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) Indooroopilly Library is set to receive an upgrade to ensure it can keep servicing the growing community into the future the refurbishment will be co-funded by Council and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre a revitalised library can be delivered at a reduced cost to ratepayers while also keeping this highly visited community asset at the centre “The revitalised Indooroopilly Library will deliver a refreshed state-of-the-art library for the local community at a fraction of the cost,” he said “Our Council is committed to spending within our means and this partnership means we can improve the Indooroopilly Library without adding unnecessary costs onto residents “We’re committed to keeping costs down for ratepayers while ensuring residents can continue to enjoy our incredible Brisbane lifestyle and the planned Indooroopilly Library upgrade ticks both boxes.  “We know residents love the convenience of visiting the library while at the shopping centre and this upgrade will ensure the library can cater for the area’s growing population now and into the future.” The library will remain at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre until at least 2035 with refurbishment works to be completed during the lease term “The Library has long been a major drawcard at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre,” said a spokesperson for Dexus (Managers of Indooroopilly Shopping Centre) “We’re proud to be partnering with Brisbane City Council to retain and refurbish the library to continue providing a great public service for our community in the years to come.” More than 1.4 million people have visited a Council library this year to date with the most popular including Brisbane Square More than 360,000 people visited the Indooroopilly Library in the past financial year The Indooroopilly Library is currently open seven days a week and on top of an extensive collection of items to borrow is also offers events such as children’s story times book clubs and English conversation groups This future upgrade will ensure it remains a modern and accessible space for everyone making Brisbane’s lifestyle even better for residents in the western suburbs “I’m so proud to be delivering an improved library as part of the Schrinner Council team,” said Walter Taylor Councillor “Council libraries are the best places to find free and affordable fun they’re quiet spaces for students looking to study and they offer a whole program of exciting events and activities “My residents love their local library and I’m thrilled we have an outcome which delivers a modern and accessible space for residents to enjoy.” Council continues to invest in new and upgraded libraries with the new Everton Park Library the most recently completed project The new library has been visited by more than 87,000 people since it opened in March 2024 In addition to the future works at Indooroopilly the Council has also committed to a refurbishment of the Bulimba Library in the current term of Council Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au A minor change to a development application has been approved for a Residential Building located at 97 Swann Road and 7-9 Burns Street the proposal is for fifty five (55) residential units within a building The existing dwellings and structures on the site will be demolished to facilitate the redevelopment A recreation area is found on the lower rooftop of the building dining and lounge areas surrounded by landscaped edges Whilst the minor change results in a modest increase in building height this does not correspond with a discernible change to building form in terms of bulk scale and appearance and certainly does not ‘dramatically’ change the built form The building will continue to present as a 5-storey building to the site’s Rennie Street (South) and Swann Road (North) road frontages This is an important design element that has been retained in response to the site’s prominent road frontages and surrounding character” For more information about developments in your area, follow Your Neighbourhood on Facebook News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from publicly accessible information that includes referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information The facts of the proposed government projects school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date with information sourced directly from company websites media releases and development application material We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website backlinks Contact us: mail@yourneighbourhood.com.au Learn how the Moggill Road corridor upgrade will improve traffic flow and reduce congestion Council is upgrading one of Brisbane’s busiest road corridors Moggill Road and Coonan Street are major arterial roads in Brisbane They link the outer west and south-western suburbs to the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD) The roads previously intersected at a roundabout in Indooroopilly The intersection caters for high traffic volumes and experiences significant congestion in peak hour periods with more than 55,000 vehicles using the intersection each day The Moggill Road corridor upgrade will alleviate congestion and improve safety for road users It will also ensure the intersection can cater for future traffic demands we asked the local community and stakeholders for feedback on two design options for improving the intersection The overwhelming consensus favoured the construction of an overpass.  The overwhelming consensus favoured the construction of an overpass.  A new overpass will take Coonan Street over Moggill Road allowing traffic on Moggill Road to flow freely We’re upgrading the existing Moggill Road service road to connect the Coonan Street overpass with Moggill Road Removing the right turn in and out of Keating Street will help to improve safety Removing the left turn in will improve safety and traffic flow on Moggill Road We’re closing Nelson Parade at Moggill Road due to poor sight lines We’re providing shared paths for walkers and riders through the project area We’re retaining left turn access from Moggill Road into Stamford Road Watch the project video to learn about the final design.  Watch the project video to learn about the final design.  The fly-through video shows an aerial view with animations of Indooroopilly to highlight where Moggill Road and Coonan Street connect labelling this as the location of the Indooroopilly roundabout upgrade The video shows the Brisbane city centre in a north-eastern direction The fly-through then shows an animation of an arrow travelling north along Moggill Road under the underpass inbound to the Brisbane Central Business District (CBD) The video then shows an animation of an arrow travelling north along Moggill Road turning right onto the overpass and down onto Coonan Street Next the video shows an animation of an arrow travelling north along Moggill Road turning right onto the overpass then turning left mid-way across the overpass into Indooroopilly Central The fly-through then shows an animation of pop-up labels to display that the existing crossing will be relocated to Moggill Road adjacent to Stamford Parade Another label then shows that Stamford Parade will maintain left in and left out access The fly-through then shows an animation of an arrow travelling along Coonan Street turning left onto Moggill Road travelling outbound from the Brisbane city centre The video then shows an animation of an arrow travelling from Coonan Street onto the overpass then turning right onto Moggill Road travelling inbound toward the CBD Next the video shows an animation of an arrow travelling from Coonan Street onto the overpass and turning right mid-way across the overpass down to Indooroopilly Central The fly-through video changes its aerial view with animations of Indooroopilly to show the CBD in a south-west direction The fly-through video shows an animation of an arrow travelling outbound from the CBD along Moggill Road under the underpass and continuing along Moggill Road The video then shows an animation of an arrow travelling outbound from the Brisbane city centre along Moggill Road then veering left to continue along Coonan Street Next the video shows an animation of an arrow travelling outbound from the CBD along Moggill Road before veering left onto Coonan Street before making another left turn into Indooroopilly Central The fly-through then shows an animation of an arrow travelling outbound from the Brisbane city centre along Moggill Road under the underpass then making a left turn onto Stamford Parade The fly-through video changes its aerial view with animations of Indooroopilly to show the CBD to the west Animations are used to show where traffic lights will be installed in three separate locations These locations include on Coonan Street outside Indooroopilly Central before the onramp to the overpass; at the top of the overpass at the intersection of the Moggill Road Service Road and Coonan Street; and when turning left outbound from Stamford Parade The fly-through video then shows animated pop-up labels to display the first two entrances into Indooroopilly Central on Coonan Road travelling outbound from the CBD are entrance only and the third is exit only The video then shows animated dotted lines and a pop-up label to display a left in and left out access from Keating Street onto Coonan Street The fly-through video shows an animated pop-up label to display that the bus stop has been relocated to Moggill Road before the overpass when travelling inbound to the CBD Another label and dotted lines then display that Stamford Parade will maintain a left in and left out access Another label then shows that the existing crossing will be relocated to be situated on Moggill Road adjacent to Stamford Parade Next the fly-through video shows an animation of dotted lines along the outside lane of Moggill Road to indicate a dedicated bike lane Watch the project video to see a ground-level perspective of the completed Indooroopilly roundabout upgrade.   Watch the project video to see a ground-level perspective of the completed Indooroopilly roundabout upgrade.   The fly-through video shows a ground level perspective of the completed Indooroopilly roundabout upgrade project.  The video shows Moggill Road with the Brisbane city centre in a north-eastern direction The video shows pedestrians walking along the shared path on Moggill Road and crossing a slip lane from Coonan Street onto Moggill Road via a signalised intersection The video also shows cyclists using the shared path in this location The video then moves across the signalised intersection and follows the shared path adjacent to Moggill Road under the newly constructed Coonan Street overpass.  The video shows decorative screening on the overpass and landscaping adjacent to the shared path The video then continues along the shared path as it heads in a southerly direction to Coonan Street adjacent to Indooroopilly Central Shopping Centre.  The video shows a signalised pedestrian crossing on Coonan Street to allow shared path users to cross over to the footpath adjacent to the shopping centre and continue south on Coonan Street The video continues to follow the shared path.  A dedicated slip lane from Coonan Street to Indooroopilly Central Shopping Centre is on the left of screen.  The video continues onto to the bridge deck.  On the bridge deck there are four lanes divided by a concrete median.  Two lanes allow vehicles to turn from Moggill Road across the bridge and continue on Coonan Street the other two lanes allow vehicles heading into Brisbane City to turn right onto Moggill Road via a signalised intersection.  There is a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists on the bridge The angle of the camera then turns around to pan back over the bridge in a southbound direction The fly-through video shows a ground level perspective of the completed Indooroopilly roundabout upgrade project.  The video shows Moggill Road with the Brisbane city centre in a north-eastern direction The video then moves across the signalised intersection and follows the shared path adjacent to Moggill Road under the newly constructed Coonan Street overpass.  The video shows decorative screening on the overpass and landscaping adjacent to the shared path The video then continues along the shared path as it heads in a southerly direction to Coonan Street adjacent to Indooroopilly Central Shopping Centre.  