Council has had a major win in negotiations with property developer Mirvac over the Toombul Shopping Centre site. 

Mirvac has controversially decided to end all leases in its Nundah centre and redevelop, citing damages caused by February’s floods.

The decision also shut down Translink’s Toombul Shopping Centre interchange, which was situated on Mirvac-owned land.

Civic Cabinet Chair of Transport Ryan Murphy told Sofie Formica a temporary stop set up around the corner on Grace Street wasn’t cutting the mustard.

“Over the past few months, Council’s improved signage, seating and passenger information at the temporary bus stops,” he said.

“But ultimately, the services that were available at the Toombul interchange were far and away better than what we could provide on the street-side.

“There were toilets, lighting, seating facilities, ticketing machines…”

Mr Murphy said more than 13 regular bus routes, including the Great Circle Line, used the interchange, making it a key public transport hub.

“We’ve definitely escalated the issues … to the senior leadership of Mirvac in Sydney,” he continued.

“We’ve seen a real willingness from Mirvac to work with Council to maintain access to those facilities on a temporary basis, at least, until we can come up with an alternative solution.”

Press PLAY below to hear the full interview, including more on long-term plans for the interchange

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