Our design strategies support high-quality development that complements Brisbane’s character and lifestyle Council supports the design of new buildings places and spaces that fit our city’s subtropical Our design strategies and guidelines help to ensure that new development considers local climate These urban design values apply to all aspects of the built environment Design-led City – A design strategy for Brisbane sets the framework for a citywide approach for design that reflects Brisbane’s character It supports our vision for becoming a well-designed subtropical city.   outlines a set of design values that can apply to all elements of the built environment includes key actions for improving design processes for procurement maintenance and capital investment programs across Brisbane Download the strategy for more information.  It supports our vision for becoming a well-designed subtropical city.   Download the strategy for more information.  PDF  •   3 MB   •   Last modified 2019 We’re creating vibrant neighbourhood centres across Brisbane that reflect local culture and character By funding upgrades and projects that benefit suburban precincts we’re helping to create new opportunities for residents and businesses.  we’re helping to create new opportunities for residents and businesses.  Better Suburbs – Places and Spaces (BSPS) is our plan for creating a city of thriving The BSPS program delivers upgrades to public spaces and neighbourhood places Previously known as Village Precinct Projects these improvements contribute to the commercial vitality of a neighbourhood centre by creating:  these improvements contribute to the commercial vitality of a neighbourhood centre by creating:  BSPS projects deliver a range of improvements including new:  Opportunities and improvements will vary for each site This will depend on community values and interests project budget and the site constraints of the project area We’re revitalising the neighbourhood precinct at the corner of Ryans Road and Robinson Road, Nundah BSPS projects deliver a range of improvements including new:  We’re revitalising the neighbourhood precinct at the corner of Ryans Road and Robinson Road, Nundah Renewal projects create vibrant and inclusive communities New World City Design Guide - Buildings that Breathe is a user-friendly guide for achieving subtropical building design.  It illustrates ideas for meeting key design elements such as orientation incorporating natural ventilation and harnessing shade.   planners and developers can see the ideas in action in case studies and use checklists to design attractive comfortable and sustainable buildings.   The non-statutory guide showcases the highest standards of design and construction Download the guides for more information or view the Subtropical building design planning scheme policy New World City Design Guide - Buildings that Breathe is a user-friendly guide for achieving subtropical building design.  incorporating natural ventilation and harnessing shade.   comfortable and sustainable buildings.   Download the guides for more information or view the Subtropical building design planning scheme policy PDF  •   15 MB   •   Last modified 2016 PDF  •   181 KB   •   Last modified 2014 We encourage the design of greener and more energy efficient buildings across Brisbane These developments have positive impacts on the environment the economy and the health and wellbeing of our community.  The Brisbane Green Factor is a green infrastructure ratings tool for development specialists.   The tool measures all forms of greening on a development site and helps to deliver increased vegetation within the city’s development. The tool is voluntary and applicants are encouraged to submit a Brisbane Green Factor score with their development application the economy and the health and wellbeing of our community.  The Brisbane Green Factor is a green infrastructure ratings tool for development specialists.   The tool measures all forms of greening on a development site and helps to deliver increased vegetation within the city’s development. The tool is voluntary and applicants are encouraged to submit a Brisbane Green Factor score with their development application Design-led City – Low-to-medium density residential Design Guide outlines the design outcomes and approach that architects planners and developers should consider when designing homes to reflect community expectations It provides a best-practice reference to inform the design of low-to-medium density residential development such as townhouses and apartment buildings up to 5 storeys.  Download the guide for more information.  such as townhouses and apartment buildings up to 5 storeys.  Download the guide for more information.  PDF  •   4 MB   •   Last modified 2019 This non-statutory guide does not prescribe development requirements It’s a practical reference document that supports better design outcomes Brisbane is known for its unique heritage and character homes These are protected to preserve our local history and their cultural and architectural significance Before planning alterations, understand the development guidelines for heritage and character homes Before planning alterations, understand the development guidelines for heritage and character homes Reviewing a design at key stages of development is a fundamental part of the design process It helps identify potential issues and allows for testing of ideas This continual refinement and enhancement ensure that the final design outcomes are of the highest quality The Independent Design Advisory Panel (IDAP) advises Council on best practice outcomes for a range of current development applications key pieces of infrastructure and policy.   Panel members draw on real world experience current industry best practice and their knowledge of alternative development models from other localities The panel is independent from Council and does not make decisions Council is responsible for determining the outcomes of development applications and how Council policy is shaped Council's Design Brisbane team is the direct point of contact with IDAP and helps to manage the day-to-day processes and operation of the panel. The City Planning and Design Manager acts as Chair of the panel meetings.  IDAP also plays a key role in the DesignSMART prelodgement service offered by Council The panel gives advice aimed at delivering development that aligns with the New World City Design Guide - Buildings that Breathe key pieces of infrastructure and policy.   Council's Design Brisbane team is the direct point of contact with IDAP and helps to manage the day-to-day processes and operation of the panel. The City Planning and Design Manager acts as Chair of the panel meetings.  IDAP also plays a key role in the DesignSMART prelodgement service offered by Council upgraded footpaths and better lighting will be delivered in Nundah under the first of the Schrinner Council’s Better Suburbs Places and Spaces program The revamped program aims to refresh neighbourhood spaces across the suburbs adding to Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s lifestyle capital Future locations to be explored by the Better Suburbs Places and Spaces program include Lambert Road The initiative joins the Schrinner Council’s Suburban Renewal Precincts program which looks to unlock the potential of well-connected suburbs for new homes and jobs The first round of consultation for Stones Corner is complete and consultation is currently underway across the Wynnum CBD Mt Gravatt has been identified as the next suburb to be explored Works on the Nundah precinct will begin on Monday 28 April and continue into late 2025 visit brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 07 3403 8888 Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner: “Brisbane’s thriving suburbs add to our fantastic lifestyle and we want to make them even better “These upgrades improve accessibility and pedestrian safety in key suburban hubs which means everyone can enjoy getting out and exploring our neighbourhoods “We will continue to prioritise amenities in the suburbs so Brisbane remains a fantastic place to live Quotes attributable to Councillor Adam Allan: “The Schrinner Council is spending 89 per cent of our budget in the suburbs so residents can love where they live “We’ve listened to the community and know a massive 79 per cent are in favour of our final concept “Residents know this local pocket has great potential and we can’t wait to see these works transform the way we live and do