The video shows a signalised pedestrian crossing on Coonan Street to allow shared path users to cross over to the footpath adjacent to the shopping centre and continue south on Coonan Street The video continues to follow the shared path.  A dedicated slip lane from Coonan Street to Indooroopilly Central Shopping Centre is on the left of screen.  The video continues onto to the bridge deck.  On the bridge deck there are four lanes divided by a concrete median.  Two lanes allow vehicles to turn from Moggill Road across the bridge and continue on Coonan Street the other two lanes allow vehicles heading into Brisbane City to turn right onto Moggill Road via a signalised intersection.  There is a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists on the bridge Check current updates and notifications to see if you may be impacted by construction works.  Check current updates and notifications to see if you may be impacted by construction works.  Watch the video to see a construction update for July 2024 The fly-through drone video shows an aerial view of the current construction activities at the intersection of Moggill Road and Coonan Street The drone video is in a northerly direction and it shows vehicles heading inbound (north) on Moggill Road; vehicles travelling outbound (west) on new lanes under the overpass and vehicles travelling over the overpass in both directions The drone footage then shows a wider shot of the construction area facing east.  It shows the overpass in the foreground and Indooroopilly Central Shopping Centre in the background The drone footage then shows vehicle movements from Coonan Street turning left (westbound) onto a newly constructed slip lane where they merge with Moggill Road outbound The footage then moves to ground level.  In car footage shows the point of view for a vehicle travelling outbound on Moggill Road and travelling under the overpass The drone footage then shows a wider shot of the construction area facing east.  It shows the overpass in the foreground and Indooroopilly Central Shopping Centre in the background The footage then moves to ground level.  In car footage shows the point of view for a vehicle travelling outbound on 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Brisbane’s Chase Oberle has Ryan Ruffels’ 10-year-old record in sight after bolting six strokes clear on day two of the Australian Junior Boys Amateur at Indooroopilly Golf Club While just three shots separate the top eight through 36 holes of the Australian Junior Girls Amateur Oberle put a gap between himself and the rest of the field with a second straight round of 5-under 67 His 10-under total is six clear of Pacific Golf Club’s Ben Jackson (71) with RACV Royal Pines’ Harrison Gomez (70) and The Metropolitan Golf Club’s Hamish Farquharson (71) two shots further back at 2-under Not since Ruffels won by 15 strokes at Kooyonga Golf Club in Adelaide in 2015 has the Junior Boys Championship been so lop-sided and Oberle has no intention of slowing down so hopefully bring it back in tomorrow,” said Oberle who plays out of nearby The Brisbane Golf Club Winner of the Keperra Bowl by four strokes less than two weeks ago the reigning Queensland Junior Amateur champion was quick out of the blocks on Wednesday Starting from the 10th hole on Indooroopilly’s West Course Oberle drained a 15-footer for birdie at his opening hole and then got up and down for birdie at the par-5 12th The 17-year-old hit his tee shot to a foot at the par-3 13th made birdie at the par-5 16th and then rounded out a front nine of 5-under with a two-putt birdie after driving the green at the 298-metre par-4 18th A three-putt bogey on two is the St Augustine College student’s only bogey through 36 holes as he continues to establish himself as one of the rising talents in Australian golf If Oberle is a clear favourite in the Boys Championship the Girls Championship race remains wide open Gold Coast’s Amy Jo shot the equal low round of the day to join Sydney’s Camilla Kim at 1-under and tied at the top of the leaderboard Jo had four birdies in her round of 1-under 71 and are the only players under par at the halfway mark But there are some big names not far behind including current Australian Women’s Amateur champion Rachel Lee (71) of New South Wales 16-year-old Victorian Amelia Harris (71) and South Australian Raegan Denton (73) who was third at the Australian Women’s Amateur in January Playing out of the Surfers Paradise Golf Club and RACV Royal Pines Resort Jo’s preparation was impacted by Cyclone Alfred that significantly impacted both facilities recently they were all flooded really badly so I couldn’t really practise,” said Jo That practice has paid off through the first two rounds for the 2023 Greg Norman Junior Masters champion “The greens were really hard and really quick today so I really just focused on getting my irons on the green then try to get two putts from there,” said Jo putting them in for pars so I’m happy about my putting today.” Kim birdied her final hole in Round 2 – the par-5 ninth – to join Jo at 1-under par At the completion of Round 3 on Thursday there will be a cut to the top 36 boys and top 36 girls and ties for Friday’s final round Round 2 scores golf tips and access to partner promotions Join our newsletterGet weekly updates on news Brisbane developer and philanthropist Emil Juresic has knocked back offers as high as $22 million for a dream home once crowned the nation’s most wanted the founder of NGU Real Estate has had to work hard for his money having grown up as a refugee in an 80 sqm housing commission home RELATED: Inside nation’s most-wanted home: Jaw-dropping $15m Brisbane mansion under construction he was determined money — and space — wasn’t going to be an issue ‘Hacienda’ in Indooroopilly is now complete Emil Juresic in the home he has just finished building in Indooroopilly “I personally think there’s nothing like it I do believe our home is worth $25 million.” ‘Hacienda’ overlooks Indooroopilly Golf Course and features five bedrooms Video tour: Record-breaking penthouse back on the market Golf simulator, wine cellar, theatre: Ultimate trophy home for mega price Some of the big ticket items include $1m worth of natural stone a kitchen featuring $200,000 worth of Gaggenau appliances and $500,000 worth of smart automation technology Among the features in ‘Hacienda’ are $1m worth of natural stone and $500,000 worth of smart automation technology. There’s a day spa featuring a commercial gym with $80,000 worth of equipment On the rooftop is an entertaining area boasting a $30,000 commercial barbecue “I’ve never seen anything like it in Australia,” he said The 250sqm master retreat features a living room en suite and walk-in wardrobe showcasing 20 slabs of marble All the furniture in the house was custom-made and the finishes and fixtures selected by Studio Collective The home spans more than 1400 sqm of living space The house comes with a 1000-bottle humidified wine cellar “We have built a f*&king resort!” Mr Juresic said “When I came to Australia with my family as a refugee Mr Juresic has also employed Masterchef Australia contestant Former MasterChef contestant Christina Laker has been employed as Emil Juresic’s private chef “It’s all about living healthy and well for us now,” he said The property was named the most-wanted in Australia when Mr Juresic initially decided to list it for sale while it was still under construction in June last year It notched up more views than any other listing on realestate.com.au at the time The sale price record for a home in Brisbane was recently broken with the sale of Sutherland Ave and Mr Juresic believes it’s only a matter of time before the $30m ceiling is reached why can’t Brisbane have a $30m home?” he said “I know Brisbane has at least 10 homes worth more than $40m 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. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to our Terms of Use. recycling and green waste recycling services green waste and recycling items are collected at different times of the week Search for your address to find the bin collection date in your area Council will fix or replace it for free. Learn more about how to request a bin repair or replacement Council will fix or replace it for free. Learn more about how to request a bin repair or replacement Bins can only be placed on the kerb at a reasonable time before collection (no earlier than 24 hours before collection) and need to be removed from the kerb as soon as possible after collection (no longer than 24 hours after collection) Council may investigate bins continually left on the footpath or kerb and issue on-the-spot fines if you do not have a reasonable excuse for not returning your bins to your property Council is currently replacing all dark green and grey general waste bin lids with red lids On your standard general waste collection day Council’s contractor will follow the general waste collection route to identify dark green and grey lids on general waste bins presented for collection the contractor will replace the lid with a red lid This initiative received funding from the Queensland Government's Recycling and Jobs Fund Learn more about the lid changeover Learn more about the lid changeover You can contact Council to arrange an extra waste collection (special waste bin collection) for a fee You can pay online for your special waste (extra) bin collection service You can contact Council to arrange an extra waste collection (special waste bin collection) for a fee You can pay online for your special waste (extra) bin collection service Download the free Brisbane Bin and Recycling app to be notified when bin and kerbside collection is coming up in your area You can report it online or phone Council if your bin was not collected on collection day.  Bins will be collected as soon as possible once a request has been made You can report it online or phone Council if your bin was not collected on collection day.  Council can arrange for bin collection from within your property if: To apply for bin collection assistance, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 To apply for bin collection assistance, phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If Council missed your bin collection, you can report a missed bin after 4.30pm on your day of service You can report a missed recycling or green bin collection within 2 working days of your normal day of service If Council missed your bin collection, you can report a missed bin after 4.30pm on your day of service Before you contact Council about replacing your stolen bin double-check your neighbour has not taken your bin by mistake To report a bin complaint, use our Report a bin problem online form.  You can request a replacement or repair for a damaged or stolen bin or report an abandoned bin. When we investigate your complaint about a bin left out Alternatively, you can phone Council on 07 3403 8888 To report a bin complaint, use our Report a bin problem online form.  or report an abandoned bin. When we investigate your complaint about a bin left out Alternatively, you can phone Council on 07 3403 8888 general waste wheelie bins have either a red Council is now replacing all remaining dark green and grey lids with red lids The project is necessary to ensure household waste and recycling services are standardised for all households and collection drivers This change will make it easier for people to put their waste and recycling in the right bin The red lid general waste bins help waste truck drivers efficiently service the bin being presented for collection Council’s contractor will follow the general waste collection route in a separate vehicle to identify all dark green or grey lids presented for collection the contractor will replace the lid with a red lid and take away the old lid Registration is not required for this process and there is no fee for a lid to be replaced with a new red lid Council will continue to service all dark green grey and red lidded general waste bins presented for collection If your dark green or grey general waste lid has not been changed by 1 July 2025 Dark green and grey lids are taken to Council’s bin manufacturer where the material is melted down and used to produce new bins The bin lid changeover team will not have the correct equipment to do routine bin repairs during bin lid swaps If your bin requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If your bin requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 The bin lid changeover team will only be equipped to replace dark green or grey lids If your bin lid requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If your bin lid requires repair, submit