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New Service Station, Retail and Fast Food Restaurant Proposed for Kippa-Ring’s Elizabeth Avenue

A new development, featuring a service station, retail store, and fast food restaurant, is being proposed at a general residential zone on Elizabeth Avenue in Kippa-Ring.

Last December 16th 2019, a development application has been lodged for a new service station, retail store, and fast food restaurant at 403 and 405-407 Elizabeth Avenue in Kippa-Ring.

According to the submitted DA, the proposal seeks the three properties to be placed along the street frontage, in the north east portion of the overall site. The proposed development will include two single-storey buildings with a maximum building height of 8 metres.

To remain the overall balance of the site, the existing ten pin bowling centre building and car park will remain. However, the two existing stand-alone fast food buildings will be completely removed in order to facilitate the proposed development.

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Victor G Feros Town Planning—the planners for this proposed development—have stated that their given proposal is consistent with, complementary to, and compatible with the surrounding environment and other commercial facilities nearby.

They also ensure that the proposed development would remain consistent with developing a cluster of non-residential uses as a neighbourhood hub on a main street, given that Elizabeth Avenue is used as a main access road between Kippa-Ring and Clontarf.

Development Details

Tenancy 1: Service Station

Fuel canopy over 3 fuel dispensers
Shared Loading Bay
Service Station/ Shop GFA 260sqm
New underground fuel storage tanks, with split compartments
Car parking spaces provided
1 Storey and 6.2m in maximum building height
Illuminated pylon sign
Operating Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Tenancy 2: Retail

Retail GFA 105sqm
Shared Loading Bay
Car parking spaces provided
1 Storey and 6.2m in maximum building height
Illuminated pylon sign
Operating Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Tenancy 3: Fast Food Restaurant

Restaurant GFA 200sqm
Outdoor dining – 50sqm
Shared Loading Bay
Drive Thru (15 spaces) and waiting bay
Car parking spaces provided
1 Storey and 8m in maximum building height
Illuminated pylon sign
Operating Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

For more details about the proposed service station, retail and fast food restaurant, visit Council Reference 2019 / 40030 / V234P.

Have A Day of Fun in the Sun at Australia Day in Redcliffe

Photo Credit: visitmoretonbayregion.com.au

Looking to spend Australia Day (26 January 2020) beachside? Look no further than Sutton’s Beach in Redcliffe! The calm water of Sutton’s Beach makes it a perfect location for a great day out with the kids.

The fun starts at 3:00 pm, with free beach activities and food trucks. Soak up the sunshine as you watch the kids play in the water and sand. Or have a fun time playing beach cricket, beach volleyball, and sack races. The little ones will be occupied with the dino eggs and spoon races.

Enjoy live tunes with performances from Cheyne Starkie, sibling duo SeaNic Sounds, Space for Two, and The Bassline Studios Band until 8:00 pm. Then have an Aussie time seeing how fast you can eat a lamington without holding it. One of the highlights of this year’s event is the Lamington Eating Contest, which is back by popular demand. A round for kids starts at 4:00pm whilst another round for teens and adults begins at 5:00 pm.

Main Stage Program

3:10 pm Cheyne Starkie

4:00 pm Lamington Eating Competition (under 12 years)

4:15 pm SeaNic Sounds

5:00 pm Lamington Eating Competition (13+ years)

5:15 pm Space for Two

6:15 pm The Bassline Studios Band

This free, family-friendly is presented by Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT), and supported by Moreton Bay Regional Council and Moreton Life Magazine. Parking is available in Suttons Beach car park and surrounding streets.

Facilities at Sutton’s Beach

Patrolled swimming beach
Band rotunda
BBQs
Picnic shelters
Play equipment
Bikeways
Beach showers
Toilets
Disabled access

Moreton Bay’s Very First Jet Pack Laser Show Is Happening on New Year’s Eve

Sandstone Point Hotel in Bribie Island Road is celebrating New Year’s Eve in a spectacular way and you are invited to experience Moreton Bay’s first-ever party featuring a jet pack laser show.

You also have three options to welcome 2020 with your family and friends. Sandstone Point Hotel’s activities will begin from 12:00 midday on the 31st of Dec 2019 until 2:00 a.m. the next day. It’s guaranteed to be a New Year’s Eve to remember!

*Photo Credit: Sandstone Point Hotel/Facebook*

Jet Pack Laser Show at the New Year’s Eve Carnival

In lieu of fireworks, the jet pack laser show will feature a choreographed performance combining the wonders of laser technology and human talent. Watch as amazing performers on powerful European jet packs do seamless acrobatics whilst weaving a colourful display of laser lights in the air.

