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.
Jindalee State Schoolis 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.
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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.
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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.
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As always, great finds and good bargains are to be had at the stalls, where books, plants and other hidden treasures await.
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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.
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End the day with a bang and watch the much-awaited fireworks display.
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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.
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.
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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.
Health St Cafein Jindalee seems to be one of the choices of parents in the suburb who are in search of healthy food options for the family. Although the cafe doesn’t necessarily have a kids menu, customers can request to have food reduced to kids-sized portions.
Located inside the Genesis Gym Complex, the cafe is open to non-members. Customers can enjoy the warm, cosy atmosphere inside the cafe, and the exhilarating, fresh air al fresco at the cafe’s patio.
Inside the cafe lies a designated kid’s play area filled with small tables and toys. It is the perfect place to leave your children if you are staying longer in the cafe. The designated play area is meant to keep them busy whilst the adults dine and catch up.
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Their delicious breakfast and lunch menu are always freshly prepared. If you have any food sensitivities, there are gluten-free options available upon request.
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Enjoy the huge steak sandwich, salads, and other vegetarian delights on their menu. Items can be cooked to order as well.
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If you’re craving for sweets, try their muffins, cakes, and quiches. Enjoy delicious smoothies and protein shakes for an added energy boost that’s healthy and refreshing too.
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This cafe in Jindalee is definitely the perfect place to go to if you want to indulge in great food without the guilt, particularly if you’re bringing the kids along with you.
Metroplex Westgate, the newest business district in Brisbane, has officially opened in Wacol with its first tenant, equipment pooling provider Loscam. But once the business complex is completed, it will provide amenities and green spaces not typical of industrial parks.
Loscam is occupying a 4,075-sq-m purpose-built warehouse in Metroplex Westgate under a 15-year lease term. With this, Loscam has become the first company to conduct operations at the new business complex, which aims to change Queensland’s industrial development landscape.
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Metroplex Westgate will ultimately be home to several industrial, commercial and retail businesses. Designers have envisioned the business complex as a mixed-use modern workplace where white collar, blue collar and lab coat can work side by side in one clean and green environment.
Loscam’s warehouse is located at Metroplex South, which will soon see additional tenants such as building products company ARDEX Australia; high-end Italian roller door maker BMP Australia; a fuel retailing company; and a commercial food services company.
Metroplex Westgate is currently undergoing a $17.5-million construction work as it takes form. Soon to rise are Metroplex West, Metroplex East and ETRO. Metroplex West is currently being built and will host a 3,937-sq-m high-end office space and showroom for Volvo Group.
Metroplex Westgate masterplan calls for a mix of industrial, commercial and retail spaces. (Photo credit: www.metroplexwestgate.com.au)
Strategic Location
Loscam State Manager Irene Radford expressed excitement in moving into the new space, considering the logistic advantages of the business complex.
Metroplex Westgate not only meets the demands of tenants in terms of purpose-built facilities, but its location makes it convenient for businesses to move products through supply chains.
The business complex gives companies direct access to the Ipswich, Centenary and Logan Motorways. It is approximately 25 minutes away from Brisbane CBD and about 35 minutes from the airport via Legacy Way.
Lifestyle Amenities
Metroplex Westgate will be different from existing industrial parks, which are typically devoid of amenities and design.
The Metroplex East retail and commercial services precinct, as well as the ETRO precinct, will provide staff and visitors with a number of lifestyle amenities such as shops, child care centre, restaurants, pharmacy, gym and medical centre.
Business workers and visitors can enjoy the recreational parks and picturesque public open spaces in the business hub. Metroplex Westgate will also have bus connections to Wacol and Richlands railway stations.
Petbarn, a pet specialty store with a number of stores across in Australia, is actively seeking for support to fund Seeing Eye Dogs undergo training to help blind people or those with poor vision. The Petbarn in Jindalee has made quite a generous contribution.
The Jindalee Petbarn has contributed $10,191 to the Pet Foundation’s National Seeing Eye Dog Appeal. This has hugely helped the foundation, which now raised a $679,240 across all Petbarn stores in Australia.
The foundation’s aim is to train 13 Seeing Eye Dogs. Each training costs $50,000 and it takes up to two years of intensive training before a Seeing Eye Dog graduates.
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With 350,000 Australians who are blind or suffering poor vision, a lot of them seek the help and support of a Seeing Eye Dog. Seeing Eye Dogs can help them do their daily tasks such as going to the grocery, taking the public transport, and most importantly, the ability to continue making a living.
In light of this, the Seeing Eye Dogs Australia (SEDA) in collaboration with Petbarn stores in Australia, encourages everybody to help raise the funds for the annual fundraising appeal of The Pet Foundation.
The foundation was established in 2012 with a purpose of extending support for rescue organisations and follows the mission: “To enrich the lives of pets and people who love and need them.” They also support a number of animal rescue shelters as they don’t support the selling of companion animals. They continuously welcome donations to support their cause.
Every year, over $620 million worth of stolen items are reported as stolen from Brisbane’s retail businesses. In Mount Ommaney alone, over 300 offenses have been recorded each year. The good news is, a solution is now on its way as the Brisbane City Council in collaboration with the National Retail Associationhas gotten federal government funding to try out a new technology, the Auror.
