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Enjoy Your Summer at Dunlop Park Memorial Swimming Pool Retro Party!

If you’re familiar with the now defunct West End’s Boundary St. Markets, you know how great those events can be. The man behind such success, David Bostock, is taking his brilliance and creativity to Corinda. He will be transforming Dunlop Park Memorial Swimming Pool every fortnight into a retro party venue for some of the most enjoyable evenings this side of Brisbane.

The theme for his fortnightly swimming parties? Retro, complete with food trucks and music. Mr Bostock thinks that the Dunlop Park Memorial Swimming Pool is the perfect place to host such events because people all over Brisbane usually come there to train.

The pool parties will be alternating between Dunlop and Yeronga Pool, another venue that he deems perfect for the concept. The parties will begin on the 9th of December at Corinda Avenue. Considering Mr Bostock’s track record for getting his concepts off the ground successfully, these parties will likely become a popular, regular feature this summer.

Join the party from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Food will be available from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Party dates are as follows:

9 December
23 December
13 January
24 February
10 March
24 March

Same Same But Different In Corinda Still Rockin’ After a Year

Chef Kym Machin has been making a mark in the food industry in Brisbane. He first appeared in the dining scene in 2012 opening Urbane and then Spring, then later on established another one in the west, Bare Bones Society in partnership with his wife, Jade. Now, in Corinda, his restaurant Same Same But Different turns a year old.

The name of his restaurant implies a subtle change from his first ever restaurant concept. It’s pretty much the same but they have done some changes on the food, taking it to another level.

The monochromatic establishment on Oxley Road catches the eye and shades of red balances the theme of the place. It is spacious and light that has indoor and outdoor seating.

Photo credit: Same Same But Different / Facebook

They offer all-day breakfast such as the Morning Glory that consists of mandarin, camucamu and basil sorbet, aerated yoghurt, kefir jelly, acas and banana parfait.

You also have to try the Pablo Diablo with haloumi, potato, sour cream and hash cake, slow pulled roasted pork, avocado, shared corn and black bean salsa with spiced fried egg and green mole.

They also serve lunch. You can choose from delicious salads and hearty lunches that will fuel your energy throughout the day. Their poached free range chicken breast with pistachios, shaved fennel, ago, apple, celery, endive and organic apple cider is a must try!

They also have two signature house burgers – the Southern fried chicken burger and the Same Same beef burger.

The restaurant also offers kid’s meals, so there really is something for everyone here.

If you want to grab a cup of coffee, they source their coffee from Toby’s Estate. They also have a wide range of cold pressed juices, and other drinks that will keep you refreshed.

Of course, the place wouldn’t be complete without some delicious treats. Try their soft centered chock tart or apple tart tatin for that sweet kick!

Sherwood Arboretum Undergoes Upgrades

The Sherwood Arboretum will undergo upgrades this month particularly at the area along the Brisbane River.

Funds amounting to $95,000 have been set aside for the upgrades that includes repairs to the riverside boardwalk and bridge. Some of the works include:

Decking board replacement
Timber balustrades reprinting
Handrails reprinting

The decommissioned maintenance-only bridge will be removed whilst trees will be pruned for easier access to the bridge and boardwalk.

Locals are warned of temporary closures within the area this month due to the upgrades. The good news is that it won’t be too long before residents can enjoy the arboretum once again.

The area is perfect for gatherings or for solitary walks as it is surrounded by trees. There are gazebos where one can sit and just take in the peace and quiet. There are also kids’ playgrounds in the area.

Illegal Parking on Gray Avenue in Corinda Worsens

A resident in Gray Ave. in Corinda is complaining about the illegal parking that happens in front of his driveway.

Lately, residents have also seen an increase in the number of vehicle owners who illegally park on the said road, to the point that they are blocking most of the driveways of homeowners. To make matters worse, when residents ask the ones who park to move their vehicle, they get somewhat aggressive responses.

Living near the Corinda State High School also makes it worse. When there’s an event at the high school, things become even worse as congestion builds and more vehicles take up the road.

Since the start of this year, the Brisbane City Council has gotten two formal complaints relating to illegal parking on Gray Ave. They have already issued one infringement notice. They also aim to conduct further patrols of the area following the most recent complaint.

Such patrols are focused on school zones and surrounding streets to monitor illegal parking and the high school is included in their targeted enforcement site. They also added additional patrols during Term Two.

