Gold Coast
City of Gold Coast
City of Gold Coast decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 17 recent meetings, including 17 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 16 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Projects and capital works, Gold Coast, Mermaid Waters.
- Meetings
- 17
- Substantive
- 17
- Articles
- 16
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Gold Coast keeps legal appeal advice secret after closed-door special meeting
A special City of Gold Coast meeting considered a court appeal matter in closed session, then voted to keep the key attachment confidential and act on a recommendation not released publicly.
Mermaid Waters residents received clear outcomes on two footpath petitions: one future project remains planned, while one completed footpath will stay.
Households in the Mermaid Beach to Burleigh Heads corridor should watch for letters about new parking restrictions and permit requirements before signage is installed.
Shared e-bike users should expect Lime to operate the city scheme from 1 July 2026 under a new contract, with future active transport funding linked to scheme revenue.
Surfers Paradise residents, businesses and visitors may see the Esplanade become permanently pedestrianised if due diligence, approvals and capital funding are completed.
Articles
Gold Coast keeps legal appeal advice secret after closed-door special meeting
A special City of Gold Coast meeting considered a court appeal matter in closed session, then voted to keep the key attachment confidential and act on a recommendation not released publicly.
Gold Coast committee notes feral deer management update
A City of Gold Coast committee has recommended noting an update on the Feral Deer Management Plan, alongside a separate report on the successful delivery of the 2025 hazard reduction burn program.
Gold Coast committee advances depot designation for 10 lots
A City of Gold Coast committee has backed an environmental assessment report for land tied to the City Accommodation Depots project, sending the matter to state assessment and consultation.
Gold Coast committee backs Invest Gold Coast trade and investment strategy for 2026 to 2031
The Economy, Tourism and Events Committee has recommended Council endorse Invest Gold Coast Pty Ltd’s new five-year trade and investment strategy, while folding related review work into a later interim review.
Gold Coast budget committee notes 2026-27 financial update, sends revenue policy to full council
A Special Budget Committee meeting received a financial sustainability and budget build update, while a confidential Revenue Policy 2026-27 was referred to full council for adoption on 10 March.
Gold Coast backs Springbrook observatory funding push, with $40,000 proposed for grant work
A council committee has supported advocacy for state, federal and philanthropic funding for a proposed Queensland University of Technology-led research project at Springbrook, and recommended $40,000 in proposed local works funding to help progress grant applications.
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.
Issues
Budget, rates and governance
Barrier Reef Drive footpath petition refused
Projects and capital works
Lime appointed for new shared e-bike contract
Waste, water and environment
Waste financial option selected for 2026-27 budget
Funding and grants
Permanent pedestrianisation backed for Surfers Paradise Esplanade
Roads, traffic and parking
Barrier Reef Drive footpath petition refused
Planning, development and housing
Palm Beach mixed-use and accommodation project approved
Topics
Car share annual update noted
Council noted the annual update on the car share program without recording a policy change in the extracted text.
This indicates the service remains under review, but no immediate change for users is identified here.
Surfers Paradise pedestrianisation was contested
A foreshadowed motion sought to defer permanent pedestrianisation of the Esplanade until mid-2027 and gather more business and consumer data, but the committee instead supported proceeding with Option 1.
Some concerns about timing and evidence remain, which may matter to local businesses and road users as the project advances.
Northern Beaches protection options under assessment
Background material indicates the project is assessing options such as mass nourishment, artificial reef and artificial headland solutions to address erosion and sand deficit at Main Beach and Narrowneck.
Future decisions could affect beach access, amenity, resilience works and temporary construction impacts in the northern coastal area.
Koala habitat and offsets acquisition
The confidential natural areas item covered koala habitat acquisition and future offsets, and updated the Priority Acquisition List.
Residents may see ongoing council activity to secure environmentally significant land, though exact properties were withheld.
Confidential property and leasing matters
Two substantive items were handled in closed session due to confidentiality requirements under the Local Government Act 2009.
Residents should know decisions were made on land acquisition and a venue lease, but detailed public disclosure was limited.
Audit and Risk Committee updates noted
The committee noted recommendations and actions from the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 23 February 2026.
Signals ongoing oversight of risk, compliance and internal controls.
February 2026 financial report noted
The committee noted the Financial Performance Report for February 2026.
Provides a snapshot of Council's financial position and spending performance.
Forward planning schedule noted
The committee noted the forward planning schedule for the Governance, Administration and Finance Committee.
Shows the committee's upcoming work program but does not itself change services or policy.
Places
Gold Coast
Council decisions apply across the City of Gold Coast, including procurement, policy and petition matters.
Mermaid Waters
Footpath petition responses for Barrier Reef Drive and Splice Street.
Barrier Reef Drive, Mermaid Waters
Proposed footpath retained in the 10-year capital program subject to budget consideration.
Splice Street, Mermaid Waters
Completed footpath confirmed despite petition seeking works to cease.
Springbrook
Subject of transport petition and proposed advocacy for a daily bus connection.
Surfers Paradise
Revitalisation project area and Esplanade pedestrianisation decision.
Palm Beach
Approval of a major mixed-use, residential and short-term accommodation development at Sixth Avenue.
Sixth Avenue, Palm Beach
Site of the approved development at 6, 8, 10 and 12 Sixth Avenue.
Projects
Council Cab
Community transport service considered for contract renewal and future area expansion.
Invest Gold Coast Pty Ltd
Its quarterly performance report and projects update were considered in confidential session.
Local Growth Management Strategy
Endorsed as a key strategic document to inform current and future planning schemes.
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3
Parking restrictions in the Mermaid Beach to Burleigh Heads traffic area will commence with Stage 3 passenger services.
Lime Network Pty Ltd
Appointed successful tenderer for the new shared e-bike scheme contract.
Open Space Strategic Plan 2026-2046
Adopted as the long-term guide for open space infrastructure planning and land use.
Northern Beaches Protection project
Progress noted and Phase 1 community engagement approved.
Priority Acquisition List
Amended to include 2 additional sites for potential acquisition.
Next steps
Meetings