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Mt Gravatt Suburban Renewal Precinct to Boost Homes, Shops, and Transport

Plans to revitalise Mt Gravatt as a Suburban Renewal Precinct have been announced. The new design increases housing, attracts new businesses, and enhances public transport connectivity. The plan focuses on the Logan Road corridor, incorporating Mt Gravatt Plaza and surrounding commercial areas to support population growth and economic development.

Mt Gravatt has long been a key suburban centre in Brisbane’s south, known for its commercial hubs, strong transport links, and proximity to major shopping centres like Westfield Mt Gravatt. However, local businesses and residents ave expressed concerns about the suburb’s underutilised potential.

BCC’s Suburban Renewal Precinct initiative, first introduced in 2022, aims to modernise selected suburbs through targeted planning, rather than implementing a citywide development update. The approach has already been rolled out in suburbs such as Moorooka, Salisbury, Wynnum, and Stones Corner, with Mt Gravatt now next in line.

Mt Gravatt Suburban Renewal Precinct — *Photo Credit: Google Maps Street View*

The renewal plan intends to address Brisbane’s growing housing demand while boosting local business activity. Similar strategies in Stones Corner have included rezoning for high-density apartments, a move expected to double the suburb’s population by 2046.

What the Mt Gravatt Precinct Plan Covers

The Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct will focus on key areas along Logan Road, stretching from Glindemann Park in Holland Park to the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds. The plan aims to:

Allow for higher-density residential development to increase housing supply.
Support mixed-use zoning, encouraging new businesses such as cafés, restaurants, and retail spaces.
Enhance public transport accessibility by prioritising high-frequency bus services.
Improve infrastructure and public spaces, making the suburb more pedestrian-friendly.

A BCC spokesperson stated that the precinct plan will be based on technical investigations, community feedback, and State reviews. Once finalised, it will be adopted into Brisbane City Plan 2014 to guide future developments.

Community Reactions: Optimism and Concerns

The Mt Gravatt Central Business Hub and local business owners have welcomed the renewal initiative, highlighting the need for a stronger economic centre. Business Hub president Louise Papas expressed optimism, stating that the plan would help unlock the area’s potential and bring in more customers and investment opportunities.

Similarly, Mt Gravatt Show Society president Greg Goebel noted that many families were drawn to the area due to its strong schools and convenient transport but felt the suburb had not reached its full potential.

Mt Gravatt Precinct Plan — *Photo Credit: Google Maps Street View*

However, some residents and opposition leaders have voiced concerns about the lack of urgency in implementing the changes. City official Jared Cassidy criticised the authorities for its slow progress since the initial 2022 announcement, urging for a more precise timeline and greater public consultation.

Project Timeline and Next Steps

The BCC has outlined the following timeline for the Mt Gravatt Centre Suburban Renewal Precinct:

Early 2025 – Background and technical investigations.
Mid-Late 2025 – Draft plan released for community consultation.
Late 2025 – Mid 2026 – Public feedback reviewed, final plan prepared, and approval process with the Queensland Government.

Community members are encouraged to provide feedback once the draft is released.

Updated 14-March-2025

Queensland’s Top Crash Hotspots Revealed: Logan Road in Mt Gravatt Makes the List

In a recent revelation that has caught the attention of Queensland motorists, Logan Road in Mount Gravatt has been identified as one of the top 10 crash hotspots in the state.

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This information comes from the Decade of Driving Report released by AAMI, a car insurer under the Suncorp Group umbrella.

Logan Road’s Ranking

Logan Road, a well-known crash hotspot, has seen fluctuations in its ranking over the years:

– 2014: Ranked #14

– 2019: Peaked at #5

– 2023: Closed at #16

Reports indicate that just last week, a multi-vehicle crash occurred on Logan Rd around 3:00 p.m., causing disruptions to local traffic.

In a separate incident last May, authorities reportedly took a man into custody following a collision at the intersection of Logan Rd and Dawson Rd. According to reports, three young children were passengers in one of the vehicles involved but fortunately escaped serious injury.

Other Notable Hotspots

While Logan Road stands out, it’s not alone in the list of dangerous areas. The Bruce Highway dominates the list, taking eight of the 10 spots. Gympie Road in Chermside also makes an appearance, ranking seventh on the list.

Crash Patterns and Statistics

The report, based on motor claims data from 2014 to 2023, reveals interesting patterns. Peak accident times show that 28% of accidents occur between 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Friday is identified as the most common day for accidents nationally.

In Queensland, nose-to-tail collisions are the most frequent type of crash, accounting for 25% of accidents. This is followed by collisions with stationary objects at 20% and accidental damage while parked at 18%.

The report also highlights that male drivers and motorists aged 65+ are the worst offenders on Australian roads.

