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Speed Limit Reduction Applied in Sections of Melton Road

Heads up, North Brisbane motorists! The speed limit on a busy section of Melton Road has been reduced to 50km/h from 60km/h.

Signs along Melton Road, specifically between Toombul Road in Northgate to Buckland Road in Nundah, have been installed informing of the speed limit changes, effected February 2023, so that all motorists can slow down and keep the roads safer.

Cr Adam Allan said that the change was adapted to keep the speed consistent and “suitable for the road and the surrounding usage,” especially following the completion of the Melton and Hows Roads.

Per Council, the said intersection is accessed by over 15,000 vehicles, 35 cylists and hundreds of pedestrians a day. Its volume has been projected to increase, especially during peak hours, by 2031. Thus, the new roundabout had to be built, alongside a new pedestrian crossing and shared paths. It has also prompted a need to change the speed limit.

“This will be consistent with the remaining southern section of Melton Road that is already 50km/h and remove confusion where the speed limit currently varies,” Mr Allan said.

“My request for this change was approved via the Speed Management Committee which is comprised of representatives from the State Department of Transport and Main Roads, the Queensland Police Service and the relevant local council.”

Northgate Park ‘n’ Ride Preferred Design to Add 350 Car Parks on Ridge Street

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.

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.

TMR has been actively planning the expansion since the 2018-2019 financial year.

CST Direct: No Compromises at this Northgate Beauty Hub

“Ageing is unavoidable – looking your age is not,” according to the registered aestheticians and beauty specialists at CST Direct in Northgate.

A franchise of Cosmetic Skin Therapies (CST), this outlet in Ridge St is independently owned and operated with professionally trained doctors, nurses and cosmetic injectors. The beauty hub specialises in injectable treatments that diminish facial wrinkles and fine lines, as well as restore one’s youthful looks.

The facility is equipped with the latest technology in cosmetic healthcare whilst the staff members are knowledgeable in the various services available, such as lip or derma fillers, total rejuvenation, fat-dissolving injections, or skin resurfacing peels. Treatments are done in a comfortable, very private and regularly cleaned rooms.

Potential clients visiting CST Direct for the first time may take advantage of the full-hour free consultation, allowing the doctor or nurse to analyse the best form of treatments, including treatment times, and ensuring that there are no comprises to making their clients feel more beautiful and confident.

“We believe in giving patients the ability to achieve the look they want.”

CST Direct’s clients are then referred to its sister brand, The Aesthetic Collective, which is also taking shop in the same clinic on Ridge St.

The Aesthetic Collective has skincare specialists who can provide regular maintenance treatments like facials, microdermabrasion, and peeling, which can stave off common skin problems like acne, dryness, and dullness.

Procedures at The Aesthetic Collective complement the injectible treatments to help clients have glowing, flawless skin.

To see the results of their service, visit CST Direct on Facebook and The Aesthetic Collective on Instagram.

Amidst this new normal, both CST Direct and The Aesthetic Collective have been following the directives of the government for the health and safety of its workers and clients. Hand sanitisers are on the site whilst clients will be asked to come wearing a mask and screened for COVID-19. Booking for a procedure is required and those who have an appointment can’t bring companions, including children.

Aether Brewing’s Beer Declared ‘Champion Strong Beer’ and QLD’s Best

Aether Brewing‘s “Hop, Skip & Jump” garnered back-to-back awards as “Champion Strong Beer” and “Best Queensland Beer of Show” at the recently concluded Royal Queensland Food & Wine Show (RQFWS) held at the Brisbane Showgrounds on the 3rd of March, 2021.

According to RQFWS Beer Advisory Group member and judge Steve Henderson, “IPA is a style of beer with many components that need to come together to create a balanced drinking experience,” which makes creating a particularly masterful and award-winning IPA a difficult task.

Aether Brewing’s award-winning IPA, “Hop, Skip & Jump”.
Photo Credit: Facebook/Aether Brewing

“…the Aether team is laser focused on improving their product with each batch they brew,” Mr. Henderson adds. “I look forward to seeing Aether Brewing’s beers distributed nationally as the whole of Australia needs to see how good Queensland craft beer is.”

