The historic Toowong Cemetery is Brisbane’s largest cemetery Toowong Cemetery will remain open during the Tour de Brisbane event on Sunday 13 April Read our community service announcement for more information about event impacts Read our community service announcement for more information about event impacts Toowong Cemetery was once the city's main burial ground and it includes many of Brisbane’s prominent European settlers.  The most notable burial was Queensland's second governor the cemetery borders Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha and Brisbane Forest Park Toowong is an historic cemetery, listed on the Queensland Heritage Register No new graves are available at this location Some ash memorials are still available and burials in existing family graves may also be possible Toowong Cemetery was once the city's main burial ground and it includes many of Brisbane’s prominent European settlers.  Toowong is an historic cemetery, listed on the Queensland Heritage Register To view available burial options at Toowong Cemetery, request an appointment by emailing Council To view available burial options at Toowong Cemetery, request an appointment by emailing Council Toowong Cemetery offers sites in memorial walls to house your loved one's ashes Burials in existing family graves may be available where a grave still has space or the last burial was more than 30 years ago The re-use of family graves is only available to direct descendants or those related to the burial rights holder.   Learn more about re-using family graves The re-use of family graves is only available to direct descendants or those related to the burial rights holder.   Learn more about re-using family graves Learn more about planning a funeral and the costs involved The practice of marking numbers on headstones was introduced in the late 1900s As most of the graves at Toowong Cemetery are quite old the majority of headstones do not have numbers marked on them This makes finding graves at Toowong Cemetery difficult.  The cemetery map shows the portions and sections within the cemetery. Inside each section, there could be up to 40 graves. To request a portion map, email Council You can carry out a location search to help you find a grave or memorial. Have the person’s first or surname age and date of birth and/or death on hand Visit the cemetery during office hours to get assistance This makes finding graves at Toowong Cemetery difficult.  The cemetery map shows the portions and sections within the cemetery. Inside each section, there could be up to 40 graves. To request a portion map, email Council You can carry out a location search to help you find a grave or memorial. Have the person’s first or surname PDF  •   826 KB   •   Last modified 6 September 2022 Some of the graves at Toowong were originally at Paddington Cemetery the remains of 186 people were removed and reburied The Paddington Cemetery site was eventually redeveloped into the stadium currently known as Suncorp Stadium Some of the graves at Toowong were originally at Paddington Cemetery The Paddington Cemetery site was eventually redeveloped into the stadium currently known as Suncorp Stadium Friends of Toowong Cemetery is a group of volunteers who preserve The group holds meetings on the last Wednesday evening of every month They also run guided walks on the first Sunday of the month.  Learn more about Friends of Toowong Cemetery These 2 self-guided walks were developed with the support of the Friends of Toowong Cemetery.  Immerse yourself in Brisbane’s history and admire the stunning views on these walks through the cemetery They also run guided walks on the first Sunday of the month.  Learn more about Friends of Toowong Cemetery These 2 self-guided walks were developed with the support of the Friends of Toowong Cemetery.  PDF  •   246 KB   •   Last modified 15 November 2018 PDF  •   218 KB   •   Last modified 15 November 2018 Toowong Cemetery includes the graves of some of Brisbane’s most notable European settlers premier and Australia’s first chief justice campaigner for women's suffrage in Queensland Read more about the people buried at Toowong Cemetery.  Read more about the people buried at Toowong Cemetery.  'div-gpt-ad-1511396693346-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/728x90_Leaderboard_Position_1' 'div-gpt-ad-1511394032333-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n googletag.defineSlot('/34178149/970x90_bottom_leaderboard' 'div-gpt-ad-1511396722471-0').addService(googletag.pubads());\n 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facilities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElevated gardens and terracing on the rooftop have been designed to provide a variety of spaces and enhance views of the city and Mt Coot-tha.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The proposal involves a roof terrace which contributes to the architectural distinction of the building and roof through interesting forms and features,” the documents said each space has long views that remain unobstructed.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAzure is putting the finishing touches on its One Earle Lane development also on Sylvan Road residential and retail hub.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA development application is expected to be filed in coming months for the inner-western Brisbane site 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 the proposal comprises 53 two and three-bedroom apartments It is earmarked for a 1083sq m site at 70 Sylvan Road—opposite Toowong Memorial Park—that was acquired in 2023 for about $6.4 million where regattas have been held on the Brisbane River since the late 1800s “Sylvan Residences’ curved and sculpted forms and detailed finishes evoke opulence underpinned by the classic subtropical Queenslander vernacular,” an architectural statement said “Inspiration for this project draws upon the rowing history of Toowong “As the day’s light moves across the curves and undulations of the building’s facade mezzanine and two basement levels with 83 carparking spaces Each of the residential floors would accommodate five units Elevated gardens and terracing on the rooftop have been designed to provide a variety of spaces and enhance views of the city and Mt Coot-tha “The proposal involves a roof terrace which contributes to the architectural distinction of the building and roof through interesting forms and features,” the documents said each space has long views that remain unobstructed.” Azure is putting the finishing touches on its One Earle Lane development also on Sylvan Road Meanwhile moves are finally afoot for the long-dormant Aviary site at Toowong that has undergone multiple ownership changes and development proposals since 2020 Its current owners are now preparing plans for a billion-dollar commercial A development application is expected to be filed in coming months for the inner-western Brisbane site Learn how the Toowong to West End Bridge will connect more residents to parks The Toowong to West End Bridge will make it easier to walk or ride between West End and the Toowong Centre Community consultation for the bridge began in 2019 with a concept design released in 2021.  Planning for the Toowong to West End Bridge was paused to prioritise Brisbane's rebuild and recovery efforts following the February 2022 flood and weather event.  In response to the ongoing impacts of the global inflation crisis on Council's projects and services planning for the project will remain paused We are seeking funding from the Australian Government for a business case for the Toowong to West End Bridge which will require support from all 3 levels of government to proceed we will consider progressing the detailed design and procurement process to ensure the bridge can be delivered sooner than anticipated.  