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Freshwater Creek Bridge to Close a Missing Link Between Griffin and Mango Hill

Artist's render of Freshwater Creek Bridge from Brushwood Ct looking south. Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay

A missing walking and cycling connection between Griffin and Mango Hill is moving closer to reality, with a new bridge planned across Freshwater Creek between Aspire Parade and Brushwood Court.

The crossing would join two neighbouring residential areas currently separated by the creek corridor. There is no direct formal pedestrian or cycle crossing at the proposed location, forcing people using the existing street and path network to take a more indirect route between the two sides.

For Griffin residents, the link would also provide a more direct route towards Mango Hill railway station, public transport and the Moreton Bay Rail Cycleway.

A New Way Across Freshwater Creek

Artist’s render of Freshwater Creek Bridge, from Aspire Pde looking north. Photo Credit: City of Moreton Bay

The bridge will extend from the Aspire Parade side of Freshwater Creek in Griffin towards Brushwood Court in Mango Hill.

Council describes it as a “much-needed active transport link” and says it will create a strategic walking and cycling connection between the two communities.

The project is for pedestrians and cyclists rather than vehicles. Once on the Mango Hill side, users will be able to connect with the existing path and street network towards the railway station and rail cycleway.

Council has not published journey-time or distance savings, but the practical change is clear: the project would provide a formal crossing where the creek currently breaks the local walking and cycling network.

Construction Still Planned for 2027

Site investigations were scheduled to begin from 27 July 2026, including drilling, soil testing and surveys to establish ground conditions for the bridge design.

Council’s current project information does not confirm that those investigations have been completed. It continues to list construction as starting in early 2027, with earlier material pointing to completion during the 2027–28 financial year.

The project has progressed beyond its earlier design phase. City of Moreton Bay’s 2026–27 Budget identifies construction of the new active-travel connection between Aspire Parade and Brushwood Court, with Queensland Government support through the Cycling Network Local Government Grants program.

Council has not published a total construction cost, final bridge dimensions, a contractor appointment or a more precise opening date.

Creek Corridor Shapes the Design

Freshwater Creek runs through a vegetated corridor between Griffin and Mango Hill, making the setting more complicated than an ordinary suburban pathway project.

Council says the alignment has been designed to minimise impacts on existing Melaleuca and Eucalypt trees. Some vegetation may still need to be removed, although a confirmed number of trees has not been published.

Environmental approval conditions will also apply to construction, with measures required to manage potential disturbance from the works.

For Griffin, the result will be a relatively small piece of infrastructure filling a conspicuous gap in the local network. Aspire Parade and Brushwood Court sit on opposite sides of Freshwater Creek; the planned bridge will finally give walkers and cyclists a direct way between them.

If the current timetable holds, construction is expected to begin in early 2027.

Published 8-September-2026

Bruce Highway Ramp Upgrade Takes Shape at Murrumba Downs

Artist’s impression of the extended north-facing ramps at the Dohles Rocks Road interchange, Murrumba Downs. Photo Credit: TMR Queensland

Work on the $290 million Bruce Highway upgrade at Murrumba Downs has moved into a more visible phase, with new ramps taking shape between Dohles Rocks Road and the Anzac Avenue interchange and a key local road connection now closed.

Access to Goodrich Road East directly from Dohles Rocks Road has closed as construction progresses on the new southbound highway exit. Drivers can instead reach Goodrich Road East via Silvereye Drive.

It is one of the biggest changes so far in a project that will alter how traffic enters and leaves the Bruce Highway between Murrumba Downs and the interchange serving North Lakes and Mango Hill.

New Ramps Between Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue

Stage 1 centres on two extended north-facing ramps at Dohles Rocks Road.

The new northbound entry will take traffic from Dohles Rocks Road onto the Bruce Highway, continuing towards the Anzac Avenue exit as an auxiliary lane.

Heading south, another auxiliary lane will extend from the Anzac Avenue entry ramp to a new Bruce Highway exit at Dohles Rocks Road.

That means additional road capacity between the two interchanges, rather than the new infrastructure ending immediately after vehicles join or leave the highway.

Ramp-metering signals will also be installed on the northbound entry to manage the flow of vehicles joining the Bruce Highway.

