Traffic congestion at Gregory Terrace in Spring Hill is expected to intensify as student enrolments rise and major infrastructure projects prepare for construction ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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Gregory Terrace is home to three major private schools—Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane Girls Grammar School, and St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace—serving a combined student population of more than 5000. The area already experiences heavy traffic during school drop-off and pick-up periods, with delays and traffic incidents occasionally reported.
Brisbane Grammar School has seen its enrolment grow to 2000 students this year, approximately 200 more than the previous year. The school has recently opened a new six-storey STEAM facility and plans further developments, including a gymnasium, performing arts centre, and expanded boarding accommodation. Application numbers have also increased, with demand expected to remain steady over the next decade.
Brisbane Girls Grammar School, which had 1538 students enrolled last year, is set to expand in 2026 with the introduction of years 5 and 6. A new junior school building is planned to accommodate an additional 200 students. The school continues to manage traffic through designated set-down and pick-up zones and by encouraging adherence to road signage. However, some incidents have occurred when traffic rules were not followed.
St Joseph’s College is also progressing with expansion plans, which were approved under a ministerial infrastructure designation in 2022. These developments will add further activity to the area.
In addition to school-related traffic, the precinct will be impacted by upcoming Olympic infrastructure projects. A 63,000-seat stadium is planned for nearby Victoria Park, and the Centenary Pool site on Gregory Terrace is set to be redeveloped into a National Aquatic Centre. Both venues are scheduled for completion ahead of the 2032 Games.
Transport infrastructure upgrades are also underway, including the Brisbane Metro’s M2 electric bus service, which now stops near the schools, and the Cross River Rail project. Exhibition Station, located further along Gregory Terrace, is expected to reopen by 2029.
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As enrolments continue to rise and Olympic-related developments progress, the area surrounding Gregory Terrace is expected to undergo significant change. Coordination between schools, government agencies, and the local community will play a key role in managing traffic and ensuring safe and efficient access for students, residents, and commuters alike.
Published 7-April-2025
