To ease congestion, traffic movement changes are being proposed on Banyo Rail Crossing. Residents in Banyo, Nudgee, Nudgee Beach, and part of Virginia are invited to provide community feedback.
Apart from the traffic congestion heading north toward Tufnell Rd, another traffic hotspot that has been identified is the area heading south towards St Vincents Rd.
This busy artery is said to be more problematic, as motorists who go this route are primarily heading towards Toombul Rd can attest. Due to this, necessary changes to one of the traffic movements on the western side of Banyo Rail Crossing are being proposed.
Beginning 29 November 2021, residents in Banyo, Nudgee, Nudgee Beach, and part of Virginia will receive flyers explaining the proposed changes, providing additional information about the ongoing project on the eastern side of the rail crossing, and seeking community feedback.
The ongoing project aims to enhance the existing traffic movement by realigning the road markings, creating a wider lane where traffic turns right into Tufnell Road.
Note that the work currently being done on the Royal Parade’s eastern side does not require consultation; however, the proposed project on the western side does.
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“The proposal that I am seeking your feedback on is that we remove the option of southbound through motion on Royal Parade western side at the intersection and make it a left turn only across the rail lines as outlined in the diagram on the following page. As per the State road rules, these left turning vehicles have right of way over right turning vehicles,” Cr Allan said.
Whilst the proposed changes will help ease congestion and enhance safety at the said intersection, it also comes with corresponding impacts.
When the proposal is implemented, over 400 vehicles taking this route between 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. will have to use Elliot Rd, then to Blinzinger Rd, Downfall Rd, and Wellington Street. This change could potentially increase Elliot Road’s volume of traffic by up to 17%.
Concerned residents can submit their feedback on the proposed change to the Banyo Rail Crossing by visiting this site.
The construction of a quarantine facility at Pinkenba is already progressing, but a sizeable reduction in capacity seems to be in the cards for the purpose-built facility.
The initial plan was to build a centre with capacity for up to 1,000 beds, with the first 500 beds to be built in the first quarter of 2022.
However, the federal government has confirmed they will review the plan, out of concern whether the next 500 beds will still be reasonable to build as Australia opens up sooner than expected.
At present, permanent residents and their immediate family have been given permission to enter Australia through NSW and Victoria without needing to stay in a quarantine facility. Plans are also being reviewed in the context of QLD having reached its vaccination target for border reopening.
The Pinkenba quarantine facility is one of the two regional accommodation centres being developed in Queensland. The other one is located in Toowoomba, on private land that will be leased to the State Government.
The facility, which will be built on a 30-ha Army Barracks in Pinkenba, is close to all necessary medical facilities, including three major hospitals. It’s located 3 km from the Brisbane airport and approximately 7km to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
The Queensland Government previously worked with the Commonwealth to address a number of concerns with the Pinkenba site. A feasibility study by AECOM on the Pinkenba site raised a number of concerns that need to be addressed. These include issues relating to noise mitigation; environmental issues including the site being subject to flooding; and its historical use as a defence storage site.
A dedicated 1,000-bed quarantine facility will proceed in Qld on a 30-hectare Army barracks located in Pinkenba, just metres from Brisbane Airport.
The Qld Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Australian Government’s Pinkenba quarantine facility. pic.twitter.com/UM4ymqgmKL
“Whilst it will be used for any ongoing quarantine requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic, it will also be there in the years to come to support responses to natural disasters or other crises,” said Finance Minister Simon Birmingham.
Despite the issues with the land in Pinkenba, the site’s contractor Multiplex, is now ramping up work according to the federal government. The company has also been selected to deliver the purpose-built quarantine facility in Victoria.
“Multiplex is making strong progress in its work to deliver a similar purpose-built quarantine facility in Victoria, and I am pleased that we will be able to draw on their experience and expertise to deliver this centre in Queensland,” said Minister Birmingham.
A preferred design has been chosen for the planned expansion of the Northgate Park ‘n’ Ride facility. After the presentation of four options during the planning phase, feedback for Option D, which offers a multi-storey parking facility along Ridge Street, emerged as the most popular choice.
Once approved and completed, Option D will provide commuters with 350 extra car parks, including disabled parking, new bike storage facilities, CCTV security, and better lighting for safety purposes.