Dohles Rocks Road Is Being Reworked

Changes are happening off the highway as well.

The existing signalised intersection on Dohles Rocks Road is being upgraded to accommodate traffic using the new northbound ramp. A separate signalised intersection will cater for the new southbound exit.

The closure of the former Goodrich Road East access makes room for that southbound ramp, while new and upgraded noise barriers also form part of the works.

Main construction began in April 2025 after early works started the previous year. The Australian Government is contributing $232 million towards the $290 million project, with the Queensland Government providing $58 million.

Bigger Changes Planned Around the Bruce Highway

The Murrumba Downs works are also part of a much larger rethink of the Bruce Highway and Gateway Motorway corridor through Brisbane’s northern fringe and southern Moreton Bay.

Immediately south of Dohles Rocks Road, detailed design is now underway on a separate project that would build collector-distributor roads on both sides of the Bruce Highway between Dohles Rocks Road and the Gateway Motorway and Gympie Arterial Road.

That proposal includes two new bridges across the Pine River, a shared active transport connection and a fauna underpass. Construction funding for that stage has not yet been committed.

Future stages between Dohles Rocks Road and Anzac Avenue are also proposed. These include collector-distributor roads, changes to the Anzac Avenue interchange and a shared pedestrian and bicycle path along the eastern side of the highway.

Those later works remain subject to further approvals and funding.

For now, the most immediate changes are happening at Dohles Rocks Road, where the new ramps and intersections are steadily changing a familiar part of the Bruce Highway for motorists travelling between Murrumba Downs, Griffin and the North Lakes area.

Published 8-September-2026

Petrie Campus Scholarship Program Reaches Milestone Supporting Nearly 100 Undergraduates

Twenty-three students scattered across the bustling North Lakes, Petrie, Mango Hill and Kallangur corridor are suddenly finding room to breathe as fresh financial backing targets the escalating costs of modern higher education.

Strengthening the Local Pipeline

Why should a bright academic future depend entirely on the state of a bank account? Local leaders refuse to let household budgets dictate who gets to succeed. Operating out of the Petrie campus, the annual City of Moreton Bay Scholarship Program has steadily built a reliable net for local learners since 2020.

Ninety-one students have now navigated their university years with this backing, transforming raw potential into professional capability right where they grew up.

Adapting to Economic Realities

Bursaries jumped from $2,000 to $2,500 this year, responding directly to the pinch of inflation. Administrators also introduced the programme’s inaugural Indigenous Study Support Bursary, widening the gates for regional participation. Beyond these sixteen flexible cash grants sit seven major undergraduate scholarships, each worth $8,000 annually for the entire duration of a degree.

Could a few thousand dollars really mean the difference between dropping out and earning a diploma? For many young adults juggling rent and textbooks, the answer is an absolute yes.

Fueling Tomorrow’s Economy

Petrie is expanding at breakneck speed. Where will the region find the engineers, teachers, and innovators it needs tomorrow? The answer is sitting in today’s lecture halls. By removing financial barriers, the collaborative initiative ensures homegrown talent stays put rather than drifting away to bigger cities.

Graduates step straight from campus into local enterprises, feeding their newly minted expertise back into the neighbourhoods that supported them from the start.

Updated 2-September-2026

Major Road and Drainage Upgrade Gets Underway in Mango Hill

A long-planned overhaul of some of Mango Hill Village’s older streets is moving into construction, with Rose Street West and Mary Street West first in line for new drainage, road pavement and footpaths.

Work on the first stage is due to begin this month, starting a three-stage program that will eventually extend along the eastern sections of Rose and Mary streets before reaching Winifred Street.

Preparatory work began in mid-August, including utility relocations, vegetation removal and work around driveways to make way for new drainage.

More Than a Resurfacing Job

The existing road pavement will be removed and replaced, with new kerbs, stormwater drainage and footpaths built through the first stage.

Affected driveways will also be reconstructed, including the removal of existing crossover pipes and headwalls where required.

Council says Rose, Mary and Winifred streets currently lack kerbs and adequate drainage, with existing drains and pipes contributing to shallow flooding on residential properties during heavy rain.

New and upgraded open drainage channels form part of the wider project, along with landscaping, turf and replacement street trees. Some trees are being removed where they conflict with utility relocations, stormwater pipes and drainage works.

