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2020 Brisbane Airport Preliminary Draft Master Plan Open for Feedback

Have you submitted your feedback yet on the preliminary draft of the 2020 Brisbane Airport Master Plan? Members of the community only have a few days left to say what they think.

Released for public comment beginning 27 May 2019, the Preliminary Draft Master Plan provides an overview of the strategic direction for future development of the airport between now and 2040, with special focus on development plans for 2020-25.

The 2020 Master Plan’s Development Objectives are grouped into four main pillars of focus: growing aviation markets, excellence in customer satisfaction, supporting business growth, and driving economic prosperity.

Currently, BNE has several projects underway including:

Brisbane’s New Runway – Once the new parallel runway opens in 2020 the airport capacity is said to effectively be doubled.

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BNE Auto Mall – Due to open as the new BNE Auto Mall, a first of its kind development that includes a test track among other facilities, is expected to attract more visitors to the airport.
International Terminal Check-in and Domestic Terminal Retail Upgrades – The draft master plan aims to address that future demand with expansions meant to extend the capacity of International and Domestic Terminals as well as identification of areas for new expansions.

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Multi-storey Car Park – The facility will provide up to 2,800 additional parking bays.

Some possible future projects:

Domestic and International Terminals expansion – The draft master plan aims to address that future demand with a host of expansions to extend the capacity of International and Domestic Terminals as well as identification of areas for new expansions.
Aviation Support facilities and services – To meet existing and future needs, new precincts for aviation support facilities expansion are identified including a potential airside road connection
Future Northern and Western Terminal – BNE’s development strategy for the Domestic Terminal will focus on the development of the future Northern and Western Terminals. The Future Northern Terminal could be located with direct connectivity to the cross link taxiway system and both runways, whilst the Future Western Terminal could be situated with frontage to Brisbane’s new runway.
Potential Mass Transit System – A potential airport precinct future development option is the mass transit system comprising an airside MTS connecting the Terminals; a new rail station at Skygate; and a feeder bus shuttle service to ancillary airport precinct locations.

Brisbane Airport Preliminary Draft Master Plan — *Photo credit:.Brisbane Airport / Facebook*

2020 Brisbane Airport Master Plan Timeline:

Planning and technical studies: October 2017 – March 2018
Engagement with government and key stakeholders: March 2018 – April 2019
Public comment period: 27 May – 21 August 2019
2020 Brisbane Airport Draft Master Plan and supplementary report produced: September – November 2019
Final draft submitted to Federal Minister: January 2020
Master Plan adopted, pending Ministerial approval: January 2020
Implementation: 2020 – 2024

Brisbane Airport currently serves more than 23 million passengers per year, which is projected to more than double by 2040. Once approved, the Master Plan will form the basis for future development of airport facilities over the next 20 years, with particular focus on the next five years.

The final draft of the Master Plan will be submitted to the Federal Government in December 2019.

For more information about the 2020 Brisbane Airport Master Plan, click here. Alternatively, you may check the hard copies at these locations during business hours:

Brisbane Square Public Library – 266 George Street, Brisbane City
Chermside Public Library – 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside
Carindale Public Library – 1151 Creek Road, Carindale
Toowong Public Library – 9 Sherwood Road, Toowong
Brisbane Airport Corporation’s Administration Office – 11 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport

Feedback may be submitted through the following:

Submit feedback via the form here
Or Email your submission to masterplan@bne.com.au
Or Post your submission (no stamp required) to;

Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Ltd

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Step Right Into the First ‘Carnivale at Northshore’ This August

Chart an exciting plan for two weekends this August as the first Carnivale at Northshore opens its gates to thrill-seekers. You can’t miss this pop-up amusement park as it is the main attraction of the Eat Street Northshore entrance along Car Park 1 west of MacArthur Avenue.

Featuring fantastic rides and games, Carnivale at Northshore will be open from the 9th to 11th and the 16th to the 18th of August 2019. The fun runs from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Friday and Saturday but Sunday operations are until 8:00 p.m.

Tag a friend or family and get a chance to win two unlimited ride passes during the opening night. Some of the featured attractions include a mix of sky-high or scary rides and challenging activities that will test your physical skills.

Dodgems or Bumper Cars

*Photo Credit: Carnivale at Northshore/Facebook*

Dodgem, the classic amusement and uncomplicated park ride, lets you plow and smash other vehicles without the guilt. These bumper cars are safe even for kids so go ahead and ask your little sister to race you on the pavement.

Walk on Water Balls

These large inflatable spheres are similar to a Zorb, a popular sport in New Zealand. Walk on Water Balls allows you to walk on a pool of water whilst inside this large inflatable transparent ball. It’s quite challenging to do but it’s also loads of fun especially if you’re active and adventurous.

