Yeronga Priority Development Area

Thank you for your question. The safety of pedestrians and vehicles around the Yeronga PDA is our priority, and has been well considered by the demolition contractor conducting the works.

The contractor has engaged a consultant to prepare a Traffic Guidance Scheme which includes a number of traffic management measures. In relation to entering and exiting the site, it is a requirement for spotters to be in place on the Villa Street entry. The purpose of these spotters is to ensure trucks are entering the site safely, and no pedestrians are nearby. The spotters also assist the trucks when entering and exiting site and are positioned at the gate during hours of work. If there is a time when a spotter is not present, traffic control signage, which is also informed by the Traffic Guidance Scheme, is erected along Villa Street in order to manage the speed of general traffic and heighten awareness of truck movements.

When there are more complex movements, such as a delivery or removal from site of an excavator, there are three traffic controllers in place in addition to signage vehicles.  

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland monitors the safe work practices on this site and have been conducting regular inspections through the course of the works, with no concerns raised to date.

We acknowledge your request for a copy of the traffic management plan, however it is not standard practice to release this documentation and it has not been included in this response.

Currently there is no architect or developer designing the site. An Expression of Interest was released in September 2018 to procure a development partner to undertake the design and development of the site. The successful proponent is expected to be appointed by mid-2019.

EDQ is also drafting a development scheme that is expected to be released for public notification and public comment in the coming months. This will provide the planning framework for the design outcomes for the site.

Thank you for your question. The restrictions on audible work activity permit construction to occur Monday to Saturday 6.30 am to 6.30 pm. Brisbane City Council regulations can be viewed on the website, and are also available here.

The site has been deemed surplus and at this stage is not required by the Queensland Government.

The future needs of Yeronga State High School are currently being considered by the Department of Education through the Building Future Schools program. The program aims to support Brisbane's growing inner-city communities and plan for the forecast growth and demand for school placements. 

The Department of Education has committed to developing master plans for all inner city schools, including Yeronga State High School, to identify the capacity of the school to accommodate future growth.

The master plan will assist in planning for the future infrastructure needs of the school community as part of the inner city schooling network.

Working in partnership with the school, its community and stakeholders enables the department to effectively direct investment and development to meet the needs of these communities.

For further information about the Building Future Schools program visit www.advancingeducation.qld.gov.au/building-future-schools

Thank you for your question. Please see the response provided to trlissat on 17 Mar under the 'traffic tab of the Q&A tool.

A commitment has been made that the heights of any new buildings which front Park Road and Villa Street will not exceed the height of the current buildings. This is approximately three storeys.

In relation to the remainder of the site, the slope of the site towards the north does lend itself to more than three storeys in the central part of the site, however no decision has been made in relation to height as yet.

Once a decision is made regarding the form and scale of development on the Villa Street, Yeronga site, estimated dwelling and population data will inform a detailed traffic analysis for the site. This will help EDQ understand any impacts on the local road network that directly result from the redevelopment and any actions that need to be taken to mitigate these impacts such as intersection upgrades, changes to speed limits or lane widening.

A commitment was made at the recent election to deliver a permanent home for the Yeronga Community Centre (YCC) on the Villa Street, Yeronga site.  Following the community consultation process, EDQ will undertake an expression of interest (EOI) campaign to understand what other community uses could be co-located with the YCC. In mid-2018, a decision will be made on how the development will progress including consideration of the staging and size of the community facility. 

Once a decision is made as to how to redevelop the site, further discussions with relevant state and local government agencies will establish whether there is additional demand for bus services as a result of the development. The final decision to amend bus timetables and scheduling is undertaken by Brisbane City Council and Translink. 

Yes, the community will have an opportunity to review and comment on any draft plans for the site prior to any development commencing.