The design also incorporates Water Sensitive Urban Design principles. Council has not identified specific rain gardens, bioretention basins or vegetated swales in its current project information, but has confirmed a combination of new stormwater infrastructure, upgraded open drains and landscaping.

The project is intended to improve how stormwater is managed through the road reserve and address existing drainage deficiencies. Council has not said the works will eliminate flood risk.

Years in the Planning

The upgrade has been on the drawing board for several years.

Planning and design for drainage works in Mango Hill Village appeared in Council’s 2024–25 program, with service relocations and approvals continuing through 2025–26.

Residents had raised the issue earlier. A 100-signature petition presented to Council in 2019 concerned road and drainage upgrades in Mango Hill Village, including the protection of mature trees as works progressed.

Three Stages of Work

Stage 1 covers Rose Street West and Mary Street West and is expected to involve about 20 weeks of construction. Council gives the broader Stage 1 program as September 2026 to April 2027, with timing subject to weather and unforeseen conditions.

Stage 2 will move to Rose Street East and Mary Street East and is currently scheduled from April to September 2027.

Winifred Street forms Stage 3, which Council’s latest timetable places in the 2028–29 financial year.

The project appears in City of Moreton Bay’s 2026–27 Budget program, although Council has not published a standalone total project cost or separate Stage 1 construction figure in its current public material.

What Residents Can Expect

Construction will affect traffic and property access as crews move through Rose Street West and Mary Street West.

Council says it will work with residents to maintain access where possible, although individual driveways will be temporarily unavailable while they are reconstructed. Pedestrians will be directed around active work areas.

Residents directly affected by early vegetation and driveway works have already received written notification.

Council has not published project-specific working hours or announced blanket road closures, changes to waste collection or public transport arrangements.

For now, the disruption will be concentrated on the western sections of Rose and Mary streets. Their eastern ends follow next year, while Winifred Street remains a later stage of the program.

Published 5-September-2026

North Lakes, Mango Hill and Kallangur: Three Neighbours, Three Very Different Property Markets

From a $2 million sale on Nicklaus Parade to multi-million-dollar acreage deals on Kinsellas Road East, the latest property data reveals why North Lakes, Mango Hill and Kallangur are no longer moving as one market.

North Lakes, Mango Hill and Kallangur may share schools, shopping centres and transport links, but the latest property data shows they’re heading in different directions.

A new Property Market Overview by Moreton Bay Area Properties, covering house sales to 27 July 2026, found North Lakes and Mango Hill recorded softer short-term median prices, while Kallangur continued to gather momentum.

Five Things We Learned

North Lakes and Kallangur each recorded 41 house sales, the highest activity in the comparison.
Kallangur was the only suburb where the three-month median exceeded its annual median.
Mango Hill remained the highest-priced mainstream market, with a median of $1.065 million.
Homes sold fastest in Kallangur, taking a median of 21 days.
Ryan Suhle, Matt Phillips and Simon Booker topped the agent leaderboards in their respective suburbs.

At a Glance

Side-by-side summary of all three suburbs — trailing 3-month vs 12-month house medians.

Market Indicator	North Lakes	Mango Hill	Kallangur
3-Month House Median	$1,011,000	$1,065,000	$945,000
12-Month House Median	$1,050,000	$1,125,000	$920,000
vs 12-Month	-3.7%	-5.3%	+2.7%
3-Month Sales	41	26	41
Median Days to Sell	27 days	36 days	21 days

A Tale of Three Markets

North Lakes remains the area’s established premium market. Its three-month median house price eased to $1.011 million, about 3.7 per cent below its rolling annual median, but buyer activity remained solid with 41 sales and a median selling time of 27 days.

The suburb’s biggest sale—a $2 million home on Nicklaus Parade—showed buyers are still willing to pay top dollar for standout properties.

Monthly Median Sale Price — North Lakes

12-month rolling trend, August 2025 – July 2026. Houses only.

Mango Hill continued to command the highest median price at $1.065 million, although homes generally took longer to sell, with a median of 36 days.

The report notes that two acreage sales worth $8 million and $7.025 million helped shape the suburb’s results and shouldn’t be viewed as typical residential transactions.

Top Sales — Mango Hill

Highest recorded house sale prices in the trailing 3-month window.

