March 2021 INSIDE: Brisbane's future transport network Plan your next on-river adventure Looking after native trees in your yard Get set for the 2021 festival line-up @a.certain.perspective Explore, create and play at Curiocity Brisbane Science, art and technology collide as Curiocity Brisbane returns from 12-28 March. Spark your imagination with interactive installations (‘Curiocities’) from around the world dotted across the City Botanic A message from Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner Gardens, South Bank, South Brisbane’s Cultural Precinct and the Brisbane CBD. 2020 may have been the year of cancellations but 2021 couldn’t be any different with family-favourites like Curiocity Brisbane, the World Science See Curiocities created by students in Festival, Brisbane Cycling Festival and Outdoor Cinemas in the Suburbs the Queensland Schools Challenge and back on Brisbane’s calendar of events. observe a series of Curious Conversations about our future and the role of science, Brisbane’s Big City Barbecue will art and technology, hosted by author and also return on Friday 26 March, columnist Benjamin Law. featuring food trucks, the Channel Nine newsreader desk and The popular World Science Festival entertainment under the stars in Brisbane returns to Queensland Museum King George Square – all to help from 24-28 March, and GOMA’s The raise money for some of Brisbane’s Motorcycle: Up Late features a line-up most vulnerable residents. of live music, DJs and dining from 19-20 March. It’s not just the events industry keeping Brisbane busy, with more than 3000 jobs being supported through the construction of new green Find out what’s on at curiocitybrisbane.com bridges, the Indooroopilly Riverwalk, another double-decker CityCat, new ferry terminals and early works on our award-winning Brisbane Metro project. While Brisbane residents have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic with great resilience, keeping local industries moving is essential to ensuring a strong economy and Brisbane City Council remains committed to supporting local jobs wherever possible. Adrian Schrinner LORD MAYOR For more information please get in touch with Council 3403 8888 brisbane.qld.gov.au Plan an ‘egg-cellent’ Easter staycation Whether you’ve got a couple of hours or a whole day, our city has lots to see and do to keep ‘every-bunny’ entertained. Hop on the ferry to Moreton Island and stay at Tangalooma Island Resort for sand tobogganing, snorkelling CALENDAR 2021 shipwrecks and feeding the wild dolphins. Skip the hustle and bustle of the city and visit Mt Coot-tha. Wander or picnic in the tranquil Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha or get your heart pumping with a hike or ride to the summit. Jump in the car and head seaside to Wynnum and Manly for sailing, kayaking and water play at Wynnum Wading Pool. After a quiet year on the events front, your favourite Brisbane Top it off with a local serve of fish and chips. events are set to make a comeback in 2021. Remember, check the event details closer to the date, before making plans. Visit the Brisbetter Explore page on our website for more to see Year round 10-11 July, Brisbane Open House and do in the holidays. Markets, including The Collective Discover what lies beyond the Markets, Brisbane City Markets and doors of some of our city’s the Jan Powers Farmers Markets. most interesting buildings. brisbaneopenhouse.com.au 24-28 March, World Science Festival 16 July to 8 August, Explore the wonder of why with Brisbane Comedy Festival talks, workshops, loggerhead Get set for laughs and giggles. turtle hatchlings and more. brisbanecomedyfestival.com worldsciencefestival.com.au 7-15 August, Ekka 9-12 April, Tour de Brisbane Enjoy the much-loved competitions, Sign up for the ultimate Sunday sideshow alley, showbags and ride, with up to 110 km of road to more. ekka.com.au explore. tourdebrisbane.org September, Brisbane Festival 7-16 May, Botanica Join in the month-long celebration See the City Botanic Gardens of music, theatre, art and more. come to life after dark with art brisbanefestival.com.au installations. brisbane.qld.gov.au October, Oktoberfest Brisbane 22-23 May, Paniyiri Immerse yourself in German culture, Don't miss Queensland’s signature food and entertainment – prost! festival of all things Greek. oktoberfestbrisbane.com.au paniyiri.com.au December, 6-23 May, Anywhere Festival Christmas in Brisbane Catch incredible live performances Get into the festive spirit with a from artists in the most unlikely program of family-friendly events. venues. anywhere.is christmasinbrisbane.com.au 2 For more information please get in touch with Council 3403 8888 brisbane.qld.gov.au Future-proofing Brisbane's transport network We’re working hard to improve our roads and public transport to create more travel options and reduce congestion for our growing city. Search for these city-shaping projects