the local community. As Ferny Grove Central continues to take shape, it promises not only a revamped urban landscape but also a beacon of progress and prosperity for Brisbane’s north-west. With its forward-thinking design and comprehensive amenities, this project is set to redefine the Ferny Grove community, providing a blueprint for future suburban developments. CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Broad Construction has been selected by Honeycombes Property Group and joint-venture partner MaxCap Group to deliver Brisbane’s Ferny Grove Central development which involves the redevelopment of the existing Ferny Grove Train Station which will improve amenity for commuters and the wider Ferny Grove community comprises new transport facilities (the majority undercover); a retail offering with a focus on flexibility service providers and entertainment; landscaped pedestrian plazas and air-conditioned retail plaza; and improved vehicle and pedestrian connections The project will generate revenue of approximately $100 million for CPB Contractors CIMIC Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Broad Construction is our specialist building company and is delivering a range of high-quality projects We are very pleased to be working with the Honeycombes Property Group and the MaxCap Group on this landmark urban redevelopment.” added: “The experience of our team means that we have the capability to provide safe and certain delivery to our clients Broad’s inclusive procurement strategies will also provide opportunities for local workers and businesses.” Construction will commence in June 2021 and is expected to be completed by August 2023 Ferny Grove Central adds to Broad’s portfolio of Queensland building projects which includes the Inner City South State Secondary College and the re-development of the Kingaroy Hospital You must be logged in to post a comment Construction industry ready as Queensland hospital expansion review concludes Boroondara opens nominations for 2025 Urban Design Awards Construction industry leaders to take part in 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout New leadership team appointed to overhaul QLD’s construction regulator Engineers Australia calls for target of 60,000 additional engineering graduates by 2035 Willmott Dixon selected to lead construction of Northern Roots Visitor Centre in Oldham New York state launches US$16.6m road resurfacing initiative on Long Island Foster + Partners unveils design for luxury green community on Laheq Island Victoria Tower Adelaide celebrates topping out milestone Plus Architecture secures DA approval for landmark build-to-rent project in West Melbourne Why concrete carbon sequestration could revolutionise the construction industry Adoption of AI in construction remains low with widespread concerns CFMEU investigation uncovers bad behaviour in building industry Sector hones in on sustainable building elements to meet efficiency standards Concrete surface treatments still improving after decades of innovation the Transport Oriented Developed (TOD) is due to open in late 2023 and will combine apartment living a 12,000-square-metre retail centre and a 1,400-spot multi-level parking facility for commuters CPB has been involved with a number of high-profile works in Queensland including for the Brisbane State High School the Brisbane City retail and commercial developments at 155 and 170 Queen Street Mall “While the Ferny Grove Central project has been seven years in the planning it is immensely rewarding to finally get to the starting line and to start construction on the project today,” he added The project has received what Mr Honeycombe called “a high level of unprecedented interest” from the local market highlighting the level of demand for both residential apartments and retail opportunities and with construction now commencing we believe that will quickly accelerate interest in both sectors Along with Goodstart Early Learning, other retailers signed up as anchor tenants include Woolworths and Dan Murphy’s, a Goodlife Health Club, and Cinebar Construction of Ferny Grove Central is expected to take 28 months. To read the original coverage of this story, please see here Web Design Gold Coast - THRIVE On Friday, November 1, Ferny Grove State School students and Adopt-a-Cop Senior Constable Wanda Beckett, took part in ‘Walk For Daniel’. Ferny Grove State School has undertaken this march annually for 10 years as part of Day For Daniel, in memory of Daniel Morcombe who was tragically killed 16 years ago. Day for Daniel is a chance to raise awareness about child safety and protective behaviours. After a walk around the school in a sea of red, student councillors shared messages of child safety and Detective Sergeant Frank Jefferies of the Ferny Grove CPIU spoke to the students to reinforce the three R’s of safety – Recognise, React and Report. 