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Australia Day

Dedicated to a better Brisbane

SEPTEMBER EDITION 2011

Graham Quirk

LORD MAYOR

Go Between Bridge, Clem? Tunnel

and Airport Link are also part of the

TransApex vision.

We're also pressing ahead with a

massive expansion of our public

transport network. In this Council

term, we will build 500 new buses for

Brisbane roads, invest $100 million in

bikeway infrastructure and by 2012,

the CityCat fleet will have grown to

19 ferries.

You can keep up-to-date by visiting

my Facebook page or my website at

www.grahamquirk.com.au.

• Australia Day Sports Award• Australia Day Achievement Awards• Lord Mayor's Green Heart Award• Lord Mayor's Green Heart Event• Lord Mayor's Green Heart Youth Award

Under my administration, Council is building a transport systemthat will keep Brisbane moving for generations to come.

Legacy Way forms an important part

of TransApex - our ambitious plan

for a network of major road projects

that will keep Brisbane moving. The

Aside from the obvious commuter

benefits and congestion relief on

Coronation Drive and Milton Road,

this project will provide 5000 jobs

for Brisbane residents and deliver

$10.5 billion in economic benefits

for our city.

Recently, work commenced on

Legacy Way, Council's newest tunnel

project that will link the Western

Freeway at Toowong with the Inner

City Bypass at Kelvin Grove, cutting

travel time by as much as 44%.

For information on how to nominate visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.auor call Council on 3403 8888.

Nominations close 5pm Friday 11 November 2011.

Do you know someone who has made Brisbane abetter place to be? Nominate them now for an award.

• Citizen of the Year• Senior Citizen of the Year• Young Citizen of the Year• Community Event of the Year• Australia Day Cultural/Arts Award

Incorporah:t1.by leave

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A message from Lord Mayor Graham Quirk

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Council delivers value for moneyIn the 2011112 Budget, Council introduced one of the lowest rate

rises in 35 years.

While still keeping rates low, Council continues to deliver its core services in the

suburbs with record investment in road resurfacing and new footpaths.

Council has also provided added support for local pensioners with the increase

in pensioner rates rebates as well as increasing the total rate and water rebate

ceiling for full pensioners and part pensioners.

Mt GravattPark nowrevitalisedAs part of Council's

Neighbourhood Enhancement

program, Mt Gravatt Park has

been revitalised.

Council is committed to delivering value for money for Brisbane residents - this

is proven by the achievement of the lowest rate rise in the SEQ region with an

average increase of only $21.33.

The $90,000 upgrade of the park

involved the installation of a new

youth playground and additional

seating in the park.

2011-12 South-East Queensland Urban CouncilsAverage Net Rates and Charges $ increase

Logan - $75.05

Redland - $56.95

Ipswich - $60.85

The upgrade follows other

works completed by Council

at Mt Gravatt Park last year,including a new younger children's

playground, a new pathway and a

picnic table with shelter.

The installation of these latest

facilities will add to the appeal of

the park as a community space to

be enjoyed by residents.

The projects are part of the

wider Mt Gravatt Corridor

Neighbourhood Plan and are a

direct result of the community

consultation Council has

undertaken with residents as part

of this process.

For more information on the

Mt Gravatt Corridor

Neighbourhood Plan visit

www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/neighbourhoodplanningor phone 3403 8888.

$80$60$40$20

Moreton Bay - $50.89

Brisbane ­$21.33

Gold Coast­$21.99

Sunshine Coast - $46.04

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Summit a winner for BrisbaneThe 2011 Asia Pacific Cities Summit in July continues to have an impact on Brisbane's economy with a number of major

business deals being signed in the weeks following the event. The biennial summit is about creating and exchanging ideas

and providing an opportunity for Brisbane companies to do business internationally.

Summit keynote speaker and former mayor of New York City, Rudy Giuliani, praised Brisbane's flood recovery and was

impressed by the way our city has bounced back in a short period of time. The strong message of recovery delivered

during the summit enhanced Brisbane's reputation with more than 1100 delegates from 115 cities around the world.

