Footpaths

Doolandella Recreation Reserve

Council will be carrying out weed and vegetation management works shortly in the Doolandella Recreation Reserve near Finetti Circuit and Adeline Close, Durack. Upcoming works will include:

  • Conduct weed management along the northern interface of the reserve abutting Finetti Circuit and Adeline Close to reduce weed presence and seeding into the reserve. Weed treatments will focus on a range of species including (Cadaghi, Broadleaf Pepper tree, Chinese Elm, Tipuana Tipu, Easter Cassia, Leucaena, Agave, Yucca).
  • Reinstate the original track width of the mown firebreak commencing from the end of Adeline Close and running eastward adjacent to and behind private residences.
  • Reinstate vegetation clearances on the existing internal track off Adeline Close to provide for safer access for the public and management staff.
  • Prepare an area of approximately 3,600m² located towards the Southwest corner of the reserve for future native restoration plantings. This area is currently occupied by weed vegetation and will be slashed, treated and blanket mulched for future native planting.

Works are expected to be completed by late June 2026, weather permitting. These improvements are an important step in restoring native vegetation and maintaining safe access throughout the Reserve.

Day of Planting with Brisbane Christian College and OCCA

Back in February I had the pleasure of joining members of Oxley Creek Catchment Association as well as 100 students from Brisbane Christian College for a day of planting at Assembly St Park.

This was a fantastic opportunity for school students to engage with the environment around them, and it was a pleasure joining them for the planting.

The event wouldn’t have been possible without support from the Oxley Creek Catchment Association, Brisbane City Council Officers, and the lovely staff from Brisbane Christian College.

Planting in your local area gives you a chance to give back to your community, and gives you the unique opportunity to watch as your hard work pays off over time and the area around you becomes healthier for years to come.

I’m very much looking forward to the next day of planting!

BCC students hard at work planting up the park

Councillor Griffiths planting with a BCC Student