63 KINSELLAS ROAD E

4 bed · 2 bath · 2 car · 12,180m² · Not disclosed

$8,000,000

59–61 KINSELLAS ROAD E

— bed · — bath · — car · 8,834m² · Not disclosed

$7,025,000

ⓘ Properties at 63 and 59–61 Kinsellas Road East are large acreage holdings (8,834–12,180m²) and are not representative of typical residential transactions. They are included for completeness as they settled within the period.

Kallangur, meanwhile, was the standout performer.

Its median climbed to $945,000, above its annual median, while homes sold in just 21 days. Combined with 41 recorded sales, the figures suggest buyers continue to see strong value in the suburb.

Monthly Median Sale Price — Kallangur

12-month rolling trend, August 2025 – July 2026. Houses only.

The People Behind the Numbers

The report also highlights the agents leading sales activity across the three suburbs.

Top Agents – Trailing 3 Months

Top agents in North Lakes, Mango Hill and Kallangur by confirmed house sales during the trailing three-month period
Suburb	Agent	Sales (3-Mo)
North Lakes	Ryan Suhle	18
Mango Hill	Matt Phillips	5
Kallangur	Simon Booker	5

Ryan Suhle recorded 18 confirmed house sales in North Lakes during the reporting period, while Matt Phillips topped Mango Hill with five sales and Simon Booker led Kallangur, also with five sales.

The Meaning Behind the Numbers

The figures suggest there isn’t one property market across the North Lakes district—there are three.

North Lakes continues to perform as an established premium suburb. Mango Hill remains a strong family market with a handful of high-end sales capable of influencing headline figures. Kallangur, meanwhile, continues to strengthen as buyers look for affordability without leaving the district.

For homeowners, buyers and investors, that’s the real takeaway: the postcode may be shared, but the market story isn’t.

Explore the Full Report

The full North Lakes, Mango Hill & Kallangur Property Market Overview includes:

Monthly median price charts
Top 10 sales
Agent leaderboards
Bedroom-by-bedroom market breakdowns
Side-by-side suburb comparisons

➜ Read the full report on Moreton Bay Area Properties

Data source: Figures are drawn from the North Lakes, Mango Hill & Kallangur Property Market Overview published by Moreton Bay Area Properties. The report analyses publicly available residential property sales for the three months to 27 July 2026.

Published 5-August-2026

Mango Hill Family’s Landmark Property To Make Way For New Housing After Nearly 60 Years

A Mango Hill property owned by one family for almost 60 years is set to make way for a new residential community, marking the end of a long chapter for a site that has become well known to locals.

Read: Meyers Circuit Site Set For 117-Home Development In Mango Hill

The Kinsellas Road West property, held by the Buchanan family since it was purchased as farmland six decades ago, has been acquired by Brisbane developer Chapter Two. The site is expected to be developed into about 56 homesites.

For Paul and Edith Buchanan, the move marks the next chapter in a long connection with Mango Hill. In more recent years, the property gained a following for its miniature railway, built by Paul Buchanan, which attracted neighbours, train enthusiasts, and visitors.

The railway’s story is not ending, however. As part of the agreement, the locomotives, tracks and scenery will be relocated to the family’s new property, allowing the attraction to continue in a new location.

New Chapter For A Familiar Property

Kinsellas Rise (Photo credit: Chapter Two)

The Buchanan family said the agreement followed a relationship established with Chapter Two after a neighbouring property was acquired by the developer in 2021. That land later became the 22-lot Kinsellas Rise estate. When the family decided earlier this year that the time was right to move on from their remaining land, they approached Chapter Two, citing confidence built through their previous dealings.

Chapter Two co-founder Oliver Bagheri said the project would help meet demand for new housing in Mango Hill while preserving the miniature railway by relocating it to the Buchanan family’s new property.

The project is the latest addition to Chapter Two’s pipeline in Mango Hill. The developer has secured five residential development sites in the suburb over the past five years and recently lodged plans for Avela, a proposed $100 million community comprising 116 townhomes.

Read: Avela Adds to Mango Hill’s Growing Housing Pipeline With $100-M Townhouse Proposal

While the property’s future will look very different, its miniature railway became one of Mango Hill Village’s best-known private attractions. For years, the garden attraction drew neighbours, visitors and train enthusiasts, becoming one of Mango Hill Village’s most recognisable private features.

