STREET parking is developing as one of the biggest concerns from Wynnum residents as Brisbane City Council takes its draft planning vision to the public.
The Wynnum Centre Suburban Renewal draft plan proposes higher density development, with building heights rising to 15 storeys.
Higher density is proposed close to Kitchener Park, Wynnum Central Station and the heart of Wynnum Centre, with mixed-use development, new business opportunities and a more walkable, connected precinct linking the station to the foreshore.
Most of the 12-15 storey highrise development is planned near the Wynnum Central Station in the blocks bounded by Berrima St, Bay Tce, Clara St and the rail line.
About 50 people attended the first two “meet the planner” sessions held last week.
Long-serving former Wynnum Manly councillor Peter Cumming has been attending the consultation sessions through the week and said residents were concerned that large numbers of residential tenants or owners would park on the streets, making parking more difficult.
Mr Cumming said the requirements for off-street car parking detailed in the draft plan needed to be reviewed.
He said the existing problems accessing Wynnum Central through low railways bridges in Pine St and Berrima St would get worse with increased density and retail development.
“Fifteen storeys will be allowed at Akonna St between Clara St and Chestnut St for the first time. Previously highrise properties required a Bay Tce address,” he said.
Mr Cumming also said infrastructure upgrades appeared to not be keeping up with the development already occurring in the area, with several people complaining about water pressure concerns, claiming that the pressure in Berrima St had dropped since new unit towers had been built.
“This would indicate Queensland Urban Utilities need to upgrade the water pressure for Wynnum Central,” he said.
“Will this be done before the plan is approved?”
“Has the sewerage capacity been upgraded or is it still dependent upon the pumping station on the corner of Granada and Adam Sts. Will this be done before the plan is approved?”
Wynnum Manly Councillor Alex Givney recently conducted a survey on whether additional parking should be explored in Florence and Edith Sts, and Council is now collating the results.
A Council spokesman said the draft plan required parking numbers to include a minimum of 0.9 spaces for each one-bedroom dwelling, 1.1 spaces for each two-bedroom dwelling, 1.3 spaces for each dwelling with three or more bedrooms, and 0.25 spaces per dwelling for visitor parking.
At least 50 per cent of visitor parking must be provided in communal areas rather than in tandem with resident parking.
The spokesman said a wide range of uses were already allowed in the Wynnum CBD, and under the draft precinct plan these would continue, including retail spaces, offices, cafes, bars, restaurants, theatres, hotels, dwellings and accommodation.
“Encouraging more homes into this mixed-use area will support local businesses and help Wynnum’s retail and dining scene thrive,” he said.
Community consultation is open until November 9 – have your say by emailing neighbourhood.planning@brisbane.qld.gov.au or visit cityplan.brisbane.qld.gov.au/eplan.
