| e-newsletter - December 2006 |
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Community Hub opens to residents
The Kelvin Grove Urban Village Community Hub is now open and available for use by the community. Located in the Village Centre, it is a space for community group meetings, presentations and special events. It will also be used to deliver programs such as the community well-being program and schools program. The Community Hub is open to the public from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm so visitors can view the project model, other displays and information about the development. For further information or to make a booking, phone 3318 3660 or visit the Kelvin Grove Urban Village website.
Village Centre officially opened The Village Centre was officially opened by Premier Peter Beattie on Sunday 26 November. The day was well attended and people at the event were able to enjoy the entertainment, watch cooking demonstrations, meet the locals and take a tour of the Village.
Another land sale almost complete Calls for Expressions of Interest for lots 35 and 36 on Victoria Park Road recently closed with several offers received. The sites, situated in a hilltop position on the edge of the Village, offer great development and marketable features:
The successul developer will be announced once the submissions have been evaluated in the new year.
More residential units underway The Vintage Property Group will commence development of a 32-unit residential complex in School Street early in the new year. The complex will consist of two distinct buildings of two and four storeys, with units in a range of one, two and three bedroom configurations. Construction is expected to be completed in mid 2007. For more information, contact the Vintage Property Group on 3850 0900.
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) design competition The Kelvin Grove Urban Village Project Team is conducting a design competition, seeking ideas and proposals for an installation (or multiple/distributed installations) at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village that will “display visual evidence of connectivity within the community”. This competition aims to attract students and professionals who have an interest in the visual and multimedia applications of Information and Communication Technology. The competition has two streams. The student stream is available for full-time or part-time Australian secondary or tertiary students and offers a prize of $2,000. The open stream is available for everyone including businesses and offers a prize of $5,000. The indicative budget for creation and installation is $40,000. The competition commences on 1 January 2007 and closes on 31 May 2007. For further details or to obtain an entry form visit the Kelvin Grove Urban Village website.
Kelvin Grove Urban Village Business Association launch In November 2003, Premier Peter Beattie launched the completion of the major roads, landscaping and services at the award-winning Kelvin Grove Urban Village. Three years on, the Village has progressed dramatically and now includes QUT’s Creative Industries Precinct containing La Boite’s 400-seat Roundhouse Theatre, the Brisbane Housing Company’s two residential complexes, QUT’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation and Indigo’s $120 million Village Centre. To further progress the development of the Village, the Kelvin Grove Urban Village Business Association was officially launched on Wednesday 22 November. This association, made up of key stakeholders and businesses, will play a very active role in the marketing, promotion and future development of the Village. Membership of the Business Association is open to commercial and retail businesses as well as cultural, educational and community facilities. Membership is expected to expand as new developments are completed in the Village.
Village Handbook now available
Finding your way around the Village has now been made easier with the release of the Village Handbook. The Handbook provides an insight into the history of Kelvin Grove, details how you can connect to telephone, television and internet services, and provides travel information to help plan your journey in, around and out of the Village. There is also a comprehensive list of local services including specialty retailers, convenience stores, educational facilities, medical practitioners and recreational and outdoor activities, just to name a few. The handbook will be provided to all existing and new residents and copies can also be collected from the Community Hub in the Village Centre or by emailing enquiries@kgurbanvillage.com.au.
The Kelvin Grove Urban Village has a comprehensive community development program in place for new and surrounding residents, as well as students, staff and others who work in or visit the Village. Keep an eye open for the next event by visiting the events calendar at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village website.
Christmas fare available from local shops
Don’t forget the great range of shops now open in the Village Centre that can provide you with all your Christmas fare.
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What’s on at the Roundhouse Theatre and Creative Industries Precinct QUT Creative Industries Precincts presents:
Roundhouse Theatre presents:
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For further information, visit us at www.kgurbanvillage.com.au or contact the Housing Project Team on (07) 3227 7360.
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