Brisbane City Council Archives

Inala Intersection To Receive Major Safety Improvements

Safety upgrades are in the concept and information gathering stage for the Archerfield Road, Azalea Street and Pine Road intersection in Inala. Around 22,000 vehicles travel through the intersection daily and residents have long raised concerns about safety and difficult traffic flow at the site.

Project Timeline And Planning

The new upgrade plan aims to address those issues with safer controls and clearer movement through the area. Brisbane City Council began planning after traffic data and community input showed how often the intersection affects daily travel in Inala and nearby Richlands.

Council held information sessions at Inala Plaza and Richlands Plaza in late October to share early design details and gather feedback. Council said responses from these sessions will inform the next stage of design. Construction is listed for 2027 as planning and investigations continue.

Safety And Traffic Concerns

Media reports cite seven serious crashes at the intersection between 2021 and 2023. Those reports noted the site as one of Brisbane’s more high-risk intersections during that period. Community members have described frequent near misses and regular delays.

Local representatives said residents in Inala have raised these issues for some time, pointing to ongoing concerns about how the intersection operates during busy hours. The upgrade responds to these issues by adding signal control and improving layout.

What The Upgrade Includes

Council outlined a design that adds traffic lights, dedicated turning lanes and a pedestrian crossing. These features aim to improve safety for people walking or driving through the intersection.

The plan focuses on smoother movement between Inala and Richlands and safer pedestrian access across Archerfield Road. Council documents state the goal is to improve the intersection’s safety and daily operation for all road users.

Community Effort Drives Action

Community involvement influenced the planning process. Residents in Inala have consistently raised concerns about the risks and delays at this location. Council leaders said local feedback is important and will continue to guide the design as it develops.

Local representatives stated that community knowledge helped highlight the problems and supported the need for change. The upgrade aligns with Council’s broader safety and traffic improvement program across Brisbane, including the Inala area.

Published 20-November-2025

Pallara Pushes for Direct City Bus Connection – ‘We’re Still Waiting’

Pallara residents are stepping up their campaign for better public transport, asking for a direct bus service to Brisbane City as the suburb’s population surges and commutes stretch beyond an hour each way.

A Suburb Outpacing Its Transport

Over the past few years, Pallara has changed dramatically. Once semi-rural, it’s now a growing community filled with new homes, young families, and busy streets. Yet as the population has surged, public transport has barely budged. Most residents still face a 1-hour and 15-minute commute each way, often involving multiple bus transfers just to get to work or school.

For many, the impact is more than just inconvenience. The extra travel time chips away at family life, adds daily stress, and forces people to rely on cars — contributing to congestion, higher emissions, and parking headaches across the city. It’s a reality that locals say shouldn’t exist in a modern, growing Brisbane suburb.

Voices Rising for Change

A new petition has been lodged and the request is straightforward: extend Route 137 or introduce a new direct bus line that connects Pallara to the city centre. The petition, open until 15 December 2025, has already drawn more than 200 signatures from residents eager for faster, more reliable transport.

Supporters point out that the nearby Willawong Bus Depot makes it easy and cost-effective to add services. They want frequent buses during peak hours and future planning that keeps pace with the suburb’s ongoing growth.

A Longstanding Concern

This isn’t Pallara’s first transport battle. In 2022, locals voiced their frustrations through a Change.org campaign, demanding basic bus services. There were small steps forward, including plans for new stops on routes in the south. But for many, progress has been too slow and too limited.

Now, residents are no longer just asking for any bus — they want a direct, efficient connection to Brisbane City that could save commuters up to an hour a day, reduce traffic, and support Brisbane’s sustainability goals by encouraging more people to leave their cars at home.

It would also give Pallara what many believe it deserves: the same level of connectivity enjoyed by other growing suburbs.

Published 20-Oct-2025

34-Lot Residential Subdivision Proposed in Pallara

Photo Credit: DA/A006830487

A proposed 34-lot residential subdivision at 212 Wadeville Street in Pallara has been lodged, detailing new road access, service connections, and land dedication for road widening.

New Residential Development in Pallara

A development application has been submitted to reconfigure one lot into 34 residential lots at 212 Wadeville Street, Pallara. The proposal, lodged on 4 August 2025 under application number A006830487, is currently in progress with Brisbane City Council.

The application was lodged by JCV Developments Pty Ltd, with DTS Group QLD as the planning consultant.

Pallara development — *Photo Credit: DA/A006830487*

Project Details and Layout

The proposed subdivision covers a total area of 16,187 square metres and includes the creation of 34 individual lots, a new 14-metre-wide local road, and a 4.2-metre land dedication for the widening of Wadeville Street.

Lot sizes range from 293 square metres to 1,091 square metres, accommodating future small-lot dwellings that comply with the Low-Medium Density Residential (LMR2) zoning, which allows up to three storeys.

The new road network will connect Maldon Street and Bilson Street, extending the existing residential grid and linking the site to surrounding redevelopments in Pallara.

