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Mount Ommaney Special School Celebrates Its Silver Anniversary

Mount Ommaney Special School will be holding its 25th anniversary on the 13th of November starting at 9:30 a.m.

Established in 1992, the school now has close to a hundred students. In celebration of their Silver Anniversary, the school will also pay tribute to their principal, Ian Lowe, who has presided over the faculty for almost 20 years. To recognise his dedication and service to the school, a playground will be named after him, to be officially launched in his honour on that day as well.

There will also be a showcase of photos and artefacts that show the school being built. The current Principal, Susan Christensen, is excited for their anniversary and very eager to see what lies for them in the future.

The school has won numerous awards through the years. In 2015, the school was awarded a regional Award for Inclusive Practices by Showcase Awards. In 2014, they also won an award for Excellence in Community Partnerships in recognition for their drama program.

Part of the school’s vision for the future is to have each student communicate independently through a system where technology will play a significant role.

Expect a Spookier Halloween Home on Carrugindi Road in Jindalee This Year

South west Brisbane, be prepared as a home in Jindalee gets transformed into a spooky place just in time for Halloween. The home is located at 20 Curragundi Road in Jindalee.

For six years, the Horswill family has been decorating their home every Halloween. Walking past it, it really is a spooky sight to behold – red lights adorn the home giving it that eerie glow whilst displays of ghouls and other scary designs lure you to come closer.

This year, though, the family wants to take things a notch higher. All of the family members will be wearing a costume and there will be a haunted tunnel and Halloween soundtrack. There are also going to be a smoke machine and lasers.

Also, this will also be the first time that they will be using a projector which will display holographic ghosts.

This year’s Halloween display may be something but nothing beats their annual Christmas Lights. They raise money from the displays for Mater Little Miracles. All of their children and grandchildren were born there. So far, they have raised approximately $30,000 and their Christmas display has won the annual 4KQ Christmas Lights competition.

But for now, don’t miss out on their halloween display from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on the 31st of October.

Herd of Deer Roams Jindalee Neighbourhood At Night To Feed

Deer seem to be roaming the night in Jindalee. A resident spotted a herd of deer snacking on her neighbor’s gerberas.

It seems like the deer hopped over the fence and just started feasting on the neigbourhood lawns. Residents are not actually surprised because this dry season has urged deer to take advantage of watered lawns.

However, they are concerned with the damage that the deer can bring to their properties. The deer are known to destroy foliage and spread a seed of weeds as well as trample on seedlings.

According to the Glen Alchin, the director of All Critter Pest Control, trapping is the best option and there’s little one can do to prevent the deer from coming, especially when they are hungry.

The Brisbane City Council has also set some guidelines to control deer from coming into people’s property. They urge residents not to feed or attempt to befriend them. Also, collecting fallen fruit from trees from around your property as well as the removal of bird feeders will help prevent deer from getting inside your property.

Exclusion fencing will also keep them out. Lights can also deter deer especially the ones that flash a red light strobe but this has to be moved frequently so the deer doesn’t get used to it.

Mount Ommaney & Other Centenary Suburbs Finally Get the Sumners Road Upgrade

After years of being stuck in traffic on Sumners Road, motorists will be glad to know that the road will now finally get an upgrade. An LNP Government will build the Sumners Road overpass upgrade to ease traffic congestion and also help improve the traffic flow on the Centenary Motorway.

LNP’s local MP Tarnya Smith has been lobbying for this upgrade for three years and now she has reached victory. It wasn’t an easy battle.

In 2016, residents signed a petition that gained more than 3000 signatures. However, there was no allocated funding for the project then, although a Transport and Main Roads study in 2010-11 supports the idea. There is a study that says that a duplication of the overpass would help reduce traffic congestion. The overpass serves the residents of Sumner, Jamboree, Riverhills, Middle Park, and Darra.