Significant business agreements signed during the Summit are set to deliver considerable, ongoing economic benefits

for Brisbane, with the value already estimated at over $6.5 million.

The summit, along with major sporting events in July, attracted 35,000 visitors to Brisbane with hotel occupancy rates

hitting close to 100%. Kaohsiung, one of Brisbane's nine sister cities, will host the 2013 Asia Pacific Cities Summit.

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CityCat network still growingBrisbane's CityCat network is set to extend further down the Brisbane

River with construction of the Northshore Hamilton terminal set for

completion in early October. The new terminal, funded and constructed

by the Urban Land Development Authority, will be controlled and

operated by Council and will include:

• a sheltered gangway and waiting area with room for 24 seats

• non-slip gangway and pontoon flooring

• a pontoon that will accommodate two CityCats at the same time

• sustainability measures, including recycled building materials, arainwater tank and solar panels along the length of the gangway.

The terminal will bring with it a new timetable with more frequent services

including a Northshore Hamilton Riverside Shuttle, operating hourly from

Monday to Friday during peak hours, and running between Northshore

Hamilton and Apollo Road, then express to the Riverside terminal.

Residents are invited to a community event on Sunday 2 October from

1Oam to 1pm to celebrate the opening of the new terminal and the launch

of new CityCat services. For CityCat and CityFerry timetables visitwww.translink.com.au.

Council recently started construction on the new Teneriffe terminal which

will bring Brisbane's iconic CityCats to Teneriffe for the first time. The

terminal will be open by the end of the year. The new West End Ferry

Terminal opened recently, and River Plaza Ferry Terminal was reopened

and renamed Maritime Museum. The reopening of the two terminals

marks the full restoration of Brisbane's CityCat and CityFerry network

following January's flood.

For more information on Brisbane's CityCat Terminal Expansion projectcontact the project team on citycatterminals@brisbane.qld.gov.au.

City mallsmoke-freeResidents and visitors to

Brisbane can breathe easier

because Queen Street Mall is

now a smoke-free zone. People

who smoke in the mall will be

asked to immediately 'butt out'

in line with the Smoke-Free

Places Local Law.*

The law was introduced on

1 September after Council

responded to overwhelming

community support for a

total smoking ban in the mall.

Council expects the ban to

reduce the amount of cigarette

butt litter in the mall and make

it a more pleasant place to

shop, work and gather for the

50 million people who visit

every year.

Look out for 'no smoking'

signage at all mall entry points

and throughout the mall.

* A fine of $200 will only be issued iftwo requests are ignored.

Your suburb_-.Carindale

was named in the 1980s,

derived from the adjoiningsuburb of Carina.

Large items collection from your kerbsideNow that kerbside collection is an nnual service, it's a great opportunity for you to dispose of unwantedlarae houserold :+erns

You'll receive a flyer in the mail two weeks prior to the kerbside collection commencing in your suburb, listing the items that are

acceptable for collection.

Before your scheduled collection you can check Council's online Recycling Services Directory listing organisations including

charities that can help you find a new home for your good secondhand items and save them from landfill.

On the weekend prior to collection, neatly stack items near the kerb (piles should be no larger than two cubic metres).

Take doors off fridges and cupboards and please don't leave out sharp or dangerous objects. Metal items will be collected

separately for recycling.

For more information and to access Council's Recycling Services Directory visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/waste and click on

the Recycling link, or call 3403 8888.

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Donationsstill needed

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DESIGti CONCEPT E ••••••••Re-designoftheOfiglnillflOiltin9RiverWalkontheOfiginatill;gn~t

DESIGN CONCEPT B -F~ed Stfuctu1e, on the original alignment, with an opening for veuels, moorings on lhe bank .

DESIGN CONCEPT C ­fixed structure, <loser to the bank than the original RiverWaHr,with moorings onlhe ouler edge

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Have your say on RiverwalkResidents can comment on the five options Council has put

forward for rebuilding Riverwalk after the devastating flood in

January caused sections to wash away.

