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New Fire Station to Be Built on Steel Street

For years, the North Lakes and Mango Hill community have been lobbying for a new fire station as the nearest services still come from bordering suburbs, taking some time to reach emergency situations. Now, plans to build the facility are finally taking shape as a suitable site has been determined by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Service (QFES).

The new fire station is a 5,000-sqm property on Steel Street near Boundary Road. QFES said that the location’s access to major roads was vital to the decision.

Following a lot of mapping and deliberation, with inputs from advocates for the fire station’s establishment, such as the Mango Hill Progress Association (MHPA), the QFES said that this site will give “best responses to particular calls for service.” On the other hand, the State Government also supported the need for fire service for North Lakes and Mango Hill and purchased the land. Funding was approved in October 2020.

Highlights

A 5,000-sqm property on Steel Street will be the site of the new fire station
It was chosen for its access to major roads in North Lakes and Mango Hill.
Planning and design of the new facility will take at least 12 months.

“The land has been purchased for a new Fire & Rescue Station to service North Lakes/Mango Hill and the surrounding areas,” Minister for Fire and Emergency Services and State Member for Morayfield Mark Ryan said.

“To be called ‘Moreton Bay Central Fire & Rescue Station,’ the new station located at Steel Street (near Boundary Road) will greatly enhance emergency responses and support community safety.

“Many thanks to local groups like the Mango Hill Progress Association and local MPs Chris Whiting, Steven Miles and Shane King for their strong advocacy for this project.”

Mr Ryan also said that the next phase of the plan, which will roll out in the next 12 months, is to go through the design process and planning. Once approved, the construction timeline will be revealed to the public.

In an earlier meeting with MHPA, State Member Chris Whiting projected that the new fire station will likely be built by 2024.

Proposal for New Mango Hill Shopping Centre Approved

Did you know that the development application calling for the construction of a new shopping centre in Mango Hill has been approved by the Moreton Bay Regional Council and construction is now underway?

The two-storey shopping centre designed by Cottee Parker can be found along Capestone Boulevard, offering the local community a slew of tenancies such as specialty stores, a pharmacy, a gym, retail spaces, restaurants and cafes, and even a supermarket.

Though plans were first lodged (DA/31921/2016/V2C) in 2019. On the 11th of December 2020, the development application has since undergone some changes (DA/31921/2016/VCHG/2) before being approved by the council once again.

Ground level tenancies will include a supermarket that spans an area of 2,044 square metres and a series of specialty stores that take up 872 square metres. Dining and cafe tenancies 389 square metres large will also be available after the shopping centre’s construction, as will medical stores and pharmacies with an area of 610 square metres.

Photo credit: Moreton Bay Regional Council

Fortunately for families, the upcoming shopping centre caters to the recreational needs of all ages, with pedestrian walking areas that make for a leisurely strolling experience while providing children with an accessible playground area to play and interact with one another.

As for the upcoming shopping centre’s first level, the floor will house an 855 square metre gym and amenities, as well a 504 square metre segment of the building dedicated to commercial and medical stores.

The area of the new shopping centre, which can be found at 67 Capestone Boulevard, Mango Hill, has been measured to be1.23 hectares large, providing a total of 5,241 square metres of gross floor area. 151 car parking spaces will be available on the ground level.

Ultimately, an area of 3,403 square metres will be used for specialty shops, pharmacy, gym, medical, commercial, restaurants, cafes and amenities all throughout the site.

Retirement Village, Childcare Centre, and Residential Care Facility on Mango Hill Proposed

A development application for a retirement village, childcare centre, and residential care facility on Anzac Avenue in Mango Hill has been lodged.

The application seeks approval to establish an integrated senior’s living development on a 47,911sqm site, located at 1725 and 1729 Anzac Avenue in Mango Hill, over three stages: childcare centre and a new recreational park (Stage 1); retirement village (Stage 2); and residential care (Stage 3).

The childcare centre and new park will be situated on a lot covering a total area of 2,503sqm. The childcare centre will be able to accommodate up to 86 children and will have a maximum building height of 7.40 metres.

The facility will feature five activity rooms, two sleep rooms, reception area, kitchen, and office spaces. The application also proposes 14 parking bays along either side of the driveway or a total of 28 parking spaces, including 1 disabled parking bay.

The proposed park, on the other hand, will cover an area of 5,465 sqm. The application proposes four (4) car parking spaces, various footpaths designed to access Linear Drive, a playground, dog park area, and kick about space.

The seniors living will be situated on 30,916 sqm allotment and will contain 145 dwelling units across 17 buildings of up to three-storeys high. A resident parking bay is provided for each unit, as well as 25 parking bays for visitors and employees.

A single-storey recreation centre along the Southern boundary is also included in the proposal and will include: reception area; office space; lounge and dining room; kitchenette with an adjoining bar/servery; multi-function room, cinema, bowling green; and pool.

The residential care development will be located on a 6,094 sqm allotment and will have a gross floor area of 14,470 sqm with a maximum building height of 21 metres. The facility will include 135 rooms across five levels with 30 rooms on levels 1 to 4 and 15 rooms on level 5.