The Aviator

This ride lifts people up the sky at almost 100 feet. While up there, you can fiddle with a joystick that controls the quality of your riding experience via the wings off your seat as if you’re piloting an aircraft. The Aviator is featured with a secure restraint so don’t be afraid to maneuvre hard.

Extreme Skywalker

One of Australia’s most popular extreme rides, this takes you 80 feet off the ground and spins you three times in the air in high speed. The thrill of the Skywalker is incomparable!

Alibaba

This ride features a gondola that swings like a pendulum. It starts out slow until you feel it make a 360 turn — like how you’d imagine an exhilarating “magic carpet” ride should be!

The Spook Ghost Train

This is probably the biggest ghost train you’ll experience. Featured with animatronics creatures like zombies and ghouls, as well as some pretty convincing actors, this spooky ride will jolt and surprise you that you’re bound to scream your loudest.

If rides aren’t your thing, you can still have loads of enjoyment and gratification at this amusement park. Heaps of prizes are to be won at the gaming booths.

This amusement park is popping up for a limited time only. So, grab your chance to experience Carnivale at Northshore before it disappears this August.

Carnivale at Northshore is open for all ages and there’s no entrance fee required. However, you can book ride tickets in advance online for a discounted rate.

What to Watch at Dendy Cinemas Portside on July’s Last Weekend

With state-of-the-art facilities, watching films at Hamilton’s trendy Dendy Cinemas Portside can be a luxurious experience. Unlike other movie houses, you can enjoy some drinks provided at the theatre’s bar whilst you sit, relax and watch.

Here are the amazing movies to watch with family or friends at Dendy Cinemas Portside on the last weekend of July.

ACTION/ADVENTURE

“The Lion King”

The same songs and that familiar story are back on the big screen. However, filmed with CGI and virtual reality technology, watching this old favourite should be a new experience with its glorious imagery. This Disney live-action remake features the voices of Donald Glover, Beyonce, Chiwetel Ejiofor and James Earl Jones.

Saturday 27 July 2019	10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Sunday 28 July 2019	10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 6:50 p.m.

“Spider-Man: Far From Home”

Join Peter Parker (played by Tom Holland) and his friends on their trip to Europe. This movie happens after the events of “Avengers: Endgame” and Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson) calls on the webbed superhero for help in Prague.

Saturday 27 July 2019	11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 9:10 p.m. (with closed captioning, audio description)
Sunday 28 July 2019	11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:40 p.m.

DRAMA

“The Keeper”

“The Keeper” is a period drama that tells the story of the life of footballer Bert Trautmann (played by David Kross), who fought for the Germans during World War II and became a prisoner of war by the British before he became a hero goalie. This movie received raves at the Zurich Film Festival in 2018.

Saturday 27 July 2019	11:00 a.m. 1:40 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 9:10 p.m.
Sunday 28 July 2019	11:00 a.m. 4:40 p.m. 7:10 p.m.

“The White Crow”

Another period film set in the 1950s and directed by actor Ralph Fiennes, this highlights the life and achievements of famous Soviet ballet star Rudolf Nureyev (played by Oleg Ivenko). He deflected to the West and was wanted by the KGB but he went on to become one of the world’s greatest male ballet dancers.

Saturday 27 July 2019	11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:40 p.m.
Sunday 28 July 2019	11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.

DOCUMENTARY

“Apollo 11”

Revisit and recall what happened during the Apollo 11 moon landing mission with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin 50 years ago.

Saturday 27 July 2019	12:30 p.m. (with closed captioning, audio description) 6:30 p.m.
Sunday 28 July 2019	12:30 p.m. (with close captioning, audio description) 6:50 p.m.

“Mystify: Michael Hutchence”

Written and directed by Richard Lowenstein, this documentary is a peek in the life and music of Michael Hutchence, the lead singer of Australian new wave band INXS. The movie features home videos and interviews with Kylie Minogue, his family, and his former bandmates.

Saturday 27 July 2019	1:45 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
Sunday 28 July 2019	1:45 p.m.

Kingsford Smith Drive Riverside Promenade Named After Record-Breaking Female Aviator

The newly opened Kingsford Smith Drive riverside promenade and cycle path has been named “Lores Bonney Riverwalk” in honour of the Australian aviatrix who was the first woman to fly solo from Australia to England.

Opened in December 2018, the 1.2-kilometre Kingsford Smith Drive riverside promenade and cycle path stretches from Bretts Wharf to Cameron Rocks. On 27 June 2019, the Council announced that the riverwalk has been named after “Lady of the Sky” Maude “Lores” Bonney in recognition of her significant impact on the Australian aviation industry.