The five options range from a fully floating walkway to more economical

alternatives such as a fixed boardwalk or retaining wall.

Community feedback, along with other factors such as cost, environment,

constructability and flood impacts will be considered by Council when

choosing the preferred design. All five concepts will be designed with flood

resistance in mind.

The project will be funded by the Federal and State Governments at a cost

of up to $75 million. Council can only use these funds to rebuild a riverwalk,

not for any other project.

Construction on a new riverwalk is expected to commence in early 2013

and will be completed in mid-2014. Larger copies of the design concepts

can be viewed at New Farm Library and Brisbane Square Library.

To have your say head to www.brisbane.qld.gov.au and search for

Riverwalk. Consultation closes on 16 September.

Parks recovery almost completeLess than nine months after the floods, Council has restored more than

385 parks to their former glory.

A total of 406 parks suffered some sort of damage from floodwaters in

January. Three parks remain fully closed after suffering major damage,

while another 18 parks are partially open with some facilities such as

playgrounds or picnic areas awaiting repair.

Bellbowrie Kindergarten

and Preschool Association,

Western Districts Community

and Sporting Club at Chelmer,

Metropolitan Districts Netball

Association, Corinda Horse

and Pony Club, and the Eastern

Suburbs Football Club at

Coorparoo are among the 19

organisations to receive help so

far from the generous donations

of Brisbane residents to the Lord

Mayor's Community Disaster

Relief Appeal Fund.

More funds are still needed to

allow flood cleanup work to

continue including repairing,

rebuilding and replacing of

facilities that were flooded.

Residents can donate to the

appeal online at

www.brisbane.qld.gov.au.in person at a customer

service centre or Brisbane

Commonwealth Bank branch,

or by cheque in the mail.

All donations of $2 or more are

tax deductible.

The Lord Mayor's Community

Disaster Relief Fund is

administrated by an independent

board chaired by Max Walters,

OAM, Managing Director,

Channel Seven Brisbane.The three parks closed for repairs are Taylor Bridge Reserve at Chelmer,

Fig Tree Pocket's Spinkbrae Street Park and Moggill Ferry Reserve.

For a list of closed parks visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call 3403 8888.

For more information visit

www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or

phone 3403 8888.

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F~nal plan for Legacy Way's four hec!are ellpansion of the Brisbane Botan

Landscape legacy for gardensA lagoon that will drought-proof the gardens and an

interactive kitchen garden are just some of the features of the

new botanic gardens landscape plan.

The landscape plan released last month by Lord Mayor Graham Quirk

outlines the future plan for the area currently occupied by Legacy Way's

western work site.

The area will be extensively redeveloped following completion of the

Legacy Way tunnel and will include a four-hectare expansion of Brisbane

Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha.

The plan has been developed in consultation with the curators of the

gardens and features a lagoon that will drought-proof the gardens

well into the future. Also included is an interactive kitchen garden with

a variety of herbs and vegetables and facilities for cooking displays,

boardwalks, walkways and a range of new feature botanical plantings.

The final design of the western end of Legacy Way at Toowong will reflect

the character of the green slopes of Mt Coot-tha, the heritage value of the

Toowong Cemetery and the iconic nature of Brisbane Botanic Gardens.

Council and Legacy Way contractor Transcity are committed to delivering

positive impacts on the local community following the completion of

Legacy Way construction in late-2014. For more information on the

project visit www.legacyway.com.au.

While construction continues the community is reminded that two of the

city's favourite attractions, Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha and

the Brisbane Lookout, are open for business.

Once open Legacy Way will reduce the peak-hour travel time of journeys

from the Centenary Bridge at Jindalee to the Inner City Bypass at

Kelvin Grove by up to 44%.

Legacy Way - reducing travel times by up to 44%

Communitydonates$1.8 millionSupport for the National Trust

Brisbane City Hall Appealhas exceeded expectations

with more than $1.8 million

donated for the restoration of

this iconic building. This is an

historic project as restoration

workers dig deep under CityHall, unearthing Brisbane's

archeological past while making

improvements for the future.

