project area · 3 meetings
Bromelton State Development Area
Mentions
- Location of the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre.
- Location of the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre waste incinerator.
- Referenced in rating category descriptions for certain land uses.
- The submission represents Council's position on a proposed waste facility that could affect nearby communities, environmental conditions and the local economy.
- The decision updates Council’s multi-year budget and financial forecasts, including projects and funds carried into the current financial year.
- The petition formally records community opposition to the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre waste incinerator and requires a further council response.
Decisions
Submission on proposed Bromelton energy-from-waste facility
Council endorsed an amended submission about the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre within the Bromelton State Development Area. The submission acknowledges potential benefits of energy-from-waste facilities but states that protection of Scenic Rim residents, the environment and the economy is paramount and requires a guarantee that they will not be adversely affected before State approval.
The submission represents Council's position on a proposed waste facility that could affect nearby communities, environmental conditions and the local economy.
2026–2027 budget carry-forwards adopted
Council adopted the 2026–2027 Budget Review for Carry Forwards, including revised financial statements and financial sustainability measures for 2026–2027 to 2028–2029.
The decision updates Council’s multi-year budget and financial forecasts, including projects and funds carried into the current financial year.
Petition opposing Bromelton incinerator referred for report
Council received the “No Incinerator for Scenic Rim” petition and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer for a report at a future meeting.
The petition formally records community opposition to the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre waste incinerator and requires a further council response.
2026-2027 Revenue Statement adopted
Council adopted the Revenue Statement 2026-2027 as tabled, forming the basis for rates, charges and financial settings for the year ahead.
Sets the overall charges and financial rules that affect household and business bills across the region.
Rural fire special charges adopted for Boonah and Beaudesert
Council adopted overall plans and special charges for the Boonah Rural Fire Group and Beaudesert Rural Fire Group for 2026-2027, including stated benefit areas and funding contributions.
These charges help fund rural fire prevention and firefighting services in the affected catchments.
Topics
Proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre
Council considered the proposed energy-from-waste facility at the Bromelton State Development Area and approved a submission subject to an amendment requiring protection guarantees before approval.
Residents may be interested in the potential environmental, health, amenity and economic implications of the proposed development.
Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre
Public questions addressed councillors’ positions on the proposed incinerator. The Mayor indicated Council would prepare a submission to the Office of the Coordinator-General before 16 November 2026, with a special meeting expected for councillors to vote on it.
The proposed facility has potentially significant long-term implications for nearby residents, businesses, waste services and the environment.
Draft State Planning Policy 2026
Council retrospectively endorsed its officer submission on the Draft State Planning Policy 2026 and received a letter to the Deputy Premier setting out Council’s position.
The State policy may influence future planning decisions and development controls across the Scenic Rim.
Planning Scheme Amendment No. 8
Public questions confirmed the draft amendment was submitted for State Interest Review on 6 January 2025. The version submitted did not include proposed changes encouraging retirement and residential-care facilities at Tamborine Mountain.
The amendment’s progress may affect future development and retirement-housing options.
Kooralbyn Road and Copperhead Road
Council answered questions about the Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road, a possible Kooralbyn-to-Boonah connection, and the 2015 renaming of a constructed section of road to Copperhead Road. Council said public consultation occurred and no submissions were received.
The information concerns local road planning, naming and possible future transport connections for Kooralbyn residents.
Budget and financial statements
Council considered the 2026-2027 Budget, long-term financial forecast, estimated financial position and ten-year capital program, and councillors gave speeches before the motion was put.
The budget determines spending priorities, capital works and service levels across the region.