Earning a grand total of 18.0 points in the Strong Beer category, Hop, Skip & Jump beat out 22 other submissions to win a Gold award — one of the 39 given out amongst 485 different entries.

The Aether Brewing brewery can be found at 340 Melton Rd, Northgate. They’re open from 3:00PM to 7:00PM on Friday and 12:00PM to 7:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays. Follow their social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. For more details, visit their website.

Northgate Community Completes Successful Tree Planting Activity

A group of residents from Northgate has completed a tree planting activity on Saturday, the 23rd of March, with much success.

Councillor Adam Allan, who sponsored the project along with the Brisbane City Council, confirmed in a post on Facebook that the volunteers were able to plant more than 250 different trees by the side of the streets.

Wearing their most comfortable gardening clothes, shoes and hats, the volunteer residents met at the Plaisted Place Park before 9:00 a.m. to receive instructions from the experts. Mr Allan posted a video showing a staff from Treescape who demonstrated to the residents the proper way to plant the trees.

After working until 12:00 p.m., the following streets in Northgate now have newly-planted trees:

Almond Street
Belmore Street
Cavendish Street
Cook Street
Flower Street
Gympie Street
Krone Street
Little Street
Love Street
Maynard Street
Nansen Street
Northgate Road
Peary Street
Pole Street
Ridge Street
Ross Street
Saint Vincents Road
Sapsford Street
Scott Street
Toombul Street

As a token of gratitude, the volunteers were given free native plants, which they could plant in their own garden at home. The participants also enjoyed a sausage sizzle to cap their morning.

The Council will continue to provide these trees with water and maintenance services throughout the year. With proper care, these trees should bring more shade, cool winds and visually pleasing greens around the streets of Northgate.

New Microbrewery Proposed for Northgate

A new microbrewery proposed for Northgate is set to expand beer choices in the suburb. This follows the lodgement of a new development application for Fick Brewing Company.

The proposed development seeks the council’s approval for a microbrewery with a food and drink outlet at 108 Old Toombul Rd, Northgate.

Other Microbrewery Proposed for Northgate

Prior to this application, Aether Brewing submitted a development application for a microbrewery in Northgate. The proposed development would be located at 340 Melton Rd, Northgate.

Apart from the brewery that can produce up to 20,000 litres per annum, plans for Aether Brewing’s proposed development also includes a small taste-testing facility. Their development application is still subject to Council’s approval.

New Microbrewery Proposal for Northgate

Microbrewery Proposed for Northgate — Photo credit: Brisbane Planning and Development Online

The current proposal for Fick Brewing Company aims to convert an existing building into a microbrewery site. The building’s ground level warehouse will be modified to include a microbrewery, seating area, and a kitchen with a cool room.

Plans for the development also includes the retention of the caretaker’s accommodation at the upper level of the existing building.

The development will also have an outdoor seating area. This will be located in the existing covered courtyard area between the two existing warehouse spaces on site.

Similar to Aether Brewing’s plan, the proposed microbrewery facility also has a capacity of processing less than 200 tonnes per annum.

Northgate will have a vast number of beer options once the two development applications earn the Council’s approval. This adds to the growing brewery industry in Brisbane.

To learn more about the new microbrewery proposed for Northgate, you can check the Application Details for A004996163.

Aether Brewing Submits Plans for Northgate Site

Aether Brewing has lodged a development application for a microbrewery at 340 Melton Rd, Northgate.

After being in the brewery scene for about eight years, Aether Brewing is now aiming to expand the existing business by producing up to 20,000 litres per annum on the proposed Northgate site.

Plans for the site primarily involve brewing, but may also include a small taste-testing facility for consuming the company’s own products and take-away.

Photo credit: pdonline.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The project’s proposed plans include a 353 sqm warehouse, a taproom, and office spaces. The development application was seen as supportable in principle and is still subject to detailed assessment.

Their current brewery at 35 Railway Terrace, Milton has been favoured by locals for their excellent beers and a great crowd. Their bar serves 12 beer taps that include core range beers, seasonal beers, and guest beers.

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