business in Nundah.” Privacy | Accessibility | DSIS Located just 9km from Brisbane’s CBD and 7km from the airport Danby Lane introduces a curated collection of 84 new apartments in the evolving Nundah Village precinct Developed and built by award-winning Gardner Vaughan Group this 12-storey mixed-use project offers a variety of 2 This pet-friendly development includes ground-floor retail and resident amenities designed to support a connected and convenient lifestyle Whether you're seeking a new apartment in North Brisbane or looking to downsize in a walkable neighbourhood offers a unique blend of considered design Danby Lane showcases thoughtfully designed interiors with a distinct focus on material quality featuring 3-bedroom residences and Platinum Collection featuring 4-bedroom residences offer the choice between two colours schemes whilst Dusk captures the essence of twilight with deep grey cabinetry and soft stone textures Penthouse homes are exclusively offered in two colourways: Champagne a palette of warm whites with rich timber grain and gold accents which embraces woodgrain finishes and forest-inspired tones paired with black accents fixtures and finishes are of a high calibre designed to elevate daily living and enhance the overall feel of each apartment home Danby Lane delivers a layered experience for residents with amenity offerings that focus on leisure a resident-only gym and pool support active and restorative living the recreational terrace offers BBQ facilities surrounded by curated green landscaping and views toward Brisbane’s city skyline The ground level supports lifestyle needs with four retail tenancies User-paid electric vehicle charging stations will be operational upon completion and solar compatibility has been provisioned for Danby Lane is positioned at the corner of Buckland Road and Sandgate Road within Nundah Village’s vibrant high street environment The suburb’s mix of heritage character and urban renewal creates a unique setting where community connection thrives Residents are within walking distance to everyday essentials including cafés such as The Village Social as well as dining favourites like Rustichella Pasta Bar and Siam Sensations Thai Restaurant the Nundah Farmers Market offers local produce and is close to the Kedron Brook Bikeway for cycling Educational facilities such as Mary MacKillop College and Nundah State School are located nearby Nundah Train Station is just 400m from the development and major road networks provide easy access to the Bruce Highway and the broader Brisbane metropolitan area Danby Lane marks a significant chapter for Gardner Vaughan Group who have called Nundah home for the past decade and will be relocating their head office to the development upon completion With over 35 years of experience and a 100% completion rate the award-winning South East Queensland-based company delivers design-led Their in-house team manages every phase of development from site acquisition through to construction and sales ensuring each project reflects their core philosophy: we care how you live submit an enquiry to book a private appointment with a sales agent Discover how this new apartment development in Nundah Village redefines connected living Just 9km north of the Brisbane CBD and 7km from Brisbane Airport you'll discover Danby Lane at the convergance of Sandgate and Buckland Road it is quietly nestled along the popular Village precinct where the rhythm of life gracefully adapts to the changing lanes of Nundah's rich history and vibrant present This charming neighbourhood has evolved over the years subtly undergoing gentrification fostered by the Councils’ Urban Renewal Plans Famed for its quaint storefronts lining Sandgate Road it brings vibrancy to the community and offers a park-oriented haven for families Nundah balances old-world charm with contemporary living and you’ll discover the indigenous roots of the name ‘Nundah,’ an Aboriginal meaning for ‘a chain of waterholes,’ reflecting the meandering waterways of nearby Nginnenbah Budela (Nundah Creek) and Kedron Brook These lifelines traverse the nearby mangroves of Nudgee and nurture the flourishing Wetlands of Boondall Our intent is to create an inclusive space that brings joy and lasting benefits to our wonderful residents and neighbourhoods alike Gardner Vaughan Group proudly unveils Danby Lane – a mixed-use residential and commercial marvel in the heart of Nundah Village 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 Retirement Village (Stage 1) Designed by O’Neill Architecture the proposal seeks seventy six (76) modern retirement units with either 2 to 3 bedrooms as part of the first stage of a new retirement facility development These units will be designed to provide a comfortable featuring a combination of detached and attached dwellings spread across four storeys The development will consist of two distinct building components over a portion of the large vacant site providing interconnected pedestrian pathways and transport links to ensure easy access and mobility for residents The proposal provides private open space in the form of balconies that have been positioned outwards along the site boundaries or facing internally within the site Communal space has been provided in Stage 1 Vehicular and pedestrian access is provided via Dalziel Street The planners at Mecone state “Whilst the development is not a community use the establishment of a retirement facility in this location facilitates aging in place for the residents of Nundah and surrounds The facility will ensure the ongoing maintenance of community networks and will cater to a diversity of community needs by offering a purposebuilt residential premises The operation and built form of a retirement facility is compatible with the surrounding residential uses” The proposal seeks 5,139.1 (27.2%) site cover over the 18,894sqm development site We encourage you to like the Your Neighbourhood Facebook page to be updated on other projects or development News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible 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 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Schools are due to reopen where it is safe to do so on Monday and residents are cautiously optimistic as authorities say Brisbane is likely to be spared a repeat of the devastating 2022 floods But homes in Tingalpa on Brisbane’s southside were flooding and water was rising in garages at Nundah on the northside after 100 millimetres of rain – almost the average monthly rainfall for December – was dumped over the city in two hours on Sunday morning More than 248,000 homes and businesses remained without power across the south-east on Sunday evening far fewer than the 320,000 earlier in the day although Energex crews planned to work throughout the night in testing conditions Premier David Crisafulli said schools would open “wherever possible although NAPLAN tests would be postponed for students across south-east Queensland until March 17 He said the state government was in talks to make hardship payments available for people and businesses affected by the weather The National Broadband Network was also deploying generators in a bid to get 252,000 households back online More than 1500 live wires were on the ground in south-east Queensland across the weekend Heavy rain caused flash flooding in parts of Brisbane on Sunday inundating homes on Boundary Street and Wynnum Road in Tingalpa swamping cars in Newmarket and Stones Corner inundating garages in Nundah and surrounding businesses in Carina with low-lying areas in Windsor some of the first to go under The Coles at Morningside on the city’s southside was evacuated after its car park flooded Supermarkets reopened but with limited stock on the shelves because of strained supply chains At Woolworths on Montague Road in West End there was nothing but two pumpkins in the fresh fruit and vegetable section 81 millimetres of rain was recorded in two hours to 10am while 142 millimetres was recorded at Mount Glorious between midnight and 6am Seqwater began releasing water from North Pine Dam at 3am but was keeping a watching brief on Wivenhoe and Somerset dams The Bureau of Meteorology’s Sue Oates said the rain would ease in Brisbane from Monday “But don’t expect that the skies will be clear … It will be unsettled and we are expecting showers and potentially thunderstorms through our area,” she said “Finally … we should see an easing of the conditions on Tuesday.” She added that it was unlikely Brisbane would experience