“Since 2014, our data has shown that afternoons are prime time for collisions across the country. This coincides with school pick up – and is generally a time when the roads are busy, patience is wearing thin, drivers are tired from the day and racing to either get home or to their next destination. This is when drivers need to have their wits about them, and be vigilant behind the wheel, to avoid those bumper-to-bumper collisions or an accident involving a child,”
Leah James, AAMI Motor Claims Manager

Ms James also noted the prevalence of tailgating and distracted driving as major contributors to accidents.

Read: Bus Crash in Wishart Leaves One Hospitalised, Causes Traffic Disruption

While the specific sections of Logan Road that pose the highest risk were not identified, the report serves as a crucial reminder for drivers to exercise caution, especially during peak accident times. As Queensland continues to grapple with these traffic hotspots, increased awareness and vigilance from motorists will be key to improving road safety.

Published 23-September-2024

Greek Night Street Food Event to Enliven Mt Gravatt Showgrounds

Photo Credit: Facebook / Mt Gravatt Street Food

Mt Gravatt Street Food gears up for its upcoming Greek Night event. Scheduled for Saturday, August 17, the popular open-air venue promises an evening of Mediterranean flavors, lively entertainment, and a festive atmosphere.

The Greek Night event will take place at the Mt Gravatt Showgrounds from 4 PM to 9 PM, offering attendees a chance to experience Greek culture through food, drink, and performances.

A highlight of the evening will be the Hellenic Dancers, who are set to showcase traditional Greek dances, adding an authentic touch to the Mediterranean-themed night.

Mt Gravatt Street Food, located at 1644 Logan Road, has become a local favorite for its diverse food choices, bar offerings, and live music. The venue, which typically prohibits pets, is accessible via Broadwater Road.

Organizers have set the entry fee at $3 for adults, while children 16 and under can attend free of charge. This family-friendly pricing is expected to attract a diverse crowd of food lovers and cultural enthusiasts alike.

stay updated on the event!

As the event approaches, attendees are encouraged to follow Mt Gravatt Street Food’s social media channels for updates and additional details about the Greek-themed night.

Published 5-August-2024

Residential Development Proposed on Border of Broadwater, Logan and Whitley Roads

Artist impression of Broadwater Road view of buildings 3 and 4 | Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au

A 72-unit residential across four buildings is proposed on land bordered by Broadwater, Logan and Whitley Roads on Mount Gravatt.

Originally lodged in December 2020 and amended via a revised plan submitted last May 2022, the proposal involves the construction of four buildings with a maximum height of five storeys.

The building will comprise 57 three-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom units at 1572-1578 Logan Road, 14 Broadwater Road and 14-16 Whitley Street, Mount Gravatt. The existing buildings at the site will be knocked down to facilitate the development.

To be called “Salina Towers”, the development will feature private balconies or terraces, a swimming pool, a barbeque area, a gymnasium and a communal recreation area. There will also be 162 car parking spaces, 18 for visitors and 144 for residents.

Driveway access will be provided via a 9m-wide crossover oriented towards the site’s eastern boundary fronting Whitley Street. Also, a 544 sqm of deep planting covering 11.9 per cent of the site area is also planned along with 579 sqm of landscaping at the ground level.

Logan Road View of buildings 2 and 3 | Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au

“Visually, the contemporary building design is consistent with the intent and character of theprecinct. This includes a variety of materials, textures and colours both within the building and between each building,” Tam Dang Planning’s assessment report noted.

Corner of Logan Road and Broadwater Road view of Building 3 | Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au

Internal Courtyard looking east of building 2 and 4 | Photo Credit: Brisbane City Council / developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au

The proposal, however, met opposition from local residents with submissions expressing concerns over the buildings’ height, bulk and scale; car parking and its impact on the privacy of neighbouring residents.

“With the markets across the street taking place every Sunday and the marketta on a Friday and Saturday night I fear that parking for residents who currently live in the area will go from difficult to impossible.” – Karlee

“I am concerned for the privacy my family and I will be afforded as a residential building of six storeys will be little more than a viewing gallery to our attempts to use our yard to relax and entertain. I fear untethered objects may fall and if not cause damage to my property, to my young family.” – Nicholas

“With a building height of 6 stories, this will significantly reduce access to sunlight for all townhouses in 18 Whitley Place that will border the proposed development. Each of these townhouses have a small area with a clothes line and garden. With a reduction in sunlight, gardens will suffer as well as reducing current residents access to natural sunlight for the drying of laundry and overall ambiance in their back areas.“ – Ainslee

“This proposal for high density development is not suited for this area of Mount Gravatt due to its multiple towers that give the appearance of bulky building design and not aligned with Neighbourhood guidelines for the multi-residential developments in this area.” – Anonymous

KFC to Rise at Site of Mexican Eatery Montezuma

Montezuma, Mount Gravatt’s popular Mexican eatery found on the corner of Logan Road and Lumley Street, could soon close to make way for a new KFC outlet following the filing of a development application with Council.

