Tennyson is 7km south of Brisbane city. The area was originally named “Softstone” by James Strong, one of the original settlers, but by 1897 the name was changed to Tennyson after the British poet Alfred Tennyson. The Queensland Tennis Centre, which hosts the annual Brisbane International Tennis Tournament, is built on the site of the demolished Tennyson Power Station.
Tennyson – 4105
About Tennyson
Surrounding suburbs: Graceville, Indooroopilly, Rocklea, Sherwood, Yeerongpilly, Yeronga
Council hotline: (07) 3403 8888
Council website: brisbane.qld.gov.au
Tennyson Need to know
- Government Contacts
- Utilities
- Transport
- Services
- Community
| Local Members | Councillor Nicole Johnston Tennyson Ward 180 Fairfield Gardens, Fairfield Rd, Fairfield 4103 Phone: (07) 3403 8605 Email: tennyson.ward@ecn.net.au |
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| State Members | Scott Emerson MP Electorate: Indooroopilly 1 / 49 Station Rd, Indooroopilly 4068 Phone: (07) 3878 1928 Email: indooroopilly@parliament.qld.gov.au |
| Federal Members | Graham Perrett MP Electorate: Moreton Suite 106 / 250 McCullough St, Sunnybank Hills 4109 Phone: (07) 3344 2622 Email: graham.perret.mp@aph.gov.au |
| Green waste collection | Green waste collected fortnightly, alternate to the recycling collection |
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| Recycling collection | Recycling collected fortnightly |
| Rubbish collection | General waste collected weekly on Tuesday |
| Watering restrictions | The last remaining water restrictions in SEQ were lifted on 1 January, 2013 |
| Bikeways | Off-road: King Arthur Tce, Tennyson 4105 |
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| Secondary schools | St. Joseph's College: 285 Gregory Tce, Tennyson 4105 Phone: (07) 3214 5200 Email: enquiries@terrace.qld.edu.au |
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| Parks/Playgrounds | Ken Fletcher Park: King Arthur Tce, Tennyson 4105 Features: Play area, ampitheatre, plaza, amenities, picnic facilities including barbecues, artwork, pontoon, car park, bus drop-off area, pedestrian crossing on King Arthur Tce |
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| Recreation facilities | Kidz-N-Co-Talent: 3 / 36-38 Curzon St, Tennyson 4105 Phone: (07) 31030139 Email: kidznco@bigpond.net.au |
| Queensland Tennis Centre: 190 King Arthur Tce, Tennyson 4105 Phone: (07) 3214 3800 Email: info@queenslandtenniscentre.com.au |
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