an online request for bin repair or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 The QR code directs you to a webpage with details of what can go in the general waste bin If you need this information in another language select ‘Translate’ at the top right of the webpage The QR code directs you to a webpage with details of what can go in the general waste bin Lid changeovers will happen from April 2025 until end June 2025 so don’t be concerned if you notice another bin in your street change lids If you haven’t had your lid changed by 1 July 2025, submit an online request or phone Council on 07 3403 8888 If you haven’t had your lid changed by 1 July 2025, submit an online request or phone Council on 07 3403 8888. Brisbane’s Indooroopilly and the Gold Coast’s Coolangatta have appeared in the top 10 list for unit sales across Queensland for the very first time Indooroopilly, in Brisbane’s western suburbs InfoTrack’s Head of Property, Australia, Lee Bailie, said the established area is just eight kilometres from the Brisbane CBD and offers great buyer appeal “Indooroopilly has seen a jump in medium-density apartments in recent years as buyers flock to this convenient location or downsize from the many large houses in the area,” Bailie said “It’s also home to the largest shopping centre in Brisbane’s western suburbs, Indooroopilly Shopping  Centre which offers access to a great array of retail stores Also to make the top 10 list for unit sales for the first time was the Gold Coast suburb of Coolangatta. After last appearing in the top 10 list a year ago (in Q3 2023), Broadbeach made its first appearance for 2024 The result confirms the strong attraction of the Gold Coast, with Surfers Paradise number one on the list for unit sales once again a position it’s held for more than two years Also to rank highly for unit sales was Brisbane City in second place, followed by Maroochydore in third with the booming Sunshine Coast suburb up from sixth place last quarter InfoTrack’s report showed for house sales, the Gold Coast suburb of Pimpama topped the list coming in at number one for the very first time “Pimpama has been steadily growing in popularity over the past 12 months and is up from fourth spot last quarter to now be sitting in top spot,” Bailie said “Its equal distance to the heart of the Gold Coast and the Brisbane CBD makes it a very attractive  commuter suburb and a new train station is also under construction Nearby Upper Coomera came in at number seven on the list. The InfoTrack figures show houses have retained their position as the most popular property type in Queensland with a share of just over 60 per cent. Strata units had a 27.43 per cent share.  We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia. We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home! forcing 16km detourThe heritage-listed Walter Taylor Bridge – connecting Indooroopilly to Chelmer across the Brisbane River – has been closed for essential maintenance work until 30 September 2024 + 1 PhotosA bridge in Brisbane connecting the suburbs of Indooroopilly and Chelmer in the city’s inner south-west has been closed until Monday 30 September 2024 for essential maintenance work The heritage-listed Walter Taylor Bridge was closed to all traffic from 9:00pm on Friday 13 September 2024 for the works which are required approximately every 10 years and include a full removal and replacement of the road asphalt It is the longest time the bridge has been closed since a 17-day maintenance period in 1993 with a closure in 2013 for two days a time and night works spanning five months the Walter Taylor Bridge is a critical link across the Brisbane River for more than 35,000 daily users in personal vehicles and buses Road users travelling between Indooroopilly and Chelmer will be required to detour across the Centenary Bridge via Oxley Road Seventeen Mile Rocks Road and Centenary Highway adding around 16 kilometres to their journey travelling between Indooroopilly and Chelmer across the Walter Taylor Bridge takes around four minutes while diverting via the Centenary Bridge could take up to 35 minutes or longer in peak times The Brisbane City Council said it decided to undertake these works in mid-to-late September due to the “quieter period of traffic” during the school holidays along with the trial of cheaper public transport fares in Queensland which will continue to operate across the adjacent rail bridge while emergency vehicles responding to an incident with lights and sirens will be granted access to Jack Pesch Bridge with traffic control in place to clear any pedestrian or cyclist traffic The Walter Taylor Bridge is scheduled to re-open to traffic at 5:00am on Monday 30 September 2024 To view traffic changes in the area, you can visit the Queensland Traffic website by clicking here. Jordan is a motoring journalist based in Melbourne with a lifelong passion for cars. He has been surrounded by classic Fords and Holdens, brand-new cars, and everything in between from birth, with his parents’ owning an automotive workshop in regional Victoria. Jordan started writing about cars in 2021, and joined the Drive team in 2024. Copyright Drive.com.au 2025ABN: 84 116 608 158 DAP Pricing– Unless otherwise stated, all prices are shown as Manufacturer's Recommended List Price (MRLP) inclusive of GST, exclusive of options and on road costs. The application lodged by developer Tocu Properties is for a seven-storey building comprising 20 three-bedroom apartments at Indooroopilly—about 6km south-west of the CBD. It is earmarked for a 1214sq m site at 21 Riverview Terrace, between the heritage-listed Walter Taylor Bridge and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. If approved, the infill development would replace the two-storey Indooroopilly Lodge and Motel. “The proposed development seeks to deliver high-quality apartment stock that supports an urban, walkable neighbourhood and caters to a variety of occupants including young people, families and supports ageing in place,” a planning report said. “The development has been carefully sited and designed to respond to the local context of the site including the delivery of extensive landscaping to support the green, leafy nature of the suburb.” But, according to the report, the proposal breaches the site’s five-storey height limit under the Indooroopilly Centre Neighbourhood Plan Code and a performance outcome is being sought. “Based on the detailed analysis of the subject site and surrounds, the additional storeys provide an opportunity to deliver medium-density residential homes in a developing location where there is limited potential for conflict with remnant detaching housing,” it said. “The locational context of the site and the extent of existing infrastructure present an opportunity to pursue additional building height.” As well, the report said the proposed development “offers a sensitive interface and transition between the high-rise buildings expected along [nearby] Coonan Street and medium-rise dwellings to the west of the site”. Under the scheme, a large communal open space is planned on the upper ground floor—including an entertainment room, outdoor kitchen, dining area and landscaping along its southern/western edge. “The proposed development has focused on delivering high-quality landscaping and open space areas which capitalise on Brisbane’s sub-tropical climate and prioritise outdoor living opportunities for residents,” the documents said. Basement and lower-ground-level parking would accommodate spaces for 40 resident cars and 5 visitor cars. ABC News News HomeWalter Taylor Bridge is closing for repairs here's everything you need to knowShare Walter Taylor Bridge is closing for repairs here's everything you need to knowKBy Kenji Sato About 30,000 drivers use the Walter Taylor Bridge each day The Walter Taylor Bridge will close for two weeks for essential repairs The Queensland government says the closure will cause commuter chaos The bridge is expected to open by September 30 Link copiedShareShare articleThe Queensland government says drivers should expect "commuter chaos" when the Walter Taylor Bridge closes for repairs tonight Brisbane City Council will close the bridge at 9pm on September 13 It expects to reopen the bridge at 5am on September 30 The Walter Taylor Bridge is a key route linking north and south Brisbane ordinarily accommodating 30,000 drivers per day The Walter Taylor Bridge hasn't closed for full repairs since 1993 ABC Radio Brisbane has prepared a guide on what disruptions drivers and pedestrians should expect over the 17-day period as they commute between north and south Brisbane Drivers will need to take a 16 kilometre detour via Oxley Road over the Centenary Bridge and on the Centenary Highway The heritage-listed bridge in Brisbane's west will close for more than two weeks in September to allow for maintenance but the move has reignited concerns about traffic in the area Some drivers travelling from Chelmer to South Bank will travel east along Fairfield Road instead of crossing the Go Between Bridge the council says most drivers travelling from north to south Brisbane will be funnelled along the Centenary Highway Council therefore says drivers can expect worse congestion on the Centenary Highway for the duration Two intersections near Jindalee Homemaker Centre and Seventeen Miles Rocks Road will be managed to speed up traffic There will be several roads closed off to public traffic These ten bus stops won't be in operation and five bus routes which used to go along the Walter Taylor Bridge will be disrupted catch a connecting train across the Brisbane River and then catch a bus on the other side Connecting train services will be running between Chelmer and Indooroopilly from Chelmer Station Indooroopilly Station and Sherwood Stations Chelmer Station and Sherwood Station are not disability accessible so wheelchair users must use Graceville Station and Indooroopilly Station Honour Avenue and Sherwood Road will be closed Updated information about the disrupted services will be provided on the Translink website. The footpath on the Walter Taylor Bridge will be closed, but the nearby Jack Pesch Bridge will remain open for cyclists and pedestrians. Pedestrians and cyclists can use Jack Pesch Bridge. (ABC Radio Brisbane: Kenji Santo) In the event of an emergency, Jack Pesch Bridge will be temporarily closed to pedestrians in order to let police cars or ambulances cross. The bridge is not wide enough to fit firetrucks, so firefighters will have to take the detour. The Indooroopilly Riverwalk will also remain open, but with traffic control and signage used intermittently. Residents should expect light, noise and dust during the construction, which will be run 24 hours per day seven days per week. Council says the team will try to do quieter work between 11pm to 5am, however some noisy work may still need to be done during this period. Council expects the first weekend to be the noisiest, when workers will tear up the asphalt with excavators and do grinding work. Queensland MP Mark Bailey, who said the closure would cause "commuter chaos" across his electorate and the Brisbane road network, blamed poor communication for why many residents had been caught unawares by the closure. Mark Bailey says there is no time to waste in building a duplicate bridge. (ABC News: Lucas Hill) The former transport minister said Brisbane City Council had not notified residents or the state government with details of the plan until just before the school holidays. "Local residents feel like they've been treated with disdain by Brisbane City Council about this matter," Mr Bailey said. "It is a very long journey creating a lot of new traffic for people in Brisbane who will have to travel, four, five, six times as far to get to where they're going. "It's going to cause major mayhem." Cr Nicole Johnston said some nearby residents were only given two weeks' notice and the closure had been poorly planned, including in the assessment of safety risks. Nicole Johnston says residents should have been told about the works earlier. (ABC News: Curtis Rodda) "Brisbane City Council must look at additional traffic safety measures to manage the chaos that will occur from the closure of the Walter Taylor Bridge," she said. "Oxley Road and the side streets around it will be adversely impacted by the displacement of more than 20,000 vehicles." Cr Johnston said council should place traffic lights on Oxley Road and Cook Street in order to manage the traffic being funnelled there. Councillor Andrew Wines said council did not want to inform residents too far in advance because that came with the risk they might forget about it. Andrew Wines says the epoxy resin needs certain conditions to set properly. (ABC Radio Brisbane: Kenji Sato) "We've tried to give people a balance of time between allowing enough time to plan for this, but for it to be relevant and real and they can know it's coming in the near term," he said. "We've made a lot of choices to try to reduce the effect on residents here, we thank them in advance for their patience and understanding." Cr Wines said the repairs were essential and had to be done in September, since the resins used required a certain temperature to set properly. Additionally he said there was too much rainfall in January to shift the date to the summer holidays when there was less traffic. Council program planning manager Glen Miney said his team was confident it would be able to finish all work by September 30. Glen Miney says the bridge could open early, if everything goes to plan. (ABC Radio Brisbane: Kenji Sato) "We believe it's more than enough time to do it, there is contingency built in there," he said. "If the weather is good we could end up finishing early, but if the weather is bad there should be enough time in there. "We might even be able to open the bridge earlier, but we'll see." Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time heritage-listed Walter Taylor Bridge will close for 17 days in September to enable major repairs which crosses the Brisbane River between Indooroopilly and Chelmer is a major traffic corridor for the western suburbs Its closure is likely to increase traffic pressure on other parts of the road network which is why it’s set for the September school holidays the council’s infrastructure committee chair Indooroopilly’s Walter Taylor Bridge will close for two weeks to enable major maintenance works “Every consideration was made to minimise disruptions including coinciding the works with the school holiday period and the 50-cent public transport fare trial,” he said State MP Mark Bailey - whose Miller electorate includes the bridge - questioned why repairs were needed so quickly on the 88-year-old bridge and why they could not wait until January holidays “The first couple of weeks in January are the quietest time on the roads when people are away on holidays,” Bailey said “It is obviously an enormous amount of work that needs to be done quickly so the councillor should release all of that information.” Cr Wines said Council chose to do the repair work in September because the state government’s cheaper 50 cent fares offered commuters a cheap alternative to use trains and buses and not cars He said Brisbane City Council’s understood Indooroopilly Shoppington was very popular with families and younger people during the January school holidays The bridge – built by Indooroopilly Toll Bridge Ltd between 1931 and 1936 Walter Taylor – opened in 1936 and operated as a toll bridge into the 1960s Taylor died in 1955 and the bridge, then known as the Indooroopilly Toll Bridge, was renamed the Walter Taylor Bridge in 1956 in recognition of his achievements. Then Queensland governor Sir Leslie Orme (far left) crosses the Indooroopilly Toll Bridge on its opening day in 1936 with its designer Walter Taylor (far right).Credit: John Oxley Library supervisors lived in both the northern and southern towers These include joint and critical concrete repairs “The complexity of these works mean they must be completed around the clock and the bridge cannot be in use as vibrations could jeopardise the final structural integrity of the works,” he said “The Walter Taylor Bridge is an iconic heritage-listed structure that needs ongoing maintenance to ensure people can continue to use it for decades to come.” Major works were also carried out in 2013 and 1993 the bridge was closed at night for five months This time it will be fully closed for 17 days to enable a more comprehensive overhaul The work will not interfere with the Ipswich rail line, which runs on the downstream side of the Walter Taylor Bridge, nor the adjacent Jack Pesch cycling bridge. Road signs will give motorists more advice on the closure closer to September. Indooroopilly\\u2019s two-lane, heritage-listed Walter Taylor Bridge will close for 17 days in September to enable major repairs, Brisbane City Council said. The 88-year-old bridge, which crosses the Brisbane River between Indooroopilly and Chelmer, is a major traffic corridor for the western suburbs. Its closure is likely to increase traffic pressure on other parts of the road network, which is why it\\u2019s set for the September school holidays, the council\\u2019s infrastructure committee chair, Cr Andrew Wines, said. \\u201CEvery consideration was made to minimise disruptions, including coinciding the works with the school holiday period and the 50-cent public transport fare trial,\\u201D he said. State MP Mark Bailey - whose Miller electorate includes the bridge - questioned why repairs were needed so quickly on the 88-year-old bridge and why they could not wait until January holidays. \\u201CThe first couple of weeks in January are the quietest time on the roads when people are away on holidays,\\u201D Bailey said. \\u201CIt is obviously an enormous amount of work that needs to be done quickly, so the councillor should release all of that information.\\u201D Cr Wines said Council chose to do the repair work in September because the state government\\u2019s cheaper 50 cent fares offered commuters a cheap alternative to use trains and buses and not cars. He said Brisbane City Council\\u2019s understood Indooroopilly Shoppington was very popular with families and younger people during the January school holidays. The bridge \\u2013 built by Indooroopilly Toll Bridge Ltd between 1931 and 1936, and designed by its director, Walter Taylor \\u2013 opened in 1936 and operated as a toll bridge into the 1960s. Taylor died in 1955 and the bridge, then known as the Indooroopilly Toll Bridge, was Until the early 2000s, people lived in the northern bridge tower, and when it was a toll bridge, supervisors lived in both the northern and southern towers. The bridge will close from 9am on Friday, September 13, to 5am on Monday, September 30, for major maintenance works, Wines said. These include joint and critical concrete repairs, a full road resurface and waterproofing. \\u201CThe complexity of these works mean they must be completed around the clock and the bridge cannot be in use as vibrations could jeopardise the final structural integrity of the works,\\u201D he said. \\u201CThe Walter Taylor Bridge is an iconic heritage-listed structure that needs ongoing maintenance to ensure people can continue to use it for decades to come.\\u201D Major works were also carried out in 2013 and 1993, he added. During the 2013 works, the bridge was closed at night for five months, but for only two full days. This time it will be fully closed for 17 days to enable a more comprehensive overhaul. 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needs and expectations “within the downsizing western suburbs demographics”.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The design intention for The Audrey was based on a smaller boutique-sized development of just 35 two and three-bedroom apartments,” Savve principal Sandro Alberti said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“However some of the first buyers asked if they could join two apartments to create larger homes that afforded more privacy and secluded places within the apartment itself.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Some rooms have been redefined as a media room The new layouts have certainly added individualised new spaces.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The trend to de-clutter and simplify our lifestyles continues we are also seeing a strong demand to customise new apartments.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are now four and five-bedroom layouts available.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooftop communal areas include a lap pool and barbecue areas and there will be space for a food and drink premises on the ground floor.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParking for 80 cars is provided within ground-level and basement carparking.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe existing homes and a commercial site are being demolished to make way for the development.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSavve development vehicle and landowner Clarence Rd Pty Ltd brought in Prospect Architecture and Tam Dang Planning for the development and there have been a number of low and medium-density developments such as TRK Property’s apartment development 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 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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 originally offered 21 two-bedroom apartments and 14 three-bedroom units developers Savve Development and Construction said that previous experience building for owner-occupiers helped the team to identify buyers’ needs and expectations “within the downsizing western suburbs demographics” “The design intention for The Audrey was based on a smaller boutique-sized development of just 35 two and three-bedroom apartments,” Savve principal Sandro Alberti said some of the first buyers asked if they could join two apartments to create larger homes that afforded more privacy and secluded places within the apartment itself “Some rooms have been redefined as a media room The new layouts have certainly added individualised new spaces “The trend to de-clutter and simplify our lifestyles continues we are also seeing a strong demand to customise new apartments.” There are now four and five-bedroom layouts available Rooftop communal areas include a lap pool and barbecue areas and there will be space for a food and drink premises on the ground floor Parking for 80 cars is provided within ground-level and basement carparking The existing homes and a commercial site are being demolished to make way for the development Savve development vehicle and landowner Clarence Rd Pty Ltd brought in Prospect Architecture and Tam Dang Planning for the development The site at 107-113 Clarence Road is 7km from the CBD and close to Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Indooroopilly is experiencing growing activity with developments under way and deals being made in the area initial-scale=1\"}],[\"$\",\"meta\",\"1\",{\"charSet\":\"utf-8\"}],[\"$\",\"title\",\"2\",{\"children\":\"Half-Stake in Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Hits the Block | The Urban Developer\"}],[\"$\",\"meta\",\"3\",{\"name\":\"description\",\"content\":\"The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation is the latest in a long line of investment funds making moves in the retail investment space as it announces a sale of 50 per cent of its stake in the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre \\nThe CSC is the fund for many government and defence public servants being sold by the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation is estimated to bring in north of $600 million.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth Super is the fund for many government and defence public servants.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe centre in Brisbane’s western suburbs is 7km from the Brisbane CBD and the only super-regional centre with both bus and rail stations nearby.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has more than 320 tenants including anchor tenants Coles Target and Event Cinemas as well as the new purpose-built Automall West across its 7.9ha site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe automall comprises an in-centre car sales showroom and an express rooftop car service centre.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollier’s Lachlan MacGillivray is handling the sale of the majority interest on behalf of Commonwealth Super and investment manager AXA IM He said the centre’s ancillary sites had development potential.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The site benefits from surrounding high-density development and is subject to a higher order planning framework which allows for significant mixed-use development opportunities in the the long-term (STCA) and Indooroopilly perfectly fits this criteria,” MacGillivray said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth Super is part of a $3.4-billion consortium bid with Morrison and Co and Brookfield to take over telecommunications infrastructure company Uniti Group.