Bangalow Street, Russell Island, QLD 4184

Looking west from the block. You can see that a sea wall has been built to stop erosion.

Description
An absolute waterfront block (with a rocky foreshore) that has spectacular views to the north, west and south. A Property Assessment was prepared on the 23-1-05 which indicates that the block is suitable for a 3 bedroom dwelling using a standard septic system. Council criteria would require 40 metres of trenches for a 5 bedroom dwelling using a waste water treatment plant.

Location
The block adjoins Rocky Point Reserve, which is the closest point to the mainland (the most favoured location for the 'mythical' bridge). This is a possible future landing site for a barge service from Cabbage Tree Point (4k away), which would give faster vehicle access to both the Gold Coast and Brisbane CBD (this was proposed at the time of the Draft Regional Plan. The current route from Russell to Redland Bay is 8k direct or 12k via the other islands. Barges and waterbuses will have problems coping with the traffic on these long routes as population grows.)

The block may have potential for a restaurant etc to service passing traffic if a barge service eventuates. Also other business would be possible such as backpackers and kayak hire etc. This may require rezoning. The extra vehicle traffic would go via Glendale Rd turning onto Southend road. The block is 7.2 km from the main shopping and business centre.

The block has a large electricity tower beside it. The tower was built tall to span across Moreton Bay (the voltage is not very high). According to the bay islands development Association the towers are aging and will cost $4,000,000 to replace. It may be cheaper to eventually run the power underwater. The one good thing about the tower is that we have a reserve on that side. Obviously, you would build as close as possible to the waters edge.

Area: 567sqm

Price: POA


Contours

Block slopes gently from 4.5m above sea level at the front to 2m just before the waters edge. Bangalow and Glendale road are connected.

Looking west to the block. Notice the house that has been recently built.

Zoning Map

Light green is Open Space; Dark green is zoned for Conservation

Aerial Map

Note the electricity tower south of the block.
A house has since been built on the north side.


Looking down Bangalow St, the block is on the right between the electricity tower and the house

Dimensions


Standing beside the block, looking southwest from Rocky Point Reserve where there is a boat ramp suitable for 4WD access at high tide. It is a very beautiful and peaceful part of the island. To the south of here there are some beaches that you can walk along at low tide.

In the middle distance you can see Little Rocky Point on the Mainland 2k away. To the right is the mouth of the Logan River which gives boat access to Beenleigh. On the left in distance you can see Cabbage Tree Point.