Glasshouses to come down at Samford

Demolition of the old Samford glasshouse structures begins this week to ‘pave way for future use of the site’.

Moreton Bay City Council Mayor Peter Flannery says the structures also need to be removed for safety reasons.

“A 2021 study revealed that the old glasshouse structures are now non-compliant and pose safety risks due to structural inadequacies and potential contamination,” Mayor Flannery says.

“The clearing of this site is an important step in progressing future plans, as the existing structures are more than 40 years old and very near to the end of their design life.

“Considering the site’s significance, we wanted to ensure the community were fully informed about this next step.”

Councillor Darren Grimwade (Div 11) thanked the community for being involved in consultation about the site.

“The extensive community feedback will be used to define the future use of the site, and I look forward to sharing more with residents as this is developed,” he says.

Demolition is expected to be finished by the end of the year.