Public Notice: Brisbane City Works, Health Advisories, and Community Updates

City Planning and Public Consultation

Brisbane City Council is reminding residents that the public consultation period for the proposed Short Stay Accommodation Local Law 2025 is entering its final stage. The proposed regulation aims to introduce a comprehensive permitting system for short-term rentals to better manage the impact on local neighborhood amenity and housing availability. This new framework is designed to provide Council with greater oversight of temporary lodging operations across the city. All formal submissions from the public must be received by the Chief Executive Officer no later than Monday, 16 February 2026. Feedback can be submitted via the Council’s official online engagement portal or via written mail to the Brisbane Square office.

Infrastructure and Road Maintenance

Significant infrastructure maintenance and roadworks are scheduled to affect several metropolitan areas on Thursday, 12 February. Motorists are advised to plan for potential delays and consider alternative routes in the following areas:

• Keperra: Lapilli Street is currently closed to all through traffic to facilitate essential planned roadworks. Local access is being managed under strict traffic control, and residents are urged to follow on-site directions.
• Alderley: Ongoing road construction continues along South Pine Road and Enoggera Road. Commuters should expect lane closures and changed traffic conditions, particularly during overnight hours, as part of a maintenance program scheduled through early March.
• Annerley: Ipswich Road is experiencing significant lane occupancies for road resurfacing and utility upgrades. Drivers are encouraged to allow for extra travel time during peak periods.
• Albion: Construction activities on Hudson Road and Sandgate Road remain active, with intermittent lane closures and reduced speed limits in effect.

Public Health and Food Safety Alerts

Queensland Health has issued a reminder regarding the ongoing measles alert for the North Brisbane region following confirmed cases earlier this month. Residents are encouraged to monitor for symptoms such as high fever, cough, and a blotchy red rash. Individuals who are uncertain of their vaccination history are advised to consult their general practitioner. Additionally, a public health advisory remains in place concerning a national food recall for Parilla Fresh alfalfa sprouts due to potential Salmonella contamination. Consumers are urged to check their supplies and discard any affected products to prevent the risk of illness.

Community Services and Judicial Notices

The community is reminded that the Ashgrove Library remains temporarily closed to the public while major upgrades are performed on the building's air conditioning system. The facility is expected to return to normal operation in mid-March 2026. In the interim, patrons are encouraged to use the library services at The Gap or Indooroopilly. In judicial news, the Supreme and District Courts of Queensland have confirmed that Jurors on Panel B are required for attendance at the Brisbane Law Courts on Thursday, 12 February 2026. Furthermore, public hearings for the Commission of Inquiry into the CFMEU are scheduled to continue at the Brisbane Magistrates Court throughout the day.