Per studies and investigations by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), Option D was chosen because it has the following features:
large, rectangular shape (which is more efficient and reduces construction costs)
separated entry and exit points, minimising localised congestion and traffic delays
close proximity and good access to the train station, local bus stops and major roads
existing adjoining land use (mostly light commercial), which would impact less on the community.
Other sites considered for Northgate Park ‘n’ Ride are all on the western side of the existing facility but have smaller and irregular shapes. These areas (Option A, B and C) also have low to medium residential densities.
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The community consultation for Option D was completed on 18 November 2021 and TMR is moving on to finalise planning and to seek approval for the business case by the end of the year.
In the last few years, residents around the Northgate Park ‘n’ Ride have complained of traffic, blockages in their driveway, and lack of street parking spaces amidst the increase of people using the park ‘n’ ride. This station has been a popular and busy junction for the Caboolture and Shorncliffe lines.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Christmas Twilight Markets makes a comeback in Nundah. Get ready for a wonderful time for mingling, dining, and shopping in one of Brisbane’s best Christmas markets.
Happening on the 4th of December, the Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets will feature over 140 stalls and an incredible line-up of live acts. This year, guests may also enjoy a seat at the North Pole bespoke pop-up bar whilst they rock the night away to the beat of the live music.
Partygoers may also expect these exciting offerings:
Artisan Handmade Gifts that you won’t just find anywhere
Countless Gourmet Eats and Drinks
Spectacular Christmas Cheer and Decorations
Snaps with Santa
Pop-Up Bar plus DJ
Kids Activities and Entertainment
Needless to say, Nundah Markets will be bringing together some of the best food trucks, gourmet eats, boutique fashion, rustic homewares, locally designed jeweller and all things Christmas for this year’s edition of the much loved Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets celebrations.
Doors will open at 4:00 p.m. with a $2 fee at the entrance. The Nundah Christmas Twilight Markets will run until 10:00 p.m. There is plenty of free parking at the venue.
Check out the Fashion Festival, currently running at the Toombul Shopping Centre, where women from all over town can gather for 50 days of one-on-one consultations, workshops, and events!
Hosted by fashion app Mys Tyler, the Body Positive Fashion Festival has been launched in collaboration with Mirvac to help women feel confident in their bodies by merging professional advice and tips with the latest fashion trends from Toombul’s most popular retailers.
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On 18 November 2021, they will hold a panel discussion titled “Size Inclusivity and Diversity in the Fashion Industry: Why Representation Matters” where guests can listen to a range of local stylists, influencers, and fashion experts discuss size-inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry, and why representation matters.
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This body-positivity panel will break down barriers and open up important conversations so if you wouldn’t want to miss this discussion, head to Toombul Shopping Centre before it starts at 6:00 p.m.
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Fashion blogger and makeup artist Julz Elizabeth will be the moderator whilst the panelists will include influencer Curvy Sam, stylist Amy Grant, fashion and lifestyle blogger Sonia Space, mental health awareness advocate Suzanne Dang, and Steve and Nadia from size-inclusive activewear brand Active Truth.
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Then on 20 November 2021, don’t miss the chance to join Mys Tyler’s Fashion Parade which celebrates the final week of the event with a size-inclusive and diverse runway show.
To secure your tickets for the events, visit Eventbrite.
The Nundah property market, along with several other suburbs of Brisbane, has remained steady in 2021, showing modest but consistent growth and brisk turnover amidst the economic uncertainty wrought by the pandemic.
Unimpeded by the impacts of the pandemic, Nundah’s property market rose by 13.14 per cent in Q2 of 2021, contributing to a 1.83 per cent growth overall for the period July 2020 to June 2021.
The unit market posted a 3.71 per cent growth over the period July 2020 to June 2021.
119 houses and 406 units were sold during this time period, with average days on market of 37 and 58 days, respectively.
House Price Growth
For the period covering July 2020 to June 2021, Nundah’s house price growth reflected a modest 1.83 per cent, putting the median house price at $835,000, per Property Market Updates. However, the market is slowly but steadily ramping up, as shown in the second quarter performance figures which saw the median house prices grow by 13.14 per cent over the previous quarter, ending with a median house price of $919,250.
Market listings stayed an average of 37 days on the market, showing brisk activity with 119 properties sold for the said time period. Nundah buyers were hustling to buy three-bedroom houses, which took up half of the market.
