Community Petitions Push for Infrastructure Upgrades in Pallara

Residents in Pallara are backing several petitions calling on city officials to address longstanding issues involving traffic signals, footpaths, and road surface conditions across key local streets.



Background and Context

Pallara has experienced significant population growth, prompting calls for improved local infrastructure. The construction of the Pallara Shopping Village on Gooderham Road in March 2025 has increased local traffic volumes, especially at the intersection with Pallara Avenue. Meanwhile, roads such as Ritchie Road have been subject to prolonged wear, with concerns raised over pedestrian safety and stormwater drainage.

Local official Emily Kim is actively promoting petitions to secure formal responses from BCC leadership, stating that such mechanisms are among the few ways residents can ensure attention from decision-makers.

Traffic Signals Sought for Key Intersection

One petition focuses on the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Gooderham Road and Pallara Avenue. According to the petition’s details, traffic flow has increased sharply following the opening of Pallara Shopping Village, and delays in entering and exiting the area have become a regular issue.

Transport for Brisbane has reportedly responded in the past that current traffic levels do not meet the threshold for signal installation. However, petition organisers argue that the situation on the ground does not reflect the findings of prior studies.

Call for Ritchie Road Surface Upgrades

Another petition calls for full resurfacing of Ritchie Road, alongside kerbing and stormwater channelling. Advocates state the road has suffered visible degradation over several years, with inadequate drainage affecting driving conditions and surrounding property values.

The petition aims to secure Council funding for these works by collecting sufficient support to prompt an official response through the City of Brisbane Act 2010.

Footpath and Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Separate petitions also highlight the need for pedestrian infrastructure. A Council-hosted petition is currently live seeking new footpaths along sections of Ritchie Road.

In addition, a community-driven petition led by a Pallara resident is calling for the construction of 1.73 kilometres of new footpaths across both Ritchie Road and Gooderham Road. This includes specific sections between Cornwall Street and Brookbent Road, as well as two requested pedestrian crossings on Ritchie Road to improve access to bus stops and local facilities.

Supporters argue that current conditions force pedestrians to walk on road shoulders or uneven surfaces, which poses safety risks for children and families.

Community Involvement Critical to Progress

Organisers maintain that without petitions, there is little guarantee that projects in outer suburbs like Pallara will be prioritised under current Council processes. Residents are encouraged to provide full name, email, and residential address when signing, as required under Council petition rules.

Currently, some petitions are being circulated via community-led forms to gather initial support. Once a sufficient number of signatures is collected, these will be submitted for conversion into official BCC e-petitions. It is a necessary step before they can be formally tabled and reviewed by Council committees.

Next Steps and Petition Status

As of May 2025, the Pallara footpath petition hosted on the BCC’s e-petition portal has collected over 150 signatures and remains open until 1 November 2025. Other petitions, such as those concerning traffic lights and road resurfacing, are still gathering signatures through Google Forms. These are intended to be transitioned into formal BCC e-petitions once initial support is demonstrated and administrative requirements are met.



Only once accepted as formal e-petitions will these proposals be eligible for presentation to Council committees, where they will trigger an official response under the City of Brisbane Act 2010.

Published 22-May-2025

Proposed Centre on Gooderham Road: Would Pallara Finally Have A Local Shopping Centre?

A development application for a two-level centre on Gooderham Road in Pallara that will include a range of uses including a supermarket receives overwhelming support from the local community.



The development application seeks approval for a new centre anchored by a supermarket and supported by specialty stores and other tenancies including a gym, food and drink outlets, a medical centre, offices and shops. The proposed site is located at 201 Gooderham Road, Pallara with a total area of 20,260 sqm. 

 Proposed Centre on Gooderham Road: Would Pallara Finally Have Its Local Shopping Centre?
Photo credit:  Brisbane City Council / developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au

Proposed hours of operation:

  • Veterinary Clinic: 24 hour
  • Gym: 24hour
  • Medical centre: 6 am – 10 pm
  • Supermarket: 24hour
  • Supermarket service vehicles: 6 am – 10 pm 
  • Online deliveries:5 am – 11 pm
  • Shops and food outlets: 6 am – 10 pm
  • Offices: 6 am – 10 pm
 Proposed Centre on Gooderham Road: Would Pallara Finally Have Its Local Shopping Centre?
Photo credit:  Brisbane City Council / developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au

With more than 100 submissions having been submitted so far, the proposal appears to be well received by the locals who have long been waiting for such a development in their area. This was also noted by Bluepoint Pallara Pty Ltd in their response to further advice letter dated 17 February 2023.

“From a review of all submissions, it is clear that there is overwhelming support from the community for the proposed development, noting that it will provide a vital piece of infrastructure in an underserviced catchment. The proposed range of uses will diversify the offering of services, facilities, and amenities and will be an important asset for the local community,” the letter states.

 Proposed Centre on Gooderham Road: Would Pallara Finally Have Its Local Shopping Centre?
Photo credit:  Brisbane City Council / developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au

“A shopping precinct is a must for the growing Pallara community as we are currently travelling to the neighbouring suburbs even for the basic necessities. I strongly support this development.” – Anonymous

“Looks like we’re not having any local shopping center in Pallara. Suburb has been grown in recent times. Without any local shops, all elderly and young families have to travel across other suburbs for their basic needs. We’ve been assured by Stocklands around 4-5 years back that this shopping center is coming but never happened. Hope Council can approve this proposal and we can have our local shopping center asap.” – Anonymous  

“There has already been a long delay of the developer’s promise of the shopping centre and my parents who couldn’t drive needed to walk 3 hours to the closest shop to buy any groceries (1.5 +1.5 hours).” – Anonymous

“I believe this development will be a huge addition to the evergrowing Pallara area, as a Pallara Resident.” – Anonymous



Meanwhile, a submission opposing the proposal said that it was considered “inconsistent with the intent of the Neighbourhood Centre precinct under the Preliminary Approval,” particularly, the GFA which exceeds that 4,000 sqm cap and that the “Economic Needs Analysis does not provide sufficient justification for almost double the permitted GFA on site.” 

Another resident expressed concern about the proposed development creating noise and heat as well as pollution to their immediate living environment. 

Published 17-March-2023