We recognise the positive level of support for the Toowong to West End Bridge and have acquired the land necessary for the proposed Toowong landing at 600 Coronation Drive confirming our commitment to deliver the bridge once funding is secured with a concept design released in 2021.  Planning for the Toowong to West End Bridge was paused to prioritise Brisbane's rebuild and recovery efforts following the February 2022 flood and weather event.  we will consider progressing the detailed design and procurement process to ensure the bridge can be delivered sooner than anticipated.  Check out the other new bridges we’re building to make it easier for you to walk or ride around the city The Toowong to West End Bridge will provide a vital cross-river link for people walking or riding for fun The bridge will feature 2 high-quality landings at 600 Coronation Drive in Toowong and Orleigh Park in West End Download the Toowong to West End location map PDF  •   294 KB   •   Last modified October 2024 The Toowong landing is located on the south east corner of 600 Coronation Drive adjacent to Archer Street and south of Middenbury House Download the Toowong landing map to view the locations PDF  •   343 KB   •   Last modified October 2024 The West End landing is located in Orleigh Park adjacent to Forbes Street immediately north of the Brisbane and GPS Rowing Club Download the West End landing map to view the locations PDF  •   347 KB   •   Last modified October 2024 The bridge is designed to have a modern structure and provide new ways to enjoy the river The bridge will feature separated paths for walkers and riders with a minimum width of 6 metres and accessible grades Bridge users can relax and take in the views at the bridge mast rest point The curved single-mast cable stay bridge will be approximately 280 metres long with a mast height of 75 metres above water level The landing at Orleigh Park will provide a direct connection to the existing walking and cycling network Cover along the length of the walking path will shade people walking and running A new riverside park and plaza will feature at the Toowong landing See the bridge come to life in the concept video The fly-through video shows an aerial view of the Brisbane River from Toowong with the Brisbane CBD with the Toowong to West End Bridge located on the left of the video The fly-through then transitions to an aerial view of the concept design of the bridge separately The fly-through finishes on the same shot from the beginning as the video fades out.  The fly-through finishes on the same shot from the beginning as the video fades out.  We collaborated with the local community and stakeholders to create the vision for the Toowong to West End Bridge we completed a detailed analysis of the feedback received and prepared an initial outcomes consultation report.  a shortlist of bridge alignment options was released for community feedback businesses and other stakeholders all had their say on the design as part of our community engagement events We’ll keep you informed as the project progresses and provide more feedback opportunities in the future Download the following documents to learn more about the consultation phases we completed a detailed analysis of the feedback received and prepared an initial outcomes consultation report.  PDF  •   2 MB   •   Last modified September 2022 PDF  •   7 MB   •   Last modified September 2022 PDF  •   7 MB   •   Last modified May 2021 PDF  •   4 MB   •   Last modified May 2021 To find out more about the Toowong to West End Bridge: You can also read the preliminary business case and project updates PDF  •   5 MB   •   Last modified November 2021 PDF  •   3 MB   •   Last modified November 2021 PDF  •   4 MB   •   Last modified November 2020 Over 12 months after securing a prime Toowong site on Sylvan Road, local developer Pradella has revealed what it envisages for the site They've submitted plans to the Brisbane City Council for Sylvan Residences, 53 two and three-bedroom apartments across a 12-level building opposite Toowong Memorial Park HAL Architects have been tasked with the design of the building. They say it "evokes opulence, underpinned by the classic subtropical Queenslander vernacular," drawing inspiration from Toowong’s rowing history with a curved and sculpted form 31 two-bed and 22 three-bed apartments have been pitched above basement levels with 83 parking spaces A significant rooftop terrace will serve as a "lush oasis nestled in the urban convenience of Toowong," according to HAL Planned amenities include an infinity lap pool The landscaping and terracing are designed to complement Brisbane’s active The town planning report by Plan A said "the proposal is consistent with surrounding development in the Toowong area and will provide a positive contribution to the streetscape." Pradella bought the 1,083 sqm corner site at 70 Sylvan Road for $6.1 million in late 2023 Pradella is most known for its development in West End where they're behind the $1.5 billion Montague Markets mixed-use precinct. 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! Council will no longer deliver the St Lucia to West End Bridge to keep costs down for residents now and in the future. In response to significant cost impacts sustained from the coronavirus pandemic, housing crisis and February 2022 flood, Council will not be proceeding with the St Lucia to West End Bridge. Since the Bridges for Brisbane program was announced in 2019, Council’s ongoing cost impacts include:   $220 million wiped from Council budget due to coronavirus pandemic Over $400 million cost during Brisbane’s biggest-ever rebuild following the 2022 flood $60 million reduction in infrastructure charges due to the housing crisis Ongoing cost-shifting from the State and Federal governments, such as childhood immunisations, fire ant management and regulating botox and filler services  $6.7 million decline in forecast rates revenue in 2023-24, and another $2.1 million so far in 2024-25, due to investors transferring their properties to owner-occupiers. As a result, Council will no longer deliver the St Lucia to West End Bridge to keep costs down for Brisbane residents now and in the future. Council is committed to continuing to work closely with the Queensland and Australian governments to secure funding for the Toowong to West End Bridge, which will be the final bridge delivered under the Bridges for Brisbane Program. 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been testing as Hutchinson Builders endured threats of cyclonic weather and persistent rain since beginning the build in 2023.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResidents are expected to move into the two 15-storey towers of 224 apartments on schedule—before the end of the year Just four of the luxury apartments remain on the market.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Wardle Architects and Cottee Parker designed-scheme includes a rooftop pool sauna and entertainment spaces at the project at 600 Coronation Drive serif;\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman' serif;\"\u003e’\u003c/span\u003es unsuccessful plans for the site.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat scheme proposed three towers of 22 to 25 storeys plus eight villas for a total of 494 homes It was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsolidated Properties and Qualitas acquired the 1.5ha site in a $43.5-million deal with Sunland in 2021 and filed new three-tower plans that year.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever and we’re moving quickly into the final stages,” O’Rorke said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHutchinson Builders chairman Scott Hutchinson said scaffolding would be removed from River 1 in the coming months to reveal the true look of the building.