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommonwealth Super will put in $400 million as part of its 20 per cent stake Morrison and Co will provide 30 per cent and Brookfield 50 per cent.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniti Group will then join CDC Data Centres and Amplitel as part of Commonwealth Super’s portfolio while Brookfield will still own rival company DCI Data Centres.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile Dexus remains in talks with AMP Capital about acquiring up to $30 billion in assets \u003ca data-mce-href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/collimate-amp-capital-property-kylie-oconnor-demerger\" href=\"https://www.theurbandeveloper.com/articles/collimate-amp-capital-property-kylie-oconnor-demerger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efrom AMP’s Collimate Capital arm\u003c/a\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf successful the deal will include a share in both Melbourne and Launceston airports \",\"alt\":\"A majority stake in the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre in Brisbane is up for sale \",\"imageDesc\":\"A majority stake in the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre in Brisbane is up for sale is estimated to bring in north of $600 million Commonwealth Super is the fund for many government and defence public servants The centre in Brisbane’s western suburbs is 7km from the Brisbane CBD and the only super-regional centre with both bus and rail stations nearby It has more than 320 tenants including anchor tenants Coles Target and Event Cinemas as well as the new purpose-built Automall West across its 7.9ha site The automall comprises an in-centre car sales showroom and an express rooftop car service centre Collier’s Lachlan MacGillivray is handling the sale of the majority interest on behalf of Commonwealth Super and investment manager AXA IM He said the centre’s ancillary sites had development potential “The site benefits from surrounding high-density development and is subject to a higher order planning framework which allows for significant mixed-use development opportunities in the the long-term (STCA) including 90,000sq m of additional GFA on existing landholdings adjoining the centre,” MacGillivray said “A long-term masterplanned vision for the site also exists which includes the potential for approximately 200,000sq m of GFA subject to council approval and land ownership.” Colliers is expecting more than $600 million for the majority interest and expressions of interest closing on May 19 “Investors are finding it increasingly difficult to place large sums of capital in ultra-defensive and Indooroopilly perfectly fits this criteria,” MacGillivray said Commonwealth Super is part of a $3.4-billion consortium bid with Morrison and Co and Brookfield to take over telecommunications infrastructure company Uniti Group Commonwealth Super will put in $400 million as part of its 20 per cent stake Morrison and Co will provide 30 per cent and Brookfield 50 per cent Uniti Group will then join CDC Data Centres and Amplitel as part of Commonwealth Super’s portfolio while Brookfield will still own rival company DCI Data Centres Meanwhile, Dexus remains in talks with AMP Capital about acquiring up to $30 billion in assets from AMP’s Collimate Capital arm giving Dexus a share of three state airports after its recent interest in Perth’s Jandakot airport Indooroopilly State High School has trucked in demountable classrooms and will refuse most out-of-catchment enrolments next year as it scrambles to find room for hundreds of students it accepted above its official capacity the inner-west school had 2688 students enrolled but room for 2140 Indooroopilly State High School had 2688 students enrolled in August 2022 – only 54 per cent of whom lived in the catchment area – despite having capacity for 2140 students.Credit: Dan Peled Only about half its students lived within its local catchment zone despite its enrolment management plan (EMP) requiring the principal to restrict out-of-catchment enrolments principal Michael Hornby told parents the school had rapidly outgrown its built capacity and it was “highly unlikely” that out-of-catchment enrolments would be accepted in 2024 Hornby said the school had 300 more out-of-catchment applications for the 2023 school year than it was able to accept “With the increasing demand on our facilities siblings and children of staff members will be able to enrol students into Indooroopilly in 2024,” he said in a newsletter The move sparked questions about how the school’s Programs of Excellence – an avenue for out-of-catchment students gifted in maths Chinese and music to gain entry – would operate 43 per cent of students in the year 7 Programs of Excellence live outside the catchment But an Education Department spokesman said the programs would continue “The department acknowledges the capacity pressures faced by Indooroopilly State High School,” he said “There have been no changes to the school EMP however a key component of the response to capacity issues has been that the school is strictly limiting ineligible outside-of-catchment students for the commencement of the 2024 school year Demountables at Indooroopilly State High School in 2023 “The department will develop both short and long-term infrastructure and non-infrastructure responses to ensure Indooroopilly State High School has the facilities to service its in-catchment student population in the short Figures released under Right to Information laws reveal about half of new out-of-catchment enrolments accepted from March 2021 to the end of February 2022 were for its Programs of Excellence –103 students out of 214 in total Other reasons for out-of-catchment entry included having a sibling at the school (59 students) and the special education program (five students) while six children had parents or guardians working at the school In an answer to a question on notice tabled in parliament Education Minister Grace Grace said six hire buildings were delivered to the school in March boosting its built capacity from 2602 to 2761 There are two different “capacity” figures which come down to departmental definitions “Student enrolment capacity” is the students a school can accommodate within existing learning spaces acknowledging learning spaces may not be used to maximum capacity across the day whereas “built capacity” is the maximum target capacity of all general and specialist classrooms Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman said he was concerned the government’s focus on enrolment management would hinder access to excellence programs language immersion and specialised support for children with specific needs “We expected changes were coming to deal with overcrowding but the news about strictly refusing non-catchment enrolments from 2024 was really sudden and the communication from the department has been pretty poor.” Berkman said strictly enforcing catchments would not be enough to alleviate overcrowding “Overcrowding at inner-west schools has meant valuable spaces like the music room computer lab or the student support space have been used as classrooms instead,” he said “It has meant limited time in outdoor play areas and science labs while demountables are constructed on kids’ play spaces.” Growth pressures in Brisbane’s inner-west schools have been building for years, although the state government in March ditched plans for a $90 million primary school at the Toowong Bowls Club site arguing “stabilising enrolments” meant it was not needed as soon as anticipated The prestigious Brisbane State High School has long battled capacity issues, with proposed solutions including a controversial expansion to the Coorparoo Secondary College in 2013 that attracted protests, a search for available land for a new inner-city school in 2018, and eventually culminated in the opening of Brisbane South State Secondary College in 2021 Queensland Treasury Corporation advice reveals land acquisition for a new school can take 2.5 to five years principal Michael Hornby told parents the school had rapidly outgrown its built capacity and it was \\u201Chighly unlikely\\u201D that out-of-catchment enrolments would be accepted in 2024 \\u201CWith the increasing demand on our facilities siblings and children of staff members will be able to enrol students into Indooroopilly in 2024,\\u201D he said in a newsletter The move sparked questions about how the school\\u2019s Programs of Excellence \\u2013 an avenue for out-of-catchment students gifted in maths Chinese and music to gain entry \\u2013 would operate \\u201CThe department acknowledges the capacity pressures faced by Indooroopilly State High School,\\u201D he said \\u201CThere have been no changes to the school EMP \\u201CThe department will develop both short and long-term infrastructure and non-infrastructure responses to ensure Indooroopilly State High School has the facilities to service its in-catchment student population in the short reveal about half of new out-of-catchment enrolments accepted from March 2021 to the end of February 2022 were for its Programs of Excellence \\u2013103 students out of 214 in total There are two different \\u201Ccapacity\\u201D figures \\u201CStudent enrolment capacity\\u201D is the students a school can accommodate within existing learning spaces whereas \\u201Cbuilt capacity\\u201D is the maximum target capacity of all general and specialist classrooms Greens MP for Maiwar Michael Berkman said he was concerned the government\\u2019s focus on enrolment management would hinder access to excellence programs \\u201CWe expected changes were coming to deal with overcrowding and the communication from the department has been pretty poor.\\u201D \\u201COvercrowding at inner-west schools has meant valuable spaces like the music room computer lab or the student support space have been used as classrooms instead,\\u201D he said \\u201CIt has meant limited time in outdoor play areas and science labs while demountables are constructed on kids\\u2019 play spaces.\\u201D Growth pressures in Brisbane\\u2019s inner-west schools have been building for years although the state government in March at the Toowong Bowls Club site arguing \\u201Cstabilising enrolments\\u201D meant it was not needed as soon as anticipated The prestigious Brisbane State High School has long battled capacity issues with proposed solutions including a controversial expansion to the Coorparoo Secondary College in 2013 that Queensland Treasury Corporation advice reveals In a week when Brisbane’s 19th-century convict heritage was excavated beneath Adelaide Street another part of the city’s World War II history at Indooroopilly was being protected Historians tell how interpreters sat outside the cells at the Witton Barracks during WWII and quietly smoked cigarettes while they listened to the Japanese prisoners within Brisbane councillor James Mackay inside the Witton Barracks where Japanese prisoners were interrogated.Credit: Tony Moore Sometimes they learnt valuable war intelligence sometimes they learnt how prisoners were heartbroken and lonely information was not merely overheard but extracted Brisbane’s residents had not been told Japanese prisoners of war were interrogated at the Indooroopilly barracks The interrogation cells are the last of their kind in Australia The secret cells at Indooroopilly’s Witton Barracks are now being preserved as part of Brisbane heritage project.Credit: Tony Moore Witton Barracks is beside the Indooroopilly rail station just in the eyesight of the increasing number of cyclists making use of the new Indooroopilly bikeway Brisbane City Council bought the former Defence site in July 2016 for strategic reasons - it restores a piece of Brisbane heritage while preserving a link for a future bridge The three cellblocks were included on the Queensland Heritage Register that year and renovations began the former prison will become a $7 million community hub for the western suburbs The refurbishment was announced this week by Ryan MP Julian Simmonds under a $23 million federal government funding boost The federal government is providing $4.5 million to the refurbishment Councillor James Mackay told how a former Japanese POW who was interred at Witton Barracks during the war said in 2019 he appreciated them being preserved “He had a tour through the cell blocks and was very excited when we told him that is going to be transformed into a park and community facility,” Cr Mackay said Witton Barracks on Lambert Road at Indooroopilly was originally part of the nearby