Infrastructure and Servicing

All proposed lots will be connected to water, sewer, electricity, and telecommunications. Waste management will use individual kerbside bins and shared collection pads for select lots.

The proposal notes that all new lots meet or exceed the City Plan’s minimum allotment standards for the LMR2 zone.

Brisbane housing — *Photo Credit: DA/A006830487*

Site and Planning Context

The development sits within the Lower Oxley Creek South Neighbourhood Plan. The site currently contains a dwelling and associated structures, which will be removed to make way for the subdivision.

The design aligns with the established residential character of Pallara and contributes to ongoing housing development in the suburb’s southern corridor.

Application Progress

According to Brisbane City Council records, the subdivision application has passed the Properly Made stage and an Information Request was sent on 9 September 2025. The application remains with the customer as of early October 2025.

The development is subject to code assessment, meaning no public notification is required.

What Comes Next

Once all information requirements are met, the proposal will move to the decision stage. If approved, the development will expand Pallara’s residential network and provide additional housing opportunities within the planned growth area.

Published 8-Oct-2025

Forest Lake Residents Get More Green Waste Recycling Bins After Fee Cut

Several Brisbane suburbs, including Forest Lake have seen an increase in orders for green waste recycling bins after the annual fee was slashed to under $1 per week.

Read: Forest Lake’s Man-Made Lake Contaminated With Microplastics, Global Study Finds

Forest Lake ordered 25 new bins, whilst The Gap and Bracken Ridge ordered 39 and 40 bins respectively.

In total, over 1,300 Brisbane households have adopted new green waste recycling bins since the fee was reduced from $93.68 to $45 annually on 1 July 2023. This is in addition to the 135,000 households that already utilise the bins.

Photo credit: Brisbane City Council/Facebook

The fee slash is part of the council’s $80 million cost of living relief package announced in the 2023/24 budget. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the move aims to encourage recycling whilst easing financial pressure on residents dealing with rising costs.

“Brisbane already has the cheapest residential rates in southeast Queensland and we’re committed to reducing the burden on households,” Cr Schrinner stated.

Collectively, over 36,600 tons of organic waste was diverted from landfills through the green bin program. Cr Schrinner expressed eagerness for more adoption as the city looks to expand food waste recycling initiatives.

What can you put in the green waste bin?

According to Brisbane City Council, acceptable items that can be placed in your green waste bin include:

grass clippings
small garden prunings from shrubs and trees
Palm fronds, twigs, small branches, leaves and loose bark
flowers and foilage
weeds, ivy, creepers and vines.

Homeowners can order a green bin online, by phone, or at a council customer centre using their rate number. The council says new bins can typically be delivered within three working days depending on demand.

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Published 9-August-2023

Jetty Walk Village in Forest Lake Calls For Rezoning

Since last year, Forest Lake residents have been very active in opposing several residential developments in the area. Amidst the protests against the Brisbane City Council and the developers, Cr Charles Strunk has initiated a call for Council to come up with an area rezoning.

Development Woes

One of the most recent developments that elicited protests from the local community is the eight-storey development at 5 The Esplanade. Residents point out that the project does not meet the area’s zoning requirements. Submissions enumerate that the style, visual design, and the bulk of the building clashes with the landscape of the suburb. It also obstructs the lake view of the residents living in the south.

Residents also think that the development will cause traffic congestion and an increase in on-street parking.

Precinct Rezoning

Jetty Walk Village residents have been enjoined to launch a petition asking for the council to rezone the area to low density.

Specifically, the Council is being asked to make changes to the Forest Lake Neighbourhood Plan.

Currently, the area is zoned as medium density, which allows buildings of up to five storeys. Residents have been quick to point out the proposed development at 5 The Esplanade is an 8-storey retirement apartment, so it exceeds even the current zoning.

The precinct is filled with homes that are not higher than two storeys, which is why higher developments in the area are often met with protests from the residents.

Free Four-Hour Use Of The Forest Lake Community Hall In September

The Forest Lake Community Hall has been an integral part of the community as it provides indoor space for community gatherings as well as private functions. This month, the Brisbane City Council is giving those who will book it for a function the first four hours free.

The hall in Forest Lake looks very contemporary having been recently built in 2016. It is located at 60 College Avenue. The hall has a hall space and a balcony that can accommodate over 100 people. It also features a large meeting room, bathroom amenities, storage and kitchen facilities.

The terms and conditions for hiring the hall are:

Event/function must be for a not-for-profit organisation or individual hirer (commercial organisations not eligible)
Clients must provide feedback
Functions longer than four hours must be billed the additional time
Additional fees for the use of AV equipment, kitchen facilities, and security
Limited to one free booking per client

Upon the opening of the $2-million hall on 16 January in 2016, it faced controversy following its unfinished loos that residents posted on social media. A council spokesperson explained then that work on the hall was still underway on the open day.

For more information, you can call 07 3407 0811.