Stones Corner Precinct - Hanlon Park Rejuvenation project
Brisbane City Council is pleased to advise construction works for the Hanlon Park Rejuvenation Project commenced in late July 2020.
Early construction works for a nature-themed play area are expected to be completed in December 2020, with major construction works for the remaining elements of the project expected to be completed by late 2021, weather and site conditions permitting.
The Hanlon Park project is part of the Norman Creek 2012-2031 Master Plan and Council’s commitment to creating more to see and do in a clean and green Brisbane.
Summary
| Address | Hanlon Park, between Cornwall Street and O’Keefe Street, Stones Corner |
|---|---|
| Ward | Coorparoo |
| Project outcomes | Transform Hanlon Park into an attractive and versatile public space to support the growing Stones Corner Precinct. |
| Latest update and plans |
Major construction works have commenced. Download the staging plan and traffic detours for the main works in your preferred format:
Download the concept plan for the nature-themed play area in your preferred format:
Download the final concept plan in your preferred format: |
About the project
Hanlon Park is a large, open green space in the heart of Stones Corner that is being revitalised by removing the concrete drain and returning Norman Creek to a natural waterway through the park.
The park will be transformed into an attractive and versatile public space that supports the growing Stones Corner Precinct – creating a vibrant urban oasis with more to see and do.
A new nature-themed play area will be located off Lincoln Street, close to the Stones Corner Community Kindergarten. The area will provide natural play opportunities for ages 0-12 years, including sliding and climbing equipment, sand play and swings, as well as shelter and seating areas for the community.
Project benefits
The Stones Corner Precinct - Hanlon Park Rejuvenation project will deliver a space that:
- revitalises Norman Creek, which runs through the park
- enhances the environment with more trees and natural spaces
- increases recreational and social opportunities for residents and visitors
- enhances connectivity and accessibility within the park and local area
- boosts local economic vibrancy with a new place to relax and enjoy.
The concept plan was developed through community consultation in 2018, including a co-design workshop, online survey and extensive technical investigations.
Construction impacts
Construction works will take place from Monday to Friday between 6.30am and 6.30pm.
Properties close to these works may experience some construction noise, dust, vibration and increased truck movements during these times. The large-scale excavation required to remove the concrete drain and ground materials to create the new natural waterway will create a higher volume of truck movements along Cornwall Street, Junction Street, O'Keefe Street, Earl Street, Lincoln Street and Myrtle Street at times. Due to workplace health and safety requirements, reversing beepers cannot be switched off.
Major construction works started which included closing off the informal car park on Cornwall Street to accommodate construction facilities, vehicles and equipment on site. The Cornwall Street footpath will remain open throughout construction and traffic control will be in place at the site entrance to safely guide footpath users when construction vehicles are entering or leaving the site.
Some areas will be temporarily fenced off for safety reasons while construction works take place, this includes the shared bike and pedestrian pathway through the park. Council will ensure appropriate signage and traffic control measures are in place to safely direct park users around the works.
Works will start at the Cornwall Street end and progress through the park towards O'Keefe Street. These works will take place in key stages, weather and site conditions permitting. Where safely possible, these areas will progressively reopen as works in each stage area are completed.
| Stage | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Stages 1a and 1b | Mid-September 2020 | Early-mid 2021 |
| Stages 2a and 2b | Early-mid 2021 | Late 2021 |
| Stages 3a and 3b | Early-mid 2021 | Late 2021 |
Council will need to remove two large trees and 23 smaller trees in the middle of the park as part of excavation works. Three tuckeroo trees have already been relocated within the nature-themed play area. Where tree hollows can be retained, Council will maintain them to encourage wildlife to continue to inhabit these areas. All work will be carried out in accordance with the relevant environmental guidelines. Vegetation impacts will be offset through replanting 462 trees, including a number of significant tree species, and planting over 43,000 shrubs and groundcovers within the park.
Every effort will be made to minimise environmental impacts and disruption to the local community during construction. Council is committed to keeping the community informed of construction in the area and will provide advance notification for any major impacts and out-of-hours activities.
Thank you in advance for your patience while we undertake these important improvements at Hanlon Park.
Community feedback
Community feedback received on the draft concept plan was overwhelmingly supportive. Council received several suggestions that have been considered in the detailed design, including:
- relaxed, quiet park facilities at the corner of Junction and Myrtle streets, including seating and shade
- a vegetation buffer between the Stones Corner Community Kindergarten and new park facilities
- consideration of the angle of the pathway connection at the new creek crossing between Oxford and Fern streets
- play elements for children aged 0-12 in the nature-themed play space
- increased shade cover to include native vegetation.
We would like to thank the community for taking the time to provide their feedback on the Hanlon Park project.
You can find a summary of community feedback on the draft concept plan for Hanlon Park on Council’s Your City Your Say website.
Other project works
Logan Road underpass
Council will be constructing an underpass at Logan Road in Stones Corner as part of this project – similar to the access under Cornwall, Juliette and Ridge streets. This will provide alternative access under Logan Road to link with Gladys Street. Due to the tidal nature of Norman Creek in Stones Corner, it will not be feasible to make this an all-weather access.
Brisbane Metro
A small section of Hanlon Park will be used as a construction zone to facilitate nearby works at the Buranda Busway Station, as shown on the concept plan. Once the Metro work is completed, Council will consult with the community again on what they want this greenspace to contain.
For more information about the Brisbane Metro project you can:
- phone the project team on 1800 692 333 during business hours
- email metro@brisbane.qld.gov.au
- visit Brisbane Metro.
More information
If you would like to find out more about the project, you can:
- phone the project team on 1800 669 416 during business hours
- phone 07 3403 8888 outside of business hours
- email the project team
- write to:
Hanlon Park project team
City Projects Office
Brisbane City Council
GPO Box 1434
Brisbane Qld 4001.