| e-newsletter - July 2007 |
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Two prime development sites within the Kelvin Grove Urban Village are now available for sale by Expression of Interest. Lot 9 in Ramsgate Street is the only site in the Village allocated for seniors’ accommodation. Located close to Kulgun Park, the site area is 2967m², and there is an opportunity to include other diversified housing. Lot 29 in Robinson Place is allocated for a residential development. It is in an elevated position with potential views from the upper levels. Adjoining Grey Gums Park, the site area is 1921m². Expressions of interest close at 5pm on Friday 17 August 2007. For more information, visit the Sites for sale page on the Kelvin Grove Urban Village website.
Don’t forget the next community meeting will be held on Tuesday 31 July from 5.30pm to 7pm in the Community Hub, Level 2, 8 Carraway Street, Kelvin Grove. The meetings are open to all people who live and work in the area. One topic is discussing activities and events people would like held within the Village. These activities change from month to month and are influenced by the discussions at the community meetings. Upcoming activities include: Movies in the Hub – held at 11am on the third Sunday of every month. For more information, contact the Kelvin Grove Urban Village Community Hub on (07) 3318 3660.
As well as getting an update in person at the community meetings, soon you will be able to go online to receive and contribute information about events and activities happening in the Village. The community portal, which is called www.mykelvingrove.com.au, will have up-to-date information about the mix of community activities, programs and events at the Village. Users who become a member of the site can add information about upcoming events or activities and interact online with other members of the community. If you would like assistance with www.mykelvingrove.com.au (including access to a computer), contact the Community Hub on (07) 3318 3660.
The Village Centre’s organic market Inn Season is reaping success for the stunning design of its outlet. The store received a commendation in the Retail Interior Design category of the Interior Design Awards and was short listed in the Colour in Commercial Interior Design category. The Interior Design Awards promote excellence in Australian design through an internationally recognised annual program which is backed by the Design Institute of Australia. Inn Season has also been nominated in The Royal Australian Institute of Architects National Architecture Awards. The Queensland Awards will be presented in August with the winners going onto the national competition. The National Architecture Awards are the most prestigious in the design and construction industry. The architect of Inn Season is Cox Rayner. The look of Inn Season, an inspirational and convenient organic food concept store, is inspired by the traditional European-style farmer’s markets and has been designed to complement the surrounding vibrant Village Centre. Using all natural materials and finishes including polished concrete floors and earthy timber shelving, the design emphasises the environmental sustainability of the Village. To find out more about the wide range of items available from the store including the exclusive range of Bison handmade ceramics and the cooking classes they run, visit the Inn Season website or phone Inn Season on (07) 3832 6655.
Sharing Stories – A Social History of the Kelvin Grove Urban Village was officially launched in April. Jaqui Lane, of Focus Publishing, officiated at the event while the Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology Robert Schwarten spoke about the book, the Village and the overall progress on site. He extended a special thank you to the author, Helen Klaebe, for her dedication and commitment to telling the unique stories which provide an interesting insight into the Kelvin Grove Urban Village site. As part of the event, the Community Hub which is used for meetings, presentations, events, school and community programs, was also officially opened by the Vice Chancellor of the Queensland University of Technology, Professor Peter Coaldrake.
Grant awarded to the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation Tissue Therapies Limited, based at the Queensland University of Technology’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation at the Village, was recently awarded a $225,040 Innovation Projects Fund grant from the Queensland Government. The Tissue Therapies research project will contribute to simplifying the development of stem cell therapies by producing a product which is a synthetic alternative to animal and human materials required in the manufacture of stem cell products. This is a world-first development which will help save lives while also offering a marketable product to the rest of world. A future expected outcome of this development is the production of effective regenerative medicine therapies which will also help address the critical shortage of organ donors. For more information on Tissue Therapies Limited, contact Steven Mercer on (07) 3839 1482 or s.mercer@tissuetherapies.com.
Movie in the Park a great night out Friday 20 April was a hive of activity at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village with the first Movie in the Park evening. More than 450 people turned out with their deck chairs and picnic blankets to view “The Devil Wears Prada” in Kulgun Park on Carraway Street. Patrons took advantage of the food and drink that was on sale from the adjacent businesses while others brought along a picnic. It was an enjoyable evening for all who attended. Another Movie in the Park is being planned so keep an eye on the Kelvin Grove Urban Village website Events Calendar for the details.
Updated Development Opportunities brochure now available An updated Kelvin Grove Urban Village Development Opportunities brochure is now available. It provides a short summary of the development of the Village and a map outlining all the sites within the precinct. Details are provided for each of the lots including the developer (if sold), area, whether the development is complete or under construction and whether the site is under contract or yet to be sold. To obtain a copy of the brochure, phone (07) 3225 1728 or visit the Overview of development opportunities page on the Kelvin Grove Urban Village website.
Are you having a dinner party, barbecue with friends or just need a quick dinner idea? Then the Chop Shop is the place for you. With a range of quality meat products from King Island beef, Darling Downs wagyu to a variety of mini roasts stuffed with a range of fillings, you are sure to find something to suit your and your guests’ tastes. There is a wide range of sausages to choose from as well as weekly specials. Staff are happy to source special orders, so give them a call on (07) 3832 5444 or drop in for some over the counter friendly service. Open seven days a week, it is definitely worth the trip to obtain your weekly protein intake. Learn more about another business at the Village in the next edition of the newsletter. |
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