Lores Bonney Rivewalk is now open | Video Credit: Brisbane City Council / YouTube

The new Lores Bonney Riverwalk features a dedicated two-metre-wide riverside walk path and a three-metre-wide two-way off-road cycle path along the Brisbane River at Hamilton.

*Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / Flickr*

About Maude “Lores” Bonney

Born 20 November 1897, Maude “Lores” Bonney moved to Brisbane in 1917 with husband Harry Bonney. Her interest in flying was influenced by airman Bert Hinkler, Harry’s first cousin. Not long after she began taking flying lessons, Harry bought her a Gipsy Moth biplane that she named “My Little Ship.”

Kingsford Smith Drive riverside promenade and cycle path anemd after Lores Bonney — Photo Credit: National Library of Australia / nla.gov.au

Lores first broke records in 1931 when she flew from Brisbane to Wangaratta, the longest one-day solo flight by an Australian woman pilot. She then became the first female to circumnavigate Australia by air in 1932.

In 1933, she became the first female aviator to fly solo from Australia to England, despite crashing her aircraft.

Maude “Lores” Bonney also became the first aviator to fly solo from Australia to South Africa in 1937. She accomplished these achievements despite encountering many setbacks throughout her career. She died on 24 February 1994 at the age of 96.

A Delightful Chocolate Adventure Comes to Portside Wharf for World Chocolate Day

Be ready for the ultimate chocolate adventure as Brisbane’s most delightful indulgence is happening at the Portside Wharf in Hamilton this July!

In celebration of World Chocolate Day, Portside Wharf at Hercules Street will host the ChocFest, the lone chocolate festival in the city, on Sunday, the 7th of July 2019. Come and indulge in a pleasurable experience as heaps of sweet treats will be enticing your sweet tooth from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

You’ll likely not be able to resist the desserts, drinks and choco-inspired meals some of these participating chocolatier and food establishments at the ChocFest would have for you:

As you go choco-loco picking out what to try, live acts will perform and entertain the crowd whilst the children participate in free face painting and balloon sculpting activities.

To wind down the sugar rush, Dendy Cinemas Portside will screen the 2000 film “Chocolat” with Juliette Binoche.

This is a free event, by the way, so there’s no registration required but you might want to be there early as the first 500 guests may pluck a yummy cookie at the Giant Cookie Tree.

Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade: Riverwalk, Cameron Rocks Reserve to Open With a Family Event

Two sites of the Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade have finally been completed. To celebrate this progress, the Council is hosting a Community Open Day at the improved Cameron Rocks Reserve and the new Riverwalk.

Happening on Saturday, the 22nd of June 2019, the free event for the whole family will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Explore this reinvigorated public place with a guided tour from the Nundah Historical Society. Meet the artist Kenji Uranishi whose art beacons, dubbed the “Magnificent Flying Machines,” decorate the Cameron Rocks Reserve.

A series of Pilates class, on the other hand, will be underway at the park next to the mini-golf area. Kiosks will also be installed for these community groups below, as well as the members of the Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade if want to know more about this project.

Cycling Brisbane
Heart Foundation
Nundah Historical Society
Racecourse Road Business Group
Zonta International

Food and drinks stalls, an arts and crafts area and a fishing section should keep families busy.

A limited but secure car park will be open on Yulestar Street. However, visitors are enjoined to cycle, walk or take public transport to the event.

The Kingsford Smith Drive Upgrade aims to ease traffic congestion and improve the road conditions in one of Brisbane’s busiest traffic network. The project covers Toorak Road (Hamilton), Racecourse Road (Ascot), Theodore Street (Eagle Farm), Cooksley Street (Hamilton), and Breakfast Creek Road (Albion).

Join the Halloumi & Feta Cheese-Making Class in Albion

A short session on cheese-making is happening in Albion and if you’d like to learn a new and useful skill, this activity is welcome for beginners. However, seasoned cheesemakers may also join in the fun learning experience.

Set for Saturday, the 15th of June, the hands-on cheese-making class will be conducted from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Albion Peace Centre on McDonald Road. In just a short amount of time, participants will learn about the proper milk selection, inoculation and renneting milk for making Halloumi and Feta cheese.

*Photo Credit: Queensland Cheese Artisan/Facebook*

Think cheese-making is hard? The techniques you will pick up from this workshop will actually allow you to make fresh batches of cheese at home. The class is easy to follow so you will be motivated to whip up the best homemade cheese for your friends and family.

The cheese-making workshop is limited to eight students only. Tickets are at $85 per person and participants have to bring their apron and head scarf, as well as containers for their cheese creations.

Tea will be provided during the class.

