Open-style fencing and gates for Fitzgibbon Chase and Fitzgibbon's older estates, designed around the development scheme and the suburb's bushland corridors.
Fitzgibbon has two sides: 1980s and 1990s estates, and Fitzgibbon Chase, a newer community planned under a state development scheme that favours open, see-through fencing. That makes fencing in Fitzgibbon a little different from neighbouring suburbs. Sureline Fencing has built chain wire fencing and gates since 1996, and open-style mesh suits the scheme's approach and the bushland that runs through the suburb. We'll explain the guidelines at your free measure, then quote your fencing in Fitzgibbon in writing. Call us or book online.
We also work in the suburbs around Fitzgibbon, along Telegraph Road, Beams Road and the North Coast rail line. These pages cover fencing in Fitzgibbon's neighbouring suburbs. The free measure and written quote we offer for fencing in Fitzgibbon apply in each of them too.
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Fitzgibbon Chase was planned with open streets, rear-lane garages and around 40 hectares of retained bushland. Its development scheme generally calls for front fences that are open and visually permeable, and it discourages solid fencing along open space. For owners, fencing in Fitzgibbon has to meet those expectations while still keeping pets and children safe. The question we hear most: what fence can I put up that fits the rules?
Chain wire fencing is open by design, so it suits front yards and boundaries facing parks and bushland. For the suburb's older estates, we install practical boundary fencing and custom gates. Wherever you are, fencing in Fitzgibbon starts with a free measure and an honest conversation about what suits your lot.
Many fencing products are designed for privacy, which isn't always what Fitzgibbon Chase's guidelines are looking for. Our speciality is open-style chain wire and steel-framed gates, manufactured in our own Geebung workshop. That means we can offer fencing in Fitzgibbon that keeps the see-through look the scheme describes, in a finish that suits a modern home.
We'll also be clear about what we know and what you should check. For lots in the Priority Development Area, we'll walk you through the development scheme's fencing guidance and suggest confirming with Economic Development Queensland if your design is unusual. For fencing in Fitzgibbon on older estates, we'll recommend a boundary fence that suits your yard and budget. Our team has more than 90 years of combined experience.
Chain wire keeps sightlines open, matching the scheme's preference for visually permeable fencing.
Chain wire since 1996We explain the development scheme's fence height and transparency guidance before you commit.
Free on-site measureOpen mesh without barbed or sharp top strands suits lots beside bushland corridors.
Wildlife-aware designBlack powder-coated or PVC-coated mesh to suit newer homes.
Three finish optionsPedestrian and courtyard gates built to fit narrow frontages and side paths.
Made in GeebungThese services cover most requests for fencing in Fitzgibbon, from open front fences in Fitzgibbon Chase to boundaries on older estates. Each is quoted after an on-site measure, so your fencing in Fitzgibbon fits your lot.
The Fitzgibbon development scheme generally prefers front fences that are open and no higher than about 1.5 metres. We install low, see-through chain wire front fences with matching gates, giving you a secure front yard that keeps the street open.
Best for: Fitzgibbon Chase homes and small-lot frontages
Explore chain wire fencingLots beside parks and bushland corridors need a boundary that doesn't wall off the view. We install open chain wire boundaries in darker finishes that blend with trees, without barbed or sharp top strands that can harm wildlife. Bushland boundary fencing in open mesh also lets water pass through and keeps the lot connected to the green space behind it.
Best for: homes backing onto parks, bushland or Cabbage Tree Creek
Contact us about bushland boundariesSmaller yards leave dogs less room to roam, and they'll find any gap. We fit bottom rails, tension wire and close-fitting gates, or build a pet enclosure within the yard. Small-lot fencing has to work hard, so we plan pedestrian and driveway gates that close firmly with minimal gaps underneath. The mesh stays open, so the yard still feels roomy.
Best for: pet owners in newer small-lot homes
Browse our gatesFences from the 1980s and 1990s estates are reaching the end of their life. We replace them with chain wire set in concrete, or repair sections that are still sound, with written quotes for sharing costs with neighbours. Fence repairs Fitzgibbon owners ask for often start with one leaning post, and we'll tell you honestly whether a repair or a new run makes more sense.
Best for: established homes outside Fitzgibbon Chase
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Fitzgibbon was subdivided in the 1980s and 1990s. In 2008, a 295-hectare area across Fitzgibbon and nearby suburbs was declared a Priority Development Area, and Fitzgibbon Chase launched in 2009 with small-lot homes, townhouses and about 40 hectares of rehabilitated bushland. Today 6,296 people live in the suburb (ABS 2021).
The Fitzgibbon development scheme says fences to ground-floor homes should generally be open, at least 50% transparent and no higher than 1500mm, and it discourages solid fencing along open space. Many lots also border bushland that supports squirrel gliders. On the older estates, boundary fences have been through decades of Brisbane storm seasons, which run from October to March.
A solid fence may not suit the scheme's guidance, and owners can be unsure what's allowed. Along bushland, the wrong fence can harm wildlife and cut the lot off from the green space that attracted buyers.