Residents have been trying their best to avoid the overpass when going to work or school because it would take you a long time to get to where you’re going if you go by this route. A lot of Centenary residents would drive to Oxley or Darra train stations instead of taking the buses as well.

Sumners Road Park in Riverhills Get New Dirt Jump Improvements

Next to the Brisbane River, the Sumners Road park in Riverhills is the perfect spot for skate and BMX lovers because of the tracks and dirt jumps.

Located at the very end of Sumners Road, you’ll see dirt jumps next to a concrete ramp area with ramps and other formations where you can practice riding, doing tricks with your skateboard or BMX, and jumping.

Recently, Councilor Matthew Bourke posted the dirt jumps on his Facebook page, thanking Deluxe Dirt Innovations for the improvements done on the dirt jumps. They recently made improvements to the dirt jumps to make it suitable for all levels, from beginner to intermediate levels, and even those with professional experience.

The residents are very pleased with the repairs and developments that have been done. In early September, locals came by to give these jumps a try and get their wheels dirty with some action.

For younger kids, there are available play equipment and a picnic table at the park. The area is also accessible for those with special needs.

Centenary Highway to Get $65-Million Upgrade within 12 Months

After a long wait, Centenary Highway could soon see some improvements as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced that the government will spend $65 million for its upgrade.

The upgrade will involve the upgrade of the Sumners Road Interchange, which is used by 35,000 vehicles every day.

“This intersection has been a headache for commuters for a long time – now my government is committed to fixing it,” said the Premier.

“This upgrade, which will also create 50 jobs, will reduce congestion on the daily commute, and cut travel times for 5,500 heavy trucks that use this interchange daily, improving freight connections and supporting local businesses.”

The project involves adding two signalised intersections in place of the current roundabouts. A new two-lane eastbound bridge will also be constructed as part of the upgrade.

The plan will also see additional bike lanes, shared paths and crossings to provide active transport options to daily commuters.

Development is expected to start within 12 months, after completion of the design and the bidding process. The project should be done after two years.

Preliminary plan for the Sumners Road Interchange

Easing Traffic

The announcement is a welcome development for commuters, considering the importance of the highway to residents driving to the CBD from Brisbane’s western suburbs.

In a recent RACQ study, Centenary Motorway ranked number one on slowest traffic in the city.

Read: Centenary Motorway Registers Slowest Traffic in the City
Read: Left Out of State Budget, Centenary Motorway Will Continue Peak-Hour Crawl – RACQ
Read: Riverhills Still Wants a Bridge to Bellbowrie According to Recent RACQ Survey Results

Steven Miles, who is the Acting Minister for Main Roads and Road Safety, stressed that the project will have a positive impact on traffic flow in other parts of the city’s transport network.

“This is the closest city-bound interchange to the Ipswich-Centenary Motorway intersection, so easing congestion at Sumners road has far-reaching consequences,” said Mr Miles.

“It also improves connectivity to Darra train station through reduced bus travel times. That benefits passengers travelling towards Ipswich, Springfield or Brisbane.”

Singapore Developer Eyes Residential Community for Darra

A subsidiary of a Singapore-based property investor is planning to develop a residential house and lot community in Darra.

Huon Property Group, a subsidiary of Singapore developer RunningStream Group, announced plans to build the residential community after it completed the acquisition of a seven-hectare vacant residential site in Darra for $20 million.

The company intends to turn the site at 242 Englefield Road into a multi-staged residential community. The site is zoned for low to medium density residential development. Around 6.5 hectares is developable.

Good Potential

RunningStream Group has been engaged in property investment all over Australia for more than 10 years. The company considers Darra a valuable destination where it can develop significant projects that will benefit the local community.

The site is located just about 16 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, making it an attractive location for low and medium density residential development. This appears to be the more viable investment for the company as the market for apartment development weakens.

The location’s proximity to public transport, shopping places, schools and recreational facilities highlights the strong potential of the development project.

Location of the proposed development site.

