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Albion “Death Lane” Accident Triggered Anew Calls for Road Laws And Infrastructure Policy Reforms

The Albion “death lane” claimed another life, spurring renewed calls from cycling advocacy groups for road laws and infrastructure policy reforms.

A 37-year-old cyclist was hit by a northbound semi-trailer on Hudson Road near the Albion Overpass in August. The driver was said to have been initially unaware that he had struck the cyclist. The cyclist was dragged several metres upon getting hit and died at the scene.

Anne Savage, Chief Executive Officer of Bicycle Queensland, said she had written to the State Government asking for the creation of a road safety and travel commission as well as an increase in funding. Ms Savage is calling for a compliance audit of the state cycling infrastructure policy. She also sees a need to reform the heavy vehicles laws.

The area of the recent road accident is widely considered by cyclists to be a “black spot” because of its narrow roads which heavy vehicles need to negotiate via a difficult 90-degree turn. Stage 1 of the North Brisbane Bikeway was finished in 2016, stopping just 500 metres from the area of the accident. The project’s route is under the Albion Overpass. Construction of stages 2 and 3 are scheduled to begin 2019.

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Move Safe Brisbane

The Brisbane City Council conducted the Move Safe Brisbane consultation last August in their effort to improve safety for those walking and cycling in Brisbane. The initiative was the initial step in gathering feedback from pedestrians and cyclists as part of the Council’s Pedestrian Safety Review.

Feedback Map

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The consultation involved feedback maps on which road users identify locations in Brisbane which they think could be improved for pedestrian and cyclist safety. The survey closed last 28 August and is now being reviewed and evaluated by the Council.

“Information from people’s personal experiences on our roads, both as pedestrians and as other road users, will pinpoint the locations where pedestrian safety is being compromised due to either behaviour or design,” Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said.

“Community-led information will provide valuable insight for Council that will help assess what measures are required to improve public safety and will be used in addition to Queensland Police Service crash data, the Brisbane Metropolitan Traffic Management Centre information and Council’s Transport for Brisbane bus incident data,” Cr Quirk said.

The feedback gathered from the survey will be used to identify and prioritise safety and bikeway projects across Brisbane. The Council is expected to report the key outcomes by late 2018

Albion Antique & Collectables Fair 2018 In Clayfield: An Event Full Of Treasures!

Don’t miss out on the third Albion Antique and Collectables Fair happening at the Aviation High School in Clayfield on 29-30 September 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Expect a bigger and better fair than last year with a wider mix of antique local dealers and some from Interstate. Quality antiques and collectables are in store for you.

From a wide range of antique furniture to modern contemporary ones to rare collectables, you can definitely find something here that can add value and style to any property.

Aside from shopping, you can also learn a lot from the information sessions that will happen during this three-day antique extravaganza:

Brenton Kinnears – a reputable furniture restorer who will teach practical demonstrations
Rob Neilsen – from Roundabout Antiques, he will talk about Moorcroft and the collection of fine porcelain.
Albion Antiques – they will talk about the importance of doing a property catalogue for your collection
Albion Antique Auction Centre – they will talk about how to properly dispose items through auction

This year’s fair will also see the World’s First Showing of the newly-released Australian Design Moorcroft Pottery.

Light refreshments will be available at the event.

Tickets are priced at $10 per person and $18 per family. Get them here.

Address: 67 Widdop Street, Clayfield

Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment Stage One Proposal Lodged | Residents Invited to Have Their Say

A public consultation on the Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment will be held this 15 September at the Windsor Bowls Club and locals are encouraged to have their say.

Brisbane property developers Geon Property has already lodged a development application for Stage One of the Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment. The property developers named the $750-million project, Albion Exchange.

The fifteen-year project will redevelop the state-owned 4 hectare property, bordered by Mawarra St, and Albion and Hudson Roads, in ten stages. Geon Property’s Albion Train Station Precinct Redevelopment will include an upgrade to transport facilities and access to the Albion train station.

Artist impression of the proposed ALBION TRAIN STATION PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT

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“Albion Exchange is set to become Brisbane’s latest mixed-use project and will create a vibrant community heart for the inner-northern suburbs,” Geon Property senior development manager Tim Rossberg said.

Stage One of Albion Exchange, designed by Hames Sharley, will feature two new multi-level residential buildings. There will also be a new food and beverage, health and wellbeing, retail and commercial precinct.

Along with a $28.7 million upgrade to transport facilities and access to the Albion Train Station, the proposal includes 4,900 sqm of new green open space and a public plaza connecting the east and west of Albion Road.

Stage One is the largest stage of the project and will include:

new ticket and office facilities and amenities
new lift and stair access to station platforms
replacement of part of the existing park’n’ride car parking with new consolidated undercover facilities
integration of development with the future North Brisbane Bikeway
plaza access across the rail corridor connecting Albion east and west

The design of the master plan is still evolving. Subject to the approval of the development application, construction is scheduled to commence in early 2020.

