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Important decisions

Barrier Reef Drive footpath petition refused

Council did not support the petition seeking reconsideration of the proposed footpath along Barrier Reef Drive, Mermaid Waters, and noted the project remains in the City's 10-year capital investment program subject to future budget consideration.

Residents in Mermaid Waters should expect the footpath proposal to remain planned rather than cancelled, though timing still depends on future budgets.

Splice Street footpath petition refused

Council did not support the petition asking for works to cease in Splice Street, Mermaid Waters, noting the footpath is already complete.

Nearby residents and users now have confirmation that the completed footpath will remain in place.

Parking restriction signage endorsed for Mermaid Beach to Burleigh Heads traffic area

Council endorsed installation of parking restriction signage for the Mermaid Beach to Burleigh Heads Traffic Area under the Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995. The area will become operational when Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 passenger services commence. Officers must write to impacted residents at least 4 weeks before signage installation, outlining changes and permit requirements.

Residents and visitors in the light rail corridor should expect new parking controls and permit arrangements before Stage 3 opens.

Latest indexed meetings

Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) - 28 April 2026

The committee backed footpath and parking changes in Mermaid Waters and the light rail corridor, endorsed Lime for the new shared e-bike contract, supported permanent pedestrianisation of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade, adopted a 20-year open space plan, and advanced community engagement on the Northern Beaches coastal protection project.

Governance, Administration & Finance (GA&F) - 21 April 2026

The committee recommended adopting procurement and commercial business policies, approved two international travel requests, noted audit and financial reports, and decided to take no further action on a rental crisis petition.

Special Budget (SB) - 30 March 2026

Council’s Special Budget Committee advanced 2026-27 budget planning, kept budget papers confidential, considered rates and service changes, backed waste pricing and Games-related project planning, and called on the Queensland Government to pause further waste levy increases for 12 months.

Special Council Meetings (SCM) - 26 March 2026

Council considered a confidential legal matter in closed session and resolved to keep the related attachment confidential and proceed in line with a recommendation contained in a confidential attachment.

Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) - 03 March 2026

The committee recommended no new traffic calming at Cottesloe Drive/Rio Vista Boulevard, backed a new Council Cab contract with future area expansion, and endorsed confidential next steps for the Bruce Bishop carpark subject to the 2026-27 budget process.

Water, Waste & Energy (WW&E) - 03 March 2026

The committee mainly noted financial and program reports, and recommended not relocating bulk bin servicing points for Waterpoint Residences while supporting work on alternative solutions with residents.

Economy, Tourism & Events (ET&E) - 26 February 2026

The committee mainly noted confidential performance updates from council-linked economic and tourism entities, including Invest Gold Coast, Brand Gold Coast and Experience Gold Coast, with no public policy or service changes recorded.

Governance, Administration & Finance (GA&F) - 24 February 2026

The committee backed quarterly performance reporting, several policy changes, local project funding, possible leasing pathways in the corporate centre precinct, and confidential action to sell land for overdue rates, while deferring a staff travel expenses report and one policy retirement.

Planning & Regulation (P&R) - 24 February 2026

The committee advanced major planning matters including approval of a large Palm Beach development, endorsement of the Local Growth Management Strategy, and a decision to stop the separate Designing for Flood amendment and fold it into the new planning scheme.

Council - 17 February 2026

Council adopted multiple committee recommendations on planning, infrastructure, environment, finance and budget matters, approved major residential developments in Coomera, endorsed the Snapper Rocks to Rainbow Bay Foreshore Precinct Master Plan, received several local petitions, and advanced governance and national funding advocacy actions.

Special Budget (SB) - 16 February 2026

The committee noted a financial sustainability and 2026-27 budget build update, and referred the confidential Revenue Policy 2026-27 to the full Council meeting on 10 March 2026 for adoption.

Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) - 10 February 2026

The committee rejected two transport-related petitions, endorsed the Snapper Rocks to Rainbow Bay Foreshore Precinct Master Plan, noted the World Surfing Reserve annual report, and advanced next steps for former Resilient Homes Fund buyback properties in Luscombe and Tallebudgera.

Economy, Tourism & Events (ET&E) - 05 February 2026

The committee noted a confidential update on Invest Gold Coast priority investment projects and recommended Council endorse Invest Gold Coast’s Trade and Investment Strategy 2026-2031, with related strategic review and KPI work to return through a controlled entity interim review.