Central Ward
The Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment is transforming an underutilised site to create a new Brisbane landmark. The 3.43 hectare site will be transformed into a riverside precinct with more than 2.7 hectares of public open space, a 164 room hotel, an exhibition centre and restaurants and cafes. It will connect the New Farm Riverwalk and [...]
BrisAsia Festival showcases traditional and contemporary Asian arts and cultural events. Now in its fifth year, the festival is held over three weeks from Friday 27 January-Sunday 19 February 2017 with more than 80 events across the city. The program features some of the finest dance, theatre, music, food, film, talks and visual arts providing [...]
Local book lovers will have more time to enjoy Brisbane's libraries with extended opening hours from February. From Saturday 4 February 2017, all Council libraries across Brisbane will open from 9am to 4pm every Saturday. Follow the link below to find out more about the local libraries in Central Ward.
Deputy Mayor and Public and Active Transport Chairman Cr Adrian Schrinner has announced Council is increasing convenience for public transport users, with a pilot program offering USB charging points on Brisbane buses. Cr Schrinner said 10 buses in Council’s fleet would each be fitted with USB charging sockets, in a pilot program to determine their [...]
Brisbane’s New Year’s Eve city fireworks display go off over South Bank and will be at 8.30pm and midnight (each show is 10 minutes). The best viewing spot is from South Bank from the Clem Jones Promenade. There will be food trucks and family-friendly flicks in the Cultural Forecourt, and City Sounds artists (including super [...]
In the October-December edition of the published newsletter, we look at construction projects to revitalise Edward Street and the World Water Congress and City Leaders’ Forum being held in Brisbane. These projects will contribute to boosting trade for businesses in our CBD and suburbs. As we approach the summer storm season, it’s important to be [...]
Councillor HOWARD: Thank you, Madam Chairman; my question is to the Chair of the City Planning Committee, Councillor SIMMONDS. Over the past two years, we have seen senior members of the Palaszczuk Government come out strongly against in-fill development for political purposes. Could you please explain to the Chamber why this type of development is [...]
Brisbane Metro Subway System is one of Brisbane’s most significant public transport projects. With much of the inner-city bus network already at capacity, Brisbane Metro Subway System will deliver a high-frequency subway system that will cut travel times, reduce CBD bus congestion and free up more buses to deliver more services across the suburbs of [...]
Brisbane City Council wishes to advise the speed limit on Kingsford Smith Drive between Cooksley Street and Racecourse Road has been reduced from Monday 5 September 2016 to facilitate the next phase of construction in the Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade. Speed limit changes will be clearly marked. Information on the upgrade is available at www.ksdupgrade.com.au [...]
Vernon Terrace tree removal request Recently Council was asked by the Body Corporate at Winchcombe Carson Woolstores, to look at removal of three street trees in front of their property because they are damaging their building. Council officers assessed the request and, based on the damage being done to the Winchcombe Carson property, and the [...]