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026ldquo;It\u0026rsquo;s tremendously exciting to top out another building with our partners of 45 years River 1 and River 2 now topped out and final construction work underway on the $460 million development.\\n\",\"alt\":\"image of two 15 storey towers covered in scaffolding on the brisbane river in toowong at sunset\",\"imageDesc\":\"Construction at Monarch Residences in Toowong the construction of the project has been testing as Hutchinson Builders endured threats of cyclonic weather and persistent rain since beginning the build in 2023 Residents are expected to move into the two 15-storey towers of 224 apartments on schedule—before the end of the year Just four of the luxury apartments remain on the market The Wardle Architects and Cottee Parker designed-scheme includes a rooftop pool The heritage Middenbury House is also undergoing restoration and will open to the public for the first time since it was built in 1865 The Monarch Residences are a long way from the previous vision for the site lodged by Sunland in 2014 and refused four years later That scheme proposed three towers of 22 to 25 storeys plus eight villas for a total of 494 homes Consolidated Properties and Qualitas acquired the 1.5ha site in a $43.5-million deal with Sunland in 2021 and filed new three-tower plans that year as expected the Brisbane City Council purchased a sizable chunk of the land for its future Toowong-to-West-End Green Bridge Two towers were approved for the remaining 1.2ha site with 130m of river frontage in July of 2022 Planning for the new bridge and parkland was paused by Brisbane City Council during a flood event the same year Consolidated Properties Group chief executive Don O’Rorke said they were confident the project would exceed expectations and we’re moving quickly into the final stages,” O’Rorke said Hutchinson Builders chairman Scott Hutchinson said scaffolding would be removed from River 1 in the coming months to reveal the true look of the building The site was the home of the ABC until the buildings were abandoned in 2006 due to health concerns for staff The ABC moved to new Brisbane headquarters at South Bank in 2012 The Toowong property was sold to Sunland in 2013 for $20 million and the buildings were demolished in 2014 Adrian Schrinner has announced the 280-metre Toowong-to-West End Bridge will be the last bridge delivered under the Council’s Bridges for Brisbane program – confirming the West End to St Lucia Bridge build won’t proceed The Lord Mayor says the final bridge planned under the program – which would link St Lucia to West End – will not proceed due to rising costs and Council’s commitment to keep costs down for residents The Council is currently seeking funding from the Federal Government for a business case for the Toowong-to-West End bridge which Lord Mayor Schrinner says will require support from all three levels of government to proceed “Our Council stepped in to deliver new active transport bridges because we recognised how important they were to improving connectivity in a river city like ours,” he said “While state governments have traditionally delivered this kind of infrastructure the former Labor administration refused to support the Bridges for Brisbane program we’ve been able to deliver a new bridge at Breakfast Creek to significantly improve safety as well as the iconic new Kangaroo Point Bridge which will become one of Brisbane’s must-do destinations.” The Toowong-to-West End Bridge was one of 18 key transport projects identified by Council which should be delivered by 2032 in The Race to Gold: Brisbane’s Games Transport Legacy plan “We’re keen to progress the Toowong to West End Bridge next in partnership with the other levels of government before the 2032 Games,” said Lord Mayor Schrinner The original Bridges for Brisbane program proposed the construction of five bridges over 10 years funded by all three levels of government we have to be realistic and due to rising costs lower-than-expected revenue and changing community expectations we’ve made the decision not to proceed with the West End to St Lucia Bridge,” said Lord Mayor Schrinner we can invest more in critical projects in the future like better roads and better transport to keep Brisbane moving “Our strong budget position means we’ve been able to endure a number of significant financial hits in recent years Three new active transport bridges have opened in Brisbane this year improving connectivity for residents and visitors “I’m incredibly proud we have delivered the Kangaroo Point and Breakfast Creek bridges and I’m determined to see the Toowong the West End bridge completed by 2032.” we promised residents we’d maintain a balanced budget and keep costs down so it would be irresponsible to pursue this final bridge at any cost,” he said Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au Search burial records dating back to the 1800s Search more than 360,000 records of people buried or cremated in Council’s cemeteries and crematoria You can plan a funeral following our step-by-step guide Find out about the fees and charges involved You need some key information to help you find what you're looking for Don’t worry if you don’t have all this information You don’t need to fill all the search fields to begin your search Having as much information as possible just makes searching quicker.\r\n Having as much information as possible just makes searching quicker Use the ‘Order by’ drop-down menu to sort through search results You can also view the results via map location and adjust your 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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 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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) Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is looking for federal funding to resume the stalled West End to Toowong pedestrian and cycle bridge project Brisbane City Council cannot afford to build the bridge on its own – it could cost several hundred million dollars – and is looking to Infrastructure Australia and the federal government’s $100 million active transport fund to green-light the project A much smaller bridge over Breakfast Creek cost $60 million while the bridge from Kangaroo Point to the CBD – set to open before Christmas – cost $300 million of which $63 million came from the Commonwealth Brisbane’s LNP lord mayor Adrian Schrinner Brisbane councillor Ryan Murphy and Watpac chief executive Mark Baker inspect final concreting on the $300 million Kangaroo Point Bridge.Credit: Tony Moore Schrinner said on Tuesday council was working with Infrastructure Australia on a final business case for the West End to Toowong bridge and would apply for a grant from the active transport fund At a media event on the Kangaroo Point Bridge federal Labor senator Anthony Chisholm confirmed the council could apply for funds to support active transport “I think [the Kangaroo Point Bridge] is going to be a good example of what is possible,” Chisholm said without commenting on the prospects of the application being approved Schrinner said his LNP administration had seized on the potential of pedestrian and cycle bridges to better connect the River City “Our next priority is Toowong to West End and we have now secured the landing site on the Toowong side so we are determined to get some funding for that project so we can deliver that,” he said “I think once Kangaroo Point opens – and people have already seen Breakfast Creek opening – there will be more demand for further bridges as well.” Schrinner said the benefits of the Kangaroo Point Bridge were not diminished if no Olympic or Paralympic Games events were held at the Gabba in 2032 Concept designs for a pedestrian and cycle bridge proposed to cross the Brisbane River between West End