More than 2500 new homes will be built in Brisbane’s southern suburbs under a new plan approved by Brisbane City Council this week.
The Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan also includes initiatives to redevelop the “Magic Mile” precinct and expand Ipswich Rd to six lanes.
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the new neighbourhood plan would guide the delivery of modernised streetscapes, new business precincts, residential precincts, and better connectivity to transport in the precinct.
“This neighbourhood plan allows for the creation of around 2500 new homes and around 12,500 additional jobs,” Lord Mayor Schrinner said.
He said a key focus of the plan was to improve walkability and transport connections between major employment and residential areas.
“The Moorooka Magic Mile precinct has been earmarked as a major employment and lifestyle precinct, with plans to reinvigorate the area to encourage businesses and improve liveability.
“The neighbourhood plan also accommodates a future upgrade of Ipswich Road from four to six lanes to improve traffic flow and a shady subtropical boulevard through Moorooka.”
Lord Mayor Schrinner said a new bikeway on the western side of Ipswich Road was also supported as part of future Council upgrades.
“Our plan will also protect our natural environment, including Toohey Forest Park, Rocky Water Holes Creek and Moolabin Creek.