Vibrant Racecourse Road Awaits Locals With Street Tree Bud Lighting Project

Photo Credit: Racecourse Rd/Facebook

Take an evening stroll down Racecourse Road Precinct in Hamilton and enjoy the magical view of trees illuminated by fairy lights.

The street tree bud lighting has been installed to increase night-time amenity and identity for the local shopping precinct and create a vibrant neighbourhood for the local community and visitors.

According to Racecourse Road Precinct Business Group president Kate Peereboom, five different contractors and traffic management crews worked together to install thousands of metres of lights on 40 trees in one month.

Businesses and landlords were supportive of the project so the installation was done smoothly, with little disruption to businesses located in the street. Most of the works were completed at night and the installation of lights were completed ahead of their target completion date.

The lights were first lit in time for the commencement of the Brisbane Racing Club’s winter carnival last month, where thousands of spectators visited the precinct.

To celebrate the success of this project, the “Up in Lights” community event was held at St Augustine’s Anglican Church on 10 May 2019 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Locals got to enjoy an evening of live music, street food, pop-up bars, face painting, and kids lantern-making.

The lighting project is sponsored by Bernborough-Lendlease, St. Joseph’s Nudgee College and Brisbane Racing Club.

This is part of the Village Precinct Projects grant funded program, wherein Council will design and deliver public realm improvements, breathing new life into local shopping precincts with the aim of contributing to the commercial vitality of the precinct by creating:

a beautiful precinct – high-quality, attractive public spaces that are accessible, safe and comfortable to walk through; spaces that encourage the local community to meet, linger and enjoy
a precinct for people – streets that are inclusive and inviting places for everyone to shop, socialise and relax
a sense of place – reinforcing the local character and pride, and creating distinctive subtropical spaces for local residents, businesses and visitors to connect with and belong to.

For more information about the Racecourse Road street tree bud lighting project, visit the Brisbane City Council website.

Brothers Rugby Club to Rework Crosby Park Master Plan

Artist’s impression of the Crosby Park (Photo Credit: Brothers Rugby)

Following a consultation with the Albion community earlier this year, the Brothers Rugby Club has taken the feedback onboard and decided to revise their plans for Crosby Park.

Based on the community consultation held in February 2019, the top three concerns of the residents are the trees, loss of public space, and covered seating.

To address these concerns, the club proposed to reduce the impact on existing trees to an estimated 12. Brothers guaranteed to enhance green space by planting new trees in the area.

In addition to increasing the public green space along Crosby Road, the club proposes to provide covered tiered seating at new grandstand area and more terraced landscaped seating around the fields.

Next Steps

Brothers will conduct further pre-lodgement meetings with Council officers and State government and will do another round of community consultation in the months to come.

Once the revised development proposal is approved, the club will start working on the funding and development of the project.

About the Crosby Park Upgrade

With more than 4,000 members to date, Brothers decided to come up with enhancements on the fields and facilities to meet the current and future demand of their ever-growing user base.

The upgrade is proposed to take place in two stages over a 24-month period.

Stage 1 includes resurfacing of the existing sporting fields, upgrading Field Two’s lighting, and new seating for spectators.

It also includes construction of a new game and training facility, space for allied use tenancies, and repositioning of the main club parking facilities.

Meanwhile, the second stage will be for the construction of commercial spaces that could be food and beverage, health, sport or recreation-related.

Stage 2 will also include the introduction of car parking spaces off Crosby Road and further repositioning and upgrading the main Club parking facilities to achieve greater efficiency and more parking spaces overall.

Spread Climate Change Awareness through Art in this Workshop in Albion

Photo Credit: Brisbane Street Art Festival

Art can be a powerful tool in raising awareness on climate change and this will be highlighted in “Be the Change,” an upcoming workshop in Albion this weekend.

“Be the Change” workshop will be held on 11 May 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Artists Alike, 39 Corunna St, Albion.

The upcoming event puts a retrospective look at climate change and will serve as an opportunity to conceptualise and put into practise creative works that will encourage change. Workshop media will focus on spray paints and street art as a creative outlet.

About ‘Be the Change’ Workshop

The workshop is part of the Brisbane Street Art Festival, an annual public art event that seeks to provide opportunities for creative practitioners and the wider community to develop positive partnerships through engagement and collaboration.

This year’s festival will be two weeks full of live mural art, music, theatre, numerous exhibitions, creative master classes and workshops from some of the leading creatives, offering a diverse program of learning, creative development and collaboration.

The city-wide outdoor art festival will also display over 45 street art pieces from some of the best artists from Australia.

“Be the Change” is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Tickets cost $10 per participant and can be bought via Brisbane Street Art Festival website. BSAF 2019, which runs from May 4-19, is sponsored by the Brisbane City Council.