Scenic Rim
Scenic Rim Regional Council
Scenic Rim Regional Council decisions and meeting notes from public minutes. This page follows 7 recent meetings, including 7 with decisions or resident-facing discussion. 6 articles have been written from the source minutes. Recent records mention Budget, rates and governance, Projects and capital works, Tamborine Mountain, Beaudesert.
- Meetings
- 7
- Substantive
- 7
- Articles
- 6
- Watch items
- 22
Latest
Scenic Rim Council adopts 2026-27 fees and revenue policy
Scenic Rim Regional Council adopted next year’s fees and charges register and revenue policy at its 27 May meeting, adding case-by-case wording to section 4.4(b)(iv).
The public art project will proceed, meaning continued planning and spending on civic artwork.
Council funding has been locked in for the 2026-2027 capital year, affecting broader budget capacity.
The meeting highlighted tension over budget scrutiny, which may influence future project oversight.
Council fees and charges for 2026-2027 may change costs for some services and applications.
Articles
Scenic Rim Council adopts 2026-27 fees and revenue policy
Scenic Rim Regional Council adopted next year’s fees and charges register and revenue policy at its 27 May meeting, adding case-by-case wording to section 4.4(b)(iv).
Decision on Grahams Dip Road motion pushed to Scenic Rim’s next meeting
A bid to repeal Scenic Rim Regional Council’s December resolution on upgrading Grahams Dip Road at Biddaddaba was deferred, delaying any fresh assessment and cost review.
Scenic Rim lifts Gallery Walk car park budget by $1.6 million to $6 million
A special council meeting approved a one-off budget reallocation from general revenue for the Gallery Walk Stage 1 off-street carparking project, with monthly progress reports to follow.
Draft Canungra town centre master plan to go out for community consultation
Scenic Rim Regional Council has endorsed the draft Canungra Town Centre Master Plan for public consultation, opening the next stage of planning for the town centre.
Scenic Rim backs $92,267 in community grants for local groups
Round two minor grants include funding for clubs in Canungra, Boonah and Beaudesert, with council also asking for feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Animal-keeping proposal at Donald Court, Tamborine refused
Scenic Rim Regional Council rejected application MCU23/090 for animal keeping at 1-9 Donald Court, finding conflicts with the planning scheme and animal-keeping code that could not be fixed with conditions.
Decisions
Funding confirmed in 2026-2027 Capital Budget
Council confirmed the funding allocated to the project in the 2026-2027 Capital Budget.
Commits council funding to the project and affects budget priorities for residents.
City Deal Public Art Project to continue
Council resolved to continue progressing the South East Queensland City Deal Public Art Initiative Project.
Keeps the public art project moving forward, which may affect civic spaces and local place-making.
2026-2027 Register of Fees and Charges adopted
Council adopted the 2026-2027 Register of Fees and Charges and delegated minor grammatical and formatting amendments to the Chief Executive Officer.
Sets many council user charges and fees that residents, businesses and community groups may pay.
Locally significant species list endorsed
Council endorsed the revised locally significant species list for use in biodiversity conservation.
May influence future conservation priorities, environmental planning and habitat protection across the Scenic Rim.
Animal-keeping application at Donald Court refused
Council refused development application MCU23/090 for animal keeping at 1-9 Donald Court, Tamborine, finding conflicts with the Scenic Rim Planning Scheme 2020 and the Animal Keeping Code that could not be resolved by conditions.
Directly affects nearby residents and confirms the proposed land use will not proceed as applied for.
Issues
Budget, rates and governance
Funding confirmed in 2026-2027 Capital Budget
Projects and capital works
Kerry Road land acquisition process advanced
Funding and grants
Funding confirmed in 2026-2027 Capital Budget
Planning, development and housing
Animal-keeping application at Donald Court refused
Roads, traffic and parking
Integrated Transport Plan adopted
Waste, water and environment
Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular sponsorship approved
Topics
Public debate on project scope and budget
The meeting featured repeated points of order and debate about whether budget matters and cost overruns should be discussed within the special meeting.
Shows council disagreement about project oversight and how ratepayer money should be managed.
Infrastructure capital works program
Council noted the March 2026 update on the 2025-2026 Infrastructure Capital Works Program delivery.
Shows progress on capital works that may affect roads, facilities and local infrastructure.
Interim audit report
Council noted the Auditor-General’s Interim Report for the 2025-2026 financial year.
Indicates external audit oversight of council finances and controls.
Unaudited April 2026 financial report
Council received the monthly financial report for April 2026.
Gives residents a mid-year view of council financial performance.
Audit and Risk Committee report
Council noted the report from the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 19 March 2026.
Relevant to governance, risk management and financial accountability.
Hinchcliffe Bridge Project Update and Budget Increase
Council noted the bridge project update and acknowledged extra funding had been included in the Quarter Three Budget Review.
Signals cost pressure and possible impacts on an infrastructure project.
P&E Court appeal authority
In closed session, Council delegated authority to the Chief Executive Officer to take steps to resolve Council’s interests in a Planning and Environment Court appeal relating to MCU23/103 at 38 Queen Street, Harrisville.
Affects a live planning and legal matter with potential land-use implications.
Draft Logan Basin Water Plan submission noted
Council retrospectively noted its submission to the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers on the Draft Water Plan (Logan Basin) 2026.
Water planning settings can affect long-term water management for the region.
Places
Tamborine Mountain
Referenced in committee representation notes concerning the Tamborine Mountain Sports Association Ltd board.
Beaudesert
Kerry Road land acquisition for capital works and transport planning relevance.
Canungra
Home area of a funded community grant recipient club.
Grahams Dip Road
Road management decision changed to inclusion on the register as an unsealed road with maintenance scheduling.
Harrisville
Named in the Planning and Environment Court appeal matter for MCU23/103.
Tamborine
Animal-keeping application at 1-9 Donald Court was refused.
Donald Court, Tamborine
Site of refused MCU23/090 animal-keeping application.
Long Road, Tamborine Mountain
Location of deferred pylon sign application at 165-183 Long Road.
Projects
South East Queensland City Deal Public Art Initiative Project
Main item decided at the meeting.
Australian Local Government Women’s Association
Conference attendance item approved for councillor expenses.
Australian Local Government Association
Host of the National General Assembly Council approved attendance for.
Tamborine Mountain Sports Association Limited
Recipient of the approved $30,000 one-off contribution.
State Valuation Service
Requested to undertake the 2027 annual valuation of rateable land.
Queensland Treasury
Source of the untied loan to fund part of the sports facility contribution.
Local Government Remuneration Commission
Provided the remuneration schedule adopted by Council.
Gallery Walk Stage 1 Off-Street Carparking project
Main project discussed and approved for increased funding.
Next steps
Meetings