All non-heritage materials within

the building have now been

removed, heavy demolitions

across the building are winding

down and excavations in the

auditorium are complete.

Work has started to repair

the structural problems and

strengthen the concrete floors

and pillars. When completed the

entire structure of the building

will meet 21st century standards.

You can keep up-to-date

with the restoration at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/cityhall or

visit City Hall's Visitor Experience

Centre (entry via Adelaide

Street entrance) to see the

archeological discoveries.

Located at Level 2, 80 Jephson Street, Toowong

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CityCycle expands to inner-westResidents of inner-western suburbs will soon be linked to Australia's

first European-style bike hire scheme, with construction now

underway on Stage 2 of the CityCyde scheme.

Council has started rolling out 46 stations at locations from the CBD to

Milton, Toowong, Auchenflower, St Lucia, Dutton Park, Kangaroo Point and

New Farm.

The completion of Stage 2 will give inner-city residents and visitors to

Brisbane access to up to 2000 bikes at 150 bike stations across the inner-city,

stretching from Newstead to St Lucia.

Council also recently announced several improvements to CityCycle to make

it easier for people to use the scheme.

The improvements will encourage more people to take more trips and

will include:

• $2 daily and $11 weekly subscriptions

• courtesy helmets on bikes at selected stations across the network for

riders to use instead of carrying their own helmet

• the introduction of express cards, available at Council libraries and

selected vendors, to avoid the five-day wait for a subscription card

• mobile-web subscriptions for smart phones

• the streamlining of telephone subscriptions

• the introduction of corporate subscriptions for organisations committed

to a healthier and more sustainable way for their staff to move around

Brisbane's inner-city.

CityCycle is an important part of Brisbane's public and active transport

infrastructure, offering residents an alternative, sustainable mode of travel in the

inner-city. More than 65,000 trips have been made on CityCycle to date.

For more information about CityCycle and new locations visit

www.citycycle.com.au.

Annual subscriptions growingFollowing pre-launch sales and interest, more than 2000 people, including

1246 annual subscriptions, joined CityCycle in October 2010. Since then,

between 300 and 400 people have joined every month and there are now

more than 1950 annual subscribers.

Prepare forstorm seasonHave you signed up to

Brisbane's Early Warning

Alert Service?

More than 47,000 households are

now signed up to the free service

and receive alerts by SMS, email

or landline when severe weather

may affect their suburb.

The Brisbane Early Warning Alert

Service is based on information

from the Bureau of Meteorology

(BOM), and alerts will be sent

when a warning is issued by BOM.

On receiving an early warning

weather alert, the next step

for residents is to prepare their

home. Put away loose objects

in the yard such as outdoor

furniture and toys and park

vehicles under cover if you can.

It's also a good idea to make sure

your mobile phone is charged up,

any pets are secure or under shelter,

and your emergency kit is handy.

An emergency kit should contain

a torch, battery-operated radio,

emergency contact numbers, spare

batteries and first aid kit.

Residents can sign up for the

Early Warning Alert Service online

at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/earlywarning or call 3403 8888to receive a registration form.

More information on how to

prepare for severe weather is

available at www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/stormsafety.

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Did you know...29,726 Brisbane kids have

joined libraries' Gold Star

Reading Club since 2004.

Residents joinEnergymarkEnergymark is a partnership

between Council and CSIRO

bringing together more than

250 Brisbane residents to help

them learn how to make lasting

sustainable changes in their lives.

The latest resident to join in

the Energymark program is

Clytie from Woolloongabba.

As an Energymark convenor she

is planning to help her local

community learn more about

reducing their carbon footprint,

energy bills and waste.

Clytie joined the program as

she liked the idea of residents

getting together to discuss

issues and help each other to

find solutions. She has begun

to organise a group of family,

friends and neighbours who

will get together eight times

over the next six months.

CSIRO's Energymark program

is offered as part of Council's

Green Heart initiative to help

Brisbane residents reduce their

environmental footprint. To find

out more visit www.brisbane.

qld.gov.au/greenheart.

