Residents are being invited to have their say on the future of Kedron Brook as the second round of community engagement on a 20-year draft vision continues.
The community consultation will remain open until Sunday, 6 September, allowing residents to provide feedback before the vision is finalised at the end of the year.
Marchant Ward Councillor Danita Parry said Kedron Brook “connects our suburbs and is part of everyday life for so many people, whether they’re walking the dog, heading out for a run, riding to work or spending time with the family.”
“This is a long-term vision, so it’s important we get it right,” she said. “I’m really pleased to see the draft looking at practical things like safer and more resilient walking and cycling connections, better recreation spaces, and the health of the Brook itself.”
The draft plan identifies opportunities to strengthen wildlife habitat, improve water quality, restore natural systems and increase resilience to flooding.
Other ideas include widening bikeways, relocating flood-prone bikeways, improving crossings and bridges, connecting shopping precincts to the Brook through streetscaping, and replacing concrete drains with a natural waterway at Grinstead Park.
The Brook has 20 kilometres of pathways used by more than 600,000 cyclists and pedestrians each year.
Community Voices Shape the Vision
Kedron parkrun volunteer event director Nicole Short said the group was grateful to Council for supporting the event over the past 10 years.
“Our free event regularly attracts around 400 walkers, runners and volunteers and we welcome new people every week,” Nicole said.
“Upgrading the facilities in the parklands will encourage more people to join parkrun and to use the space for exercising and socialising throughout the week as well.”
Residents can provide feedback through Council’s online survey or at the final information kiosk, which will be held at Shaw Estate Park, Wavell Heights, on Wednesday, 2 September, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
“More than 1,500 pieces of community feedback have already helped shape this draft, and I’d really encourage locals to take a look at what’s proposed and tell us what you think,” Cr Parry said.
View the draft documents and complete the survey at the Brisbane City Council website.
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