With the railway preparing for a fresh start and plans progressing for a new neighbourhood, another piece of Mango Hill’s history is set to enter a new phase.

Published 4-August-2026

Major Murrumba Downs Wastewater Upgrades To Support Moreton Bay’s Growing Communities

Communities surrounding North Lakes are among those set to benefit from a series of upgrades at Unitywater’s Murrumba Downs Wastewater Treatment Plant, as the utility expands infrastructure to support growth across Moreton Bay.

The treatment plant services approximately 187,000 homes and businesses in Dakabin, Griffin, Kallangur, Mango Hill and Murrumba Downs, as well as Bray Park, Joyner, Lawnton and Strathpine. It processes around 25 megalitres of wastewater each day—the equivalent of about 5.5 million toilet flushes.

The upgrades are part of Unitywater’s $500 million renewals and replacements program, which is aimed at strengthening water and wastewater infrastructure throughout its service region.

Unitywater Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Mike Basterfield said the works included a range of improvements designed to support the plant’s ongoing operation.

The project involves refurbishing the plant’s bioreactor, replacing aeration diffusers that supply oxygen to microorganisms used in the treatment process, upgrading a cloth media filter tank and constructing a new aeration tank to improve biological treatment.

Upstream of the treatment plant, crews have also installed a 16-metre-high barometric loop—a distinctive U-shaped structure that uses gravity and atmospheric pressure to maintain efficient wastewater flow.

According to Unitywater, the new structure will increase pumping efficiency while helping reduce odour and the risk of blockages in the wastewater network.

Mr Basterfield said the crane lift also drew the attention of children from nearby Green Leaves Early Learning Centre, who later visited the site dressed in miniature high-visibility safety vests.

The barometric loop was installed by Dormway earlier this year, while Downer is delivering the remaining works. The full program is expected to be completed by November 2026.

Published 1-Aug-2026

Meyers Circuit Site Set For 117-Home Development In Mango Hill

Photo Credit: QLD Gov/Azure Development Group

Plans for Mango Hill housing have advanced, with 117 apartments and townhouses set for an underused Meyers Circuit site near the suburb’s train station.

The 1.5-hectare former Department of Transport and Main Roads site will be divided between two residential projects expected to accommodate more than 200 people.

Coast2Bay Housing Group will develop 56 one, two and three-bedroom apartments for people eligible for affordable housing. The apartment component will occupy a 3,000-square-metre section of the site and include 68 resident and visitor car parks.

Plans also provide for communal indoor and outdoor areas facing Meyers Circuit. The apartments will be contained in a single five-storey complex as part of the wider residential development.

Coast2Bay intends the project to provide affordable rental options for essential workers and local residents seeking to live closer to employment, schools, services and everyday facilities.

Townhouses Planned For Homebuyers

Azure Development Group will build 61 three and four-bedroom townhouses on the adjoining 1.2-hectare section of the property. The townhouses are intended for build-to-sell homebuyers.

The developer identified the site’s access to public transport, retail, employment areas and education options as features supporting the project. The Mango Hill development will also form part of Azure’s northern corridor housing pipeline.

Together, the apartment and townhouse projects will create a mix of housing types near Mango Hill train station. The site is also close to North Lakes Shopping Centre, Mango Hill State School and the wider North Lakes precinct.

Photo Credit: QLD Gov/ Coast2Bay Housing Group

Construction Planned From Late 2027

Construction on both projects is planned to begin in late 2027, subject to the required approvals. Homes across the two developments are expected to be completed by late 2028.

The site has been underused since 2017 and was previously used for rail-related works. It has now been declared a Provisional Priority Development Area to accelerate planning, assessment and housing delivery processes.

Economic Development Queensland is leading the Land Activation Program, which identifies underused government-owned land that may be suitable for housing and works with agencies and industry to bring sites forward for development.

Since the program began in February 2026, market submissions have been assessed for 191 sites involving 25 agencies across 23 local government areas. The Mango Hill site will now move through approvals, contracts and delivery before construction begins.