The car parking area will be located at the ground level and will include 44 parking bays, including two disabled bays, as well as bike parking (3 visitor and 20 staff).

Mango Hill: New Residential and Retail Development Proposed

A mixed-used development proposal that will integrate multiple dwellings, self storage, and retail at 1741-1747 & 1751 Anzac Avenue, Mango Hill has been lodged.

*Photo Credit: Moreton Bay City Council / pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au*

Keymax Building Group Pty Ltd is seeking approval for its proposed development of mixed used building that will contain food and drink outlets, health care service, indoor sport and recreation, office, shop veterinary service, warehouse, and associated advertising device.

*Artist impression – View east from Anzac Avenue | Photo Credit: Moreton Bay City Council / pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au*

*Artist impression – View from Anzac Avenue | Photo Credit: Moreton Bay City Council / pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au*

Designed by Brick Architects, the proposed development will be for a three-storey building with 14 tenancies (1,390 sqm) with a frontage to Anzac Avenue; 20 townhouses with frontages to both Anzac Ave and Linear Drive; small self-storage locker (1,010 sqm) consisting of 50 small self-locking storage spaces which will be located below ground level.

*Lower Ground Level One Plan | Photo Credit: Moreton Bay City Council / pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au*

*Ground Level Plan | Photo Credit: Moreton Bay City Council / pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au.*

Under the proposal, the dwellings will be a mix of 16 two-bedroom and 4 three-bedroom units with balconies and garages fronting Linear Drive. The townhouses will have access to a single garage, with a storage area, that are all located on the lower ground level.

The plan also includes 56 car parking space for tenancies and 34 car parking spaces for residents.

*Level One Plan Part A | Photo Credit: Moreton Bay City Council / pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au*

*Level One Plan Part B | Photo Credit: Moreton Bay City Council / pdonline.moretonbay.qld.gov.au*

The Assessment Report by Plan Vista regarding the proposed development states that:

“The proposal is ideally located within convenient walking distance from the Mango Hill Train Station and the North Lakes Bus Station. The proposal provides a range of commercial tenancies which have proved to meet the demands for the scale of typical businesses within the North Lakes/Mango Hill area.

“The combination of Multiple Dwellings further supports the commercial premises and provides vibrancy and activation to the site and surrounding development.

“Finally, the small scale self-storage lockable spaces provide utility to the proposed development and provides opportunities for small scale spaces for personal items which are being sought by businesses and residents who do not have sufficient space to store important items and where larger self-storage facilities prove too large.”

New Bus Route to Service Mango Hill State School

Students at Mango Hill State School will have better transport options in 2019 as a new dedicated bus service will be introduced to meet the growing needs of the community.

The Moreton Bay Regional Council and the State Government revealed the proposed bus service, which would pass through Napier Avenue, Campbell Drive and Caperstone Road before heading to the school.

State Member for Murrumba Steven Miles said the new service is in response to the request of parents for improved travel options for their children.

“Students will be able to walk out their front door in the morning, hop straight onto a bus and arrive safely at the school gate,” said Mr Miles.

Once the bus service is in place, there would eventually be fewer cars on the road. This should improve traffic congestion in the area during school drop-off and pick-up hours, according to Mr Miles.

Road Upgrades Needed

To make the bus service a reality, some road widening and upgrades will have to be done first. The upgrades will include the Campbell Drive and Jepson Street roundabout.

Division 4 Councillor Julie Greer said the roadworks will ensure that the bus can safely drive through the dedicated route.

“In coming months, crews will get stuck into upgrading the roundabout, widening the intersection and replacing the existing curbs with more suitable painted lines and skirting,” Cr Greer said.

Mango Hill State School Principal Tracy Egan is happy to hear about the proposed for the bus route.

“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,” said school Principal Tracy Egan.

“Our student population has hit well over the 1,000-mark and will continue to grow, so a dedicated bus service is a much needed and much welcome outcome.”

The bus service is expected to start before Term 1, 2019.

New School in North Lakes Region Could Become a Reality with New Education Fund

Thanks to government allocation to build new schools in Queensland, the wish of parents to have a new school or campus in the North Lakes area could become a reality soon.

The state government is investing $200 million for the Advancing Queensland State Schools program, which is intended to fast-track state school infrastructure projects. The investment includes a $45-million fund to acquire new school sites in the state.

Chris Whiting, MP for Murrumba, is pushing to get funding for a new high school site in the North Lakes area. Whiting said that since he was elected, parents in the area have been urging him to push for a new local high school or campus. He believes that the Advancing Queensland Schools fund is an excellent opportunity for the booming region to finally get its wish.

Parents from North Lakes, Mango Hill and Griffin have been asking the Department of Education and Training to give locals another option for their kids.

The residents’ demand found support in an independent proposal by Building Queensland in December 2016 indicating a need for a secondary school in North Brisbane. The Building Queensland report states that the current schools in the North Lakes area may not be able to handle future enrolment demand.

The region has seen strong growth over the years and the population has grown significantly. Parents believe that the educational infrastructure needed to meet the region’s growth must be built the soonest time possible.