An attractively positioned 607-square metre property on an elevated section of Oxford Street, one of Nundah’s most desirable locations, sold the highest price for $1,900,000. The renovated Queensland home, with its family-friendly layout, impressed the buyer during an auction for its modern sophistication and charming original architecture.
The house’s location is a short walk to St. Joseph’s School and the Nundah State School. It’s also conveniently close to all public transport, including the Brisbane Airport.
Unit Price Growth
Unit sales in Nundah saw an average of 406 properties sold during this 12-month period, at an average of 58 days on market. 140 of the 406 properties were sold during Q2 2021. Half of the stocks acquired were for two-bedroom units as keen investors took advantage of a high-demand market.
The influx of demand in the area has driven the median unit price up by 3.71 per cent for the 12-month period, settling at $405,000.
About Nundah
Nundah was the site of Queensland’s first public housing project along Surrey Street in the early 1900s. Decades of development, however, turned this endearing suburb into a contrasting mix of housing styles, from rustic Queenslanders to impressive modern homes and brick and timber cottages that reflect its rich history.
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In recent years, however, apartments have been filling the demands of young families, single-income dwellers, as well as retirees looking for a beautiful but low maintenance space. More than half of the residents in Nundah are renters.
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Popular with the working class for its reasonably-priced houses, Nundah is ideal for those who want the conveniences of living not too far from the city for work but distant enough from the busy CBD.
Increased infrastructure improvements allowed Nundah to become a major suburban centre in the north, opening up heaps of businesses, cafes, and restaurants. For leisure and recreation, residents have the Nundah Farmers Market every Sunday and the improved Toombul Shopping Centre for meals, movies, and other activities.
“Lived here two years, I love the variety of shops with Toombul at your fingertips. Transport is excellent, with several train lines passing through both Nundah and Toombul stations you have trains every 15 minutes, or if you drive the Tunnel is very close by. Would suit fly-in fly-out workers with the airport very close. Walking tracks are abundant around town and along the creek, fisho’s – don’t expect to catch any edible fish in there.”
Chris
“Hello, I’ve lived in Bridge Street, Nundah for the past 12 yrs. I am so glad Lord Mayor Jim Soorely proceeded with Sandgate Road traffic diversion around the Nundah shopping area, creating the fantastic streetscape of the up and finally coming Nundah Village. My street has period homes and worker cottages which look great as most are now renovated. It is a quiet street, very little traffic and only 250 metres nice and flat stroll to Nundah Train Station and the village.”
Did you know that Lite n’ Easy, one of Australia’s longest-running healthy food delivery services, is stepping up recruitment for its Banyo facility, with more than a hundred job vacancies for permanent, part-time, and casual workers?
Following an investment of $80 million to improve its delivery service in this COVID-19 pandemic, Lite n’ Easy is expecting a busy year-end as it expands its frozen food range and Home Care Package. The Lite n’ Easy compound on Buchanan Road, which houses its main headquarters and kitchen, is also preparing to improve its manufacturing process for food packs as demand has increased because of the lockdowns.
Research from Roy Morgan has shown that the market for meal delivery service rose by 26.5 percent in 2020 with a noticeable rise among newer and younger customers, the millennials and Generation Z. However, Lite n’ Easy’s chief executive Dennis Stark acknowledged that ageing Australians, who have been staying home longer, have become more reliant on their service.
Established in 1986 by Queenslander Graham Mitchell, Lite n’ Easy and its parent company, Mitchell’s Quality Foods, have over 1,600 workers across the country.
With an average of one million meal deliveries per week, including those under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the company has always aimed to make meals for a healthier Australia with its Full Meal Plans for weight loss or weight maintenance.
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“For years I’ve enjoyed Lite n’ Easy, not to lose weight, but because the meals really are delicious and healthy. After a hard day in my restaurant, there are times when the last thing I want to do is cook a healthy dinner for myself. That’s when I leave all the hard work to Lite n Easy!” said the company’s ambassador Chef Dominique Rizzo, who saw first-hand that the kitchen staff, the chefs, and dietitians working at the Banyo facility are dedicated to their work.
Around five BWS and Dan Murphy’s stores in Brisbane, including Dan Murphy’s Newstead, will become the first stores in Australia to recycle beer can clips. Customers can return them for reuse by local brewers or have them recycled and made into new can clips.
