[DQ]

Anyone know what the crane near the museum is for?

 

[nathandavid88]

Looks like it is actually doing something at the Museum itself. There looks to be work happening near the Stanley Place/Grey Street/Peel Street intersection - maybe to do with the intersection upgrade?

 

[Aussie Bhoy]

I drove down Grey St about an hour ago, there's a big crane and like nathandavid88 says it is on the museum side, but could be something to do with the intersection which is being worked on. There's also a smaller crane across the street nearby that I think could be something to do with the Metro project. It's on that little parcel of land that has Metro advertising on it.

 

[bribri]

Seems weird that they would need cranes for an intersection upgrade?

 

[nathandavid88]

^^ I'm not sure, but it is the only work in that area that I know of. Maybe the museum is getting aircon plant replaced at the same time?

I'll see if I can get down there later in the week to suss it out.

 

[Aussie Bhoy]

Today, Queensland Cultural Centre central energy plant upgrade according to a sign.

 

[nathandavid88]

^^ Thanks for confirming that Aussie Bhoy!

 

[LeSnakk]

I've only just seen the 30 Merival St proposal now. Haha I can't believe there's a dog park on the podium.

 

[flipst3r]

Today

Skyneedle and The Standard

Fish Lane Town Square (over the barricade)

 

[bribri]

I think I saw you taking these pics around 5 pm?
i almost said hello as I thought, who would take pics here with a digital SLR?

 

[flipst3r]

I think I saw you taking these pics around 5 pm?
i almost said hello as I thought, who would take pics here with a digital SLR?

It would have been around then yeah, I had a backpack on as well

 

[nathandavid88]

Great photos Flipst3r. Here are mine of Fish Lane, taken on my GoPro mid last week.


GOPRO-0037 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr


GOPRO-0038 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr


GOPRO-0042 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr


GOPRO-0045 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr


GOPRO-0050 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr


GOPRO-0047 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr


GOPRO-0054 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr


GOPRO-0059 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr


GOPRO-0057 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr


GOPRO-0071 by Nathan Murray, on Flickr

 

[John_Gill]

Seems weird that they would need cranes for an intersection upgrade?

i remember reading that there was a big sewage pump station that needed to be relocated around that area..... maybe this is that??

 

[bribri]

It would have been around then yeah, I had a backpack on as well

I was with a friend, we dropped in straight after at the Fox for a glass of wine. Should have shouted you a drink.

 

[gerryt1]

I've never been to that area apart from the bus but it looks inviting now. Don't know what it was like before. Are the trains very noisy??

 

[nathandavid88]

^^ They're obviously noticeable, but I wouldn't consider them deafening or anything. Also, the noise only lasts for a few seconds and isn't constant like a general traffic bridge.

 

[Redress]

It is still very much a lipstick on a pig situation in there. There is nothing really enticing about hanging out there underneath a train overpass at all. Some greenery is nice I guess, but it needs alot more than that. It is a challenge, of course, and time and further local development will inform how the area evolves.

 

[nathandavid88]

^^ This is just the landscaping - the full activation of the space is yet to come. There will be new F&B operators set to open in the adjacent buildings, including one from the people behind Burleigh Heads' Rick Shores and Little Valley, and a cafe or something in that little rotunda in the middle as well. The space has also been designed to accommodate live music, performances and events, so there will be that too.

 

[geeohgeegeeoh]

I work in the area, and Fish Lane is definitely now a well frequented F&B street. (it actually has been for years, the 5 sisters cafe for instance)

It's a mistake to assume you won't go to a pig-sty, with lipstick. People do. I've eaten in poky holes in Tokyo under the Ueno station arch, I've shopped in Glasgow Buchanan St under the station arch, people like activation of these spaces. Leaving them as out-door Urinals isn't actually helping. The lipstick, honestly applied, with some decent lighting, helps.

 

[Aussie Bhoy]

^^ I think you probably mean Argyle St in Glasgow geeohgeegeeoh. It goes under the Central Station tracks.

I like what they've done with Fish Lane, I hope it stays good. The surrounding area hasn't always had the best reputation, but with more units appearing, and more foot traffic, hopefully it will be a safe vibrant space.