a repeat of the 2022 floods heavy rainfall across the Brisbane River catchment and we don’t have that prolonged rainfall for this event,” she said Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred made landfall at 9pm on Saturday where it sat for 12 hours without moving on Saturday When it finally arrived just north of Brisbane Trees were uprooted and came crashing down on houses debris flew through the air and windows and doors rattled catching residents by surprise after the weather had remained benign for much of Saturday Giant fig trees in Brisbane’s CBD were toppled Redcliffe on the city’s northern fringe was among the hardest-hit areas But Redcliffe resident Daniel Goullet told Nine News he stayed fast asleep when the tin roof of his home was peeled off and tossed over powerlines across the road A woman was injured on Anzac Avenue when a tree fell on her car about 9.30pm and another person was taken to hospital after a tree came down on their house on Francis Road in Lawnton The weather bureau’s Angus Hines said Brisbane experienced an “extra squeeze” in the wind between the ex-tropical cyclone and a high-pressure system over the Tasman Sea sea surface winds from the remnants of Alfred generated a fierce More than 230 millimetres of rain was dumped over Hervey Bay in just six hours causing some of the city’s worst flash-flooding in recent history “There’s flash-flooding right across … a lot of water in properties more than 20 people rescued,” mayor George Seymour said “It’s been an extraordinary flash-flooding event .. I’ve never seen it like this in my 20 years in Hervey Bay.” People were rescued from their cars and homes the police station and watchhouse were evacuated and police helped move nursing home residents to higher ground but you have to prepare for it,” the premier said There were signs of life slowly coming back to normal in Brisbane despite the rising floodwater and power outages on Sunday Buses were set to resume on Monday after operating briefly on Sunday before drivers were called in due to the poor conditions two baby boys named “Alfie” were born in Brisbane on Friday Mater Mothers’ Hospital general manager Kerri Gane said the boys were among 66 babies born at the facility over the past three days Get alerts on significant breaking news as happens. Sign up for our Breaking News Alert But homes in Tingalpa on Brisbane\\u2019s southside were flooding after 100 millimetres of rain \\u2013 almost the average monthly rainfall for December \\u2013 was dumped over the city in two hours on Sunday morning Premier David Crisafulli said schools would open \\u201Cwherever possible The Coles at Morningside on the city\\u2019s southside was evacuated after its car park flooded The Bureau of Meteorology\\u2019s Sue Oates said the rain would ease in Brisbane from Monday \\u201CBut don\\u2019t expect that the skies will be clear \\u2026 It will be unsettled and we are expecting showers and potentially thunderstorms through our area,\\u201D she said \\u201CFinally \\u2026 we should see an easing of the conditions on Tuesday.\\u201D and we don\\u2019t have that prolonged rainfall for this event,\\u201D she said Giant fig trees in Brisbane\\u2019s CBD were toppled Redcliffe on the city\\u2019s northern fringe was among the hardest-hit areas The weather bureau\\u2019s Angus Hines said Brisbane experienced an \\u201Cextra squeeze\\u201D in the wind between the ex-tropical cyclone and a high-pressure system over the Tasman Sea causing some of the city\\u2019s worst flash-flooding in recent history \\u201CThere\\u2019s flash-flooding right across \\u2026 a lot of water in properties more than 20 people rescued,\\u201D mayor George Seymour said \\u201CIt\\u2019s been an extraordinary flash-flooding event .. I\\u2019ve never seen it like this in my 20 years in Hervey Bay.\\u201D \\u201CYou\\u2019ll never stop Mother Nature but you have to prepare for it,\\u201D the premier said two baby boys named \\u201CAlfie\\u201D were born in Brisbane on Friday Mater Mothers\\u2019 Hospital general manager Kerri Gane said the boys were among 66 babies born at the facility over the past three days Get alerts on significant breaking news as happens Not quite certain what to get your loved ones for Christmas this year Then you clearly haven't spent enough time at a festive market It's virtually impossible to browse your way through hundreds of stalls and come up empty-handed — in fact that'd take more effort than picking gifts for your nearest and dearest Your next place to put the above theory to the test: the Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets there really will be quite the lineup of places to grab handmade presents You'll find both gourmet foods and festive treats on offer as well (including bites to eat while you're there) you can enjoy a stint of shopping under the site's fairy lights at Nundah Markets' usual spot on Station Street you can stop in at the North Pole-themed bar Decorations will be decking the walls with more than boughs of holly A flurry of interest is expected after a suburb in Brisbane’s northside was named the most undervalued in the capital region – with sellers already seeing strong activity Families and investors looking to get a foothold in areas with loads more room to grow this housing cycle are among those flocking to Nundah – which has been named Brisbane’s most undervalued suburb by latest DSR+ analysis using dozens of metrics MORE: Shock suburb where prices quadrupled in a year ‘Scratch my head’: Mortgagee lists seized house at $99,000 Chris and Hayley Abell and their sons Matt and Charlie at their family home in Nundah which is going under the hammer Friday July 26 at 6pm The family has loved the Nundah area but are now onto the next stage of their lives Chris and Hayley Abell and their sons Matt and Charlie are among sellers fielding strong interest set to go under the hammer on July 26 as part of the Place One Winter’s Day campaign Place Nundah agents Thomas and Rhiannon Coussens said they have had “well and truly above average” views and inspections of the Abell’s house goes to auction on Friday July 26 at 6pm at the Place Auction Rooms the amount of house and quality of home that you get for your money in Nundah versus neighbouring suburbs like Kedron Mrs Abell said when they first move to Nundah “it wasn’t quite as gentrified” “New unit blocks have been built while we’ve been living here and new shops restaurants and cafes have come into the area with the Circa developments The Nundah Village area has become more popular over the years and the Farmers Markets on Sundays have grown substantially since we’ve been living here.” The family are sure the suburb will continue to grow in value given all it has going for it The downstairs area has so far been used for indoor parking and activities SEE THE LATEST PROPTRACK HOME PRICE INDEX “Our children are growing older and we love the idea of an apartment lifestyle We’re ready for that next stage of our lives.” She said Nundah was a great space to bring up a young family “It’s surprising that prices in the area haven’t moved more quickly It’s a fabulous location in inner North Brisbane and we’re sure Nundah will continue to grow in value.” “We’ll miss living here – we have so many fond memories – so we’re looking forward to making new memories in our new apartment.” FOLLOW SOPHIE FOSTER 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 The State Emergency Service (SES) and Marine Rescue Queensland (MRQ) marked the opening of their new signifying an important milestone of bringing together and growing SES’s and MRQ’s ability to deliver stronger and more coordinated state disaster and emergency responses This new dedicated space allows SES and MRQ staff and volunteers to better engage with each other and collaborate with other emergency services agencies state and local governments and other stakeholders to boost Queensland’s world-class disaster and emergency response and recovery services The new Nundah office also enables SES and MRQ to provide timely and effective support to volunteers who play a significant role in helping communities prevent respond to and recover from severe weather events The state headquarters site was chosen due to its proximity to the Kedron Emergency Services Complex public transport and other amenities and services and the building’s sustainability and efficient climate-management features The building was officially opened by the Honourable Mark Ryan MP Minister for Police and Community Safety; Brian Connors Disaster