Gold Coast
City of Gold Coast
City of Gold Coast decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 19 recent meetings, including 19 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Projects and capital works, Gold Coast, Mermaid Waters.
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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.
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.
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
Roads, traffic and parking
Barrier Reef Drive footpath petition refused
Waste, water and environment
Waste financial option selected for 2026-27 budget
Funding and grants
Permanent pedestrianisation backed for Surfers Paradise Esplanade
Planning, development and housing
Six-unit development approved at Coolangatta
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.
Palm Beach
440-442 The Esplanade: amended approval for 20 dwellings.
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.
Mount Nathan
45 Trentbridge Court: telecommunications facility application deferred.
Robina
Area regulated by the Robina Central Planning Agreement and endorsed for integration as a Local Plan.
Springbrook
Subject of transport petition and proposed advocacy for a daily bus connection.
Projects
Local Growth Management Strategy
Strategy whose progress was noted alongside the new planning scheme.
Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3
Parking restrictions in the Mermaid Beach to Burleigh Heads traffic area will commence with Stage 3 passenger services.
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.
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.