and Toowong this bridge will stand on its own as an important asset for the city,” he said Councillor Ryan Murphy said the Kangaroo Point Bridge provided a new entrance to the CBD from Brisbane’s eastern suburbs “It will be the first time our eastern suburbs will have a direct link into the CBD,” Murphy said Norman Park and further back in Morningside and Bulimba,” he said Brisbane City Council cannot afford to build the bridge on its own \\u2013 it \\u2013 and is looking to Infrastructure Australia and the federal government\\u2019s $100 million active transport fund to green-light the project A much smaller Breakfast Creek cost $60 million while the bridge from Kangaroo Point to the CBD \\u2013 set to open before Christmas \\u2013 cost $300 million \\u201CI think [the Kangaroo Point Bridge] is going to be a good example of what is possible,\\u201D Chisholm said \\u201COur next priority is Toowong to West End and we have now secured so we are determined to get some funding for that project so we can deliver that,\\u201D he said \\u201CI think once Kangaroo Point opens \\u2013 and people have already seen Breakfast Creek opening \\u2013 there will be more demand for further bridges as well.\\u201D \\u201CWhether that stadium is upgraded or not this bridge will stand on its own as an important asset for the city,\\u201D he said Councillor Ryan Murphy said the Kangaroo Point Bridge provided a new entrance to the CBD from Brisbane\\u2019s eastern suburbs \\u201CIt will be the first time our eastern suburbs will have a direct link into the CBD,\\u201D Murphy said Norman Park and further back in Morningside and Bulimba,\\u201D he said Learn about the Bridges for Brisbane Program Brisbane’s subtropical climate and outdoor lifestyle make it ideal to travel around on foot we’re building new bridges so you can walk or ride around the city easily and safely and connect with public transport options These active transport bridges are designed for people of all ages and abilities the bridges will give you options for fitness and travel The bridges encourage people to be more active by walking Walkers and riders can enjoy direct and dedicated routes running and riding means less commuters on ferries Walkers and riders can use the bridges to access public transport The bridges introduce new dining venues and spaces to take in the river and city views The bridges provide links to parklands and work Feedback from our community consultation helped to develop the designs for each bridge Infrastructure Australia has identified the active transport bridges as nationally significant infrastructure The bridges will provide vital cross-river travel and transport links for locals and visitors The Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge and the Kangaroo Point Bridge were both completed in 2024.  The Toowong to West End Bridge will require a funding agreement from all 3 levels of government and will be the final bridge to be delivered under the Bridges for Brisbane Program.  Our new bridges are one of the key initiatives of the Transport Plan for Brisbane – Implementation Plan 2018 The Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge and the Kangaroo Point Bridge were both completed in 2024.  The Toowong to West End Bridge will require a funding agreement from all 3 levels of government and will be the final bridge to be delivered under the Bridges for Brisbane Program.  The Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge opened in February 2024 The bridge makes it safer and more convenient to walk or ride from the inner city to the northern suburbs The Breakfast Creek / Yowoggera Bridge opened in February 2024 The Kangaroo Point Bridge opened in December 2024 The new bridge makes it easier to walk or ride between Kangaroo Point and the CBD The Kangaroo Point Bridge opened in December 2024 Status: On hold (subject to funding availability) The planned Toowong to West End Bridge will link residents in West End to Toowong's rail and ferry services Status: On hold (subject to funding availability) The planned Toowong to West End Bridge will link residents in West End to Toowong's rail and ferry services Learn about some of the other ways you can enjoy a walk Discover guided walks and trails for running Explore Brisbane’s bikeways and plan your next ride Find details on popular local cycle routes and report bikeway issues e-scooters and other electric mobility devices around Brisbane the proposed Bellbowrie bridge won't be progressing The bridge would have connected Bellbowrie and Moggill residents to walking and cycling options and public transport services at Wacol and Darra Initial consultation was undertaken in late 2019 and we received mixed feedback about the proposal.   Further targeted consultation happened in May and June 2020 with communities in the Pullenvale and Jamboree wards Key feedback received during this period included: Feedback from the community and key stakeholders continues to play a critical role in the development of the Bridges for Brisbane Program.  Keep up to date with future consultation opportunities by registering to receive updates Initial consultation was undertaken in late 2019 and we received mixed feedback about the proposal.   Feedback from the community and key stakeholders continues to play a critical role in the development of the Bridges for Brisbane Program.  Keep up to date with future consultation opportunities by registering to receive updates We’re investing up to $550 million to build new bridges across Brisbane planning for the bridges to connect West End to Toowong and St Lucia will remain paused to prevent costs being passed on to residents.  Council is committed to continuing to work closely with the Queensland and Australian governments to fully realise the benefits of the Bridges for Brisbane Program.  \r\n Council will consider progressing the detailed design and procurement process for the Toowong to West End Bridge to ensure it can be delivered sooner than anticipated. \r\n planning for the bridges to connect West End to Toowong and St Lucia will remain paused to prevent costs being passed on to residents.  Council is committed to continuing to work closely with the Queensland and Australian governments to fully realise the benefits of the Bridges for Brisbane Program.   Council will consider progressing the detailed design and procurement process for the Toowong to West End Bridge to ensure it can be delivered sooner than anticipated.  In response to significant cost impacts sustained from the coronavirus pandemic, housing crisis and February 2022 flood, Council will not be proceeding with the St Lucia to West End Bridge In response to significant cost impacts sustained from the coronavirus pandemic, housing crisis and February 2022 flood, Council will not be proceeding with the St Lucia to West End Bridge A development application has been lodged for Showroom Extension and Upgrades Designed by WIM Architects the proposal seeks to provide additional areas for the existing Car Dealership Showrooms and Vehicle Servicing in both the eastern KIA and western Mitsubishi buildings minor expansion of the existing Car Dealership Showrooms The site is situated fronting the Toowong roundabout The proposal provides suitable parking spaces for staff as well as visitors There will be 70 car parking spaces on the site The planners at Tam Dang Planning state “the new addition will improve the visual appeal of the business along a highly prominent road frontage by incorporating high-quality architectural design The New development will result in an efficient use of land enhancing an existing business activity that supports the commercial intent of the zone The planned additions will add to the overarching commercial objectives of the city providing a place for business as well as employment in a zone that is