Northshore CityCat

The Queensland Government has approved a new CityCat terminal at Macarthur Avenue in Hamilton. As part of the Northshore Hamilton Urban Development area which we have previously discussed on the blog, the new terminal is expected to have construction completed by the end of September next year. The $5 million terminal will provide residents with better access to public transport and is being seen as a value adding initiative for developers and residents to become part of the Northshore community project.

Teneriffe Transformation

The suburb of Teneriffe is continuing to undergo a change from an industrial center to dense apartment hub. Planning Chairman, Amanda Cooper, when discussing a local rezoning from light industry to milti-purpose, states that this will be great for the area. Council has given approval for a 93 unit development with 11 storeys – one level higher than the current limit.

There have been some concerns over increased pressure on roads and infrastructure, however Cr David McLachlan believes the area is well services by public transport.

For more information:
Teneriffe skyline on the rise

David Jones Toombul Closure

It has been announced that David Jones at Toombul will be closing its doors by February 12th of next year. The branch that has been in business for over 30 years will pave way for a new Target store which will make Centro Toombul its new home. A representative from David Jones said that they are going to focus on the newer Chermside store.

For more information:
David Jones departs centro – City North News

Broadband Network in North Brisbane

Brisbane’s Inner North has been listed by the NBNCo as one of the fourteen next sites to receive rollout of the the national broadband network. The scheme plans to connect 90% of the population with high speed internet (up to 100MBit) and the remaining 10% with a combination of wireless and satellite technology.

It is not yet known when the sites will be connected to the network, but is expected to be within the next year.

For more information:
National Broadband Network – Department of Broadband

Holy Cross Development

Residents aren’t happy about Council’s decision to give preliminary approval to a development next to Holy Cross Primary School in Wooloowin. The plan includes the construction of four story units on the schools oval.
The residents want the area to remain green space instead of demolition of other buildings in the area to create the same space. There are also concerns about increases in traffic congestions in teh local streets.

If the project is given final approval, it will include an aged persons accomodation, childcare centre, office space, a 4000sqm park and a restaurant.

For more information:
Showing no mercy – City North News