Central Ward
And the winner is… everyone The Winner Is Everyone in this new vision for Games venues will transform Brisbane into the sporting capital of Australia, a place where people come for the sport and concerts but stay for the sunshine. With the announcements today let's now turn the focus from debate to delivery. [...]
I am sorry that residents were impacted by last Saturday’s traffic in the New Farm peninsula – it was significant, and I can assure you it was not the intention of the independent traffic engineers, who investigate and approve or reject road closure applications, to cause the traffic that we saw on Saturday. One of [...]
Bust congestion - Clearway Action PlanBust congestion - Clearway Action Plan The Schrinner Council will undertake a review of suburban clearways to bust congestion and keep Brisbane moving across the city - including Central Ward's busy streets. Our Brisbane Clearway Action Plan – Keeping Brisbane Moving initiative will identify locations, where extending [...]
Brisbane Metro bus rapid transit has permanently arrived in Brisbane today with the fully-electric services now running between the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (above) and the University of Queensland (UQ Lakes). This commencement of Brisbane Metro brings the biggest evolution to the bus network in decades, with M2 services boosting capacity by up to [...]
Growing Precincts Together Growing Precincts Together – Free Business Support Programs Brisbane-based businesses within local retail precincts across the city have the opportunity to apply for various fully funded support programs to enhance their business’ quality, performance and distinctiveness. Work on your business (not just in it). Business coaching can help you reach [...]
Kangaroo Point Bridge More than 315,000 people have crossed the Kangaroo Point Bridge in just one month, massively exceeding forecasts by more than 75 per cent. We knew the Kangaroo Point Bridge would be incredibly popular but it’s well and truly exceeding all expectations. By creating a direct connection between the CBD and Kangaroo Point [...]
I'm delighted we've organised for people’s trash to be turned into cash for charities with three new high-tech rubbish bins installed in Central Ward - Queen Street Mall. Our new bins are installed in the heart of Brisbane’s busy shopping precinct and allow people to donate to Brisbane charities simply by recycling. [...]
Spencer Tunick Brisbane Participate with Pride for an Installation by Spencer Tunick. New York-based contemporary Artist, Spencer Tunick is returning to Brisbane for a series of installations as part of the inaugural Melt 2024, the city’s major new festival celebrating queer art and culture. The Nude Story Bridge 2024 installations for Melt will take [...]
Voices of Victoria Park - Spring Hill Common Your Invitation to Spring Hill’s newest event space in Victoria Park. Together with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, at the recent local government election, I committed to making our lifestyle even better with two new projects as part of the transformation of Victoria Park. [...]
Keeping You Safe - Club Grants The Schrinner Council is making our suburbs safer with $500,000 in grants available for sports and community clubs to deliver security improvements. The new Lord Mayor’s Safer Suburbs Grants, promised at the recent election, have opened today with at least 50 clubs expected to benefit [...]