intended for large format retail activities’’ The proposal is for 2,620.25sqm (47%) site cover over the 5,575sqm irregular 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 This little suburb tucked under the arms of its bossier Paddington and Indooroopilly cousins is quietly hard hitting on the gastronomic front with a plethora of fine eats for $20 or less pull out a lobster-coloured note and get stuck in You can tell this was made with a glutton’s honed sensibility Thick slices of pink meat the colour of a baby’s cheek smears of the cafe’s own McNorth sauce in drip-down-your-arm quantities and crisp iceberg lettuce are hugged by slices of soft seeded bread doing its best to keep all that food in order This is a sandwich with an understanding of what makes for a single until only crumbs and a wistful desire for more remain Beware the siren call of fashion and rebel with a bowl of old-school French onion soup teeming with slow-cooked onions and heady broth It’s the stuff of therapy: the good kind that leaves you feeling whole centred and pleasantly overwhelmed by the intensity of flavours To call this a soup would be reductive – this is liquified velvet fancy detour from France to the Brisbane suburbs Make sure you're subscribed to our newsletter today and the sweet-savoury depths that come when liberal spicing and protein meet in a way that is just so and the bread has the requisite trampoline-spring that only comes from a slow prove This is the kind of sandwich that shouts love and nourishment as loudly as international football fans shout at the ref It will leave you happily burping the rich aromatics of an entire spice cupboard and wondering why no one thought to add fried shallots to a sandwich a good decade earlier Where Chefs Eat: Supernormal’s Jason Barratt Has Found a Top-Tier Peking Duck Spot Fill Up Before You Fly: Where To Eat and Drink in Brisbane Airport From Cuddly Koalas to Karaoke: Student-Friendly Hangouts in Brisbane 06 Jun 2023 • 1m read • View Author Download this Case Study to read how Moddex had the capability and know-how to design a semi-custom system that would be immediately compliant with DETE requirements. Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. “Our next priority is Toowong to West End and we have now secured the landing site on the Toowong side, so we are determined to get some funding for that project so we can deliver that,” he said. Schrinner said the benefits of the Kangaroo Point Bridge were not diminished if no Olympic or Paralympic Games events were held at the Gabba in 2032. Concept designs for a pedestrian and cycle bridge proposed to cross the Brisbane River between West End and Toowong. “Whether that stadium is upgraded or not, this bridge will stand on its own as an important asset for the city,” he said. Councillor Ryan Murphy said the Kangaroo Point Bridge provided a new entrance to the CBD from Brisbane’s eastern suburbs. “It will be the first time our eastern suburbs will have a direct link into the CBD,” Murphy said. “This is so important, not only for residents in Kangaroo Point, but for residents in Mowbray Park, in East Brisbane, Norman Park and further back in Morningside and Bulimba,” he said. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is looking for federal funding to resume the stalled West End to Toowong pedestrian and cycle bridge project. Brisbane City Council cannot afford to build the bridge on its own \\u2013 it \\u2013 and is looking to Infrastructure Australia and the federal government\\u2019s $100 million active transport fund to green-light the project. A much smaller Breakfast Creek cost $60 million, while the bridge from Kangaroo Point to the CBD \\u2013 set to open before Christmas \\u2013 cost $300 million, of which $63 million came from the Commonwealth. Schrinner said on Tuesday council was working with Infrastructure Australia on a final business case for the West End to Toowong bridge and would apply for a grant from the active transport fund. At a media event on the Kangaroo Point Bridge, federal Labor senator Anthony Chisholm confirmed the council could apply for funds to support active transport. \\u201CI think [the Kangaroo Point Bridge] is going to be a good example of what is possible,\\u201D Chisholm said, without commenting on the prospects of the application being approved. Schrinner said his LNP administration had seized on the potential of pedestrian and cycle bridges to better connect the River City. \\u201COur next priority is Toowong to West End and we have now secured , so we are determined to get some funding for that project so we can deliver that,\\u201D he said. \\u201CWhether that stadium is upgraded or not, this bridge will stand on its own as an important asset for the city,\\u201D he said. Councillor Ryan Murphy said the Kangaroo Point Bridge provided a new entrance to the CBD from Brisbane\\u2019s eastern suburbs. \\u201CIt will be the first time our eastern suburbs will have a direct link into the CBD,\\u201D Murphy said. \\u201CThis is so important, not only for residents in Kangaroo Point, but for residents in Mowbray Park, in East Brisbane, Norman Park and further back in Morningside and Bulimba,\\u201D he said. you'll still be outside — but sitting down You'll pay $79 per person to get brunching which includes two hours of food and drinks On the menu: a three-course spread that starts with tempura zucchini flowers and saltbush chevre then offers a pick of pizzas (including mushroom and truffle oil and finishes with mini pancake stacks and fudge The singing is as much of a drawcard as what you'll be downing with lyrics displayed on the venue's big screens karaoke-style while everyone croons along as a crowd providing a highly visible example of one way to deal with Brisbane’s housing problem Some argue that to house a growing population in established areas where there is excellent transport infrastructure Brisbane’s Toowong where character housing sits awkwardly an influx of high-rise developments while its neighbourhood plan is a decade old.Credit: Tony Moore good bus services and access to river transport Others argue that rather than disrupt existing neighbourhoods, Brisbane must grow out into new greenfield suburbs There, residents face a longer and more costly commute, but maybe the trend to work from home has changed the game Toowong community planning advocate John Scott suggests policy-makers consider what is best for a neighbourhood and not allow planning decisions to be led by the market Work continues to build a contemporary home with underground garage where the 90-year character home Linden Lea once stood.Credit: Tony Moore Scott’s residents group angrily opposed the demolition of the 89-year-old Tudor character property Linden Lea in Toowong’s riverside Archer Street “Neighbourhood plans increasingly seem to be being more and more ignored by council,” Scott said “A neighbourhood plan from our perspective represents a contract between the council and the community as to what the community wants to see delivered from their elected representatives.” While Brisbane City Council says neighbourhood planning is ongoing, Toowong’s Neighbourhood Plan is now a decade old. Archer Street Toowong where a character home overlay remains in place.Credit: Tony Moore “Archer Street at Toowong has a traditional building overlay Toowong’s character was tied its older homes — some with exquisite river views others with views back to the city CBD — around the twisting interior of the Toowong Centre student share houses and the Royal Exchange Hotel The numerous building sites are proof that is changing Yet developers argue the demand for high-rise living in Toowong is not driven by interstate buyers or investors who are buying in; it is people who have had an experience with the suburb Toowong’s Royal Exchange Hotel on High Street