Jindalee State School Holds Jungle Theme For this Year’s Fete

Jindalee State School is hosting its annual fete and this year’s Jungle theme will definitely get you into the Tarzan and Jane spirit of things.

On the 26th of August from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., swing from tree to tree as you hop on from one ride to another, one stall to another, whilst rummaging through some great finds at this year’s “trash n’ treasure.” There’s so much to discover and so much in store for visitors this year.

Photo credit: Jindalee State School Fete / Facebook

Lat year was the school’s 50th year. Now, a year past the mid-century mark, the fete celebrates all the reasons why “past-50” is the new nifty!

A fete wouldn’t be complete without amazing rides. In the Centenary, the school is known to have the biggest fete and the cheapest rides among the other suburbs. So hop on the Tea Cups or enjoy the Pony Rides with your kids. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, there’s room for you on the Wild Octopus’ tentacles. You can now book your all-day rides pass here.

Live musical performances from the students are sure to get everyone’s spirits up. Local performance groups such as The Ritz Performing Arts Centre, Queensland Cheer Elite and the Jindalee Jazz Orchestra will also be there.

As always, great finds and good bargains are to be had at the stalls, where books, plants and other hidden treasures await.

All the activity is bound to get one famished. Rows and rows of food and drinks stalls will be serving a bountiful spread of goodies, from BBQ, pizza to sweet treats.

End the day with a bang and watch the much-awaited fireworks display.

Entry to the event is free.

Centenary Meeting at Jindalee to Discuss NBN ‘Crisis’

Concerned citizens experiencing problematic NBN service are gathering at a meeting at Jindalee Bowls Club on Tuesday, 29 August 2017.

The promise of NBN connection was for superfast broadband connection allowing users to browse the web, stream movies and do other activities online all at one time. But the current experience of users in the Centenary area falls short of the promised superfast connection.

The event will be hosted by Oxley MP Milton Dick, who said he organised the meeting due to significant demand from Centenary locals complaining about the NBN rollout.

A number of residents in the western suburbs have been reporting drop-outs and poor customer service from the NBN service provider. This is the second meeting of its kind. The first was one held at Springfield Lakes last month and attended by around 100 people.

Steven Jones MP, Shadow Minister for Regional Services, and State Labor candidate for Mt Ommaney, Jess Pugh, will also be at the meeting.

The meeting will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided during the meeting.

Signify intention to attend here.

Seasons Aged Care Community at Sinnamon Park to Open in 2018

A cinema, beauty salon, open spaces, shops and café are just some of the amenities that seniors will get to enjoy at Seasons Sinnamon Park, which is set to open in early 2018.

Seasons Aged Care, a specialist in private aged care services, has started construction on the aged care community on Oldfield Road in Sinnamon Park. Situated in a one of Brisbane’s fastest growing suburbs, the aged care facility will provide residents with easy access to open spaces, walking tracks, shopping, medical and transport services.

The first stage of the project will be completed in 2018 and will make available 128 units. Once finished in 2019, Seasons Sinnamon Park will provide 283 units.

Unique Amenities

Seasons Aged Care promises uniqueness in every community it builds based on where the facility sits. In the case of the Sinnamon Park aged-care community, residents can expect beautiful lakes, walking paths, men’s sheds, bird aviaries, chicken houses and community vegetable gardens.

Photo credit: Seasons Private Aged Care/Facebook

Residents should be able to enjoy a particular sense of community with heaps of active lifestyle and social activities such as group exercises, cooking classes, arts and craft workshops.

Seasons CEO Nick Loudon emphasised that the facility is designed to provide security, dignity, respect and choice that anyone would expect.

“While each unit will present as a private residence, it will also have been subtly integrated with state of the art clinical monitoring capability and emergency response systems which can be accessed by our residents as they require them,” said Mr Loudon.

Old couples can continue living together at Seasons Sinnamon Park and family pets would also be welcome.

To learn more about Seasons Sinnamon Park, visit the Seasons Aged Care website.