For fencing in Fitzgibbon we start with the lot's location: inside or outside the development area, and whether it faces a street, park or bushland. We recommend open chain wire where the scheme expects it and suggest confirming with EDQ where needed. That keeps fencing in Fitzgibbon practical and in keeping with the suburb. As a fence contractor Fitzgibbon owners can call for scheme-friendly designs, we measure every lot for free and explain the guidance in plain terms before quoting.
Sources: Economic Development Queensland – Fitzgibbon PDA and Development Scheme (2021); ABS 2021 Census QuickStats – Fitzgibbon (SAL31045); Healthy Active by Design – Fitzgibbon Chase
These are the issues we're most often asked about when quoting fencing in Fitzgibbon. Understanding them early helps you plan fencing in Fitzgibbon that suits both your household and the neighbourhood.
The Fitzgibbon development scheme favours open front fencing and discourages solid fencing along open space, for surveillance, appearance and maintenance reasons.
A solid fence may conflict with the scheme's guidance and could need to be changed.
We recommend open chain wire at the front and along open space, combined with planting for privacy where you want it. For unusual designs, we suggest confirming with EDQ. Signs to consider: whether your fence faces a street, park or bushland.
Gaps at the base of fences or beside gates are easy for dogs to find, especially in small yards with less to distract them.
An escaped dog is at risk on busy streets and rear lanes.
We fit a bottom rail or tension wire, keep mesh close to the ground and close gaps beside gates, or build a pet enclosure.
Fences from Fitzgibbon's earlier estates have had 30 or more years of weather.
Leaning or broken fences let pets out and can fall in storms.
We replace the fence with galvanised posts set in concrete and chain wire, or repair sound sections, and provide a written quote for sharing costs with your neighbour. Signs to watch for: leaning posts, rusted wire and gaps opening at the base.
Noticed one of these issues? Book an inspection
We also work in the suburbs around Fitzgibbon, along Telegraph Road, Beams Road and the North Coast rail line. These pages cover fencing in Fitzgibbon's neighbouring suburbs. The free measure and written quote we offer for fencing in Fitzgibbon apply in each of them too.
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Still have questions? Call 07 3865 8100
Get a Free QuoteThe Fitzgibbon development scheme says fences to ground-floor homes should generally be open, at least 50% transparent and no higher than 1500mm, and it discourages solid fencing along open space. For fencing in Fitzgibbon Chase, open chain wire fits that approach. If your design is unusual, confirm with Economic Development Queensland before building.
No. The Priority Development Area covers 295 hectares across Fitzgibbon, Carseldine, Bald Hills, Taigum and Deagon, but not every Fitzgibbon property is inside it. Outside the area, Brisbane City Council rules apply, including building approval for fences over 2 metres. We'll help you work out which applies to your lot.
Open chain wire in black or a darker coating suits bush-edge lots. It keeps views open, lets water pass through and avoids the barbed or sharp top strands that can injure gliders and other wildlife. The scheme also discourages solid fencing along open space. We'll look at slope and drainage at the free measure before recommending a height.
Yes, with planting. Many owners pair open chain wire with hedging or climbers, which adds privacy over time while keeping the look the scheme prefers. We can position the fence to leave room for garden beds. For Fitzgibbon Chase fencing, this is a simple way to screen a courtyard or side path without a solid fence facing a street or park.
Timing depends on the length of the fence, the number of gates and our current schedule. Custom gates are made in our Geebung workshop, with a 48-hour turnaround available. We'll confirm timing in your quote. Pedestrian and driveway gates are made to your measured opening, so they're ready to hang once the posts are set. Heavy rain in the wetter months, December to March, can shift dates.
Length, height, finish, number of gates, access and removal of old fencing all affect the price. We measure on site for free and provide an itemised written quote. Your choice of galvanised, black powder coating or PVC coating also changes the figure. We take on small jobs too, such as a single gate or a short run of chain wire fencing Fitzgibbon homeowners need along a side path.
Fitzgibbon is named after Abram Fitzgibbon, Queensland's chief engineer of railways in the 1860s. The suburb was subdivided for housing in the 1980s and 1990s. A council landfill operated here from 1981 to 1995, and its sites are now Bill Brown Sports Reserve and the Hidden World playground. In 2008 the state declared the Fitzgibbon Urban Development Area, now a Priority Development Area, and Fitzgibbon Chase launched in 2009 with around 1,350 planned homes and 40 hectares of rehabilitated bushland. The Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre opened in 2016 and Holy Spirit College in 2022. We provide fencing in Fitzgibbon from our Geebung workshop.
Fencing in Fitzgibbon is supplied and installed from our Geebung base at 39 Basalt St.
| Business | Sureline Fencing |
|---|---|
| Phone | (07) 3865 8100 |
| info@surelinefencing.com.au | |
| Address | 39 Basalt St, Geebung QLD 4034 Workshop, retail and wholesale outlet |
| Hours | Mon–Fri 6:00 am – 3:00 pm Sat–Sun Closed |
| Service area | Fitzgibbon and Brisbane’s northern suburbs, serviced from Geebung |
| Website | surelinefencing.com.au |
Sources: Wikipedia – Fitzgibbon; Economic Development Queensland – Fitzgibbon PDA; Healthy Active by Design – Fitzgibbon Chase; ABS 2021 Census
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