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googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_Article-page_Position01' \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/honeycombes-ferny-grove-central\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/honeycombes-ferny-grove-central\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ein partnership with Melbourne-based real estate financier MaxCap\u003c/a\u003e broke ground on Ferny Grove Central—a 12,000sq m neighbourhood village and a 1400-space multi-level parking facility for commuters—at Ferny Grove train station in mid-2021.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe transit-oriented development which is being constructed by Broad Construction a Perth-based subsidiary of CPB Contractors and part of CIMIC Group \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is due to be completed in late 2023 and will also feature a 82-apartment residential building known as The Fernery.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoneycombes secured the development rights to the site in 2017 after a competitive tender process run by the Queensland government.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe broader project follows on from the company’s $250-million 366-apartment redevelopment of Coorparoo Square in the city’s eastern fringe delivered over three stages in partnership with Frasers Property Australia.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe developer has now enlisted JLL’s Jacob Swan and Sam Hatcher to sell the project’s shopping centre or convenience retail and essential services components dubbed Ferny Grove Central.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"rA194SV6uHF8pvhEQL6Ng\"\u003e\u003cpicture\u003e\u003cimg src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5Pgl2B96UObk4lAjtlzWKL/bf45d39c46dd3baa71eefe78706e5923/33Untitled-2.jpg\" alt=\"▲ Honeycombes a Townsville-based company with long links to development in Brisbane is currently midway through constructing the project.\" data-mce-src=\"//images.ctfassets.net/8pr762qjocl3/5Pgl2B96UObk4lAjtlzWKL/bf45d39c46dd3baa71eefe78706e5923/33Untitled-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003c/picture\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"opacity: 0.8;\" data-mce-style=\"opacity: 0.8;\"\u003e▲ Honeycombes is currently midway through building the project.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eMajor retailers have already snapped up spots in the precinct including a full-line Woolworths supermarket Goodlife Fitness Centre and Cinebar as well as a medical and allied health precinct essential services and food and beverage operators.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwan said the development strong fixed annual reviews and significant future growth potential and income security.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“From an investment perspective there is nothing that compares to the scale security and quality that [this development] presents,” Swan said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The strong focus on non-discretionary and essential service retailers will cement the centre as the ‘go to’ convenience asset in one of Brisbane’s highest growth catchments.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Honeycomb said Honeycombe had drawn “a high level of unprecedented interest” from the local market highlighting the level of demand for both residential apartments and retail opportunities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With a range of prominent national retail and entertainment offerings in addition to the sophisticated residences [the development] is set to reignite Ferny Grove and surrounding suburbs,” Honeycomb said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoneycombes will be buoyed by the rapid rebound in sales in recent months as shoppers shrugged off omicron caution to push spending almost 20 per cent higher than pre-pandemic levels.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmaller more defensive neighbourhood shopping malls have in turn been the top pick for retail real estate investors during the disruption caused by Covid with transactions in that category hitting a record $2.7 billion through 2021.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the trends of working from home and home renovation accelerated through the pandemic investor demand for large-format retail centres also ramped up.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result marked a record year for the sub-sector by a significant margin Queensland is among the centres being sold as part of the Primewest portfolio.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile has listed four neighbourhood shopping centres and Tyne Square on behalf of a matured fund.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe $200-million portfolio comprises the Brassall Shopping Centre in Ipswich both in Queensland; Primewest Dernancourt and Fairview Green in Adelaide: and Tyne Square in Perth.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJLL has again been enlisted to market the portfolio on behalf of a number of unlisted Primewest funds that have reached their maturity.