Through the recycling program, customers can simply place used can clips in the can clip collection units in BWS and Dan Murphy’s stores, which are then picked up by local independent brewer All In Brewing or mobile canning company East Coast Canning for reuse.
Once the clip cans have been reused by brewers to the end of their lifespan, they are sent to Visy Recyling where they are converted into HDPE resin (high-density polyethylene), which is then returned to PakTech – the company that produces the can clips – so they can create more clips.
The can clip recycling program is a partnership between Endeavour Group, the Independent Brewers Association (IBA), East Coast Canning, Visy Recycling and PakTech.
Endeavour Group, which owns BWS and Dan Murphy’s, launched this recycling initiative as part of its commitment to sustainability and maintaining a circular economy. Many of these clips only end up in landfills, since there have been no multi-state recycling options available for customers where they can return them.
“Many beer lovers are familiar with the can clips that hold four and six packs of brews together, but many don’t realise that the clips are made of such sturdy material that they can be reused more than 50 times before being recycled and made into new clips,” said Endeavour Group Quality & Sustainability Manager Diarmaid O’Mordha.
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All In Brewing’s Head of Sales Luke Phillips said it was a no-brainer for them to get involved, adding that it’s such a great and simple way to give something back to not only the environment but also to the local community.
Customers in Nundah can find the recycling unit at Dan Murphy’s Newstead located at 34 Chester St.
Aside from Dan Murphy’s Newstead, customers in Queensland can find recycling units at Dan Murphy’s Woolloongabba, BWS West End Boundary Street, BWS Nundah Village, and BWS Ashgrove.
Did you know that a new neighbourhood is coming to Nundah? Ferns on the Brook, a community of luxury two- and three-storey townhouses will soon rise in a prime location adjacent to Kedron Brook.
Located at 77 Walkers Way, Nundah, the townhouse development is ideally positioned close to shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, and medical centres. With frontages to Bishop Park and Kedron Brook waterways and parklands, it will be easy for residents to maintain their fitness in this exercise-friendly neighbourhood.
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Designed by Ellivo Architects, Ferns on the Brook features a sophisticated design for luxurious living, offering natural light and inviting hues throughout the spaces. It comes with sophisticated calming natural palette including timber and stone materials plus top-of-the-range appliances.
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“The variety of the floor plans offered across these 30 terrace homes provide flexibility for whatever life stage you are in. Starting out, blended families, or downsizing but need additional rooms, Ferns on the Brook will provide exceptional choices for all owner-occupiers,” the Dennis Family, the developers of the complex stated.
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“At 220sqm, it is suitable for a large growing family, and all rooms are generously sized and tastefully appointed. With a balcony at front and rear there is an excellent flow of air and an abundance of natural light flooding the living area; architecturally designed to fully maximise comfort,” the developers added.
The units at Ferns on the Brook, which come with a price range of $680,000 to $799,000 have already been sold out. Construction is expected to start in mid-2021.
Ferns on the Brook adds to the Dennis Family’s growing portfolio of developments in Queensland, which includes Archer’s Way in the Moreton Bay Region, Summerlin in Banyo, and Tide Residences in Sunshine Coast.
The Commonwealth has forged an agreement with the Queensland Government to build a 1,000-bed quarantine facility by mid-2022. Located at a 30-hectare lot within the Damascus Barracks, the site is in proximity to the Brisbane Airport, cruise terminals, and hospitals.
Despite Queensland’s success in controlling coronavirus outbreaks, the region remains vulnerable to transmissions at the borders. Whilst vaccination has been ramped up, threats of the virus, especially with the more dominant and highly transmissible Delta variant, looms.
“Following countless breaches from the nation’s hotel quarantine system it’s clear there is an urgent need for more fit-for-purpose quarantine facilities throughout Australia,” Deputy Premier Steven Miles said.
“With NSW and Victoria in lockdown, we cannot afford more leaks from hotel quarantine.”
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Construction of the Pinkenba Quarantine Facility will be financed by the Commonwealth whilst Queensland will provide the services once it’s opened.
“Until all Australians have been offered a vaccination, quarantine facilities will remain Australia’s frontline in preventing deadly new strains of COVID-19 from entering our community,” Mr Miles added.
Meanwhile, the Queensland Government will also build another quarantine facility near the airport at Wellcamp, Toowoomba. Construction of this site will start by Christmas 2021.
