FAQs

The plan includes improvements to streets surrounding Padua College, Mount Alvernia College and St Anthony's Primary School. Changes include new and upgraded pedestrian crossings, including raised zebra crossings and traffic islands. There will also be new and upgraded footpaths on Goodall Street, Cremorne Road and Somerset Road. We will deliver intersection upgrades at key locations such as Moree Street and Turner Road, Somerset Road and Turner Road, Wood Street and Somerset Road, and Goodall Street and Cremorne Road.

The plan includes new roundabouts and changes to traffic movements, including one-way access on Broughton Road, as well as traffic calming measures such as raised crossings, concrete islands and line marking to reduce speeds. Bus zones and pick-up and drop-off areas will be adjusted to reduce congestion and improve safety around schools.

Together, the precinct treatments will help slow traffic in high-risk locations, improve visibility around schools and crossings, reduce congestion and unsafe vehicle movements, and create safer, more predictable journeys for everyone.

On Turner Road, changes to bus zones, school pick-up and drop-off areas, crossings and intersections will help better manage the large number of students, buses and vehicles moving through the area during peak school times. The new one-way section of Broughton Road will improve safety on this narrow, steep street and reduce rat running, while new roundabouts and intersection upgrades across Turner Road, Somerset Road, Moree Street, Cremorne Road, Goodall Street and Wood Street will help organise traffic movements and reduce conflict points.

At the same time, new crossings on Turner Road, Somerset Road, Cremorne Road, Jardine Street and Wood Street, together with footpath and accessibility upgrades throughout the precinct, will make it safer and easier to walk between schools, bus stops and surrounding neighbourhoods Parking and no-stopping changes near crossings and intersections will improve visibility and help keep traffic moving during busy school periods. 

The result is a safer, more accessible and more connected precinct where people of all ages and abilities can move around with greater confidence, whether they walk, ride, catch the bus or drive.

Benefits include safer travel, reduced speeds, improved traffic flow, safer crossings, better walking connections and improved accessibility.

Students and families will have improved visibility on streets around their schools, reduced unsafe vehicle movements, safer places to walk and cross the road and safer bus stops and pick-up zones.

Residents will benefit from safer streets, reduced rat-running, improved traffic flow and safer ways to move around the neighbourhood. New crossings, footpaths and accessibility upgrades will make it easier to walk to local destinations, while changes to intersections, parking and traffic movements will help improve visibility and reduce congestion during school peak periods.

Together, these improvements will help create a safer, more connected and more pleasant neighbourhood for everyone, whether you're going to school, walking the dog, catching the bus or driving through the precinct.

Council will carefully review all feedback before finalising the precinct plan. We will then share the final plan, construction details and delivery timeframes with the community.

Construction is planned to start in December 2026. Construction will be staged, with some works undertaken during school holidays, and other works undertaken at night and outside of peak times where possible to minimise impacts on schools and surrounding residents. Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2027, final design requirements, weather and site conditions permitting.

We will continue to keep schools, residents and the wider community informed throughout construction and provide advanced notice of any major works or temporary changes to traffic conditions.

Once the improvements are in place, we will continue working with schools to help students and families understand the changes and make the most of the new infrastructure. this includes supporting safer, more sustainable travel choices and helping school communities adjust to new traffic, parking, bus and crossing arrangements.

Some disruption is expected, but we will minimise impacts where possible. We will share more information about construction once the plan is finalised. Further updates will be shared prior to works starting in December.

The plan includes new and adjusted bus zones on Turner Road, along with changes to surrounding roads, crossings and footpaths, to make it safer for students to get to and from their bus service. Bus zones also exist on Moree Street and Cremorne Road.

These improvements will help create a more organised environment around bus stops and school entrances, reducing conflict points between cars and buses and improving visibility for drivers, pedestrians and students.

New pedestrian crossings, upgraded footpaths and improved kerb ramps will also make it safer for students to access bus stops and cross the road.

The plan includes new and upgraded footpaths on Goodall Street, Cremorne Road and Somerset Road. There are also new crossings, intersection upgrades and traffic calming measure throughout the precinct. These improvements will slow drivers down and make crossing safer, making walking a more accessible, easier and more convenient choice for families. 

If you drive your children to and from school, you will still be able to do so. The plan is designed to make these trips safer, more organised and easier to manage during busy school times. 

You may notice slower vehicle speeds, clearer crossing points for students and some changes to traffic movements or pick-up areas. These improvements are aimed at reducing congestion, improving visibility and creating a safer environment for children around vehicles. 

While your route or routine may change slightly, traffic conditions are expected to be more predictable during peak periods. Over time, the upgrades will also support more travel options, helping reduce pressure on the road network for everyone.

The stop, drop and go on Turner Road, in front of St Anthony's Primary School will still be accessible for families with children attending this school.

Families with students at Mount Alvernia College have access to the 2-minute loading zones near the school entrance on both Cremorne Road and Goodall Street.

Families with students at Padua College have access to new, 2-minute loading zones on Jardine Street and Broughton Road, close to school entrances. 

There are also 2-minute loading zones in front of both St Anthony's Primary School and Mount Alvernia College on Somerset Road.

Changes to No stopping lines, No parking zones, 2-minute loading zones and 15-minute parking zones are included to improve safety and visibility around school entrances, bus zones and drop-off zones. For this project, Council has prioritised addressing safety concerns in the precinct, especially for children travelling to and from schools, but we have balanced this with consideration for on-street parking wherever possible. Please view the precinct plan on this page for more details about parking changes.

The plan includes making Broughton Road one-way between Wayland Street and Wood Street. This change is intended to improve safety on this steep, narrow section of road by reducing vehicle conflicts and discouraging non-local traffic from using the streets as a shortcut. While some residents may need to use a different route when travelling to and from their property, the change will improve safety and support better traffic flow throughout the precinct, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times.

Many school journeys start and end on foot, even when students arrive by car or bus. Improving walking connections helps create safer journeys and better access to schools. It helps reduce congestion and traffic pressures and supports a healthier, more liveable neighbourhood for residents, students and families. 

The current 50km/h limit is in line with Queensland's safety standards and is considered appropriate.

The plan uses physical safety treatments such as roundabouts and raised zebra crossings, and the existing 40km/h school zones to actively slow drivers down and reduce vehicle speeds.

All feedback has been carefully reviewed. The plan prioritises locations with the highest safety risks and improvements supported by technical investigations and modelling.

While not every individual request can be delivered, the focus is on achieving the greatest overall benefit for safety, accessibility and traffic flow across the precinct.