Monthly Archive for May, 2007

VALLEY CHAMBER ON FRONT FOOT REGARDING PEDESTRIAN SAFETY

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Valley Chamber
on May 30, 2007
in Community, Press Releases, Safety, VCC News and VEMP
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safety.pngThe Fortitude Valley Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge to improve pedestrian safety in the popular entertainment precinct, after a recent report showed pedestrians were more likely to be hit in inner Brisbane than any other part of the State.

The Chamber, in conjunction with Queensland Police, Brisbane City Council and Valley Community Safety Group, hosted a pedestrian safety night audit at 1am on Sunday, May 27.
The audit included a walk-through of the suburb to identify problem areas and discuss solutions. This is the second safety audit co-ordinated by the Valley Chamber of Commerce with the initial audit undertaken on 26th November 2006.

Spokesperson for the Valley Chamber Safety Group and local business owner Mr Geoff Dick said while crime in the area, both thefts and assaults, had reduced in recent times, accidents involving cars and pedestrians were on the increase.

“The Valley’s popularity is living up to its expectations as Australia’s premier entertainment precinct, particularly during weekends when the area becomes crowded with people visiting restaurants and nightclubs. This, combined with some venues having long lines of people queuing to enter a venue means you have lots of people milling around on footpaths adjoined to busy roads, often late at night.

“We are looking at various measures to improve safety in these areas,” Mr Dick said.
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CHANCE TO COMMENT

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Valley Chamber
on May 30, 2007
in Local Plan, Transport & Traffic and VEMP
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While still in its draft format, the Valley Chamber Property & Entertainment Precinct Subcommittees are inviting stakeholders to comment on the Fortitude Valley Pedestrian Access Plan (located in Library on this site). Forward all comments by email to Carol Gordon President Valley Chamber of Commerce by 5 June 07 at p.cgordon@bigpond or admin@valleychamber.com.au.
Please note, opinions contained in the Plan do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Queensland Department of Main Roads, Queensland Transport or Maritime Safety Queensland, or endorsed by organisations utilising the same infrastructure.

traffic management support

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Valley Chamber
on May 22, 2007
in Local Plan and Transport & Traffic
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parking1.pngBrendan Rehbein of Lambert & Rehbein has agreed to provide pro bono services to the Valley Property Owners Group in recommending the best options for the Valley area with regard to carpark ratios and infrastructure charges. This pro bono service includes providing a briefing session to the Property Owners Group meeting and liaison with and submission to BCC Urban Renewal on behalf of the Valley Property Owners Group. Incorporated in 1982 the firm is wholly Australian owned and operates locally to provide the best in personalised service to their clients. These include private, corporate and government bodies in both the local, state, federal and international markets.

MASSIVE MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR EXPANSION OF VALLEY POLICE STATION

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Valley Chamber
on May 15, 2007
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Premier Peter Beattie has announced a massive expansion and renovation project for a Fortitude Valley icon building, the heritage-listed police station on the corner of Brookes and Wickham Street. Mr Beattie said the heritage-listed station will be subject to a Brisbane City Council Development Application and an EPA Heritage Council Submission.

Plans will be shortly be available to the public for feedback before work starts on the site. “The Valley Police Station is a Brisbane icon however police numbers have increased dramatically since it first opened more than 70 years ago,” Mr Beattie said. “While it’s a beautiful old building, it no longer meets the operational demands of modern day policing and does not have the room to accommodate future growth in policing numbers.”

Mr Beattie said Fortitude Valley is one of the busiest entertainment precincts in Queensland. “On any given weekend up to 60,000 people visit the area to enjoy its markets, restaurants and night life,” Mr Beattie said. “This has necessitated an increase in police numbers in the area, to respond to issues and maintain public safety.”

Minister for Public Works, Robert Schwarten said the project would be managed by Public Works in two stages:
• Stage I - construction of a two-storey building next to the existing heritage-listed station, connected by walkway links on each level;
• Stage II - a major internal refurbishment of the existing station.
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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION FOR REVIEW OF VALLEY LOCAL PLAN

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Valley Chamber
on May 7, 2007
in Community, Local Plan and Press Releases
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The following article was published in the City News, the week of 16 April 2007. This was based on a press release from Councillor David Hinchliffe which was a result of a Valley Chamber release the week before.

“Better bus services, more pedestrian-friendly areas and additional high-rise developments are being considered as part of a major review of the Valley local plan.

Urban Planning Chairman Councillor David Hinchliffe said Council would consult with the community about how to retain the Valley’s character while taking a more flexible approach to building heights to accommodate the expected population influx.

“There’s no question there is unprecedented interest in Valley development and that is going to continue for at least the next 20 years,” said Cr Hinchliffe.
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