Two jet pack laser shows will be featured during the New Year’s Eve celebrations once the sun goes down. However, guests are encouraged to come earlier with the kids for the New Year’s Eve carnival that kicks off at noon.

Filled with kids rides, food stalls, live entertainment and a DJ, the carnival is an event for the whole family to enjoy together. Make memories with your children as you welcome another year filled with milestones and achievements.

Donation points will also be set up at the carnival for those who would like to spread goodwill to fire-affected communities, as well as the firefighters and emergency services volunteers who have been tirelessly containing the bushfire and saving wildlife.

Roaring ’20s Into 2020

At the hotel’s Pumicestone Room, guests may welcome 2020 in style in the 1920s-themed party. You’ll be served cocktail drinks as soon as you enter the venue at 7:00 p.m. then the progressive feasting menu will follow.

Enjoy the live entertainment whilst you jig and jive on the dance floor. Take keepsakes at the photo booth or toast to the wonderful year with your 3-hour beverage package that comes with your ticket.

Black Tie Party

If you’d like to experience an exclusive night of indulgence as you bid one year goodbye and welcome the next year, you can also choose to join the Black Tie party at The Cellar.

This intimate celebration will open at 6:00 p.m. followed by a two-course menu and four hours of premium drink binge. Some dancing, live entertainment and photo booth fun will also take place at this exclusive party.

Tickets to any of these Sandstone Point Hotel celebrations may be booked online.

Sandstone Point Hotel is an award-winning hospitality venue that has welcomed VIPs the likes of The Beach Boys, Bryan Adams and Suzi Quatro. Located near the Bribie Island Bridge, this rustic-style hotel, which was opened in 2015, and has been part of many celebrations in this community.

Redcliffe’s Dolphin Stadium to Get $6M Expansion

Photo Credit: Dolphin Stadium/Facebook

To meet the rising demand for games at Dolphin Stadium, Moreton Bay Regional Council has signed off on a $2.5-million contribution to finish the stadium’s expansion. The Federal Government also committed $3.5 million towards the project.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Mayor Allan Sutherland, a long-time supporter of the club, said it made economic sense to contribute towards Stage 3 of Dolphin Stadium. Once complete, this will increase the stadium’s seating capacity from 7,000 to 10,000.

The stadium had 4,000 seats when it reopened in 2016. More seats were added during the second stage of the project in 2018. Stage 3 involves the development of the northern end of the ground. It is part of the five-year expansion project funded by the state and federal governments and the Moreton Bay Regional Council. To date, the project has cost $15 million, including $6 million for the second stage.

Mayor Sutherland believes it’s an investment that’s returning massive dividends for the region through tourism and events. He said it allows council to continue to invest in other facilities as there are no ongoing maintenance and depreciation costs for ratepayers.

More than being a home to the Redcliffe Dolphins, Dolphin Stadium (formerly Dolphin Oval) served as the venue for the Brisbane Roar women’s teams high-profile home matches. The A-League soccer club announced in June 2019 that it will move three of its home matches in the 2019–20 season to the venue. Their match against Melbourne City in November 2019 attracted a total of 9,387 spectators filling the stands at Dolphin Stadium.

Regarding the expansion plan, Spokesperson for Economic Development, Events and Tourism Cr Peter Flannery added: “Attracting visitors to the stadium is fantastic as many travel to the region and then stay overnight or longer. On average these visitors spend $278 per visitor per day in our local businesses.”

Santa is Coming to Redcliffe Markets this December

Snap a few happy photos with Santa—and maybe even get a treat from him depending on how good you’ve been this year—as he visits the Redcliffe Markets this month of December.

You better watch out because Santa and his jolly assistant, Elfie the Elf, are coming over to Redcliffe Markets to bring joy and a few treats for all visitors. Come and say hi, take pictures, and even whisper to Santa’s ears your Christmas wish list as he roams around the market from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

Santa’s Photos at Redcliffe Markets is available every Sunday of December (before Christmas): December 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd.

Redcliffe Markets

Redcliffe Markets was launched last 6 October 2019, and since then it has become one of South East Queensland’s most dynamic destination markets.

The market’s main focus is to support all local initiatives, businesses, charitable organisations, schools and sporting clubs of Redcliffe and the Moreton Bay region.

Here are some of the items you may find at Redcliffe Markets:

Delicious traditional foods
Premium farm-direct produce
Arts and crafts
Fresh local seafood and premium meats
Deli lines
Artisan-baked bread and pastries
Fashion, gifts and jewellery
Fresh flowers and plants

Should you wish to open a stall at the Redcliffe Markets, click here.