Rock legend to entertain atGreen Heart FairAustralian rock legend James Reyne will headline the entertainment at Council's

Green Heart Fair on Sunday 16 October at Mt Gravatt Showgrou~Os.

Thousands of residents are expected to once again flock to this free family event

showcasing the latest in green products, services and innovations including

workshops and activities for children.

With 40 sustainability displays offering prizes and giveaways, residents can get

valuable tips on household energy-saving to help combat rising power costs

and advice on more sustainable living. There will also be gourmet food stalls,

free plants, and the Peter Hackworth Group markets.

The all-day entertainment will feature performances from schools, local and

national musicians and wildlife demonstrations.

A 'Celebrity Cooking Demo' provides residents the opportunity to judge thecombined cooking talents of Junior Masterchef 2010 twins Isabella and Sofia

Bliss and other celebrity chefs including media personalities and well-known

Brisbane chefs, as they compete to cook up a sustainable feast.

Popular workshops such as 'How to create great compost', 'Tips on bike

maintenance', 'Understanding energy reduction' and a special children's 'Grow

your own veggies' workshop will be run throughout the day.

Entertainment for children includes a native wildlife show, an all-day Kids Hub

with a jumping castle, rock climbing wall, face painting and much more.

Council's Green Heart Fair will run from 10am-3pm at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds,

1644 Logan Road, Mt Gravatt.

Warm up with solar hot water through EzyGreenElectric hot water systems are the single biggest contributor to most people's household annual power bill. By installing a

climate-friendly solar hot water system to replace an electric system people can immediately reduce the cost of their hot

water and save hundreds of dollars off their energy bills each year.

By reducing reliance on electricity to heat water at home, people can also make a real difference to their impact on the

environment. Water heating is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions from the average Australian home,

accounting for around 25% of emissions. Visit www.ezygreen.com.au to see which system is right for you and start

saving with solar today.

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Interactive CityCat tour charts riverfront revivalTake a unique, interactive journey back through the transformation of Brisbane's riverfront, witha Riverfront Revival CityCat audio tour.

From historic Newstead House to the renewal of Brisbane Powerhouse and the planned transformation of

Newstead River Park, the interactive tour gives users an insight into the history and distinctive character of key

locations along the river which have helped shape modern day Brisbane.

You can access the interactive audio tour via your smartphone by visiting brisbanecity.mobi/CityCatTour or you

can download it onto your MP3 player from www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/urbanrenewal.

There are four parts to the tour which have been colour-coded, allowing listeners to jump on a CityCat, skip to

the relevant chapter and start their tour from there. It highlights the work of Council's Urban Renewal Brisbane

program to plan renewal along the river. The tour is also available as a brochure on every CityCat. For more

information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/urbanrenewal.

Festival month in BrisbaneGet ready for festival fever to sweep Brisbane, with three major festivals

happening throughout the month of September.

Brisbane Festival, one of the city's most celebrated and prominent festivals, is

on from 3 to 27 September. This year promises to be even bigger and better

with Council investing almost $2 million in this popular community event.

Not to be missed at the Brisbane Festival is the Santos City of Lights.

This free event is the first laser light show of its kind in Australia. Every

night during the three weeks of the festival, Santos City of Lights will fill

the space between Kurilpa and Goodwill Bridges with a choreographed

spectacle of lasers and lights that can be seen across the city.

Council is also a major partner of the 2011 Brisbane Writers Festival,

featuring some of the best writers from around the globe and Australia's

own Kate Grenville and Gail Jones, and Brisbane's Kate Morton.

Kicking off on 7 September, the five-day festival presents an inspiring

mix of panels, workshops, master classes and competitions.

The 2011 Valley Moon Festival is also being presented by Council and will

include traditional lion dancers and a dragon parade. All residents are

encouraged to participate in this major Asian cultural event in Fortitude

Valley's Chinatown Mall from 10-11 September.

For more information visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or phone

Council on 3403 8888. Brisbane Festival: www.brisbanefestival.com.au.Brisbane Writers Festival: www.brisbanewritersfestival.com.au.