will soon have a 24-storey neighbour.Credit: Tony Moore Toowong’s river frontage in the 1960s and 1970s inspired a number of older apartment towers there have been a string of tower proposals in Toowong and at least 13 development applications put before council since 2020 One of those approved is the $450 million re-shaping of the High Street, Sherwood Road, Jephson Street block across from Toowong Village. The Aviary at Toowong looking across Sherwood Road from Toowong Village. There, developers are building three towers with units, offices, six cinemas, child care and sports facilities. Operations manager Doug Walsh said western suburbs residents from Toowong to Bellbowrie were buying into The Aviary’s 141 units. Archer Street at Toowong where the 10-year-old neighbourhood plan has a “character home overlay” despite rapidly changing housing mix.Credit: Tony Moore Harris Farms will replace the old Woolworths and a bus lane inbound on High Street has been approved to keep the two lanes uninterrupted in peak hours. On the other side of Archer Street Toowong where the “character home overlay” is in place.Credit: Tony Moore “The whole point here is this as Toowong’s new town square,” Walsh said. “Forget the buildings themselves. The whole base of the space is a public space. It is pretty much the opposite of what Woolworths had. “(For) most of the people who have bought here, the easy link towards Toowong Village [trains, bus and retail] has been a big part of it.” “It’s locals, almost entirely; it is 95 per cent sold,” he said. “(People from) out along Moggill Road, Toowong, Indooroopilly, St Lucia. They are all downsizing and moving in.” “A lot of people have a specific love affair for the site. The uni is a big part of it. There was a direct connection to the site. The site had to change, it has changed and that is precisely why they are coming back.” Scott, however, argued the character of Toowong needed to be protected. “Overall what we want is for community rights to be recognised as being as important as developers rights,” he said. Toowong is going up and, as it does, providing a highly visible example of one way to deal with Brisbane\\u2019s housing problem. Some argue that to house a growing population, the city should literally grow up, and increase density, in established areas where there is excellent transport infrastructure. Toowong has a train station, good bus services and access to river transport. Others argue that rather than disrupt existing neighbourhoods, Brisbane must grow out into , where the prices are cheaper. There, residents face a longer and more costly commute, but maybe the has changed the game? Toowong community planning advocate John Scott suggests policy-makers consider what is best for a neighbourhood, and not allow planning decisions to be led by the market. Scott\\u2019s residents group angrily opposed . \\u201CNeighbourhood plans increasingly seem to be being more and more ignored by council,\\u201D Scott said. \\u201CA neighbourhood plan from our perspective represents a contract between the council and the community as to what the community wants to see delivered from their elected representatives.\\u201D While Brisbane City Council Toowong\\u2019s Neighbourhood Plan \\u201CArcher Street at Toowong has a traditional building overlay, which is now rendered a joke,\\u201D Scott said. Toowong\\u2019s character was tied its older homes \\u2014 some with exquisite river views, others with views back to the city CBD \\u2014 around the twisting interior of the Toowong Centre, student share houses and the Royal Exchange Hotel. The numerous building sites are proof that is changing. Yet developers argue the demand for high-rise living in Toowong is not driven by interstate buyers, or investors who are buying in; it is people who have had an experience with the suburb. Toowong\\u2019s river frontage in the 1960s and 1970s inspired a number of older apartment towers. Since 2015, and the sale of the riverside ABC site, there have been a string of tower proposals in Toowong, and at least 13 development applications put before council since 2020. Operations manager Doug Walsh said western suburbs residents from Toowong to Bellbowrie were buying into The Aviary\\u2019s 141 units. \\u201CThe whole point here is this as Toowong\\u2019s new town square,\\u201D Walsh said. \\u201CForget the buildings themselves. The whole base of the space is a public space. It is pretty much the opposite of what Woolworths had. \\u201C(For) most of the people who have bought here, the easy link towards Toowong Village [trains, bus and retail] has been a big part of it.\\u201D \\u201CIt\\u2019s locals, almost entirely; it is 95 per cent sold,\\u201D he said. \\u201C(People from) out along Moggill Road, Toowong, Indooroopilly, St Lucia. They are all downsizing and moving in.\\u201D \\u201CA lot of people have a specific love affair for the site. The uni is a big part of it. There was a direct connection to the site. The site had to change, it has changed and that is precisely why they are coming back.\\u201D \\u201COverall what we want is for community rights to be recognised as being as important as developers rights,\\u201D he said. A development application has been lodged for a Service Station and Food Food Restaurant Designed by TFA Project Group the proposed seeks a single storey development with a redeveloped modern service station as well with a Food & Drink outlet (with drive-thru) All buildings are proposed to be demolished to facilitate the proposal positioning the retail building to he rear northern boundary of the site and openingthe retail building positioned across the rear northern portion of the sitethe site to the 72m Milton road Frontage Eleven (11) shared car parking spaces (one (1) PWD space) are provided A new shared split driveway is included to provide access to and from Milton Road The new internal manoeuvring area will provide access to each new land use The proposals seek 480sqm of gross floor area (GFA) will be placed on the 6,789sqm site area The planners at TFA Project Group states “The development site will incorporate new areas of landscaping and a higher quality of built form and modern design which will enhance the overall appearance of the site The modern convenience offers within both the service station building and attached food and drink will better service the local community needs of surrounding businesses.” [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”] [swt-fb-likebox url=”https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhoodperth” 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”] [swt-fb-likebox url=”https://www.facebook.com/yourneighbourhoodnorthqld” 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”] News articles are presented in an unbiased manner from information publicly accessible that include referenced links for the reader to obtain any further information We reference all our information at the end of the articles and promote the creators with website back links The request URL is over the maximum size allowed! 