Published 22-July-2026

The Quiet Power of the Mango Hill Progress Association

Photo Credit: Mango HIll Progress Association/ Facebook

The Mango Hill Progress Association has spent 40 years successfully blocking unwanted developments and forcing government action to transform a quiet corner of the Moreton Bay region into a connected, thriving community.

Founded in 1986, the group initially mobilised to defeat plans for a rubbish tip and cemetery on Chermside Rd. This victory provided the foundation for a permanent watchdog presence. Over the ensuing decades, the association matured into a sophisticated advocate that forced the delivery of the Redcliffe Peninsula rail line and the 2024 opening of the Moreton Bay Central Fire Station.

Long-time president Laurence Christie has anchored this trajectory, directing a team of volunteers who manage the community centre while navigating complex negotiations with regional authorities.

A Watchdog for Local Interests

Mango Hill Progress Association — *Photo Credit:* *Mango HIll Progress Association/ Facebook*

What happens when a suburb grows faster than its infrastructure? For the members of this group, the answer is simple: they show up. By packing council meetings and drafting formal petitions, these volunteers have turned the tide on road connectivity and urban planning.

They even stepped in to protect the iconic mango trees along Anzac Ave, ensuring the suburb’s namesake remained a visible part of the landscape. Their influence proves that sustained, local pressure is often the most effective tool in regional governance.

Connecting the Neighbourhood

Beyond the boardroom battles, the association fosters the quiet, daily rhythms of suburban life. By overseeing the community centre and its sporting facilities, the group provides the essential turf for everything from youth skate nights to matches on courts where professional athlete Jason Kubler once honed his skills.

A hard-copy newsletter reaching over 800 homes acts as the suburb’s primary communication hub, keeping residents informed without relying on fragmented social media updates.

Looking Toward the Future

The group marks its 40th anniversary with a dinner at the community centre on Saturday, 18 July 2026. While the milestone is a time for reflection, the work never truly pauses. Regular meetings occur at 7:30 PM on the third Wednesday of every month at the facility on Chermside Rd, serving as a gateway for new families to participate in local decision-making. Today, the focus shifts toward managing environmental concerns, particularly the recurring flooding issues that have emerged at Danzy Buchanan Park.

Published Date 13-July-2026

North Lakes, Mango Hill And Petrie Commuters Face Longer Waits Under Reduced Train Timetable

Photo Credit: Translink/Facebook

Commuters in and around North Lakes, Mango Hill and Petrie are being urged to allow extra travel time as Queensland Rail runs a reduced weekday timetable across South East Queensland, with key northern services operating less often and some trains reduced to three-car services.

Northern Rail Lines Move To Reduced Services

The changes affect the Redcliffe Peninsula and Caboolture lines, both of which are important routes for commuters travelling through Brisbane’s northern corridor.

The reduced timetable began on Tuesday, 5 May, and remains in place until further notice. Weekday services are operating on a modified schedule similar to a Saturday timetable, with extra trains during the morning and afternoon peaks.

The changes have been introduced due to protected industrial action. Across the wider network, the reduction amounts to 273 fewer weekday train services.

North Lakes trains — Photo Credit: Translink/Facebook

North Lakes, Mango Hill And Petrie Passengers Face Busier Trips

During peak travel periods, services on the Redcliffe Peninsula and Caboolture lines are running every 15 minutes. Outside peak times, most trains are operating about every 30 minutes.

For commuters in areas such as North Lakes, Mango Hill and Petrie, that means longer gaps between some services and more pressure on peak-hour travel. Passengers who usually rely on frequent weekday trains may need to adjust their routines while the reduced timetable remains in place.

Some trains will also operate as three-car services until further notice. Passengers have been advised to allow extra travel time and consider catching an earlier or later service where possible, as trains are expected to be more crowded than usual.

Passengers Told To Check Before Travelling

Queensland Rail has advised passengers to check the TransLink journey planner before travelling. The journey planner has been updated until Friday, 8 May, with the latest timetable information.

The advice applies across affected South East Queensland services, including the Redcliffe Peninsula and Caboolture lines. Commuters are being encouraged to replan their journeys before leaving home, particularly during peak travel periods.

No end date has been confirmed for the reduced timetable. Further changes may be made if network conditions change, but passengers are currently being told to expect the altered schedule to remain in place until further notice.

Published 7-May-2026