adjacent heritage-listed Tighnabruaich property, built around 1889. The army barracks subsequently built on the site became one of Australia’s most important defence interrogation centres during the Second World War. “Brisbane was the headquarters of the south-west Pacific war effort and US General Douglas MacArthur was based here in Brisbane,” Brisbane lord mayor Adrian Schrinner said. “This particular facility had an important intelligence gathering tool, and it is quite fascinating history that we want to keep alive.” Mr Simmonds said the project allowed everyone to reflect on a piece of Brisbane’s wartime history. “These are the last remaining [prisoner of war] cells in Australia,” he said. “I think people are going to enjoy coming on-site and seeing that part of Brisbane’s history. “It is just not something you are going to see preserved anywhere else in Australia.” The remainder of the $23 million will go to projects across Brisbane under the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure grant program. Cr Schrinner said local historical groups and arts groups had already asked to use the facility when it was finished. In a week when Brisbane\\u2019s 19th-century convict heritage was excavated beneath Adelaide Street, another part of the city\\u2019s World War II history at Indooroopilly was being protected. Historians tell how interpreters sat outside the cells at the Witton Barracks during WWII and quietly smoked cigarettes while they listened to the Japanese prisoners within. Sometimes they learnt valuable war intelligence, sometimes they learnt how prisoners were heartbroken and lonely, so far from home. Other times, information was not merely overheard but extracted. Until recently, Brisbane\\u2019s residents had not been told Japanese prisoners of war were interrogated at the Indooroopilly barracks. The interrogation cells are the last of their kind in Australia. Witton Barracks is beside the Indooroopilly rail station, just in the eyesight of the increasing number of cyclists making use of the new Indooroopilly bikeway. Brisbane City Council bought the former Defence site in July 2016 for strategic reasons - it restores a piece of Brisbane heritage, while preserving a link for a future bridge. The three cellblocks were included on the Queensland Heritage Register that year and renovations began. In 2022, the former prison will become a $7 million community hub for the western suburbs. The refurbishment was announced this week by Ryan MP Julian Simmonds, a former Walter Taylor ward councillor, under a $23 million federal government funding boost. The federal government is providing $4.5 million to the refurbishment. Councillor James Mackay told how a former Japanese POW who was interred at Witton Barracks during the war said in 2019 he appreciated them being preserved. \\u201CHe had a tour through the cell blocks and was very excited when we told him that is going to be transformed into a park and community facility,\\u201D Cr Mackay said. was originally part of the nearby adjacent heritage-listed Tighnabruaich property, built around 1889. The army barracks subsequently built on the site became one of Australia\\u2019s most important defence interrogation centres during the Second World War. \\u201CBrisbane was the headquarters of the south-west Pacific war effort and US General Douglas MacArthur was based here in Brisbane,\\u201D Brisbane lord mayor Adrian Schrinner said. \\u201CThis particular facility had an important intelligence gathering tool, and it is quite fascinating history that we want to keep alive.\\u201D Mr Simmonds said the project allowed everyone to reflect on a piece of Brisbane\\u2019s wartime history. \\u201CThese are the last remaining [prisoner of war] cells in Australia,\\u201D he said. \\u201CI think people are going to enjoy coming on-site and seeing that part of Brisbane\\u2019s history. \\u201CIt is just not something you are going to see preserved anywhere else in Australia.\\u201D 0.12);}@media only screen and (min-width: 992px){.css-15hsub .chapter-header{max-width:300px;}}.css-15hsub .chapter-header a{font-weight:500;font-size:16px;line-height:150%;color:rgba(29 the two 50kW Evie Networks stations join the nine 250kW V3 Tesla Superchargers just eight days after the Tesla-only stalls were activated on September 30 The Tritium RTM50 fast charging stations run by provider Evie Networks is part of a partnership with AMP Capital to roll out DC electric car charging infrastructure across 16 shopping centres in Australia and New Zealand It is also partly funded by the federal government's Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) The Indooroopilly Tesla Supercharger costs $0.69 per kWh on the back of a recent price hike in September, whereas Evie Networks only charges $0.40 per kWh for their 50kW stalls Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) Queensland chairman Jon Day said the Indooroopilly charging hub will most benefit electric car owners living in the city “Most of the time DC fast chargers are for long distance travel But for those people in the inner-city who don’t have residential parking with charging access they’re probably primarily charging up at Hamilton or Indooroopilly,” Mr Day said “It’s a good location where there’s a lot of opportunity for people to charge at the same time and it seems like a safe environment with toilets and other amenities nearby it’s important that their initial experience with charging isn’t negative – they can go to a charger To have two Evie Networks chargers gives a little redundancy.” The new public chargers will give some reprieve from the closure of Toombul Shopping Centre which was a casualty of the February flood disaster it offered 10 public AC and DC charging stations including the only two 350kW ultra rapid Chargefox chargers in Queensland as part of the state government’s Queensland Electric Super Highway (QESH) network and six V3 Tesla Superchargers It therefore marks the return of Tesla’s faster 250kW V3 Superchargers to the River City Evie’s Brisbane-made chargers each offer CCS2 and CHAdeMO charging plugs, while Tesla’s latest stalls have a CCS2 cable only This means older Tesla Model S and Model X drivers need to use a Tesla Connector to CCS2 adapter to use it The American company hasn’t opened up its Superchargers to all EV models in Australia yet Tesla Model 3 owner Allan said the Superchargers were difficult to find and park “They need to have signage because it was pretty hard to get here,” Allan said it told me to go into this car park but not really internally where you have to turn "My wife also nearly opened the rear door into the next charger I'm only coming here because we happen to be coming to Indooroopilly today to look at the BYD Atto 3 and they opened this up… but I just thought I'd charge up since we've got Supercharging referral credits that’ll run out soon." Indooroopilly Shopping Centre offers three hours of free parking It is also home to Eagers Automotive’s Automall West that is a fully-fledged car dealership with retail-style showrooms housing brands like Porsche, Cupra and BYD, a servicing floor, and facilitates test drives and delivery handovers of vehicles like the affordable BYD Atto 3 electric car While the Indooroopilly site only has two DC chargers open to all battery-electric models Evie’s Skygate hub in Brisbane Airport features four 50kW DC chargers and the Chargefox QESH location in Hamilton offers two 50kW DC stalls and a 22kW AC unit able to juice up two vehicles at the same time The University of Queensland replaced its free-of-charge 50kW Tritium charger over the weekend – for the second time – seven months after Saint Lucia was particularly impacted by the February floods Evie Networks also installed two 50kW units within Gasworks Plaza Newstead in August thanks to the AMP Capital alliance and opened two 50kW units in Jindalee in May both have recently been experiencing intermittent faults with the Tritium units only four 150kW Tesla V2 Superchargers in front of its Fortitude Valley showroom covered the Greater Brisbane area .css-1ifivv7{background-color:#47d7ac;padding:12px 32px;box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:500;font-size:16px;line-height:20px;border-radius:2px;color:#1d242a;display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;}.css-1ifivv7 img{width:20px;margin-left:9px;object-fit:contain;}Stay updated Privacy policy Queensland police are appealing for information after arresting a man armed with a knife who allegedly threatened motorists in Brisbane's west on Sunday morning Police were called to Morrow Street in Taringa just after 8am to reports of a man armed with a knife making verbal threats to passing motorists Queensland police arrested the man in Indooroopilly who was allegedly armed with a knife and making threats members of the public made further calls about the same man allegedly disrupting traffic on Station Road at nearby Indooroopilly police are appealing for information and dashcam footage from about 8am in those suburbs Police are asking anyone who saw the man - described as Caucasian and wearing beige shorts and joggers but no shirt - to contact them Queensland police are appealing for information after arresting a man armed with a knife who allegedly threatened motorists in Brisbane's west on Sunday morning It’s early in the afternoon and the Queensland sun is warming the back as I size up my approach into the 1st green of Indooroopilly’s West course I hit a crisp mid iron and the sound of club on ball echoed between the trees This same idyllic scenario repeated itself (far too much for my liking) throughout the round which forced me to remind myself several times that I was playing golf just 20 minutes from the Brisbane CBD The serenity to be found at Indooroopilly Golf Club is amazing given its location on a surfboard fin-shaped peninsula beside the Brisbane River While this position covering rolling terrain beside the river offers great tranquillity it also makes all 36 holes at Indooroopilly vulnerable to flooding the Brisbane River burst its banks creating floodwater levels not seen since the record 1974 floods that inundated the Queensland capital One of the unforgettable images of that time was an aerial photograph showing the floodwaters covering most of the peninsula (known as Long Pocket) occupied by both courses which is bound on three sides by the river as it flows east toward the city Of the 36 holes on the 130-hectare property 22 holes were completely inundated by the floodwater and the tonnes of sand as the waters receded the full extent of the devastation became apparent Almost every tee and green was damaged to some degree was buried under more than a metre of sand and sludge Course superintendent Charlie Giffard led an army of staff and volunteers in a massive clean-up that involved removing layers of mud and silt off the affected greens which were then washed and squeegeed clean This helped save the greens from completely dying It also went a long way to having all 36 holes opened for play within two months there is not a shred of evidence of those devastating floods and the West Course has gone on to achieve its highest-ever rankings in Golf Australia’s Top-100 Courses ranking in 2014 and 2016 While the West Course receives most of the plaudits Indooroopilly has the advantage of being split into four coloured nines – Gold Blue and Green – allowing the club to operate six 18-hole combinations the West Course (Gold and Red) and the East Course (Blue and Green) are the most commonly used while the President’s Course (Red and Blue) has become a favourite of this writer Having been established at nearby St Lucia in 1926 the club added a course at Long Pocket in 1964 and within two decades it had developed a 36-hole complex on the peninsula with Ross Watson redesigning the older holes Watson continues to work with the club on any design changes while Giffard’s maintenance team have begun work on a masterplan of continued improvement to all holes that includes converting all greens surrounds to zoysia grass Zoysia thrives in warmer climates and will form a barrier between the couch fairways and Bermuda greens Sand plays a dominant role on the West course outward half with expansive bunkering complexes on the par-5 3rd par-4 6th and par-5 7th holes being the most visually intimidating across the entire rolling Indooroopilly landscape You step onto the tee here and you are standing right on the banks of the Brisbane River (during the flood this tee was under nearly five metres of water) While the hole follows the edge of the river before