Corinda’s Kingsford Terrace Stage 2 Development Now Underway

Retirement villages are booming as the development trend of aged-care facilities in various Brisbane suburbs continues. In Corinda, the Stage 2 development of Kingsford Terrace on Cliveden Avenue by Aura Holdings is well underway. Queensland construction company McNab is handling the second stage of development in coordination with O’Neill Architecture.

Kingsford Terrace is a luxury retirement community. Now offering units from their Litchfield building, the development boasts of amenities for residents that provide a coastal feel and elegant amenities. Apartments come in one to three bedrooms. Kingsford Terrace is also conveniently located near medical services, sporting clubs and shops.

Along with that, a 53-apartment building named Duporth is also due for completion by mid-2018. This building will consist of studio, two and three bedroom apartments.

State-of-the-art luxury amenities such as a heated pool, gym, beauty & hair salon, library, cafe, and dining & function rooms are also expected to be completed mid-2018.

The Brisbane City Council sees a 50% rise by 2027 on the demand for retirement and aged care housing. The boom in retirement facilities is also because of retirees wanting to live close to family and friends, a far cry from the days when retirees went off-grid. Now, they can still continue with their lives in their suburb as more developers start to build retirement facilities within the suburban ring.

Maintenance of Walter Taylor Bridge & Other City Structures Goes High-Tech

Brisbane City Council may soon introduce a modernised way of maintaining the city’s bridges, walls, and tunnels. That includes the iconic Walter Taylor Bridge.

A quick overview

Brisbane has 1,028 bridges, seven cross-river bridges, 1,014 retaining walls and 23 tunnels. Imagine the upkeep of all these places; pretty tedious, right? Council senior engineer Isaac Scott has proposed a hi-tech way for the upkeep of these places.

Laser beams, Drones & Robots

Drones are already being used by the council as part of their bridge maintenance. A drone was used to inspect the Walter Taylor Bridge for inspection. It is also included in Chelmer’s bridge maintenance.

The Council is also taking a look at Germany’s CleanLASER, which was already tested on the Story Bridge. They are looking at the use of this laser as an alternative to abrasive blasting with a few tweaks. The laser beam dislodges the paint system, rust, bird droppings and other elements on the structure.

CleanLASER uses a combination of laser and heavy duty vacuum that makes it safer and cleaner than abrasive blasting.

Robots are also being considered to deliver the blasting work on bridges and for the simple inspection of small areas.

With this technology, the city may be looking at a significant increase in efficiency when it comes to the upkeep of these structures, should everything work out perfectly. As of now, the future seems bright for the city, given the promising results from the various technologies that have been tested.

Brisbane Beats Melbourne As Most Liveable City; Corinda Ranks 6th as The Most Liveable Suburb in Australia

Brisbane residents – rejoice! New research has confirmed that Brisbane has now overtaken Melbourne in terms of liveability.

Brisbane is now the nation’s lifestyle capital with it being home to seven of the top ten most liveable suburbs in Australia. Corinda ranks sixth on the list. Other Brisbane suburbs on the list are Dutton Park (3rd), Spring Hill (4th), Kangaroo Point (5th), Indooroopilly (8th), and Fortitude Valley (10th).

The suburbs were ranked depending on ease of access to schools, beaches, CBD, parks whether by car or public transport. The findings were compiled here through their own online trends and Australian Bureau of Statistics data.

The Australia Statistical Geography Standard 2016 was used to calculate the distances within each suburb to the main lifestyle factors listed in the criteria.

Corinda boasts of well-painted parks, and is near Brisbane’s most affluent schools. The suburb’s green surroundings are also one of the things that attract people to the area. People get to have the best of everything within peaceful and quiet suburb surroundings.

Nerida Conisbee, Chief Economist for the REA Group said that it is not a surprise to see the city dominating the most liveable list.

“We’ve always known Brisbane does have so many amazing lifestyle elements to it, but this proves it,” she said. She also mentioned that one of the reasons why Melbourne dropped down on the list is due to the population growth and infrastructure bottlenecks in various areas. She also said that it’s so easy to get around Brisbane since many of the lifestyle factors are found throughout the city.

Free Immunisation at Corinda Community Clinic

As flu season is seen to continue until the end of September, Brisbane residents are urged to get the proper precaution against flu and other serious diseases.

To address the threat of various diseases, Brisbane City Council is providing free immunisation for children, secondary school students and seniors until December 2017 at various community clinics across Brisbane.

Corinda is one of the suburbs selected to have a weekly community clinic to help the surrounding communities get protection from various diseases. The Corinda community clinic is open every Wednesday at the Corinda Bowls Club.

Bookings are not required to avail of immunisation services.