on our website to stay up to date with community consultation opportunities and construction details. PROJECT STATUS Brisbane Metro: Two new Metro lines Early works continue at getting you around the city and suburbs Rochedale for the Metro with turn-up-and-go services – no depot, with main construction timetables needed. set to commence late 2021. Double-decker CityCats: Giving up to CityCat24 to begin service in 170 passengers a more comfortable mid-2021, and construction is commute, with mod cons including USB underway on CityCat25. charging ports and lounge seating, plus panoramic views from the top deck. KittyCats: Stopping at North Quay, South In service. Bank 3, Maritime Museum, Riverside, Holman Street and Sydney Street. CityLink Cycleway: A network of two-way First stage (Elizabeth and Edward bikeways to improve safety for riders, streets) open. Next stage construction encouraging more people to leave the (William Street to Grey Street via car at home. Victoria Bridge) is underway. E-mobility Strategy: Making the use of The e-mobility tender is e-bikes, e-scooters and other e-mobility currently under evaluation. devices safer and more accessible. Ferry terminals: A new terminal at Onsite works are starting at Howard Howard Smith Wharves and upgrading Smith Wharves this month, and in the terminal at South Bank. South Bank in mid-2021. Green Bridges: Making it even easier Consultation on the West End to get around our city on foot, by bike Green Bridges closes 31 March. or scooter, or by connecting with Construction for Kangaroo Point public transport. and Breakfast Creek Green Bridges starts late 2021. Indooroopilly Riverwalk: Providing a On track for completion with safe and accessible two-way cyclist and 80% of works finished. pedestrian riverwalk. North west transport network business Community feedback is being case: Identifying solutions to reduce evaluated to help inform congestion in Brisbane’s north west, Stage 2 of the business case. from Bald Hills to Toowong. Roads: On-going investment on major Chelsea/Rickertt roads intersection upgrades across Brisbane’s road network upgrade starts this month. Montague to cater for current and future growth. Road/Victoria Street upgrade on track for completion by mid-2021 and Hoyland Street by late 2021. /BrisbaneCityCouncil @brisbanecityqld @brisbanecitycouncil 3 IN BRIEF Fishing for on-river fun? Make the most of our iconic river! Brisbane has eight recreation hubs, plus UPGRADES TO LOCAL public boat ramps, canoe ramps and pontoons for the perfect day out. BOWLS CLUBS Best for fishing: If you’re after a relaxing late afternoon, try casting a line We’re improving building from our fishing platforms, with Hamilton, Nudgee Beach and Tinchi Timba access and installing new unisex Wetlands offering some of the best fishing in town. accessible toilets and ramps at the Durack-Inala Bowls Club Best for fitness: Paddling on the river means you can also take in our iconic in Durack and the Wellers Hill sights. Try the 5 km route from West End Recreation Hub to the Kangaroo Bowls Club in Tarragindi. People Point Pontoon. of all abilities will be able to Best for a pit stop: Out on your vessel and want to stop for a riverside enjoy the community spaces and picnic? The New Farm Park River Hub and City Botanic Gardens River Hub play, with works to be completed are available for docking. by July. MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIPS Applications for the Lord Mayor’s Multicultural Business Scholarship Program and Mentoring Scheme are now open. There are more than 100 scholarships, from one-day workshops to masters degrees, and twenty 12-month mentorship placements. For more information, visit our website. Search ‘River Access Network’ on our website for locations. LOCAL CRICKET WIN We’re supporting the next generation of cricketers with a 5 family-friendly things to do for under $10 $1 million investment in the You don’t need to spend big to enjoy family fun in Brisbane. National Cricket Campus in Wooloowin, which has funded 1. Go on a ‘park crawl’ via CityCat, stopping at Guyatt Park, New Farm Park lighting, sightscreens, solar and South Bank Parklands – kids under 14 ride free on weekends! panels, landscaping and 2. Hone your freewheeling, flairs and flat spins at our free world-class BMX synthetic turf. The world-class facilities in Fitzgibbon and Darra – two of the biggest tracks in Australia! campus is a partnership between 3. Explore our city’s vibrant art, culture and history on a free Museum of the Australian Government, Brisbane tour. The Clock Tower Tour is a ‘must-do.’ Cricket Australia, Queensland Cricket, Northern Suburbs District 4. Enjoy hours of fun at our free or low-cost Active and Healthy activities, Cricket Club, the Queensland including abseiling, putt putt golf and more. Government and Council. 5. Catch a movie under the stars at our free Outdoor Cinema in the Suburbs events.