and Emergency Management at the Queensland Police Service (QPS); SES Chief Officer Mark Armstrong; and MRQ Chief Officer Tony Wulff SES and MRQ transitioned to become their own discrete entities hosted by the QPS earlier this year as part of the Police and Emergency Services Reform Program aimed at enhancing Queensland’s emergency services and disaster management arrangements the Honourable Mark Ryan MP said “It is wonderful to see our State Emergency Service and Marine Rescue Queensland come together under one roof to help volunteers and communities across Queensland “Working in such close proximity with one another will promote greater sharing of knowledge and skills resulting in greater efficiencies and a smarter Mr Brian Connors said “The Queensland Police Service is immensely proud to support both the SES and MRQ to continue their evolution as new entities under the QPS organisation and the opening of their State Headquarters is a leap forward for them and for the safety of Queenslanders SES and MRQ will always come together to ensure our community is safe and supported.” SES said “Witnessing the collaboration between our State Emergency Service and Marine Rescue Queensland is inspiring as we join together to enhance community safety on both land and water “The partnership between our two vital volunteer services exemplifies the power of collaboration in supporting the safety of Queensland communities.” MRQ said “As the relatively new kids on the block Marine Rescue Queensland is grateful to the support received from both QPS and to our new office mates SES as we establish ourselves “We look forward to working alongside SES both on the water and in the office.” Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Neighbours have told of the terrifying screams as a man was shot while trying to defend himself with a samurai sword during a violent break-in in Brisbane’s north with police saying they are looking for three to five men over the incident Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) A development application has been lodged for a Childcare Centre the proposal seeks a four (4) storey childcare centre over the 810sqm site The building design seeks to incorporate setbacks building articulation and material variation that appeals to the streetscape The scale and built form seek to be sympathetic to the surrounding residential apartment buildings and not overbearing when viewed from Bridge Street The proposed development is in a medium density residential zone and Toombul-Nundah neighbourhood plan The proposal seeks to remove the two storey residential building to facilitate the redevelopment The proposed childcare centre includes 21 car parking spaces (one (1) PWD) within an undercroft car parking area All vehicle and pedestrian access are provided to Bridge Street The planners at Murray Bell Planning Co. state “The architecturally designed building demonstrates human scale and will positively 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'div-gpt-ad-1511938773649-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_leaderboard_position_2' 'div-gpt-ad-1510792120057-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/300x250_Article-page_Position01' \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the revised plans 5000sq m of office space and a 954sq m childcare centre would make way for a 60-bed mental health hospital in the well-advanced development at 20 Nellie Street 7.5km north of the Brisbane CBD.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarmarked for a five-storey V-shaped building—one of five ranging from one to five storeys approved for the 8523sq m site—it would also include associated consulting suites.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRAM head of real estate Matthew Strotton said the deal involved a “bottom-up approach” in originating opportunities with operating partners.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrotton said the developer had added about $18 million in value through planning and leasing and reached occupancy of 68 per cent prior to settlement on the Nundah site.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As the building was initially intended for office use a refit is required to operate as a hospital,” Strotton said \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Work is under way All parties are working towards a proposed October Source: Nearmap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nundah Private Hospital will provide integrated private mental health services to northern Brisbane communities This new model of care in mental health private services is a first for the Brisbane area with the hospital set to open in the second half of 2024,” iMH director Julia Strickland-Bellamy said \u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Aurora Healthcare has delivered services to the greater Brisbane area for over 50 years through our Belmont Private Hospital.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nundah Private Hospital enables us to extend our services to the northside of Brisbane while also leveraging our years of expertise in private mental health specialisation.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRAM funds management director Sam Wood said the asset manager had seen opportunity in the huge demand for mental health services in Queensland.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e“Estimates of the state’s mental health bed shortage range between 400 and 2100 so there is a huge opportunity to supply the gap,” Wood said.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Our healthcare opportunity strategy seeks to invest in these demand-driven opportunities when they present themselves.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe broader risk mandate of its unlisted RAM Australia Healthcare Opportunity Strategy complements the ASX-listed RAM Essential Services Property Fund (REP) and provides greater access to properties across the portfolio according to Strotton Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook Real Asset Management (RAM) has settled the deal on the 8523sq m site at 20 Nellie Street and has signed a 25-year lease with operator iMH for a 58-bed private mental health hospital to anchor the health precinct RAM filed revised plans with the Brisbane City Council for the site late last year to convert it from office use to medical V-shaped building—one of five ranging from one to five storeys approved for the 8523sq m site—it would also include associated consulting suites RAM head of real estate Matthew Strotton said the deal involved a “bottom-up approach” in originating opportunities with operating partners Strotton said the developer had added about $18 million in value through planning and leasing and reached occupancy of 68 per cent prior to settlement on the Nundah site “As the building was initially intended for office use 2024 opening and things are progressing as planned.” Strotton said they had worked closely with iMH—a joint venture between Aurora and Medibank’s Amplar Health—to identify suitable sites Aurora Healthcare had indicated strong demand for mental health services at many of its sites across Australia in the past four years “Nundah Private Hospital will provide integrated private mental health services to northern Brisbane communities “Aurora Healthcare has delivered services to the greater Brisbane area for over 50 years through our Belmont Private Hospital “Nundah Private Hospital enables us to extend our services to the northside of Brisbane while also leveraging our years of expertise in private mental health specialisation.” RAM funds management director Sam Wood said the asset manager had seen opportunity in the huge demand for mental health services in Queensland  “Estimates of the state’s mental health bed shortage range between 400 and 2100 so there is a huge opportunity to supply the gap,” Wood said “Our healthcare opportunity strategy seeks to invest in these demand-driven opportunities when they present themselves.” The broader risk mandate of its unlisted RAM Australia Healthcare Opportunity Strategy complements the ASX-listed RAM Essential Services Property Fund (REP) and provides greater access to properties across the portfolio according to Strotton Gympie Road as a tree-lined boulevard with dedicated mass transit lanes in a pedestrian-friendly environment is central to a new vision of Chermside as an “alternative CBD” for Brisbane But urban planning think tank Suburban Futures’ concept for the