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We have seen a shift in investor demand looking to increase weighting to the sector this remains difficult in what is a highly fragmented sector,” Hatcher said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Population growth is a key long-term driver of food retailing which underpins convenience retail assets.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“While border closures weighed on population growth in the short term Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Honeycombes, in partnership with Melbourne-based real estate financier MaxCap broke ground on Ferny Grove Central—a 12,000sq m neighbourhood village and a 1400-space multi-level parking facility for commuters—at Ferny Grove train station in mid-2021 It is due to be completed in late 2023 and will also feature a 82-apartment residential building known as The Fernery secured the development rights to the site in 2017 after a competitive tender process run by the Queensland government delivered over three stages in partnership with Frasers Property Australia The developer has now enlisted JLL’s Jacob Swan and Sam Hatcher to sell the project’s shopping centre Major retailers have already snapped up spots in the precinct including a full-line Woolworths supermarket essential services and food and beverage operators strong fixed annual reviews and significant future growth potential and income security security and quality that [this development] presents,” Swan said “The strong focus on non-discretionary and essential service retailers will cement the centre as the ‘go to’ convenience asset in one of Brisbane’s highest growth catchments.” Peter Honeycomb said Honeycombe had drawn “a high level of unprecedented interest” from the local market highlighting the level of demand for both residential apartments and retail opportunities “With a range of prominent national retail and entertainment offerings in addition to the sophisticated residences [the development] is set to reignite Ferny Grove and surrounding suburbs,” Honeycomb said Honeycombes will be buoyed by the rapid rebound in sales in recent months as shoppers shrugged off omicron caution to push spending almost 20 per cent higher than pre-pandemic levels more defensive neighbourhood shopping malls have in turn been the top pick for retail real estate investors during the disruption caused by Covid with transactions in that category hitting a record $2.7 billion through 2021 As the trends of working from home and home renovation accelerated through the pandemic investor demand for large-format retail centres also ramped up The result marked a record year for the sub-sector by a significant margin and a substantial increase from the $1.5 billion recorded in 2020 Among recent transaction underlining this was the sale of a half stake in Westfield Helensvale shopping centre to fund manager IP Generation for $185 million The $200-million portfolio comprises the Brassall Shopping Centre in Ipswich both in Queensland; Primewest Dernancourt and Fairview Green in Adelaide: and Tyne Square in Perth JLL has again been enlisted to market the portfolio on behalf of a number of unlisted Primewest funds that have reached their maturity “We have seen a shift in investor demand looking to increase weighting to the sector this remains difficult in what is a highly fragmented sector,” Hatcher said “Population growth is a key long-term driver of food retailing which underpins convenience retail assets “While border closures weighed on population growth in the short term Australia is forecast to have one of the strongest rates of population growth among developed countries over the next five years.” Construction has now commenced for the much anticipated Ferny Grove Central Development with the official ‘sod turning’ taking place on Tuesday 27th July Minister Mark Furner MP (Member for Ferny Grove) Minister Mark Bailey MP (Minister for Transport and Main Roads) Julian Simmonds MP (Federal Member for Ryan – representing Minister Dutton) and the Peter Honeycombe Director of Honeycombes Property Group (the developer) were present on the day to mark this landmark occasion This initial part of the development will see construction of the multi-deck carpark which is expected to take around 13 months to complete The remainder of the construction will follow once this expanded carpark is completed and is projected to take a further 15 months (28 months of construction in total) there will be a considerable reduction in car parking spaces available (reduction of between 326 and 188 car parking spaces compared to now) Rail commuters are reminded to plan ahead and perhaps consider other modes of transport or make alternative arrangements use public transport to the station or the buses park at another station or walk to the station commuter car parking will increase by more than 40% from 973 spaces currently available to 1416 spaces