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freestanding buildings within Toowong’s lively commercial precinct The three-level office building at 52-54 High St sold after a competitive Expressions of Interest (EOI) campaign that drew almost 100 inquiries from owner occupiers and investors said the inner-west location – with strong connections to major traffic thoroughfares including Coronation Drive and Moggill Road – enhanced the building’s appeal “The prime position along High Street creates significant exposure and signage opportunities in a location that is set to benefit immensely from its proximity to an array of private and public infrastructure projects,” Mr Richards said These include ongoing construction of a 326-unit build-to-rent project next door at 58 High Street and plans for a $1.2 billion mixed-use hub at the former Aviary Toowong site directly across the road at 45 High Street The $450 million Monarch Residences project is also ongoing in nearby Coronation Drive “Local public transport options further enhance the location’s appeal with rail and bus services within an easy walk and a nearby ferry terminal providing access up and down the Brisbane River,” Mr Richards said Mr Jones said the buyer would reposition the building for a use that didn’t depend on car parking “Even with the high levels of inquiry throughout the EOI campaign its lack of car parking was a key challenge for many owner-occupier and investor groups,” Mr Jones said It also highlighted a common theme around older buildings where a lack of meaningful end-of-trip facilities could render them obsolete amid moves to encourage workers back to the office “The sale certainly echoes a wider theme we’re continuing to see play out where value-add investors are looking to reposition older office buildings for alternate uses such as short-term accommodation,” Mr Jones said a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company manage and invest in a variety of commercial A Fortune 500® company with annual revenue of $20.8 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world our more than 108,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM A development application has been lodged for a Residential Care Facility located 11-15 Jephson Street and 8-18 Ventnor Street Designed by BVN Shop and Food and Drink Outlet integrated within five (5) residential building of a medium density nature and an overall maximum building height of 5 storeys (39m) The proposal is setback from the required road resumption of Jephson Street and verge widening along Ventnor Street “Aurrum Toowong is designed to be a leading example of aged care accommodation for Brisbane – the very high level of care will start with an architecture that is tailored to the site and operational requirements while creating a people centric setting that is well suited to its sub-tropic place” The undercroft basement will provide 21 spaces (including loading zone Access from the basement will be via a ramp to Ventnor Street The planners at Urbis “the development is characterised by a genuine approach to sub-tropic architecture with screens window fenestration resulting in a light reactive and a genuine relationship with street frontages and neighbours alike At the centre of the development is a subtropical outdoor room identifiable from the street and at the centre of activities for all levels” ‘The proposed development has a building form that is varied and building bulk that is reduced by design elements such as awnings A proposed allows for 11,179sqm of Gross Floor Area a site coverage of 3494.4sqm (70%) of the overall 5,255sqm (4992sqm after resumptions) site area Brisbane City Council has approved a residential tower for the site at which its delayed green bridge was to land on the north bank of the river But the council insists it will have “no impact” on its plan to build a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Brisbane River Brisbane City Council’s proposed green bridge would have landed at the site of the tower on the left.Credit: BCC submission Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner unveiled the council’s design for a cycle and pedestrian bridge, with a landing point at the Toowong site his council approved Consolidated Properties Group’s three-tower development at the site which has been in limbo for more than a decade listed as “approved” on June 26 on the council’s Development.i portal shows a 15-storey tower where the bridge was to land at Toowong February’s devastating floods resulted in the Schrinner-led council delaying the bridge along with another upstream between the West End peninsula and St Lucia Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner called on Brisbane residents to have their say on the proposed designs said he was concerned the LNP council was “letting the green bridge site slip away” by failing to purchase the landing site before the development was approved “Infrastructure Australia has just added the bridge to its list of national priority projects and now council is wasting this opportunity to improve our city and the lives of inner-west and inner-south residents,” he said “Council is stumbling towards letting a multi-billion-dollar private development company build three luxury apartment towers on this site at the expense of everyday residents trying to get around their city “This site has been earmarked for the bridge for years and has the community’s full support.” council transport chairman Ryan Murphy said it was all systems go for the bridge Toowong will have no impact on our plans to deliver a green bridge between West End and Toowong,” he said “Council has been in ongoing discussions with the owners of 600 Coronation Drive Toowong for more than two years to ensure the property owner is aware of the potential land requirement for construction of the Toowong to West End Green Bridge funds have been set aside to progress land acquisition at this site in the coming financial year.” any proposed Toowong to West End bridge would have to be built somewhere “more controversial and disruptive” and with less community support “Thousands of inner-west residents would prefer council and the state government buy back the whole ABC site for public use and enjoyment,” he said council at least needs to deliver on this bridge in a way that allows residents in our packed inner-city suburbs to get around safely and quickly.” The ABC abandoned the site in 2007, after a cancer cluster among staff stationed at the Toowong studios. A previously approved proposal for the site, designed by the late acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid, was thrown out following a court appeal But the council insists it will have \\u201Cno impact\\u201D on its plan to build a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Brisbane River Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner unveiled the council\\u2019s design for a cycle and pedestrian bridge his council approved Consolidated Properties Group\\u2019s three-tower development at the site listed as \\u201Capproved\\u201D on June 26 on the council\\u2019s Development.i portal February\\u2019s devastating floods resulted in the Schrinner-led council said he was concerned the LNP council was \\u201Cletting the green bridge site slip away\\u201D by failing to purchase the landing site before the development was approved \\u201CInfrastructure Australia has just added the bridge to its list of national priority projects and now council is wasting this opportunity to improve our city and the lives of inner-west and inner-south residents,\\u201D he said \\u201CCouncil is stumbling towards letting a multi-billion-dollar private development company build three luxury apartment towers on this site at the expense of everyday residents trying to get around their city \\u201CThis site has been earmarked for the bridge for years and has the community\\u2019s full support.\\u201D \\u201CThe proposal for 600 Coronation Drive Toowong will have no impact on our plans to deliver a green bridge between West End and Toowong,\\u201D he said \\u201CCouncil has been in ongoing discussions with the owners of 600 Coronation Drive funds have been set aside to progress land acquisition at this site in the coming financial year.\\u201D any proposed Toowong to West End bridge would have to be built somewhere \\u201Cmore controversial and disruptive\\u201D and with less community support \\u201CThousands of inner-west residents would prefer council and the state government buy back the whole ABC site for public use and enjoyment,\\u201D he said in a way that allows residents in our packed inner-city suburbs to get around safely and quickly.