northside business hub depends on one major thing: the Gympie Road bypass tunnel going ahead In June, Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a $35 million study for a seven-kilometre tunnel between Kedron and Carseldine that would take through-traffic off Gympie Road Suburban Futures co-founder Ross Elliott said that would allow a transformation of Chermside akin to the one at Nundah where its high street was bypassed with a tunnel in 2001 “What’s interesting about Nundah is the jobs growth in that area,” he said “It has been very significant – 30 per cent over 20 years – but none of that would have been possible if the bypass hadn’t been done.” Chermside: “Visually unattractive” and “hostile to pedestrians”.Credit: Nine Suburban Futures estimated it would more than double employment opportunities in the precinct – from 16,000 to 40,000 – with improved social infrastructure and recreation It would be Brisbane’s version of Sydney’s Parramatta “Parramatta has got over 100,000 jobs there which is half the size of the Brisbane CBD in terms of workforce so it’s just a nice way to think about alternatives to single monocentric cities,” Elliott said what if the Chermside employment market got to 40,000 or 50,000 What is that going to look like on the surface?” an urban planner from Griffith University’s Cities Research Institute said Chermside had missed out on becoming a “more decentralised and self-sustaining suburb” largely because Gympie Road was such a busy thoroughfare But he was not convinced there would be an economic case for road tunnel “I don’t know if there’s going to ever be a business case there for a tunnel .. subsidised by government to make it happen,” Matthews said “Assuming they can get the traffic out of Chermside there’s vast potential there to achieve the other aims of the report – no doubt about that – because you’ve got a good base fabric there a health economy and options for active transport.” University of Queensland urban sociologist Dr Peter Walters said the concept would help create a “polycentric city” but more community input was needed as Suburban Futures was very business-minded Walters said he would want to see more focus on community space and affordable housing you will have opportunities for people – healthcare workers all sorts of people – to live affordably in an area where they could also work,” he said Suburban Futures will host a town hall meeting at Kedron-Wavell Services Club next Wednesday night to discuss the vision. Free tickets were available through Eventbrite Get the inside word on the news, sport, food, people and places Brisbane is talking about. Sign up for our City Talk newsletter here Gympie Road as a tree-lined boulevard with dedicated mass transit lanes in a pedestrian-friendly environment is central to a new vision of Chermside as an \\u201Calternative CBD\\u201D for Brisbane But urban planning think tank Suburban Futures\\u2019 concept for the northside business hub depends on one major thing: the Gympie Road bypass tunnel going ahead Treasurer Cameron Dick announced a $35 million study for a that would take through-traffic off Gympie Road \\u201CWhat\\u2019s interesting about Nundah is the jobs growth in that area,\\u201D he said \\u201CIt has been very significant \\u2013 30 per cent over 20 years \\u2013 but none of that would have been possible if the bypass hadn\\u2019t been done.\\u201D Suburban Futures estimated it would more than double employment opportunities in the precinct \\u2013 from 16,000 to 40,000 \\u2013 with improved social infrastructure and recreation It would be Brisbane\\u2019s version of Sydney\\u2019s Parramatta \\u201CParramatta has got over 100,000 jobs there so it\\u2019s just a nice way to think about alternatives to single monocentric cities,\\u201D Elliott said \\u201CWhat we\\u2019re basically saying is What is that going to look like on the surface?\\u201D an urban planner from Griffith University\\u2019s Cities Research Institute said Chermside had missed out on becoming a \\u201Cmore decentralised and self-sustaining suburb\\u201D largely because Gympie Road was such a busy thoroughfare \\u201CI don\\u2019t know if there\\u2019s going to ever be a business case there for a tunnel .. subsidised by government to make it happen,\\u201D Matthews said \\u201CAssuming they can get the traffic out of Chermside there\\u2019s vast potential there to achieve the other aims of the report \\u2013 no doubt about that \\u2013 because you\\u2019ve got a good base fabric there a health economy and options for active transport.\\u201D University of Queensland urban sociologist Dr Peter Walters said the concept would help create a \\u201Cpolycentric city\\u201D you will have opportunities for people \\u2013 healthcare workers all sorts of people \\u2013 to live affordably in an area where they could also work,\\u201D he said Suburban Futures will host a town hall meeting at Kedron-Wavell Services Club next Wednesday night to discuss the vision people and places Brisbane is talking about Real Asset Management has settled on a four-building Nundah property it agreed to purchase during the early stages of construction last year conditional on the asset being converted for healthcare use The Melbourne based fund manager outlaid $51.25 million for 20 Nellie Street it also secured a 25-year pre-commitment from iMH a joint venture between Aurora and Medibank’s Amplar Health to operate a 58 bed mental health facility in the c10,418 square metre complex This component is set to open next year and be known as the Nundah Private Hospital Lvy Dental and Lvy Medical have committed to parts of the balance as has a coffee shop and juice bar opened in a tenancy just prior to RAM agreeing to purchase the asset from Smada Group Nundah is seven kilometres north of Brisbane’s CBD (story continues below) Smada paid $4.62m for 20 Nellie St in 2021 walking distance to Nundah trains station and Nundah Village shopping centre the gym and a 185-bay basement car park – was approved in April and Jess Meyer represented it for the sale The agents are also acting for RAM to lease the remaining tenancies in what is being branded a lifestyle hub Subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page A former property analyst and print journalist Marc is the publisher of realestatesource.com.au Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login Nundah means “chain of water holes” and there sure were watering holes aplenty as I drove down its impressive high street recently that even though I missed the turn-off to Sandgate Road from the Airport Link I found myself gawking left and right at the myriad upmarket retail offerings on either side of the road On one side of the street there were trendy barista coffee and gelato shops and on the other hip bars like The Village Social as well as stylish interior decorating stores Nearly half the population in Nundah is single according to census data — that’s significantly higher than the national and Queensland averages — and it’s easy to see why the unattached are so drawn to the area cafes and shops makes it the perfect place to socialise live and work and the big clincher: it’s also still mainly affordable Ray O’Brien, principal of LJ Hooker Lutwyche, has witnessed the once working-class suburb gentrify over the past decade in particular. It all started when through traffic from busy Sandgate Road was diverted via a bypass tunnel in the early 2000s and then continued apace when the suburb was selected for urban renewal. “The council basically did some social engineering,” Mr O’Brien said. “The reason is because of the infrastructure that’s already here – you’ve got tunnels, train, and easy access to the airport, which is like a mini-city so there are a lot of people who work there. “The vibe has changed. It’s a bit more of a village now.” Over the past five years, the suburb has seen a sharp increase in commercial offerings in its retail strip as well as unit developments, which has temporarily impacted prices.   According to Domain Group data, the median unit price in Nundah fell by 7.1 per cent to $395,000 over 2018, which makes unit buying a very attractive (and affordable) way to get into the property market. Houses are also still great value. The median price grew by 2.2 per cent last year to $685,000 — that’s a whopping $455,000 less than houses at neighbouring suburb Clayfield, where the median price is $1.14 million. Nundah’s population also increased 16 per cent from 2011 to 2016, with an enviable median age of its 12,000-plus residents of 33, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Mr O’Brien said first-home buyers were targeting units while upgrading young couples or families were competing strongly for the dwindling number of timber and tin houses, often choosing to renovate them. Buyers and renters were also selecting Nundah as their location of first choice these days – compared to the suburb playing second fiddle to locations closer to the city – especially if they were new migrants, he said.    “They don’t know that Hamilton or Ascot is a better suburb,” he said. Brisbane investor Noel Herbert bought a unit in Nundah in 2011 for $250,000 because of the suburb’s proximity to the city and airport as well as its shopping village precinct. Not only has he witnessed its many positive changes in the past seven years, his unit also has been rented by the same couple the entire time. “There has been an expansion of the village and the reinvigoration of the area due to the increased unit development and business activity associated with this,” he said. “Nundah should progress nicely as a transport hub as well as the second runway adding value to the suburb with more workers wanting to live in the local area.  “The tenants have remained over the years and have always treated it like their home, which it is. They have always paid on time and kept the place immaculate and hence we have replaced fixtures to update the unit for them. It’s all about mutual respect.” 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 Take a Brisbane pub, spruce it up, get the beverages and bites flowing: Australian Venue Co has now deployed that tried-and-tested approach at the Royal Hotel The Nundah pub has undergone a $1.1-million refurbishment reopening in July 2023 complete with a 200-person entertainment space upstairs that can host everything from bands to comedy plus a refreshed bistro that's slinging brisket burgers and doughnut fries this watering hole was known as The Royal; however A pub has sat at the Sandgate Road location in Nundah since 1888 Back when it first swung open its doors 135 years ago the site was also known as — you guessed it — Royal Hotel adding that 200-person first-floor entertainment venue refreshing the food range and outdoor terrace: that's all part of this do-over The heritage-listed pub's facade remains the same as designed by the same architect as Crown Hotel all those years back Mel Porter Design has taken care to blend the pub's heritage features with modern details The upstairs space has been dubbed Royal Quarters and will cycle through different entertainment options on different nights Saturday evenings for live gigs and Sundays for bingo the public bar is also doing trivia on Tuesdays giving the pub a 120-seater — and family-friendly — dining space The new menu covers pub classics and seasonal dishes with other highlights including Moreton Bay bug rolls mini fish ceviche tacos and baked brie cheesecake also feature both chicken schnitzel and chicken parmi are on offer The front bar and al fresco area have also received a new lease on life five big TV screens show sports t0 80 folks if you're just keen to catch whichever game you prefer over a pint IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE The community is invited to vote for their favourite of three artwork designs to beautify and revive the walls of the stairwell and ramp at the Nundah railway station in Queensland Queensland Rail’s Drew Brock said the concept designs put forward by the three Brisbane finalists celebrate the culture Yannick Blattner and Simon Degroot have all created sensational art that are colourful fun and tell a story unique to the area of Nundah,” he said “Now it’s time for the public to vote on which piece they like best through QR codes on posters in and around Nundah station or on the Queensland Rail website. focuses on the area’s agricultural history of growing and transporting pineapples to the Golden Circle Cannery in 1947 with big pineapples bouncing down the ramp to the station “Yannick Blattner has created a botanical backdrop that is lively bright and bold and celebrates the flora seen throughout the suburb and the nearby markets “Rick Hayward has taken the traditional meaning of Nundah which is ‘string of waterholes’ and transformed it into an abstract geometric design with a striking colour palette of warm blues and soft pinks “These artists are passionate about creating high quality colourful artwork in the community so it’s great to reveal them as our three finalists along with their designs for the community to enjoy.” Brock said the public vote would be considered by a panel of industry experts and Queensland Rail stakeholders with the winning artist’s work created at the station to brighten the daily commute for all our customers “This is a great opportunity to get the community involved and breathe new life into the Nundah station stairwell and ramp and celebrate Brisbane’s urban artists,” he said “This is all part of Queensland Rail’s Positive pARTnerships program which is about connecting with local artists to produce high quality art projects which beautify our stations and build community pride and ownership.” the Positive pARTnerships Program has delivered 200 projects which cover more than 30,400 square metres across the Queensland Rail network including on station buildings and subways.​ we’re homing in on two major topics: Tunnels and Cybersecurity Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) crews have discovered an "abundance of hidden treasures and trinkets" beneath the surface in Melbourne’s east.. Transport for New South Wales’ Wollongong Station Masterplan has been released for public consultation All content published on this site is the property of Prime Creative Media Renovations have begun at The Royal Hotel in Nundah which will provide a million dollar upgrade to the local establishment positioned in the heart of the Nundah Village the development includes significant renovations bringing a  new first-floor entertainment space which can accommodate up to 200 people and will host live bands and comedians on the stage Included in the upgrade is the existing bistro and terrace which includes an elegant facelift including both checkerboard floors timber and landscaping planter boxes catering for a family friendly dining experience for 120 customers The front bar and front al fresco areas will be upgraded to include a sports bar for up to 80 sporting fans with new TV screens showing multiple sports events is deeply committed to preserving its unique heritage throughout the renovations Australian Venue Co’s Chief Operating Officer emphasized this point while announcing the forthcoming changes stating that the company has been working closely with the architects to ensure that the pub retains its distinctive character while also becoming a modern and comfortable space for residents Mr Ellison outlined the significance of the renovation describing it as a “very exciting project” that will create more entertainment and social space for people to enjoy throughout the year we are focussed on staying true to the pub’s unique heritage throughout the renovations We have worked closely with the architects to ensure that we are creating a modern pub that residents and families are proud to call their local” “The Royal Hotel is a very exciting project creating more entertainment and social space for people to enjoy throughout the year This renovation is part of a huge program of investments into pubs in Brisbane and throughout Queensland and we can’t wait for it to be fully revealed later this year” The Royal remains open during its renovation with various sections closed at different times to allow for the necessary upgrades the bistro section of the Royal will close and reopen in mid-May The sports bar section will then be closed and open in mid-June The gaming room will also undergo renovations and will be closed for a week The upstairs entertainment room will be the last to receive its upgrades and the final reopening date is yet to be announced The body of a woman has been found inside an apartment and police have launched an investigation into her death Police were called to a unit complex on York Street in Nundah, in Brisbane's north-east at about 4.30pm on Tuesday and made the shocking discovery Detectives from Queensland Police spent the night at the complex, where officers set up a crime scene Forensic detectives were among dozens of officers at the two-storey brick complex conducting investigations The officers were seen going in and out of the apartment complex A spokesman from Queensland Police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that officers were at the scene but declined to provide further details was shocked by what had happened and said the area is usually very quiet 'I moved in October, it's a pretty quiet and friendly, and everyone does their own thing,' he told the Courier Mail.  