Artist impression of the proposed ALBION TRAIN STATION PRECINCT REDEVELOPMENT

Public Consultations

Geon Property has been visiting locals and community groups to hold discussions about the project. They recently held consultations at Brothers Rugby Club and Windsor Park. The public engagement gives local residents and community groups a chance to ask questions, provide their feedback, and voice their concerns.

Mr Rossberg said that the feedback sessions on Stage One of the project were well attended. He said that the community showed a “high level of interest in the level of amenity and public space offered by Albion Exchange.”

As the public consultation continues, locals can still give their feedback and ideas around potential new uses for the precinct.

Some considerations Geon Property is looking into include:

Provision of healthcare
Provision of education services
Sports and recreation facilities
Greater connection to active transport networks
Accessibility within the precinct
Implementation of sub-tropical streetscapes

The Masterplan:

10 stages delivered over 15 years
Encompassing approx. 4 hectares of land
Integration with the future North Brisbane Bikeway
Provision of social infrastructure
Facilities that support transport and employment nodes
Recreational activities that complement the transport-oriented setting
Use of transitional heights to protect residential neighbourhood

Geon Property is inviting residents and stakeholders to provide their feedback on the master plan on Saturday 15 September, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Windsor Bowls Club, 69 Blackmore Street, Windsor

Kalinga Dash Fun Run In Clayfield

Get active and do a fun run at the Kalinga Dash Fun Run on 12 August in Clayfield. This is an inclusive community event that brings people together in a healthy environment.

The schedule of the runs are as follows:

7.5km Long Course (Runners only) – 8:00am
4.2km Short Course (Runners only) – 8:05am
7.5km and 4.2km WALKERS – 8:10am
2.0km Run – timed – 10:00am
2.0km Kids Dash – 10:30am

This event is welcome to people of all abilities. There will be food available at the event such as burgers, nuggets, drinks, coffee, and many more.

Adults and kids can also enjoy the many rides at the event.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Eagle Junction State School.

To know more about the event, click here.

Address: 31 Kalinga St, Clayfield QLD 4011, Australia

Market Organics Opens Health Food Store in Clayfield

Market Organics opens its store in Clayfield, with Brisbane’s third Evolve Organic Cafe inside the shop.

Market Organics has been a huge hit in Rocklea and Ipswich. Their branch in Clayfield is the store’s third. Just like in their other two shops, the Clayfield store offers a wide range of fresh organic fruit and vegetables.

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There will also be a wide selection of organic grocery goods such as kosher, nut-free, dairy-free vegan, and gluten-free products.

Evolve has offerings of wholesome and plant-based food that are delicious. Currently, Evolve has three locations: two in Brisbane, and one in Ipswich. Their very first branch is located in Teneriffe.

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You can also enjoy their delicious and healthy cold-pressed juices right after shopping!

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🙌 Double tap for delicious organic cold pressed juices!! 🙋 If you live in Brissy you're in luck as @pressd4005 does amazing juices bottled fresh on site each day & juice cleanses just like this 1 day cleanse 🙊 Anyone who knows me knows I'm not a fan of buying juices due to the huge amount of processing & sugars in them normally but @pressd4005 has changed my perspective completely! 😳 They use all organic fruit & veg to create amazingly delicious flavours (without sugar, flavours or preservatives) then bottle & label them fresh each day!! 🙊 I had the pleasure of meeting Jonathon & Rachel from @pressd4005 today and enjoyed a delicious breaky which I'll have to post later as the photos are on my mans phone who's at work 😭 Head down to Newstead and visit their organic plant based cafe if your in the area.. Your body will thank you for it ☺️✨ #thefitnessdietitian

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The newest Market Organics is located on Sandgate Road.

Unique Homewares and Gift Items Await at Buy Design at Clayfield

Running out of gift ideas? Visit Buy Design at Clayfield and get inspiration from their collections of quirky and quality homewares and gift items.

Photo credit: Facebook/Buy Design at Clayfield

Buy Design at Clayfield houses more than 40 brands of uniquely designed homewares and assorted items such as jewellery, bags, scarves, dolls, toys, books, and so much more. Whether you’re looking for a gift for your little one, a family, or even a furry friend, there is certainly something for everyone in the store.

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This one-stop-shop is favoured by design enthusiasts looking to spruce up their home peculiar decors and kitchenware.

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The store offers different products sourced from around Australia and overseas. They also stock works by local artists.

You can also enjoy a sip of coffee from Abrisca Coffee Roasters whist wandering around the store or while waiting for your purchases to be gift wrapped.

Buy Design at Clayfield is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. For more information, visit the store’s website.

Iconic Ohio Cafe In Clayfield Closes

For more than six decades, the Ohio Cafe had stood on Sandgate Road in Clayfield, making it one of the first burger places in the city. The cafe is known to have been opened in 1945 but it wasn’t until 1958 when it was registered as a business. This year, the cafe has finally closed its doors for good.