available for public use Train and bus service timetables will not be affected during construction Bus services to-and-from the Ferny Grove Railway Station are currently undersubscribed and do have the additional capacity required to meet increased demand Translink monitors passenger numbers and are ready to increase capacity if required It is also noted that the popular Ferny Grove Markets that take place every Sunday at the Ferny Grove Train station carpark The markets will move to the unaffected sites of the carpark during construction the markets will then move to this area permanently This will benefit stall holders and the community as the markets will then be able to operate in all weather conditions as there will be under cover area available within the carpark where stalls can be placed The Queensland and Commonwealth Governments have invested $20 million to expand commuter parking as part of the project The project will inject $140 million into our local community and is projected to generate 700 FTE jobs once complete and more than 800 on-site and off-site FTE jobs during construction Ferny Grove Central is part of the Ferny Grove Transit Oriented Development at the Ferny Grove Railway Station undertaken by Honeycombes and MaxCap Group-led Ferny Grove Central will become a mixed development For more information about the development, visit www.fernygrovecentral.com.au Did you know there is a community choir in our area?  This friendly group meet on a Wednesday night at the Ferny Grove State High School Auditorium from 7.30pm – 9pm All are welcome from beginners with no singing experience or music reading knowledge through to the advanced All that is required is an enjoyment for singing and a desire to have some fun!  Contact Carla Rogers 0408 718 755 or email  drcarlarogers@gmail.com for further information has apartments priced from $349,000 to $660,000 A locked in building contract is acting like price control for buyers at the $140m Ferny Grove Central landmark development with remaining apartments priced at levels “not likely achievable on a new project” now MORE: Swift sales make way for new lot releases Aussie prankster drops $2.9m on wacky Gold Coast mansion Massive Brisbane site in 2032 Olympic village hub hits market Locals have been the biggest buyers of apartments at The Fernery Construction of The Fernery will begin after the first phase of the $140m project is complete Apartment sales in The Fernery – the residential centrepiece of the $140m Ferny Grove Central landmark urban renewal project eight years in the planning – have passed the milestone 70 per cent mark two months after project construction officially began with developers expecting all 82 units to be sold within a year “With a pre-construction contract locked in with builder Broad Construction a subsidiary of CPB Contractors (part of the ASX-listed CIMIC Group) it’s allowed Honeycombe Property Group to sell the balance stock at prices likely not achievable on a new project,” they said in a statement There are three types of configurations including a one bedder priced from $349,000 The Fernery is a joint venture project by Honeycombes Property Group and MaxCap Group with 82 luxury apartments priced between $349,000 and $660,000 as well as a resort style rooftop recreational deck with 15m pool managing director of Honeycombes Property Group said with the rental property market tightening and construction prices on the rise smart buyers and investors had snapped up the opportunity to lock in today’s prices while not having to settle for some time Around 85 per cent of buyers come from surrounding suburbs and 70 per cent planned to live in the apartments themselves as owner-occupiers The Fernery has been popular with those looking to downsize but remain in the area Ferny Grove Central is about half an hour from the Brisbane CBD “A large proportion of current purchasers are locals downsizing by selling the family home in a hot property market with apartments at The Fernery starting from $349,000 the yield is likely to be circa 5 per cent.” Stage 1 of construction at Ferny Grove Central involves a multi-level commuter parking complex for the railway station park and ride car park – which is backed by $9m from the Queensland Government and $11m from the Federal Government’s Urban Congestion Fund The Fernery and Ferny Grover Central retail complex would follow with a 28-month build time frame which should see completion in late 2023 FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER ON FACEBOOK third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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By continuing, you agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy It looks like your email isn't registered yet—let’s get you set up We've sent a code to the below email.  For residents in the growing mortgage-belt suburbs in the Samford Valley and surrounds hopping on a train is the quickest way into Brisbane But it’s impossible to get a park after 7.30am Dutton promised $11 million to redevelop the car park the funds allocated under the Morrison government’s Urban Construction Fund He also managed to get in a crack at the state Labor government.  “If Annastacia Palaszczuk isn’t prepared to put in any money her government can plan and build extra parking with this federal funding,” he said in a pre-budget media release All the Palaszczuk government has to do is get cracking and provide new parking spaces as quickly as possible.” Billboards started appearing around the suburbs spruiking Dutton’s gift to the electorate The Labor government was already funding the development had secured $9.1 million from the Palaszczuk government for a redeveloped car park Dutton’s opportunistic pre-election cash splash was the first he’d heard of the federal MP taking an interest in an issue that had long plagued his constituents “You’d think someone worth their salt would know the needs of their constituents,” Furner told Crikey.  Furner also recalls telling Dutton the site he proposed was in an area most locals know as flood-prone.  “It’s frequently underwater,” long-term resident Hugh Childers told Crikey.  no local MP is going to reject extra federal infrastructure Dutton eventually backed down from his initially proposed location But his intervention meant the development application to refurbish the existing car park had to be resubmitted — delaying the planned start date from late 2018.  It took more than two years for other problems with the proposal to arise The Ferny Grove redevelopment was listed in a bombshell Australian National Audit Office report as among the 47 projects where the Coalition had ignored department recommendations and funnelled money towards Coalition-held seats or targets Most of the money under the scheme went to Victoria But marginal Dickson was one of the few areas in Queensland to have a win The auditor-general also found the $11 million allocated to the Ferny Grove redevelopment was a whopping 104% above the project’s benchmark cost It added up to a total of $80,972 for each parking space making the project one of the most over-funded in the country.  thanks to the pandemic and the overlap between the state and federal governments no work has yet been done on extending the car park.  “There was supposed to be something happening by the end of June,” Childers said Locals aren’t really sure what’s happening and when but the project is expected to complete … in mid-2023.  The 2020 year for businesses has been tough and Brisbane City Council has been there for local business to help them get back on their feet and enable them to trade through this economic recovery Council has worked with the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA) to deliver the Brisbane Business Hub (The Hub) The Hub has been developed to help local businesses across Brisbane recover from the impact of COVID-19. It’s both a physical and digital space for businesses to gain advice and learn the skills to sustain and grow their business, across all industries. Visit The Hub in person at Level 2, 155 Queen Street, Brisbane City or explore the virtual Hub at https://businessinbrisbane.cos m.au/about Here you can connect with Brisbane’s leading experts in business who are offering their help with free one on one mentoring sessions It’s a one stop shop for any business small Council also have two grants available to support economic recovery in our suburbs and neighbourhood centres The Suburban Shopfront Activation Grant seeks to match property owners with vacant shopfronts with potential pop up businesses looking to try their hand in a physical space Council provides a $2000 grant to each party and provides support through the initial set up The second grant is the Suburban Shopfront Improvement Grant aimed at revitalizing suburban shopping precincts and street-level improvements for your shopfront Property owners or tenants are eligible to apply for this grant Grants will operate as a matched funding scheme where Council and the Applicant will contribute to the costs of the shopfront improvements on a dollar-for-dollar amount basis up to a maximum amount of $5000 (ex GST) from Council Find out more about this grant on the Council website and search ‘suburban-shopfront-improvement-grants’  I am proud to be part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team as we strive towards our goal of becoming Australia’s most business friendly city We look forward to 2021 and supporting business in Brisbane The Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner will officially open the Beech Street Pedestrian Bridge The bridge has provided a connection over Cedar Creek between Beech Street and Nelson Place It also provides safety and accessibility for local residents pedestrians and cyclists travelling through the area providing an active travel link to the local schools loss and suffering our community has faced responding to the pandemic We have faced unprecedented times but through out this year I have been amazed at the tenacity