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Expression of Interest: Fresh Eyes Plans Unveiled for Mango Hill School Bus Route
The Moreton Bay Region features a diverse range The Queensland Government and Moreton Bay
of natural landscapes, from sub-tropical rainforests, Regional Council have unveiled plans for a new bus
wetlands, bushland and beaches. It is also home route to service Mango Hill State School’s growing
to everyday landscapes including backyards, community.
basketball courts and carparks. Over the past 20 years, driven by State Member for Murrumba Steven Miles said the proposed,
the increase in population, the region has undergone significant dedicated bus route would drive along Napier Avenue, Campbell
changes. From these changes, new landscapes have emerged. Drive and Capestone Road before and after school.
The Bruce Highway has widened, farmland has given way to “Parents have told us they want more travel options for their
new suburbs, and new recreational areas have been developed. kids, and I’m pleased to announce that the state government,
As such there are now more environments for people to form Translink and council are working to make this happen,” Mr
spiritual and social connections to. Miles said.
In Fresh Eyes, artists are asked to share landscapes from the “Students will be able to walk out their front door in the morning,
Moreton Bay Region that are special to them. Natural and hop straight onto a bus and arrive safely at the school gate.
industrial landscapes will share the gallery with scenes of “It will take cars off the road and ease overall congestion in
everyday surroundings. This exhibition aims to explore what Mango Hill during peak drop-off and pick-up times.”
draws artists to depict certain landscapes and what connection Division 4 Councillor Julie Greer said council would upgrade
they hold to them. the Campbell Drive and Jepson Street roundabout to allow
Artists working in all mediums are invited to enter their works. a dedicated bus service to safely manoeuvre through the
Experimentation with depicting landscapes will be proposed route.
highly encouraged. “In coming months, crews will get stuck into upgrading the
To submit your application visit - www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ roundabout, widening the intersection and replacing the
pine-rivers-gallery/community-exhibition-eoi/ existing curbs with more suitable painted lines and skirting,” Cr
Expressions of interest close 11.59pm, Sunday, 25th Greer said.
November, 2018. “The planned roadworks and bus service means we’ll have
reduced congestion during peak times and that our parents
won’t have to queue every day to drop off or pick up their young
ones safely.
“It’s a fantastic announcement for the community and gives
students the option to now walk, cycle or ride the bus to get
to school.”
Mango Hill State School Principal Tracy Egan welcomed the
plans and said it was a great result for students living in the
nearby estates.
“When we surveyed our families on what they wanted in terms
of getting to school, the overwhelming majority supported a
dedicated bus route for their kids,” Ms Egan said. “Our student
population has hit well over the 1,000-mark and will continue
Redcliffe Art Gallery and Community Space to grow, so a dedicated bus service is a much needed and much
Council will deliver a major enhancement to welcome outcome.” The route is expected to be in service by
Redcliffe’s cultural heart with the addition of a new Term 1, 2019.
art gallery and community space at the Redcliffe
Administration Centre.
As part of the 2018/19 budget, council has allocated $2 million
to the project which will see the Redcliffe Art Gallery relocate
from its current location to provide additional space for
exhibitions and public programs. The new 1000m2 gallery will
feature display areas, new front counter, a courtyard, studio
space, storage, curatorial space and general amenities.
Council’s regular public meetings will continue to be held on
the upper level of the building.
The project is currently in the design phase. Construction is
planned to start in late 2018 and is expected to be complete by
early 2020.
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