According to the plan (DA A005637253), Montezuma’s fitout will not be torn down. Instead, the structures will undergo refacing, modifications and installations as it rebrands into a KFC, the popular American fried chicken fast-food chain.

Collins Property Development Pty Ltd filed the application in mid-January 2021. The plan also includes a drive-through section via Lumley Street.

Per the application, parts of the car park area will be reduced from 55 to 31 to accommodate a pedestrian pathway and a dedicated loading bay.

KFC — Photo Credit: PD Online/Brisbane City Council

KFC — Photo Credit: PD Online/Brisbane City Council

Meanwhile, a spokesperson from Mesa Australia Pty Ltd, which owns Montezuma, said that it’s still business as usual in their Mount Gravatt outlet, as they await the arrival of a new CEO by February.

The spokesperson didn’t reveal any relocation plans for Mount Gravatt. Montezuma has other outlets in Albany Creek, Capalaba, Taringa, and North Ipswich.

Montezuma has been a restaurant franchise since the late 1970s. As with other businesses in the food industry, the restaurant has scaled-down dine-in operations and has been offering takeaway options.

Mains Road, Sunnybank and Logan Road, Mt Gravatt: Among Top 20 Car Crash Hot Spots, Data Revealed

Motorists beware! Be more alert and always obey road rules, especially when driving down Mains Road, Sunnybank and Logan Road, Mt Gravatt — two of the top car crash hot spots, according to the latest insurance claims data.

The latest report from the State’s peak motoring body, RACQ, revealed the list of 20 most accident-prone areas. The report is based on insurance claims data covering 1 January 2015 to 31 October 2018.

The 20 car crash hotspots list ranked Mains Road, Sunnybank and Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains, fourth and fifth respectively. Gympie Road, which runs through Chermside, Aspley, and Kedron, is the top car crash hotspot, according to the report.

“Unfortunately, the top 20 list is made up of a lot of the usual suspects. Gympie Road took out the top three spots, with Mains Road at Sunnybank and Logan Road at Eight Mile Plains rounding out the top five,” RACQ spokesperson Kirsty Clinton said

Roads that made the list, Ms Clinton said, are the typically heavily congested, high volume, and multi-lane roads with many intersections and locations for interactions between multiple vehicles.

Mains Rd, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia

“A large portion of the crashes will be rear-end crashes which happen during congestion and at traffic lights and sideswipes and crashes where drivers have failed to give way properly.”

“As always when behind the wheel, but even more so on busy roads, drivers need to avoid distraction, obey traffic signals, give way correctly, travel at a safe following distance and carefully check blind spots and indicate when merging or change lanes,” advised Ms Clinton.

Some road rules for everyday driving according to the Queensland Government website:

Changing Lanes

Give way to any vehicle in the lane you are moving into, even if your lane is ending and you have to cross a lane line.
Before you change lanes, you must indicate for long enough to give warning to other road users
You must turn off your indicator after you have changed lanes or merged.

Merging

On roads where there are lanes marked on the road—if your lane comes to an end, you must give way to traffic already in the lane you are moving to.
On roads where there are no lanes marked on the road—when lines of traffic merge, you must give way to any vehicle that is ahead of you.

Queensland Road Rules – merging

Video Credit: TMRQld/YouTube

Giving way

You need to give way if:

the rules say that you must
there’s a give way or stop sign
there are stop or give way lines on the road
you’re turning right across the path of an oncoming vehicle at an intersection
you’re turning left or right at a T-intersection
you’re moving onto a road from a driveway or land next to a road
you’re moving off from being stopped on the side of the road
you’re doing a U-turn
you’re turning left at an intersection with a ‘left turn on red after stopping’ sign.

Queensland Road Rules – giving way

Video Credit: TMRQld/YouTube

Safe Following Distance

Drive at least 2 seconds behind the vehicle in front during ideal conditions.
When driving a vehicle towing a trailer or caravan, you should add 1 second extra for each 3m of trailer length.

Queensland Road Rules – safe following distances

Video Credit: TMRQld/YouTube

The top 20 most accident-prone locations in Brisbane (1 January 2015 – 31 October 2018) :

Gympie Road, Chermside
Gympie Road, Aspley
Gympie Road, Kedron
Mains Road, Sunnybank
Logan Road, Eight Mile Plains
Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Sandgate Road, Clayfield
Ipswich Road, Annerley
Anzac Avenue, Kippa-Ring
Anzac Avenue, Rothwell
Sandgate Road, Virginia
Milton Road, Milton
Pacific Motorway, Greenslopes
Logan Road, Mt Gravatt
Hamilton Road, Chermside
Coronation Drive, Milton
Beaudesert Road, Calamvale
Ipswich Motorway, Oxley
Old Cleveland Road, Carindale
Ipswich Motorway, Darra and Gateway Motorway, Nudgee