and resilience that comes from love environmental and sporting groups across the Ward who have adapted to ensure they remain connected to the wider community I would like to wish everyone a well deserved rest with friends and family over the Christmas and New Year season The Gap Ward office will be closed from 5pm Friday 18th December 2020 and re-open 9am Monday 11th January 2021 6pm – 7pm: Great Western Shopping Centre Settlement Road Keperra (outside Terry White Chemist) Bring along your current or recent rates notice to receive your voucher for two free trees from Paten Park Native Nursery Home buyers should look north of the Brisbane River savvy home hunters wanting to invest in property in 2020 should look north of the Brisbane River Almost all of the city’s most affordable and liveable suburbs are on the northside according to the PRDNationwide Affordable and Liveable Property Guide for the second half of 2019 project development and liveability factors PRDNationwide has identified six star suburbs within 20km of Brisbane’s CBD Boondall and Griffin are the suburbs to invest in Bracken Ridge and Springwood are the picks for apartments These suburbs have the best possible median price growth while also satisfying criteria such as low vacancy rates had median price growth of 2.6 per cent in the past 12 months Brisbane’s Most Affordable and Liveable House Hot Spots in 2020 Suburb Median Price Rental Yield Projects Radial distance Price Growth 2019 from CBD Ferny Grove $622,000 2.6% 4.3% $91.8m 15.3km Boondall $521,250 0.2% 4.2% $17m 18km Griffin $471,000 2.4% 4.4% $45.8m 20km Everton Park $512,500 25.8% 5.3% $38m 10km Bracken Ridge $321,000 0.3% 5.6% $8.1m 20km Springwood $276,500 1.7% 6.3% $49.1m 20km PRDNationwide chief economist Diaswati Mardiasmo said investors were benefiting from solid rental yields of 4.3 per cent which was above the Brisbane average of 3.8 per cent Dr Mardiasmo said it was an ideal time for first home buyers to get in to the suburb Boondall also offers entry level prices for houses and meets the criteria for an affordable and liveable suburb for first home buyers and investors Dr Mardiasmo said the suburb’s proximity to entertainment amenities and public transport ticked all the right boxes “Investors are currently benefiting from great rental yields of 4.2 per cent and a low trending vacancy rate of 2.2 per cent which is well below Brisbane metro’s average of 2.5 per cent,” Dr Mardiasmo said “About $17 million worth of developments are planned for the second half of 2019 “These projects will stimulate local jobs and economic growth multiplier effect on the property market in the future.” PRDNationwide chief economist Dr Diaswati Mardiasmo Everton Park is a standout in terms of price growth having increased nearly 26 per cent in the past year to reach a median unit price of $512,500 the suburb’s 5.3 per cent unit rental yield is a major drawcard for investors It’s also very liveable given its proximity to medical centres North West Plaza shopping centre in Everton Park Dr Mardiasmo said the research found the Brisbane property market continued to be a prime market for first home buyers with the under $500,000 price bracket reaching a record high percentage of available suburbs at 44 per cent That’s a significant increase compared with a year ago when buyers with a budget of $500,000 or less could only access 12.4 per cent of the market “First home buyers now have a better chance of entering the market and homeowners can sell with confidence,” Dr Mardiasmo said Other suburbs that met PRDNationwide’s affordability and liveability criteria The top performing suburbs based on price growth and total estimated value of projects commencing in the second half of 2019 include Griffin in the north Seven Hills in the east and Indooroopilly in Brisbane’s west Allan and Catherine Turton have lived in Ferny Grove for the past 15 years, but are now reluctantly selling their house at 1 Teviot Close that made it so appealing,” Mr Turton said “It pretty much has everything we need as a young family.” Mr Turton said it was a suburb that was often overlooked because of its location Marketing agent Karen McBryde of Place – Newmarket said she was not surprised Ferny Grove had been identified as one of Brisbane’s most liveable and affordable suburbs “I often get feedback from buyers who say they are keen on the area because it has such a low crime rate,” Ms McBryde said “Ferny Grove High School and Ferny Grove State School are quite highly regarded on the northside so lots of families want to get into the catchment mums and dads can drive less than five minutes to the station and still have a reasonably short commute to the city for work.” Ferny Grove has lots of parks that make it a liveable suburb Mr McBryde said the suburb was also appealing because of its entry level house prices “For what you get — a big block of land and a very modern house for mid $600,000s it’s very good value for money compared to Mitchelton and only another 10 minutes out,” she said