Vrishali and Yogesh Koshe took ownership of Ohio cafe in 2008, with high hopes for a bright future. However, their enthusiasm and the response of the customers have somewhat blinded them from some of the harsh realities of the business.

Upon ownership, Mr Koshe admitted that they never envisaged the extent competition along with the rising costs that came with their new venture.

They expanded the cafe turning it into a restaurant but they never increased their prices. The Ohio burger, one of their bestsellers, has remained the same price since 2011. They did not change their prices because customers don’t like them.

As the years went by, the upkeep of the restaurant grew, making it hard for the couple to continue. This becomes a problem that slowly gnawed at their resources, making closure inevitable.

Today, as they close their doors with a heavy heart, the couple still has a glimmer of hope for the future. In fact, they are hoping that someone buys the cafe to keep it going. On the other hand, should they be unsuccessful in finding a buyer, Ms Koshe hopes they can retain the name of the cafe with the intention of reviving it in the future.

Some of their most loyal customers shared expressed their sadness on the cafe’s Facebook page following their post regarding their closure.

Clayfield’s Charming White Gables Home Sells for $4M on Intense Auction Day

A 1930s home in Clayfield has recently gone into auction. Popularly known as the White Gables on Craven Street, the home was originally built as a father’s present for his daughter. The most recent owner, Kate Naughton, purchased the home in 2002, making her the third owner of the home.

Once the home was under their possession, the two-bedroom house underwent an extensive renovation split into four stages.

Ms Naughton turned the home into a six-bedroom house They also extended the carport to accommodate six cars that also doubles as a function space for any type of gatherings. The kitchen also went through an upgrade. New facilities were also built such as a spa area and a tennis court.

In the previous month, the home was the most viewed property on realestate.com.au. On auction day, the tennis court was packed with 150 attendees and had three bidders fight for the property. After a tense period, the home was sold for $4 million earlier this month to local medical professionals.

Another historic property in the north was sold for $3,360,000. The colonial home in New Farm also brought on a tense bidding that went on for half an hour.

Several historic homes in the city have gone under the hammer. Last year, another one of the oldest homes in the city, Bowen Hills’ Cintra House built in 1863 hit the market.

Australia’s “Skinniest” House Built on a $250,000 Lot in Clayfield

The buzzworthy Two Pavilion house built by David Toussaint and Kirsty Volz in Clayfield has been gaining some attention for all the right reasons.

Carefully designed to fit the challenging site, the 5.5-metre wide house is the family’s way of demonstrating design and architectural solutions for affordable housing. The Two Pavilion house is built on a 317-square-metre land that the family bought for $250,000, a fairly low price considering its Clayfield location.

While other people seem to find it difficult, and almost impossible, to build a three-bedroom house in the small Clayfield block, David and Kristy, with their combined 30 years of experience in architecture, put their creativity at work as they crafted innovative solutions to build their dream home. The family worked with builder Thallon Mole Group to make the unique modern house become a reality.

Photo credit: Twitter/Toussaint and Volz

The creative homeowners decided to split the house into two pavilions (hence the name) to create a courtyard that provides daylight and natural ventilation. The other half offers flexible arrangements. This allows the entire home to either be a single detached, three-bedroom unit or a two-bedroom home with a separate space that can serve as a home office, or a second living space.

The Two Pavilion house leaves a small footprint while providing a variety of living spaces. The materials used in its construction were carefully selected to minimise the cost and environmental impact of the build.

David and Kristy hope that the Two Pavilion house will show how contemporary design and architecture can help in solving social problems such as housing affordability.

102-Year-Old Clayfield Home Offered For Sale for the First Time in 60 Years

Clonlara, a 102-year-old home at 150 Adelaide St East, Clayfield hits the market for the first time in 60 years.

The iconic place was the home of the late Sir Edward and Lady Dorothy Williams who bought it in the late 1950s. The couple was particularly attracted to the size and the massive yard of the property which currently houses two tennis courts.

Sir Edward Williams was a noble Queensland personality known for his judicial and extra judicial positions. In 1983, he was hailed as the Queenslander of the Year and Australian of the Year.

He was married to Dorothy Murray on 15 January 1949. They had eight children, four daughters and four sons, namely Edward, Sydney, Zilla, Judy, Therese, Tony, Elizabeth and Michael. The size of their family is one of the factors that were considered in choosing Clonlara.

The Landmark Federation Era Estate has 3,317 square metres of land with the house comprising of six bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two garage spaces.

Clonlara was built in 1916 and many of the home’s original detailing, such as the grand entry foyer to formal dining and lounge rooms, ornate plaster and pressed metal ceilings, solid timber walls and leadlight windows have been preserved to this date.

Clonlara is scheduled to go on sale this May.