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==Transport==
==Transport==
'''By Road''', the main arterial road through The Gap is ''Waterworks Road'', which heads east through the suburbs [[St John's Wood, Queensland|St Johns Wood]], [[Ashgrove, Queensland|Ashgrove]] and [[Red Hill, Queensland|Red Hill]] and then, as ''Musgrave Road'', it continues to [[Brisbane]] city. Waterworks Road was widened, from two lanes to four lanes, along the 8km stretch of road between The Gap and Red Hill between July 1999 and December 2003. Total cost was [[Australian dollar|$50 million]]. Cars are still allowed to park in the outside lane during peak hours, resulting in traffice jams.
'''By Road''', the main arterial road through The Gap is ''Waterworks Road'', which heads east through the suburbs [[St John's Wood, Queensland|St Johns Wood]], [[Ashgrove, Queensland|Ashgrove]] and [[Red Hill, Queensland|Red Hill]] and then, as ''Musgrave Road'', it continues to [[Brisbane]] city. Waterworks Road was widened, from two lanes to four lanes, along the 8km stretch of road between The Gap and Red Hill between July 1999 and December 2003. Total cost was [[Australian dollar|$50 million]].
Due to its geographical location (surrounded by hills), there are few roads leading out of The Gap to neighbouring suburbs, consequently traffic jams are a frequent occurrence for residents during peak hours.


==Bus services to The Gap==
==Bus services to The Gap==

Revision as of 07:00, 17 December 2007

The Gap
Brisbane, Queensland
Walton Bridge Reserve at The Gap
Population16,063 (2004) [1]
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Postcode(s)4061
Area12.2 km2 (4.7 sq mi)
LGA(s)Brisbane City Council,
The Gap Ward [2]
State electorate(s)Ashgrove
Federal division(s)Ryan
Suburbs around The Gap:
Upper Kedron Upper Kedron Enoggera
Enoggera Reservoir The Gap Ashgrove
Brookfield Mount Coot-tha Bardon

The Gap is a leafy and hilly suburb of Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia. The suburb is located 12km west of the Brisbane CBD.

Geography

The Gap derives its name from its geographical location of being on foothills in a valley (i.e. the gap between hills). The suburb, The Gap, is located between Mount Coot-tha and Enoggera Hill (both Mount Coot-tha and Enoggera Hill form part of the Taylor Range) as well as Mt Nebo.

History

First settled by Europeans in 1860, The Gap was originally heavily forested. Timber felling was the first industry in the area, and with the removal of the timber the area was turned over to farming. Following World War One the area was broken up into smaller farms for returned servicemen, many of whom farmed poultry and dairy cattle. Many of these farms were too small to be commercially successful.

Masons Pickle Factory use to be located to the east of the Ashgrove Golf Course. A Gold Mine was located near the entrance to Payne Road Primary School The billabong between The Gap State High School and Payne Road Primary School use to be a favourite swimming location and over the years has been home to turtles, eels and platypus. It was named Shepherd's pool after it was reported a shephard was killed by aborgines early in the 1800's. His unmarked grave is in the vicinity.

Attractions

At the entrance to Brisbane Forest Park

The district was later subdivided into blocks of land for housing estates. The recreational activities of inhabitants of the suburb are well catered for, with many facilities including many sporting clubs (Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Athletics, Swimming and Golf etc) and there are a number of lush green parks.

The Gap is also where the main entrance to the Brisbane Forest Park is located. A major bushland area in Brisbane's west, Brisbane Forest Park has many Australian wildlife species, including marsupials, birds, fish and reptiles. Brisbane Forest Park also has an information and wildlife education centre.


Facilities

The suburb has a large-size shopping centre (which extends from Walton Bridge Reserve to The Gap State High School and Payne Road State School). There are also Churches of many faiths, as well as a local Police Station in the suburb. Ashgrove Fire Brigade, which is at West Ashgrove, is also in close proximity to The Gap.

The Enogerra Dam is also located on the edge of The Gap.

Schools

The primary and secondary schools in The Gap include:

The Gap State High School (public state school) — The Gap State School (public state school)
— Hilder Road State School (public state school) — Payne Road State School (public state school)
— St. Peter Chanel Primary School (independent school)

Transport

By Road, the main arterial road through The Gap is Waterworks Road, which heads east through the suburbs St Johns Wood, Ashgrove and Red Hill and then, as Musgrave Road, it continues to Brisbane city. Waterworks Road was widened, from two lanes to four lanes, along the 8km stretch of road between The Gap and Red Hill between July 1999 and December 2003. Total cost was $50 million.

Bus services to The Gap

City bus routes 380 and 381.

The two bus services travel along the same route until they diverge at the Payne Road and Waterworks Road intersection
— the 380 bus continues to travel along Waterworks Road to Hilder Road, while the 381 travels along Payne Road.

Express, BUZ, and Rocket bus routes

The 385 bus travels to Brisbane Forest Park hourly during off-peak, when it is the final stop
— at all other times, the Enoggera Reservoir is the final stop.

For further information about The Gap bus services, please check the official Translink bus timetables

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics
  2. ^ The Gap Ward

Photos of The Gap, Brisbane

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