TED TABET TUE 01 JUN 21
 
Brisbane Airport has unveiled plans to build a $1-billion third terminal that will connect its dual runways.

The proposed terminal will be a 250,000sq m integrated L-shaped building that services both domestic and international operations, positioned between the two runways.

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) said the development would be marked for completion in 2032, however, the timeline would be moved forward if Brisbane was confirmed as the host of the 2032 Olympic Games.

TED TABET FRI 28 MAY 21

The national pipeline for new apartments is continuing its trickle, research released this week has revealed, with predictions that in three years it will be a quarter of 2018's level.

Despite variations across a multi-speed national market, overall, the new apartment inventory is trending down as an improving rate of sale absorbs existing stock, the latest Apartment Essentials report from planning consultancy Urbis shows.

The number of apartments launched nationally dropped from 5000 in late 2019 to 3250 in early 2021.

Jodie Richter June 2, 2021
 

Ipswich City Council welcomes the announcement that a new public hospital will built in Springfield, bringing better health services to Ipswich residents’ doorsteps.

It marks the Queensland Government’s first significant budget announcement with 174 new beds confirmed for the new public hospital at Springfield.

The new hospital would be co-located at the existing 95-bed Mater Private Hospital Springfield.

TARYN PARISTUE 25 MAY 21

The cost of renting in regional markets has increased almost three times as much as capital city markets during the past 12 months.

The Corelogic hedonic rental value index, which tracks the combined value of rent estimates for all dwelling types, increased 9.6 per cent for regional rents, while capital city markets increased 3.3 per cent.

Corelogic head of research Eliza Owen said there had been an “extraordinary tightening” of regional markets.

Darrell GilesMay 17, 2021

Turning the first sod at Lions boutique stadium at Springfield Central

It’s a pride day for Ipswich, as the first sod is turned to mark the start of construction on the $70 million boutique arena at Springfield Central, that will become home to the Brisbane Lions.

A joint initiative of the Lions, Australian Football League, Springfield City Group, Ipswich City Council, and the State and Federal Governments, the complex will also house important community facilities.