road/project area · 4 meetings
School Road
Mentions
- Location of the INF04371 upgrade project and associated land acquisitions and drainage easement changes.
- Road upgrade project discussed in Redbank Plains
- Location of parking concerns petition in Maroochydore.
- Named as part of the Capalaba water pressure impact area.
- The project is intended to improve road safety, traffic capacity, cycling and walking connections, public transport access and emergency-vehicle access.
- The easement arrangements are intended to secure future access and maintenance rights for stormwater infrastructure.
Decisions
School Road Upgrade land acquisitions supported
Council resolved to purchase or acquire land identified in a confidential attachment for the INF04371 School Road Upgrade Project. Agreement with affected landowners is to be pursued first, with compulsory acquisition available if agreement cannot be reached.
The project is intended to improve road safety, traffic capacity, cycling and walking connections, public transport access and emergency-vehicle access.
Replacement drainage easement supported
Council supported surrendering an existing drainage easement and acquiring a replacement easement for stormwater infrastructure associated with the School Road Upgrade Project. Agreement with affected landowners is to be attempted first, with statutory acquisition available if required.
The easement arrangements are intended to secure future access and maintenance rights for stormwater infrastructure.
Maroochydore parking petition referred
Council received a petition about parking concerns at School Road, Maroochydore, and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer to determine appropriate action.
May lead to investigation or changes to local parking management near School Road.
Capalaba water pressure issue to be investigated for possible concession policy
Council carried a notice of motion acknowledging verified intermittent water pressure interruptions in parts of Capalaba around Mount Cotton Road, Ney Road, School Road and Howlett Road. A report is to return to Council examining the level of service interruption, current and future risks, and an equitable compliant financial concession pathway if the issue cannot be remedied.
Affected households may become eligible for rebates or other pricing concessions if service issues persist.
Topics
School Road transport and stormwater works
The INF04371 project includes a four-lane median-divided School Road, dedicated cycle lanes, shared paths, signalised intersections and improvements for public transport and emergency vehicles.
Affected landowners and road users may experience property, access, construction and transport changes as the project progresses.
School Road, Redbank Plains road upgrade engagement
Councillors reviewed the initial stakeholder engagement strategy for the School Road Upgrade Project and its Shape Your Ipswich page. Questions were raised about timelines and community consultation, and officers were asked to follow up on holding consultation at Redbank State School.
Affects local road conditions, construction staging and how residents in Redbank Plains can provide feedback on the upgrade.
Youth policy planning
The Thriving Futures plan was formally endorsed as a council policy framework for 2026-2031.
Relevant to young people, families, schools, and community organisations.