How it Works
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The Auror connects businesses and the police. A crime-prevention platform, it allows retailers to log in online and report a shoplifting incident in under ten minutes, which will then directly alert the local police and direct reporting to the police crime reporting line.
Due to the growing number of shoplifting cases as well as retail business owners already crying for help, the Council and the NRA agrees that a software to help fight this crime is necessary. Retail businesses are experiencing significant losses, which can cripple their businesses as well as the economy.
A Conceivable Solution
Chief executive for NRA Dominique Lamb said that it has come to a point where retailers need as much support as they can.
This new technology seems to be the most plausible solution. Auror has been servicing Australia for years now and has just recently partnered with New Zealand last year. So far, it has been working well for NZ, which becomes one of the reasons why Auror was one of the best solutions pursued to fight of theft in Brisbane.
Current Measures Against Retail Theft
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Two of the biggest groceries in Australia have also implemented security measures to fight off theft in their businesses. There seems to be more problem at self-checkouts. Coles have installed security screens to reduce theft. A better customer service, which involves hiring more staff, was also discussed to monitor self-checkouts more efficiently.
The Council and the NRA are very optimistic with the trial of this new technology. In fact, Ms Lamb is confident that the trial period will be a success. Sooner or later, she foresees that it will be rolled out across Australia.
Last month, RACQ launched a survey regarding the bridges that must be built around Brisbane. They proposed 12 new direct river crossings, three-stage projects and duplication of existing bridge crossings. Should these be accepted, there will be new links between suburbs such as West End, Moggill, the CBD, New Farm, Kangaroo Point, and Hawthorne.
The results of the survey have been released and it shows residents want ten more bridges to be built. One of them is a bridge connecting Bellbowrie and Riverhills. Talks between residents about this bridge have been going around since 2013 and it seems like they still want the bridge to happen.
Green Bridge or Road Bridge?
The bridge links Sumners Road at Riverhills and Birkin Road at Bellbowrie. This was originally planned in the mid-1970s but it did not push through because officials thought that the city was not developed enough for such a project, at the time. By 2009, the plan was to make that bridge a pedestrian or cycling link only. In 2013, a debate about turning it into a road bridge took place.
The plan to turn it into a road bridge is for Moggill and Bellbowrie residents to avoid traffic congestion on Moggill Road and to have access to a faster route on the way to their destination.
Sumners Road Ready For a Bridge
In Riverhills, the location of the proposed bridge is at the end of Sumners Road, which is currently a dead end now. However, it has a rich flora or large trees. It is quite far from the water. Should a bridge be approved, the road has to be widened and surfaced properly.
The Brisbane City Council had prepared the road already for a possible bridge due to the previous plans. Wider road lanes and cycling planes on Sumners Road can be observed to accommodate the possible increase in cars once a bridge is built.
The Struggle
The lack of a bridge between these two suburbs has greatly impacted the lives of the residents. Belbowrie residents traveling to Riverhills and other nearby suburbs complain about the long travel time. This also includes the amount of fuel that they consume and car emissions that pollute the atmosphere. Hence, a bridge between the suburbs will significantly cut travel time shorter and also prevent residents from getting stuck in traffic at the Centenary Motorway during peak hours.
Memories of the 2011 floods have underscored the need for a bridge to Riverhills. In 2011, Bellbowrie residents suffered from a lack of electricity and had limited food supplies for at least a week. A bridge to Riverhills would make it easier to evacuate to other areas during natural calamities.
Two bridge proposals were made, a green bridge and a road bridge. Residents seemed to favour a road bridge more than a green bridge. In 2016, an online petition was launched for a road bridge to be built between the two suburbs.
Taken Into Consideration
The RACQ Survey also recorded majority support for bridges to be built from West End to Toowong, Bulimba to Teneriffe, Balmoral to Hamilton, and Moggill Ferry Road to Riverview.
Paul Turner, the RACQ Spokesman said that these results only show that people are rooting for better infrastructure to battle Brisbane’s congestion problem. They also assured the community that they will be highlighting these results to the council and the state government to guarantee that feedback is included in future planning.
At the end of Beanland Street in Jamboree Heights lies the suburb’s best-kept secret. It may look like a dead end for visitors, but locals know exactly that a beautiful piece of nature can be unraveled if one is curious enough to push ahead.
Phil Denman Park is a new park that boasts of modern equipment. The playground has some pretty cool features that you won’t see in most playgrounds today. It has four forts on different levels with bridges, a fireman pole, enclosed and double slides act as the entry and exit points to the forts. It also has monkey bars and some climbing frames.
For younger children who still can’t operate the monkey bars and climbing frames, there are smaller slides, swings and other sensory play equipment on the ground level that they can play with.
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The fun for kids doesn’t stop when you walk away from these awesome equipment. Beyond that area lies sports heaven. There are cricket nets, a half court basketball court as well as a rebound wall. Your kids can ride their bikes on the shared pathway from Loffs Road through to Beanland Street.
There is also an open, grassy area where kids can run wild whilst parents sit down and enjoy a good book. The park is also a perfect spot for Sunday picnics with the whole family.
