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Head on over to one of the warehouses at Textile Crescent in Salisbury to witness and experience a one-of-a-kind library called the Share Shed.

Share Shed Inc, is Queensland’s first “library of things” which seeks to provide a variety of useful quality items that can enhance people’s lives without the need for people to buy and store more items. It was co-founded by Nicole Bray and Sarah Pember back in September of 2017. Since then, this initiative of shared economy has blossomed, making it a finalist for the 2018 Bankasia Community Award.

Share Shed follows the maxim of “Do More, Own Less” and promotes it to all its members. They believe that the act of sharing in itself can multiply a number of positive outcomes.

By borrowing an item, people get to acquire a positive borrowing experience which then allows them to be free from the concept of ownership without having to sacrifice their needs.

In addition to the positive borrowing experience that it gives, Share Shed members also support the overall growth of a more sustainable and less wasteful economy. A by-product of this initiative is the development of stronger ties amongst the members of the community.

Truly, purchasing an item from the store cannot beat the incomparable feel-good experiences that Share Shed brings to all its members

Check out these items borrowed by some of the Share Shed’s members:

How Share Shed Works

Share Shed works on an annual membership basis. Anyone who lives in Brisbane that is 18 years old and above may apply for membership that costs $80.

Click here to sign up for Share Shed. You can also purchase a gift membership for someone who might be interested in joining the Share Shed community too

By being a member of Share Shed, you get to borrow up to five items per week for each item on a seven day period. Share Shed also allows its members to borrow more than 5 items at a time for an additional cost of $5 for each additional item. Members can also extend their item’s borrowing period for another week if no one else has reserved it yet.

Share Shed offers a wide inventory of useful items that are both new and used items. In fact, many of the items found are donations from the community. But at the same time, Share Shed also acquires new items that are placed under the members’ wishlist category through the collected annual membership fee.

You may click here to view all stored items available at Share Shed.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can send a message to Share Shed via email or Facebook message.

Operating Hours

Monday	9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Friday	5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

Located just 10 km from the CBD, Salisbury nowadays is proving to be more than just the industrial estate that it used to be. Trendy, newly opened cafes, studios, and community events such as street parties, are giving the neighbourhood a hip and creative vibe, attracting more people into the area.

With easy access to transport facilities such as the railway station, and the substantial number of open spaces, local shops, and well-established schools, Salisbury has become a worthwhile option for those looking for affordable, yet strategic, housing.

A Glimpse of Salisbury’s History

Salisbury Munition Factory — Rocklea Ammunition Factory Photo credit: ozatwar.com

Brisbane, specifically Salisbury, played an important role during the Second World War.

Given Salisbury’s expansive, rural and remote location, a large munition factory, named Rocklea Ammunition, was built along the area of Compo Road, currently named Evans Road, during the 1940s. Large-engine test cells were also placed within the vicinity of Compo Road.

Evidence of munition works in Salisbury can be seen at present time in the suburb’s street names, such as Assembly, Bearing, and Lathe Streets.

By 1943-1944, the Rocklea Ammunition factory had been terminated and its buildings were soon taken over by different groups, converting the entire estate into a base workshop, tank workshop, and an engine refurbish site.

From 1955-1959, series of road structures and extensions were made in order to connect Orange Grove Road, Lillian Avenue, and Evans Road all together. Salisbury was then linked to Tarragindi by September of 1959 via Toohey Road.

In these post-war years, Salisbury’s short distance from Brisbane safeguarded its urban settlement. What was once an industrial wilderness soon became a residential development site given its speedy growth from 1960s onwards.

Year	Population
1911	84
1921	564
1976	6537

Source: queenslandplaces.com.au

Present Day Salisbury

A large number of families have been recently seeking to make Salisbury their new home.

Salisbury Demand Market — Photo credit: realestate.com.au

Read: Tarragindi Median House Price Rises to $777,000 Amidst Strong Demand

With more people dwelling into the neighbourhood, a few residents have opened up their own small enterprises in the area for a more sustainable living.

Different small businesses are now well-established in Salisbury, including coffee shops, brewery, organic restaurants and diners, art galleries, dance and yoga studios, and bookstores.

These businesses in town have further led the owners to assert themselves into fostering a sense of community amongst the people of Salisbury.

Salisbury Chrome Street Fiesta — Different kiosks geared up for Salisbury’s annual Chrome Street Fiesta.
Photo credit: Reload Espresso Bar/ Facebook

Gentrification has brought a newer, and more current “vibe” to the neighbourhood, further driving its growth. In what can be perceived as an attempt by residents to strike a balance between work and family living, today’s Salisbury has evolved to include trendier places where people can grow, enjoy, and feel a sense of belongingness.

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Salisbury: From Industrial Estate to Revitalised Suburb

A Glimpse of Salisbury’s History

Present Day Salisbury