Major terror attack 'was just HOURS away' before it was foiled by the special forces and police:... 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Woman found dead inside Brisbane unitCommenting on this article has endedNewest{{#isModerationStatus}}{{moderationStatus}} The Catholic Leader is an Australian award-winning Catholic newspaper that has been published by the Archdiocese of Brisbane since 1929 accurate and balanced Catholic perspective of local national and international news while upholding the dignity of the human person We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge the continued deep spiritual attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to this country and commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation Copyright © All Rights Reserved The Catholic Leader 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) A unit development at Nundah has been blamed by residents for a series of local floods but Lord Mayor Graham Quirk says it is too early to apportion blame Residents near the Nellie Street unit block have complained of increased flooding since work started on the development in 2013 which she blames on a nearby unit development.Credit: Kathy Ran Cr Quirk said Brisbane City Council was satisfied the development would not adversely affect water flows when it was approved in 2011 "Council records (show) that parts of this site are naturally affected by overland flow and creek flooding and at the time of the application assessment of this privately owned piece of land council demanded a number of changes from the developer as well as imposing strict conditions of approval," he said "Council did not allow the developer to build over the waterway corridor or at the rear of the site so the building would not impact stormwater flows for the neighbouring properties "The developer also had to provide detailed independent stormwater management plans and a hydraulics report to prove that neighbouring properties would not be impacted by the development." But Cr Quirk conceded there had been flooding issues and said the council's investigation into the local flooding was ongoing "The council is investigating why there were issues uphill in Nellie Street and it is believed that there was a blocked stormwater drain that may have caused the recent flooding," he said Cr Quirk said there was also a 2.3-metre high tide that may have made it more difficult for stormwater to drain who said her nearby property had flooded three times this year more severely than the height of 2011 Brisbane flood said she was "not in the least" satisfied by that response (the developers) raised the site," she said "The whole area was a flood plain and an important part of the Kedron Brook waterway and an important part of undeveloped land in this area "How that got developed is just beyond the comprehension of all of us who lodged objections to this development Ms Ran said the Nellie Street site was a known flood plain "All the (development application) submissions that were made said how the water stays there for months on end and it should not be developed," he said "So when they raised it up to bring it above the flood line of course there's going to be diverted flow It's gobsmackingly obvious and there's no way it should have been approved." Labor lord mayoral candidate Rod Harding said 276 Nundah properties had been added to the council's list of sites identified as being under risk of flooding when new flood data was released last week Mr Harding said residents' concerns were ignored when the council approved the Nellie Street development "Instead of the Lord Mayor advising that an extra 276 Nundah residents' properties have been identified as now being under threat of flooding he should be explaining what he is going to do to fix the problem," he said "Every new residential development increases 'hard stand area' which directs more storm water directly into Pound Drain rather than allowing it to soak into the ground "To try to address this worsening residential flooding problem council needs to review the flood-carrying capacity of Pound Drain and conduct de-silting works where necessary the council's CityPlan needs to be reviewed to ensure new property developments only go ahead if the necessary storm water infrastructure can properly handle heavy rain." said the latest modelling showed 321 Nundah properties had a decreased potential flood risk Stay in touch with Queensland's best news via Facebook. A unit development at Nundah has been blamed by residents for a series of local floods, but Lord Mayor Graham Quirk says it is too early to apportion blame. Residents near the Nellie Street unit block have complained of increased flooding since work started on the development in 2013. It was completed last year. Cr Quirk said Brisbane City Council was satisfied the development would not adversely affect water flows when it was approved in 2011. \\\"Council records (show) that parts of this site are naturally affected by overland flow and creek flooding and, for this reason, at the time of the application assessment of this privately owned piece of land, council demanded a number of changes from the developer, as well as imposing strict conditions of approval,\\\" he said. \\\"Council did not allow the developer to build over the waterway corridor or at the rear of the site, so the building would not impact stormwater flows for the neighbouring properties. \\\"The developer also had to provide detailed, independent stormwater management plans and a hydraulics report to prove that neighbouring properties would not be impacted by the development.\\\" But Cr Quirk conceded there had been flooding issues and said the council's investigation into the local flooding was ongoing. \\\"The council is investigating why there were issues uphill in Nellie Street and it is believed, at this early time, that there was a blocked stormwater drain that may have caused the recent flooding,\\\" he said. Cr Quirk said there was also a 2.3-metre high tide that may have made it more difficult for stormwater to drain. Resident Kathy Ran, who said her nearby property had flooded three times this year more severely than the height of 2011 Brisbane flood, said she was \\\"not in the least\\\" satisfied by that response. \\\"At the end of the day, (the developers) raised the site,\\\" she said. \\\"The whole area was a flood plain and an important part of the Kedron Brook waterway and an important part of undeveloped land in this area. \\\"How that got developed is just beyond the comprehension of all of us who lodged objections to this development. \\\"If you build up the site, which it what they did, it will go elsewhere.\\\" Ms Ran said the Nellie Street site was a known flood plain. \\\"All the (development application) submissions that were made said how the water stays there for months on end and it should not be developed,\\\" he said. \\\"So when they raised it up to bring it above the flood line, of course there's going to be diverted flow. It's gobsmackingly obvious and there's no way it should have been approved.\\\" Labor lord mayoral candidate Rod Harding said 276 Nundah properties had been added to the council's list of sites identified as being under risk of flooding when . Mr Harding said residents' concerns were ignored when the council approved the Nellie Street development. \\\"Instead of the Lord Mayor advising that an extra 276 Nundah residents' properties have been identified as now being under threat of flooding, he should be explaining what he is going to do to fix the problem,\\\" he said. \\\"Every new residential development increases 'hard stand area', which directs more storm water directly into Pound Drain, rather than allowing it to soak into the ground. \\\"To try to address this worsening residential flooding problem, two things need to happen. \\\"Firstly, council needs to review the flood-carrying capacity of Pound Drain and conduct de-silting works where necessary. \\\"Secondly, the council's CityPlan needs to be reviewed to ensure new property developments only go ahead if the necessary storm water infrastructure can properly handle heavy rain.