doglegging slightly left to bring trees and more sand into play for the second shot there is plenty of fairway to be found right of the bunkers which are within pitching distance of the front of the table-top shaped green The 311-metre par-4 9th is one of the holes that changed dramatically as part of Watson’s redesign in 2006 and offers a grandstand finish to the nine with a narrow fairway being flanked by a lake to the left contoured green that lies within an amphitheatre beneath the gazing eyes of those in the clubhouse the test of your nerve and skill begins from the opening tee shot The 513-metre par-5 can be reached in two shots by only the longest hitters but they must be willing to thread their drive between a lake to the right and trees to the left of a narrow landing zone The lake is still in play for all players (it’s only 180 metres from the white tee) but the fairway is much wider maintain a good line with your second down the left of the fairway and you will have a straight-forward approach to an elevated green Water plays a significant role on the Red nine as does the changing elevation The quartet of holes starting at the short par-4 6th is the most interesting sequence of holes at Indooroopilly The 6th hole demands a well-struck drive across the edge of a gully to find the fairway must also be straight to avoid the lake on the right A water carry with your long second shot is also required to find the green beyond another lake this one bordering the front and left edge of the green The par-3 8th offers some respite from the water but it is back again at the 478-metre 9th where you must bomb a drive over a lake to the fairway again diagonally placed to the flight of the your tee shot before taking on more water with your final approach to a semi-island green where there is water short It is a treacherous journey from tee to green here but what a closer it is to the front nine The West Course is a gem and will continue to improve in ranking lists as Giffard works through the masterplan there is much to like about the variety and quality of the holes to be found on the East Course (Blue and Green nines) which features much less bunkering and water hazards than the West Course the Blue is the slightly better of the two halves and is probably my second favourite nine at Indooroopilly behind the Red nine While the holes are generally shorter on the Blue nine the changing elevation and natural twists in the terrain The rolling terrain has been used well to create some terrific The 324-metre par-4 3rd is just one of the gems Accuracy from the tee is a prerequisite on this dogleg left fairway which rolls over the crest of one hill before climbing again to reach the green The uphill second shot here is quite deceptive in terms of judging the distance and it is best to be under the hole for your first putt as this green slopes quite a bit to the front right If you find yourself in Brisbane and in search of a game the golf and be amazed at how well this club has bounced back from the despair of the floods just six years ago WEBSITE: www.indooroopillygolf.com.au DESIGNERS: Al Howard & members (1964); Bob Green (1976); Ross Watson (1985 PLAYING SURFACES: Greenlees Park couch (fairways); Bermuda 328 (greens) GREEN FEES: Indooroopilly welcomes visitors to play the 36-hole course from Sunday to Friday Bookings can also be made online via the club’s website MEMBERSHIPS: Applications for membership are welcomed Categories of membership are based on playing rights and course access with generous discounts for younger members and the family of existing members Full membership has a range of benefits including direct access to 36 holes. The club also boasts Brisbane’s most extensive practice facilities, including a driving range, three putting greens, practice holes and chipping bunkers. For more details contact the membership co-ordinator Rebecca Burchill on email r.burchill@igcgolf.com.au RECIPROCAL CLUBS: NSW (Castle Hill, Killara, The Lakes, Manly, Newcastle, Pennant Hills, Pymble, Rich River); SA (Glenelg, Grange, Kooyonga); Victoria (Commonwealth, Thirteenth Beach, Yarra Yarra, Woodlands, Peninsula); WA (Lake Karrinyup, Joondalup, Mt Lawley, Nedlands, The Western Australia, Royal Perth); Tasmania (Royal Hobart, Launceston); ACT (Federal); Queensland (Southport). CORPORATE GOLF: The club has experienced staff on hand to take the pressure off you and manage the logistics of your golf day. For packages and corporate memberships call Nelson Eaton on (07) 3721 2130. NRLW captain, Ali Brigginshaw joined Patty Carrigan at Indooroopilly State High School to announce the club's latest partner. 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Read MoreRetail propertyShopping centresLatest In CommercialFetching latest articles The South East Queensland developer, Keylin Group, has acquired a prime 5,385 sqm Indooroopilly aggregation for $18.6 million The sites, at 11 Riverview Terrace and 12 Foxton Street, as well as 30, 40 and 44 Station Road, are located seven kilometres west of Brisbane’s CBD “An amalgamation of this quality is very special and incredibly rare,” Cheung said “The size and location of the site allows the development of an integrated mixed-use project incorporating residential with world-class rooftop amenity to enjoy the river views to the south “A portion of residences will be dedicated to Build to Rent, recognising the strong demand for quality rental accommodation close key transport nodes, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and leading state and private schools “By acquiring the aggregation in one-line we can achieve a far enhanced outcome that focuses on integrating leading architecture “We are excited about the opportunity to create a community within the heart of Indooroopilly The aggregation is zoned Mixed Use and Medium Density Residential Keylin’s current development portfolio includes the $140 million ORIA Spring Hill residential high-rise on Gregory Terrace; the Serenity 4212 master planned community in Helensvale; and the Coomera Town Centre South precinct which is currently in the planning phase and will be delivered in stages in a joint venture with Kinstone Group We're on a mission to radically improve the quality of Urban communities being developed across Australia We aim to showcase every development in Australia to help you find the perfect new home A development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwellings located at 12 14 & 16 Rylatt Street & 2 Shirley Street Designed by WG Architects the proposal seeks sixty (60) residential units within a residential building that has a maximum building height of 5 storeys (18m high) The site is within the High density residential zone and four (4) existing residential buildings will be removed to facilitate the proposed development The proposal provides ground floor and balcony private open space and includes communal open space (810sqm of area) on Level 1 and the rooftop The proposal provides 71 car park spaces (62 residential and 9 visitor spaces) within the one (1) basement and ground floor Vehicle access is proposed via Shirley Street as well as pedestrian access from four (4) ground floor units The planners at Town Planning Alliance state “The proposed design reflects a five (5) storey built form in keeping with the existing streetscape context and achieves a high quality built form outcome that will support the residential amenity The proposal achieves a high-quality design that generally complies with the Acceptable Outcomes of the Multiple Dwelling Code and the Indooroopilly centre neighbourhood plan code The proposal seeks minor Performance Solutions with regards to the building height building separation and private open space” The proposal includes 3,996sqm of gross floor area (GFA) with 1,194.75sqm (59%) site cover over the 2,025sqm development site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or developments in Brisbane or surrounds [swt-fb-likebox url=”https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhood.com.au” width=”340″ height=”500″ tabs=”timeline,events,messages” hide_cover=”false” show_faces=”true” hide_call_action=”false” small_header=”false” adapt_container_width=”false”] Addressing traffic congestion around Indooroopilly would not only require a bridge over the Brisbane River but a second bridge over a rail line according to Brisbane lord mayor Adrian Schrinner Cr Schrinner and federal Liberal MP Julian Simmonds have revealed plans for a new bridge beside the Walter Taylor Bridge to be complemented by a second bridge across the Indooroopilly rail line “As part of the study we are doing into the Walter Taylor Bridge and the surrounding corridor one of the things that has become really clear is that if we were considering a bridge we would really need to consider two bridges,” Cr Schrinner said on Wednesday One option to build a new bridge beside Indooroopilly’s Walter Taylor Bridge is for a new bridge to go between Chelmer and Indooroopilly upstream of the existing bridges and connect to parkland beside Witton Barracks From there a new second bridge would go over the Indooroopilly rail line if that option is chosen.Credit: Tony Moore stakeholders are focused on upgrading the Indooroopilly roundabout upgrade but another bridge — or bridges — will be on the agenda once work is completed in 2024 Brisbane City Council in 2010 acquired a 50-metre wide easement in former church land on the Chelmer side of the Brisbane River potentially for bridge footings beside the Jack Pesch cycling and Walter Taylor road bridges Mr Simmonds, previously the Brisbane City councillor for the area, said the other reason council acquired the Witton Barracks was to use its land “There is space on this land for a transport corridor and when we purchased this site (2015-16) that was a big part of taking it out of the federal government’s hands and giving it back to the community,” Mr Simmonds said The portion of this site that currently holds the driveway in and out of the site is a designated transport corridor.” Map showing where a future bridge could go on land zoned as a transport corridor between Indooroopilly train station and former interrogation cells at Witton Barracks on the river It shows the alignment of Lambert Road and Station Road as a possible rail overpass Cr Schrinner said the need for a bridge over the Indooroopilly rail line — possibly connecting Lambert Road on the St Lucia side of the rail line to Station Road at Indooroopilly — emerged during ongoing studies “This would be a complex project and an expensive one,” he said “But we are committed to the public that will investigate this work and investigate the different options.” One option to build a new bridge beside Indooroopilly’s Walter Taylor Bridge is for a new bridge to go upstream of the existing bridges and connect to parkland beside Witton Barracks From there a new second bridge would go over the rail line if that option is chosen.Credit: Tony Moore Stakeholders will need to assess how traffic movements are altered by the new $244 million three-lane bridge on the Centenary Highway and the $126 million Indooroopilly Roundabout. More than 25,000 vehicles per day use Indooroopilly’s Coonan Street driving towards or from the Indooroopilly Roundabout Queensland Transport Mark Bailey supports a new bridge beside the Walter Taylor Bridge but says council should fund the work because it on local roads Tennyson Ward councillor Nicole Johnston has previously suggested reducing traffic from the University of Queensland by making the St Lucia Eleanor Schonell “green bridge” a full traffic bridge towards Dutton Park or introducing a CityCat terminal at Indooroopilly argues a new bridge is “a waste of money” and suggests additional active and public transport will resolve traffic problems \\u201CAs part of the study we are doing into the Walter Taylor Bridge and the surrounding corridor one of the things that has become really clear is that if we were considering a bridge we would really need to consider two bridges,\\u201D Cr Schrinner said on Wednesday and one across the railway line as well.\\u201D stakeholders are focused on upgrading the Indooroopilly roundabout upgrade but another bridge \\u2014 or bridges \\u2014 will be on the agenda once work is completed in 2024 previously the Brisbane City councillor for the area said the other reason was to use its land \\u201CThere is space on this land for a transport corridor and when we purchased this site (2015-16) that was a big part of taking it out of the federal government\\u2019s hands and giving it back to the community,\\u201D Mr Simmonds said The portion of this site that currently holds the driveway in and out of the site is a designated transport corridor.