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Lindsay Street, East Toowoomba
Mentions
- Referenced speed limit reduction, bicycle improvements and parking concept work.
- Recognises a prominent local sporting figure and supports civic promotion tied to the region’s Olympic hosting aspirations.
- Could enable a significant new mixed-use residential and care development with impacts on housing mix, local services, infrastructure and neighbourhood character.
- May lead to improved safety, lighting and surveillance in the city centre if funding is secured.
- Signals future improvements to regional public transport and walking/cycling connections.
- These matters may affect traffic safety, parking availability and future road funding advocacy.
Decisions
Keys to the City awarded to Christopher Burton
Council resolved to grant Christopher Burton the Keys to the City in recognition of his international equestrian achievements, his connection to the Toowoomba Region, and his advocacy for the region hosting the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic equestrian event.
Recognises a prominent local sporting figure and supports civic promotion tied to the region’s Olympic hosting aspirations.
Major Greenwattle planning application recommended for approval
The officer recommendation was that Council approve Application No. MCUI/2022/668 for a preliminary approval for a mixed-use wellness community including residential care, retirement facility, multiple dwelling, dual occupancy, dwelling house, shop, office, child care centre, food and drink outlet, health care services, indoor sport and recreation and park, with a variation request to vary the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme 2012, subject to conditions.
Could enable a significant new mixed-use residential and care development with impacts on housing mix, local services, infrastructure and neighbourhood character.
Topics
CBD safety funding application
The CEO reported Council is preparing a submission under the Secure Communities Partnership Program – Round 2 to enhance lighting and expand CCTV coverage in key CBD areas, including Bell Street Mall, after consultation with Queensland Police Service and the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce.
May lead to improved safety, lighting and surveillance in the city centre if funding is secured.
Public transport and active transport planning
The extract references endorsed work with Translink on six key public transport initiatives, a 50-50 funded Coordinator Public Transport position, and negotiations on the Toowoomba Central Active Transport Link with Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail.
Signals future improvements to regional public transport and walking/cycling connections.
Road and parking changes under consideration
The extract references reviews and concept work for city centre parking, parking around schools, reduced speed limits and bicycle-friendly changes on Lindsay Street in East Toowoomba, and preliminary road development concepts near Wellcamp State School, Wirth Road, Toowoomba Speedway and the Warrego Highway.
These matters may affect traffic safety, parking availability and future road funding advocacy.
Meetings