\\\" The council's environment chairman, Matthew Bourke, said the latest modelling showed 321 Nundah properties had a decreased potential flood risk, while 125 properties saw an increase. Royal Hotel Nundah has opened a 200-person capacity music venue. Royal Hotel (Source: Facebook/Royal Hotel Nundah) the 135-year-old Royal Hotel Nundah officially reopened as a music venue and classic pub serving the meals you know and love while local acts perform in its “fresh entertainment space” has had a $1.1 million facelift that offers a 200-person capacity music venue upstairs According to a Concrete Playground report on its substantial makeover the Royal Hotel will host an abundance of entertainment options each night and we are thrilled to open the doors again to our community,” Venue Manager Naomi Franklin told Concrete Playground “It is a historic pub and a space for the entire family to enjoy no matter the occasion with weekly entertainment and an exciting new menu and interiors.” Royale With Cheese – Your Favourite 90s Cover Band will perform on Thursday and Roaring Lion will host a Bob Marley tribute concert on Saturday The Superjesus singer Sarah McLeod provided “beautifully broken-down” versions of her solo songs and renowned The Superjesus tracks a standup comedy run by Greg Sullivan & Anna Brennan Don't miss a beat with our FREE daily newsletter On Saturday, 16 December, Aussie music icons Dragon will perform at the Royal Quarters. You can book a table and find out more about the Royal Hotel Nundah on its website The Royal Hotel Nundah first opened in 1888. Australian Venue Co’s Chief Operating Officer, Craig Ellison, said about preserving the pub’s history while modernising it in an interview with Your Neighbourhood: “As a historic Nundah institution, we are focussed on staying true to the pub’s unique heritage throughout the renovations. We have worked closely with the architects to ensure that, like with Crown Hotel, we are creating a modern pub that residents and families are proud to call their local. “The Royal Hotel is a very exciting project, creating more entertainment and social space for people to enjoy throughout the year. This renovation is part of a huge program of investments into pubs in Brisbane and throughout Queensland.” The Gardner Vaughan Group are taking to their own backyard, lodging plans for a 10-storey mixed-use residential development in Nundah Developed and designed by the group, the apartment tower at 1175 Sandgate Rd, Nundah set above a brick archway podium that will feature two ground-floor retail tenancies and 568 sqm of office space residential levels three through to eight are given a notably different articulated vertical built form that clearly distinguishes the tower from preceding levels 16 three-bedroom apartments and the largest on offer Known as Danby Lane due to its positioning next to Danby Laneway the development will sit over five levels of basement parking Enhancing the pedestrian links to Danby Lane a large art mural has been included in the plans interwoven with sculptured landscaping throughout the apartments tower will comprise 19 one-bedroom 16 three-bedroom and six four-bedroom apartments atop a brick archway podium that will feature two ground-floor retail tenancies and 568 sqm of office space Danby lane will feature a recreation area on level one Crowning the apartments on level 10 will be the rooftop terrace A development application has been lodged for Multiple Dwellings and Retail located on the corner of Chapel Street and 1180-1192 Sandgate Road Designed by Mondo Architects the proposal seeks seventy two (72) medium density units within a residential tower above twelve (12) retail tenancies along the Sandgate Road street frontage The building seeks to an overall design to address the corner orientation of the property and the integration of significant building components of the Henry Thomas building heritage façade The Hertigate report by Urbis outlines “the proposal includes the retention of the original symmetrical section of the existing façade and the removal of the small asymmetrical sections of the façade on the southern side identified as being of moderate and neutral significance” a section of the existing shop and office structure identified as being of moderate significance will be retained as a transition zone between the existing façade and the new building” The building proposes a maximum building height of 8 storeys within the Major Centre zone and has road frontage to Chapel Street and Sandgate Road The existing series of 2 storey retail tenancies will be removed to facilitate the proposed development The proposed development provides private open space in the form of balconies for every unit and communal open space on the rooftop According to the Design Statement by Mondo Architects “1180 Sandgate Road offers the rare opportunity to deliver a vibrant mixed-use development on a scale not seen along the western side of Sandgate Road The vision for this precinct is to intensify density and development along the eastern side of Sandgate Road Located centrally within this major centre precinct the proposed development initiates the transitions from the higher density eastern zone to the parklands and educational precinct along Bage Street” “The sites corner orientation improves ‘place making’ for the area by framing the Western edge of Sandgate Road and acts as a gateway to the major centre core The revitalization of shopfronts along Chapel Street and Sandgate Road offers a greater range of shops which will directly benefit the local district and community The proposal will deliver a new benchmark in mixed use living and continue to bring a level of sophistication and amenity to the Nundah Village The planners at Urbis state that “the proposed development is considered to make a positive contribution to the streetscape and is a scale and form consistent with ongoing redevelopment in the area The proposal is located within a built environment made up of mixed densities and building design styles and in an area undergoing a significant amount of redevelopment The transitioned building frontage allows bulk and scale to remain in line with the existing fabric of the streetscape and ensures the development integrates with the existing and anticipated future built form” The proposed development seeks 5963sqm of GFA (4,870sqm of residential and 1,093sqm of retail) with a site cover is 1,158sqm (87%) of the 1,315sqm corner site to be updated on other projects or developments in Brisbane or surrounds The final stage of a north Brisbane apartment development has been fast-tracked amid rising demand Developer Property Solutions has launched the final stage of its $270 million Circa Nundah Village project Three Nundah Village building is being fast-tracked due to strong sales in the previous releases Property Solutions has launched the final stage of its $270 million Circa Nundah Village Property Solutions managing director Kevin Miller says buyers are increasingly drawn to the precinct “We’ve secured high-quality retailers and dining operators which has significantly uplifted the area and made it a destination rather than a thoroughfare,” he says “This particular area of Nundah has been gentrified over the past few years and that has had a very positive effect on sales.” Buyer demographics have also shifted from investors in the early stages of the project to owner-occupiers now looking for lifestyle options Inner-city luxury: Australia’s most popular apartment developments Open-plan living areas and full-length glass may attract owner-occupiers The Nundah Village precinct comprises several residential buildings The new building will comprise one and two-bedroom apartments with prices starting at $376,000 The airconditioned apartments will have open-plan living areas with floor-to-ceiling glass Kitchens will feature stone benchtops and European stainless steel appliances Kitchens will feature stone benchtops and stainless steel appliances Property Solutions has completed 150 projects throughout its 20-year history including the Centro on James Street project the $350 million SW1 development in South Brisbane and The Barracks a $150 million mixed-use and entertainment precinct in Paddington Circa Nundah Village is recognised for its contribution to Nundah’s gentrification with an Urban Development Institute of Australia (Qld) Award for Excellence in Urban Renewal in 2015 This story was originally published on Quest Community News