\\u201D Cr Schrinner said the need for a bridge over the Indooroopilly rail line \\u2014 possibly connecting Lambert Road on the St Lucia side of the rail line to Station Road at Indooroopilly \\u2014 emerged during ongoing studies \\u201CThis would be a complex project and an expensive one,\\u201D he said \\u201CBut we are committed to the public that will investigate this work and investigate the different options.\\u201D Stakeholders will need to assess how traffic movements are altered by the new and the More than 25,000 vehicles per day use Indooroopilly\\u2019s Coonan Street driving towards or from the Indooroopilly Roundabout Tennyson Ward councillor Nicole Johnston has previously suggested reducing traffic from the University of Queensland by making the St Lucia Eleanor Schonell \\u201Cgreen bridge\\u201D a full traffic bridge towards Dutton Park or introducing a CityCat terminal at Indooroopilly argues a new bridge is \\u201Ca waste of money\\u201D and suggests additional active and public transport will resolve traffic problems Indooroopilly in Brisbane's south-west has a little bit of everything The area is well known for excellent schools which has often drawn families to the suburb it's not often there's an opportunity to buy brand new We've had a look at the best projects currently on the market in Indooroopilly Opalyn Property Group is in the works of bringing a boutique apartment development in Indooroopilly, strategically positioned just 800 metres away from Taringa Train Station and Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Natura comprises 35 two and three-bedroom apartments spread over five levels accompanied by two undercover secure car parks with intercom security access Designed by VSA Designs Natura residences feature a neutral palette inspired by nature accentuated by high-quality finishes and fixtures sourced from renowned brands Each residence features two generous and usable balconies extending the living areas and offering residents a connection to the outdoors Residents of Natura will also have exclusive access to a rooftop terrace complete with BBQ facilities and break-out zones enveloped by lush manicured gardens Natura has already reached its pre-sales milestones with anticipation that the remaining apartments will be quickly snapped up once construction commences Prices for a two-bedroom unit at Natura start at $749,000 Indooroopilly's townhouses are a rare find comprising only eight per cent of the area's private dwellings and particularly unique when nestled between two prestigious golf clubs Developed by Brisbane-based Shayher Group Long Pocket stands out as a highly sought-after townhouse development drawing significant interest from locals including downsizers Long Pocket features 45 four-level, four-bedroom townhouses grouped into two distinct collections: the Rainforest Collection adjacent to Jacaranda Place Reserve and the Riverview Collection offering stunning views of the Brisbane River with the latter being the preferred choice among buyers Each townhouse at Long Pocket boasts a meticulously planned layout with a dual garage with storage and a spacious entry lobby on the ground level and master suites and bedrooms on the top levels The centrepiece of Long Pocket is its exclusive 22-metre resort-style pool offering residents a luxurious retreat right at their doorstep Moreover, residents enjoy easy access to two 18-hole golf courses, St Lucia Golf Links, and Indooroopilly Golf Club making Long Pocket an ideal choice for those seeking a lifestyle of convenience and leisure Construction is well underway at the latest Brisbane development by SAVVE Developments & Construction SAVVE secured a 1610 sqm site at 107 Clarence Road and crafted The Audrey Commercial tenancies will take up shop across the ground floor of the site with the two-storey addition set to include space for offices and food and beverage retailers the development will take inspiration from the tree-lined streets of its locale which is situated just moments from world-class cafes Just seven kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD, Indooroopilly is popular with professionals and students who gladly dip in and out of the city. On one hand, it’s a retail wonderland, housing a major shopping centre and several suburban shopping strips. And on the other, it’s a residential oasis with hilly and leafy streets and a park found on almost every corner. According to Jason Adcock, principal of Adcock Prestige, Indooroopilly appeals to not only those who wish to be within striking distance of the city, but also families looking for a well-established suburb with significant amenities of its own. “Families can easily access some of Brisbane’s most prestigious private schools, plus the University of Queensland campus at St Lucia is just nearby,” says Adcock. “Locals don’t have to leave to enjoy all forms of recreation, be it shopping at the largest shopping centre found in Brisbane’s western suburbs, the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, or teeing off at the renowned Indooroopilly Golf Club, peacefully hugging the Brisbane River.” Part of Brisbane’s million-dollar-plus-suburbs club, Indooroopilly’s median house price is $1.4 million, up 19.1 per cent over the year, contributing to its 72.1 per cent rise in just five years, as shown in Domain’s latest House Price Report. “At the height of COVID, riverfront and prestige properties were in huge demand, particularly with expat buyers – who frequently secured properties sight-unseen – in anticipation of their return to Australia,” says Adcock. “Today, these homes are still changing hands very quickly, especially those in leafy backstreets with mountain views and prestigious riverfront and golf course properties.” Get access to off-market properties that match your search before they're even listed. Rich in history, Indooroopilly is dotted with heritage-listed houses and infrastructure, like classic Queenslander-style homes and the famous Walter Taylor Bridge. And yet, the suburb does not appear outdated, with new businesses continually popping up, like the Two Brothers Cafe, opened in 2021 by brothers Mustapha and Adam Habbouchi. Brisbane’s own ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ hits the market A voyage of discovery: Inside Adelaide’s Rose Park House Darlington: Why this bushland ‘burb is luring buyers to the Perth Hills “It’s a beautiful area with a close-knit community, and many of our local customers come from various backgrounds and cultures,” says Mustapha. “After selling our first location, we decided to look for new prospects and found Indooroopilly to be a fantastic area for friends and family to meet up.” Once the home of the local bowls club, the cafe’s venue is part of a new health and fitness precinct that houses several businesses, along with a youth fitness centre and a yoga studio. Proof positive of the suburb’s burgeoning scene. “We are proud to have introduced a popular and trendy cafe to the area, with a great menu of middle eastern cuisine and customer service that’s second to none,” adds Mustapha. “Our passion for quality food, coffee, and great vibes drives us daily, and I feel this perfectly encapsulates the very essence of Indooroopilly.” The information on this website is intended to be of a general nature only and doesn't consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. where we are privileged to live and operate Indooroopilly Golf Club has appointed Ross Perrett and Karrie Webb to develop a masterplan The Brisbane club has 36 holes which wrap around the Brisbane River The parkland course sits on undulating land “The club has an ambitious brief and will provide a great opportunity for us,” says Perrett has hired golf course architect Ross Perrett and professional golfer Karrie Webb to develop a masterplan “The club has an ambitious brief and will provide a great opportunity for us a totally Australian company to demonstrate our passion and skills,” said Perrett “We are well advanced due to the work we did last year and are working to a strict timetable with a course masterplan to be completed by the end of March.” Indooroopilly has 36 holes on undulating parkland that wraps around the Brisbane River “To partner with one of our most successful Australian male golfers in Peter Thomson was an absolute delight,” said Perrett “And now to work with our greatest ever female player is a dream come true We are thrilled to team up on our first project together and extremely excited to be appointed to redesign Indooroopilly Golf Club most notably Thomson Perrett’s Rio 2016 design competition bid back in 2011 Peter Thomson and l loved working with Karrie and when he retired he hoped Perrett Webb would eventuate.” Webb is currently assisting with the remodelling of Townsville Golf Club on the north east coast of Queensland “I am quite familiar with Indooroopilly Golf Club having played there many times as an amateur,” said Webb “To be selected with Ross Perrett to redesign the course as our first venture together is very humbling and something I will give my full attention to I sincerely look forward to working with the board to achieve our mutual goals” “We are very excited about the new association with Perrett Webb,” said club president Sam Christie “The enthusiasm and the course design vision that the Perrett Webb team are bringing to the club gives us enormous confidence and we are very much looking forward to the future development of our golf courses at Indooroopilly.” A spectacular luxury home currently under construction in a leafy pocket of Brisbane has been crowned the nation’s most-wanted property after hitting the market with a $15 million-plus price tag Named Hacienda, the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom contemporary mansion fronting Indooroopilly Golf Course has notched up more views than any other listing on realestate.com.au this week It is the most ambitious single residential project to date for seasoned developer with 1,130sqm of open-plan living spaces sprawled over three levels with a seamless flow to luxuriously appointed outdoor zones NGU acquired the 1,156sq m lot for $3.125m in 2021 engaging Tasic Designs to conceptualise an extensive renovation of the existing home with the build due for completion in December “I think the house is sitting on the best block of land in Brisbane,” said NGU director Emil Juresic who is also marketing the home for sale through the real estate arm of his brand “It is one of only three homes on the golf course with the most amazing peaceful views and 100 per cent privacy “You feel like you are somewhere 200km away from Brisbane An artist’s render of the finished living space with wine cellar Natural stone and bespoke cabinetry in the kitchen dramatic curves and natural textures are incorporated throughout the design with standout features including an in-house wellness retreat equipped with a gym along with a a glass floor to view a supercar collection housed in the six-car garage below The penthouse-like master suite has a private lounge area while a dazzling chandelier connects all three levels there’s a 3,000-bottle humidified wine cellar and four fireplaces Al fresco entertaining is catered to by a barbecue kitchen with spit rotisserie and pizza oven View your supercar collection from the gym floor Footy star power couple reveal new renovation project ‘Insane’ luxury mansion set to smash house price record Qld buyer’s record-breaking punt on beachside townhouse plan A rooftop terrace commands panoramic views across the golf course to the city skyline while bespoke LED lighting turns the property into a showcase by night Marketed with a price guide of between $15 and $18m the house at 3/249 Harts Rd is attracting interest from Sydney and Melbourne buyers as well as international families who favour the area for its large blocks and proximity to well-reputed public and private schools Mr Juresic said the Hutchinson-built original house on the block was “stripped to its bones” to allow for living space to be doubled The 12-month build project also includes $500,000 of high-tech and security features plus a panic room “It is a very special project for my company and I’m so proud of it — the detail in this is insane,” Mr Juresic said brand-new high-spec home in Brisbane when it is sold.” PropTrack data shows house prices in Indooroopilly were up 2.2 per cent over the past 12 months to a median of $1.431m The Weekly SOURCE is published by DCM Media