Brisbane City Council has unveiled the draft master plan that will transform Oxley Creek into a world-class green, lifestyle and leisure open space.
The council has earmarked $100 million for the project, which is expected to bring about environmental, social and economic benefits to the community.
Managing the ambitious project is Oxley Creek Transformation Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary company of the BCC formed specifically to realise the vision for the waterway. For a long time, Oxley Creek has suffered from industrial pollution and contamination. Through the project, the council will revitalise the waterway and resolve existing issues.
The Plan
Under the draft master plan, the Oxley Creek corridor will be turned into a massive parkland complete with leisure and recreational facilities. More importantly, the plan would address environmental issues around the waterway extending from the Brisbane River at Tennyson up to Larapinta.
The future Oxley Creek parkland will run through the suburbs of Graceville, Sherwood, Rocklea, Corinda, Oxley, Archerfield, Willawong, Acacia Ridge, Pallara and Heathwood.
Several opportunities will be explored under the draft master plan. These include:
- improving flood resilience and water quality;
- restoring wildlife habitats;
- reuse of stormwater and other measures that allow the natural environment to thrive;
- creating new open spaces for people to gather, relax, play and connect with others;
- improving north-south and cross-corridor pedestrian and cycle connectivity along the creek and its open spaces, and;
- supporting and enhancing the local economy through commercial opportunities, new facilities and activation.
View the full draft master plan.
Public consultation for the Oxley Creek Transformation draft master plan is currently open and will run until Sunday, 27 May 2018.
Have your say by:
- Attending community engagement events discussing the Oxley Creek Transformation project. See the schedule for specific suburbs;
- Completing the online feedback survey; or
- Writing the planning team at:
Oxley Creek Transformation
GPO BOX 1434,
Brisbane Qld 4001
After the public consultation period, community feedback will be reviewed and considered for inclusion in the final master plan.
The final master plan is expected to be completed in late 2018.