Upcoming Corinda Community Clinic Schedule

Clinic Address:	Corinda Bowls Club Hall Avenue, Corinda
Time:	9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Dates:	September 6,,13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18, 25 November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 December 6, 13

Children’s Immunisation

The Corinda community clinic provides free immunisation for children to protect them against dangerous diseases. Immunisation is available for Measles, Polio, Whooping Cough and Tetanus.

Children immunisation is for kids six weeks up to ten years of age. The service is available to community kids as well as international and interstate visitors. Children who are sick can still receive immunisation as long as the temperature is less than 38.5 degrees.

Student Vaccination

Immunisation is being provided to students to protect against different diseases. Year 7 students can get vaccinations for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (Whooping Cough) and Human Papillomavirus.

Year 10 students can get free Meningococcal ACWY vaccination via the School Immunisation Program. Community clinics can provide immunisation to teens aged 15 to 19 years if they miss their school vaccinations. Parents should receive an email or letter about options and vaccination due date to guide them on the strict timing between vaccine doses.

The National Health and Medical Research Council has put out vaccination schedules for Queensland. Click here to view the vaccination schedules.

Seniors’ Immunisation

Community members aged 65 years and above are encouraged to get vaccinated against pneumococcal and influenza. The free immunisation service is provided to all seniors, including international and interstate visitors.

Complete the consent form to avail of the immunisation service.

Find out more about the effects of diseases and the side effects of immunisation here.

Rocklea Markets Planning Exciting Night Markets

Brisbane Markets at Rocklea is ready to bring the marketplace to another level with lively night market atmosphere should its development application be approved.

The famous Rocklea Markets has submitted a development application to Brisbane City Council to develop and host night markets at its main trading area.

The plan calls for the addition of market stalls, food trucks and live entertainment from 4:00 p.m. up to 10:00 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

The proposal involves development on a 9,180-square-metre area. This is part of the 153,058 square metre site where the Brisbane Markets operates.

Brisbane Markets has been operating at the site at Sherwood Road, Rocklea since 1964. Currently, there are five selling floors and 28 warehouses serving the Saturday and Sunday markets.

Market Expansion Makes Sense

Brisbane Markets is made up of a produce market, a flower market and a marketplace. On Saturdays, Brisbane Markets offers the biggest fresh food and lifestyle market in Brisbane. The Fresh Markets attracts more than 7,000 shoppers every Saturday, thanks to over 220 stalls offering fresh produce, including fresh fruits and veggies, meats, flowers, bread and deli goods.

During Sundays, Brisbane Markets turn into a haven for bargain hunters. The Sunday Discovery Markets with more than 380 stalls selling everything from new and used items, books, toys, collectibles, home renovation products and so much more.

The introduction of a weekend night market is a logical move for the successful market place.

Should the plan be approved by the council, Brisbane Markets will potentially get a good share of the successful night food truck market in Brisbane.

The Brisbane Markets application will be assessed by the council under the City Plan. Among the factors that would be considered are parking allocation, noise and solution to flooding.

Find out more about Brisbane Markets at Rocklea.

Fix Indooroopilly Roundabout First Before Building Walter Taylor Bridge 2

Before a second Walter Taylor Bridge is built, the congestion at the Indooroopilly roundabout must first be addressed. This is the reaction of Councillor Julian Simmonds (Walter Taylor) after a #Taylor2 campaign was launched recently by Labor MP for Yeerongpilly Mark Bailey.

Some 100 people gathered at Graceville to voice out their demand for a secondary Walter Taylor bridge to handle the growing volume of traffic in the area.

Read: Government Urged to Build Second Walter Taylor Bridge

Cr Simmonds maintained that constructing the duplicate Walter Taylor Bridge without fixing the Indooroopilly roundabout would only create a bigger bottleneck. He said that the council is already in the process of providing a solution for the heavy traffic in the one-lane Walter Taylor Bridge.

An integral part of resolving the traffic issue is the acquisition of the Witton Barracks site from the Department of Defence in 2015. The rehabilitation and development of the old Witton Barracks is a prerequisite to the duplication of the bridge.

Cr Simmonds explained that planning did not commence earlier because they first needed to get hold of the Witton Barracks location. The councillor is currently consulting residents to aid them in coming up with a draft plan of turning the former barracks area into a public park.

The council has also started to transform the Indooroopilly roundabout into a T-intersection to improve its traffic capacity. Cr Simmonds believes that completing this upgrade is needed to avoid worse congestion when eventually the duplicate Walter Taylor bridge is built.