\\u201D A previously approved proposal for the site designed by the late acclaimed architect Zaha Hadid Brisbane's Toowong is set for a new $1 billion town centre after a prime development site was snapped up for $53 million The 9,000 sqm development site, on the corner of Sherwood Road and High Street, was slated to home Aviary Toowong, but the current construction crisis in Queensland meant State Development Corporation and partner RW Capital offloaded the site, to a Brisbane investment company They intend on undertaking a joint venture with the adjoining site owner to integrate the two properties and create a $1 billion retail and residential development over a combined 1.3 hectares The proposed new Toowong Town Centre will not only create a new town centre in the heart of Toowong but will add significant community benefits to the precinct and the western corridor Ross McKinnon said the sale of the land enables RW Capital to deliver a return to its investors after many months of uncertainty "We are delighted that the purchaser will look to develop the property,” McKinnon said “Since launching the development in 2020, we have received overwhelming support from council, local residents and retail tenants, and we have no doubt that once built, the project will provide fantastic amenity to the Toowong community." Christian Sandstrom of Knight Frank originally sold the site to State Development Corporation and introduced the new purchaser in the recent sale “This property is in a prime site in the heart of Toowong and will follow other recent developments including the Monarch development on the old ABC site and Mosaic developments on Sylvan Road and Archer Street.” The sale was completed in conjunction with Ian Heatherington from Ray White 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 Toowong's centre could become a permanent car park if changes are not made to a planned $450 million development A Greens-run online survey of 581 residents found they believed Toowong was becoming overdeveloped and included calls for the privately owned former ABC site on the river in the area to become a park More questions have been raised about traffic impacts of the Toowong Town Centre proposal.Credit: State Development Corporation Greens MP Michael Berkman launched the survery in July because the impact of the development on residents' views would be included in the planning process The proposed new Toowong Town Centre includes 610 car spaces with an entrance for cars from each road on the central block diagonally opposite Toowong Shopping Centre "A development in this location has ideal potential as a transit-oriented development," he said A planned plaza area off Sherwood Road in the Toowong proposal.Credit: State Development Corporation "I believe greater consideration should be made in the proposal plans to encourage active and public transport in the suburb." Brisbane Times in April reported private-sector firm State Development Corporation and Sydney real estate advisory company White and Partners were planning a twin-tower residential and commercial complex with ground floor retail on the old Woolworths site opposite Toowong’s Royal Exchange Hotel said the project included several ideas to reduce congestion allowing a dedicated bus lane and two inbound lanes and an extra left turning lane into Sherwood road as part of the redesigned intersection with High Street The intersection of High Street and Sherwood Road at Toowong The proposed development includes the block behind the approaching bus.Credit: Tony Moore One resident called for a footbridge over the Brisbane River to be prioritised arguing the bridge would "pay for itself with the economic boost from increased access to the local market." Another begged for "real" community consultation for this project and other similar ones including the set-up of a community committee In 2019, more than 90 per cent of people wanted the Toowong ABC site retained as parkland, a response favoured by 54 per cent in the Greens' survey. Mr Berkman said the survey showed the suburb needed a comprehensive neighbourhood plan. "If we don’t invest now in better public and active transport infrastructure, more high rises and a new school will turn areas like this into a permanent car park," he said. Local councillor James Mackay said even though submissions were not requested, public submissions such as Mr Berkman's had been included. "Throughout the assessment process council raised several issues with the applicant, including concerns about pedestrian connectivity, traffic impacts and the building design," Cr Mackay said. "I was pleased that an indented bus stop has been included in this proposed design, which will ensure that when buses stop on High Street, they will not block traffic flow." "Even though code-assessable development applications do not require public notification, all feedback received by council is considered as part of the assessment process." Toowong's centre could become a permanent car park if changes are not made to a planned $450 million development, residents fear. A Greens-run online survey of 581 residents found they believed Toowong was becoming overdeveloped and included calls for the privately owned former ABC site on the river in the area to become a park. Greens MP Michael Berkman launched the survery in July because the impact of the development on residents' views would be included in the planning process. The proposed new Toowong Town Centre includes 610 car spaces, with an entrance for cars from each road on the central block diagonally opposite Toowong Shopping Centre. Mr Berkman said public transport, not private transport, should be emphasised. \\\"A development in this location has ideal potential as a transit-oriented development,\\\" he said. \\\"I believe greater consideration should be made in the proposal plans to encourage active and public transport in the suburb.\\\" Brisbane Times in April reported private-sector firm State Development Corporation and Sydney real estate advisory company White and Partners were planning a with ground floor retail on the old Woolworths site opposite Toowong\\u2019s Royal Exchange Hotel. The company's managing director, Ross McKinnon, said the project included several ideas to reduce congestion. They include widening High Street, allowing a dedicated bus lane and two inbound lanes, and an extra left turning lane into Sherwood road as part of the redesigned intersection with High Street. One resident called for a footbridge over the Brisbane River to be prioritised, arguing the bridge would \\\"pay for itself with the economic boost from increased access to the local market.\\\" Another begged for \\\"real\\\" community consultation for this project and other similar ones, including the set-up of a community committee. In 2019, , a response favoured by 54 per cent in the Greens' survey. \\\"If we don\\u2019t invest now in better public and active transport infrastructure, more high rises and a new school will turn areas like this into a permanent car park,\\\" he said. Local councillor James Mackay said even though submissions were not requested, public submissions such as Mr Berkman's had been included. \\\"Throughout the assessment process council raised several issues with the applicant, including concerns about pedestrian connectivity, traffic impacts and the building design,\\\" Cr Mackay said. \\\"I was pleased that an indented bus stop has been included in this proposed design, which will ensure that when buses stop on High Street, they will not block traffic flow.\\\" \\\"Even though code-assessable development applications do not require public notification, all feedback received by council is considered as part of the assessment process.\\\"