Reviving the Valley 5 – Consultation begins on Valley 5 refresh

Revive the Valley 5

Reviving the Valley 5 – Consultation begins on Valley 5 refresh

Council is committed to creating a clean and green city, and our latest project is set to transform a concrete corner in the Valley into an urban paradise.

Two distinct concepts for the Valley Five Ways corner have been proposed for resident feedback.

Option one takes inspiration from outback Queensland, with native plants like Banksia and Eucalypt trees added to increase natural shade.

Option two brings the colour with a subtropical landscape that pays homage to Brisbane’s newest floral emblem – The Brisbane Wattle.

The refresh follows a number of recent reinvigoration projects including the Brookes and St Paul’s Terrace’s subtropical plantings and the updated Turbot Street Overpass.

North of the Valley, we will continue to reforest 60% of Brisbane’s biggest new park Victoria Park / Barrambin, creating a green heart in the middle of our bustling city.

We look forward to adding this area to the green spaces across Brisbane, enhancing our suburban green space for years to come.

Residents can have their say below about the two options and consultation is open until 19 January 2024.

UPDATE – February 2024

I’m delighted hundreds of local  residents participated in my initiative to Revive the Valley 5 at St Pauls Terrace and Brunswick Street by choosing an option in my recent survey.

Residents overwhelmingly, 71%, chose Option 2 that brings more colour with a subtropical landscape of tabebuia.  Option 2 also pays homage to Brisbane’s newest floral emblem – The Brisbane Wattle.  We’ll now ask officers to scope your choice to be delivered.

BACKGROUND:

Option 1 – Outback Queensland

Planting species consisting mostly of native species

• On-grade garden beds cut into existing retained concrete
• Low height groundcovers and shrubs to maintain site lines and address CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) concerns
• Drought tolerant plant species
• Large immovable natural boulders to add character
• Mix of Banksia and larger Eucalypt tree species to add natural shade and cool site
• Upgraded memorial sign
• Existing Kauri Pines, lighting, bins and Water Bubbler retained and incorporated into design

Option 2 – Colourful Subtropics

Subtropical planting species with a mix of natives and exotics 

• On-grade garden beds cut into existing retained concrete
• Low height groundcovers and shrubs to maintain site lines and address CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) concerns
• Drought tolerant plant species
• Gazania groundcovers to add colour to garden beds
• Zoysia ‘no mow’ central turf area
• Ficus pumila climbing species to the brick areas of the existing rear wall
• Upgraded memorial sign
• Pink Tabebuia and Yellow Brisbane Wattle feature trees to add natural shade and cool site
• Existing Kauri Pines, lighting, bins and Water Bubbler retained and incorporated into design

HAVE YOUR SAY