Elevated residential sites available for sale

The Department of Housing is calling for expressions of interest to develop two prime residential sites in the Kelvin Grove Urban Village.

The sites, Lots 35 and 36, are in an elevated position on Victoria Park Road, with the potential for views towards the city from the upper levels of a development. Expressions of interest (EOI) for the development of multi-storey residential units on the site close on 15 December 2006. For more information, including the EOI documentation, visit the website.

The Village Centre opens for business

The long-awaited retail centre at Kelvin Grove Urban Village opened its doors to customers in October. Most shops are in business already, with only a few waiting for final fit-outs before they open later this month.

The Village Centre shops are: Supa IGA, Station 8 Café, Kelvin Grove Pharmacy, Hair Colour Café, Nature’s Nails (nail bar), Kelvin Grove Village News, The Chop Shop butcher, Healthy Asian Foods (Asian produce), Il Villagio bakery, Inn Season juice bar and fresh produce, CP Fine Foods deli and fromagerie, Urban Village cellars (bottle shop), Flight Centre, Blue Lotus (dessert bar), Carraway Pier (fish and chips) and Noodles Inc (noodle bar). Westpac and ANZ automatic teller machines will be available, and undercover parking can be accessed via Ramsgate Street.

On Sunday 26 November, the Village Centre will come alive with activity. Join the Premier Peter Beattie from 11am as he officially opens the Village Centre. Share in the excitement as the Market Place opens its doors: you can meet your local organic grower, go on a Village Market tour, view the cooking demonstration or take advantage of the opening specials offered by all the retailers. Join in the fun from 10am to 4pm on Sunday 26 November.

QUT announces CRI Australia development

QUT has selected Sydney-based property group CRI Australia as preferred developer for the $250 million office precinct opposite the Creative Industries Precinct, on the corner of Musk Avenue and Kelvin Grove Road.

CRI will develop, design and construct QUT academic facilities on the land, owned by the University. In return, it will receive a 99-year ground lease with rights to redevelop the property to accommodate between 45,000 sq metres to 50,000 sq metres of commercial space.

The buildings will have the latest in technology and a 5-green star building energy and sustainability rating.

Managed student accommodation underway

Construction has started on Campus Living’s 450-bed managed student accommodation complex at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village.

It will cater for a range of student needs and budgets, from self-contained one-bedroom units through to shared apartments. All apartments will be fully furnished and will be designed to meet the specific needs of students.

The development is planned to be open in time for the 2008 academic year. For more information about the managed student accommodation at the Kelvin Grove Urban Village, contact Campus Living on (02) 9270 1600.

Yoga in the park

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.

The program includes a series of free low impact yoga classes on the Parer Place lawn, led by Yoga Chi Gung teacher Geraldine Carty. Classes are designed to respond to the needs of beginners through to intermediate participants, and are suitable for a broad range of age groups.

Classes are being held on Tuesdays from 7am to 8am until 28 November. Free entry, no booking necessary.

What’s on at the Roundhouse Theatre and Creative Industries Precinct

Creative Industries Precinct:

Stitched Together
22-24 November 2006
the block, QUT Creative Industries Precinct
7.00pm
Tickets: $30

QUT's fashion design graduate show for 2006 presents the talents of Brisbane's emerging fashion designers and stylists. Alongside the graduate collections, the graduate show will feature a selection of work from first and second year students, including an industry linked project with David Jones and entries to the Australian Fashion Design Awards.

For further information, visit the Creative Industries Faculty website.

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