Redcliffe Markets is open every Sunday from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Admission and parking is free, and pets are allowed inside the market (must be on leash).

Visit Redcliffe Markets for updates and more information.

Know More About Redcliffe’s Road-Related Enforcement Operations and Statistics As Reported for the Moreton Police District

Get to know more about Redcliffe’s road-related enforcement operations and statistics as reported this month of November 2019 for the Moreton Police District.

The information compiled by the Deception Bay Road Policing Unit includes road enforcement operations and statistics that have occurred during the whole month of November 2019 in the following areas: Redcliffe, Deception Bay, Burpengary, Caboolture, Bribie Island, Woodford, Kilcoy and Moore Police Divisions.

Each week a recap of road operations, fatalities, crashes, offence locations and more were made and have been collected by the Moreton Police District.

For road fatalities, as of 24 November 2019, the total Queensland road toll was 197, 21 less than the state-wide tally this time last year. The Southern Region has also recorded 51 for the year, five less than what was recorded last year.

The Moreton District has also recorded eight fatality crashes, which is the same number as last year.

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For traffic crashes and its causes, a total number of 139 crashes were reported for this month of November 2019. It was recorded that 84 of these crashes were caused by hit and run incidents and public reported minor matters.

Out of these 139 crashes, 38 of them had occurred specifically at Redcliffe.

For drink and drug drivers, there were 35 drink drivers detected across the Moreton District and 52 drug drivers detected driving with specified drugs in their system.

8 out of 35 drink drivers and 6 out of 52 drug drivers were detected from Redcliffe.

As of 25 November 2019, a total number of 120 unlicensed and disqualified driver offences were detected across the district. 15 vehicles had their plates seized for seven days, 12 vehicles for 90 days and 5 vehicles were forfeited.

12 out of these 120 unlicensed and disqualified driver offences were located at Redcliffe.

Want to know more information? Visit myPolice Moreton for more access on reported road related enforcement operations and statistics.

Newly Upgraded Redcliffe Paceway Reopens to Public

After completing its $300,000 worth of track upgrade, Redcliffe Paceway is back and running for race meetings once again.

On 16 October 2019, the Redcliffe Paceway reopened its doors to the public to unveil its newly upgraded race tracks. It has been more than a decade since its last upgrade, and that is why this outcome is significant to all racing participants, enthusiasts and Racing Queensland as a whole.

Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe and Attorney-General and Member for Redcliffe Yvette D’Ath inspected the venue after stewards approved the return to racing.

Both Mr Hinchliffe and Mrs D’Ath agree that the track upgrade of Redcliffe Paceway is terrific news for the region given the fact that the harness racing industry has been a significant contributor to the economy.

“Add to that the fact that new economic data has revealed that harness racing is responsible for generating $21.7 million to the Moreton Bay economy each year,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“More than 18,000 people come to harness racing meetings here, and there are more than 600 participants, including 65 trainers.

“Most significantly, however, is that it provides more than 180 full-time jobs right here in Moreton Bay, which is why the Palaszczuk Government supports racing in the Sunshine State,” he said.

“With more than 100 race meetings each year, it will provide participants with a new and improved racing surface and upgraded training facilities,” Mrs D’Ath shared.

According to Bernie Ring, President of the Redcliffe Harness Racing Club, the newly upgraded 800 metre track looks incredible. He further mentioned that in time, once the track has settled into all Redcliffe Paceway’s participants, he believes that we will see faster and perhaps record-beating races in the future.

For more updates about Redcliffe Paceway, click here.

Kaufland Plans to Open in Morayfield at Moreton Bay

Kaufland, a well-known German supermarket has announced its plan of opening a store in Morayfield at Moreton Bay.

Just last August 2019, Kaufland released its plan of expansion in Australia by opening up massive stores in Victoria and Queensland.

Kaufland is a leading grocery chain from Europe and also a subsidiary of the Schwarz Group—the world’s fourth largest retailer. But just like any other businesses, Kaufland had its humble beginnings when it first opened in Germany in 1984. Soon, Kafuland had grown and expanded across Europe by operating a total number of 1,300 stores with 150,000 employees.

And now, this German supermarket giant is already making its name known locally by submitting applications to build one-stop supermarkets at Moreton Bay, Toowoomba, and Gold Coast.

At Moreton Bay, Kaufland announced that they had already acquired the Morayfield Village Retail Centre, and that they have a clear view in transforming it into one of their stores.

There is still no final date of its opening, but the German supermarket is expected to be up and running by 2020.

Having Kaufland’s site be constructed right next to the Morayfield Regional Shopping Centre poses a stiff competition amongst other local retailers within the precinct.

It is without a doubt that Kaufland does not shy away from other market players who are already well-established in the area including Coles, Woolworths, Target, Kmart, Big W and Aldi.

What to Expect at Kaufland

A typical Kaufland store is around 4000 square metres. It will have its own butcher, bakery, and a variety of small businesses such as sushi bars and cafes.

Kaufland is also set on delivering competitive prices across all its food and non-food items. Local, regional and international products too will be available at the store.

In fact, Kaufland prides itself on being a one-stop-shop destination retailer that covers people’s everyday needs across all price categories.

Moreton Bay Regional Council Is Set to Relocate The Gayundah Shipwreck Bow

Due to high public safety risk, the Moreton Bay Regional Council has decided that it is best to relocate the Gayundah Shipwreck Bow to the rear side of the wreck site.

Despite the number of warnings and signages present, as well as having improved fencing on the location of the shipwreck, some people continue to climb over and even go inside the heavily rusted structure of the HMQS Gayundah.

According to Spokesperson for Asset Maintenance Councillor Adam Hain, having people nearby, or even worse, on the wreck itself, presents great concern for the Council since the shipwreck’s structure is deteriorating. The Gayundah shipwreck is also currently on the verge of collapsing anytime soon.

“The Gayundah shipwreck was placed at the base of the Woody Point cliffs way back in 1958 but the condition of the ship has deteriorated greatly in recent years,” Cr Hain said.

“In 2016 the top part of the bow collapsed and is now resting precariously on the hull. The bow is considered likely to eventually fall further, and Council is concerned this may injure a member of the public.”

Relocation of the Bow

The Council has no choice but to call in a professional contractor to remove and relocate the collapsed part of the Gayundah Shipwreck bow into the hull of the wreck.

Cr Adam Hain said that a crane would be used for this relocation process that will take place in the next coming weeks, should all approvals from relevant government agencies be obtained.

“We’ve received an independent safety analysis report that recommended a number of interventions, including relocation of the ship’s bow which is at risk of collapsing at any moment, and increasing public awareness of the danger posed by the wreck.”

“The bow will be carefully removed via crane, and relocated into the rear of the wreck, which is a more desirable outcome for the heritage values, rather than letting it fall and break on impact,” he said.

Further information with regards to the exact day and time of the relocation will be announced soon.

Moreton Bay Council Approves DA for 240,000 Solar Panels at Beachmere

Moreton Bay Regional Council unanimously approved the development application for a solar farm at Beachmere, which will have more than two hundred thousand solar panels that could power 12,000 households.

The approved Beachmere solar farm is a 67-hectare land located at 260 Wallace Rd North, Beachmere. Having a solar farm of this size means that it could generate up to 50 megawatts of energy each day—this is three times more than what the Sunshine Coast Regional Council-owned farm could generate.

Residents of the Moreton Bay Region are seen to be more keen when it comes to having sustainable and renewable energy given Queensland’s overall vulnerability to climate change. In fact, data from the latest Climate Council report show that Elimbah is the top suburb amongst 25 Queensland suburbs that has an outstanding record of 70.6% of dwellings with installed solar rooftop.

Bright and Sustainable Moreton Bay Region

Given the number of infrastructures that are placed and soon to be built at Moreton Bay Region, Council Spokesperson for Economic Development and Division 2 Councillor, Peter Flannery mentioned that is it is without a doubt that this region is one of the fastest-growing regions of Queensland today. And having this solar farm built will lead into a better, brighter and more sustainable future for Moreton Bay.

Beachmere too will benefit greatly from this project. The solar farm construction and operation would open a number of jobs for locals to take. And more importantly, the image of Beachmere—a simple coastal town, as a site taking and leading the charge for this project will definitely boost the area’s popularity.

According to Councillor Peter Flannery, the Beachmere solar farm is the first wide-scale renewable energy project of the region. This solar farm will feed and provide solar-powered energy directly into the grid—alleviating pressure from Energex, a power distributor whose main line runs through the site location.

“Energex supported the development as a means of alleviating pressure on the grid and it aligns with the Queensland Government guidelines for solar farms — designed to help Queensland achieve a 50% renewable energy generation target by 2030,” Cr Flannery said.

Cr Flannery also believed that this type of investment will usher a change for the often-overlooked Beachmere.

“This solar farm could herald the beginning of a bright and sustainable future for the Moreton Bay Region and I’m thrilled to see Beachmere leading the charge,” Cr Flannery said.

The construction of the Beachmere solar farm is expected to be completed in a span of 12 months. During the construction, the developer is required to have a 10-metre landscape buffer along all adjoining properties near the site.