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Council waste, water and environment decisions
Highlights
- Sets the council budget, rates and many service charges for the coming financial year.
- No direct change for residents, but records environmental committee activity.
- Affects flood planning, future development controls, drainage planning and emergency access in the St Georges Basin and Sussex Inlet area.
- Supports Council’s renewable energy purchasing and may affect long-term utility costs and sustainability outcomes.
- Could affect the future management of a state heritage-listed property in the area.
- Highlights youth engagement and sustainability education activity in the community.
Decisions
Delivery Program, operational plan, budget, rates and charges adopted
Council adopted the draft 2026/27 to 2029/30 Delivery Program and 2026/27 Operational Plan, including the Long-Term Financial Plan, Workforce Management Strategy, Fees and Charges and Strategic Asset Management Plan, together with revised waste charges, ordinary rates, interest on overdue rates, and councillor/mayoral fees.
Sets the council budget, rates and many service charges for the coming financial year.
Climate, Sustainability and Biodiversity Committee minutes received and noted
The committee received and noted the minutes of the Climate, Sustainability and Biodiversity Committee dated 19 May 2026.
No direct change for residents, but records environmental committee activity.
St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan endorsed
The committee endorsed the St Georges Basin Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan (2026) for Council adoption. The study incorporated community feedback and minor updates, including improved clarity and an additional floodgate investigation at Sussex Inlet.
Affects flood planning, future development controls, drainage planning and emergency access in the St Georges Basin and Sussex Inlet area.
Electricity procurement through SSROC PEERS
Council noted its participation in the SSROC PEERS program, reaffirmed its commitment to 100% renewable energy, and delegated authority to the General Manager to finalise the electricity supply contract.
Supports Council’s renewable energy purchasing and may affect long-term utility costs and sustainability outcomes.
Tulkiyan House ownership and sustainability review
Council adopted a notice of motion to seek Heritage Committee advice on Tulkiyan House’s legal, financial and ownership options, with expenditure limited to basic maintenance until Council considers the advice.
Could affect the future management of a state heritage-listed property in the area.
2026 Youth Sustainability Summit report noted
The committee received and noted the report on the 2026 Youth Sustainability Summit, which was delivered on 6 May 2026.
Highlights youth engagement and sustainability education activity in the community.
River Heart bank stabilisation project awarded
Council resolved to award Tender 5857 for the River Heart Bank Stabilisation Project, enter a contract with the successful supplier, and delegate implementation powers to the CEO within the approved amount.
Important for riverbank stability, flood resilience and public safety around the River Heart area.
2026-27 budget and financial policies adopted
Council adopted the 2026-27 budget and associated documents, including the Revenue Policy, Investment Policy, Debt Policy and other budget papers. The budget package included the annual budget, long-term financial forecast, capital works program, financial sustainability measures, revenue statement and rates and charges to be levied.
Sets council spending, rates, charges and capital works priorities for the coming year.
Climate alliance membership extended
Council approved three more years of membership in the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance at a total cost of $66,242 from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029.
Commits council to regional climate resilience coordination.
Adopted amended Climate Change Policy
Council adopted the amended Climate Change Policy as exhibited.
Sets the policy direction for climate-related planning and council operations.
Electors’ AGM decision on NRRP petition considered
Council considered the report on the Electors’ Annual General Meeting decision concerning the Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct and endorsed the Administration’s response that Stage 1 of the precinct supports the City’s circular economy commitments and that further investigation of waste options may occur.
Affects whether and how the NRRP proceeds, which is a major planning and waste infrastructure issue for nearby residents.
FOGO rollout timeline endorsed
Council endorsed acceptance of NSW Government Go FOGO grant funding and a proposed bin rollout timeline beginning in January 2028.
Sets the direction for future household waste collection changes and organic waste diversion.
Endorsed ESAC membership
Council endorsed the recommended 11 community members for the 2026-2028 Environment and Sustainability Advisory Committee.
Shapes community input into climate, biodiversity and land management advice to Council.
Resilient Randwick Strategy 2026-36 adopted
Council adopted the updated resilience strategy and synthesis report, with annual progress reporting required, and added 'toxic chemical leak' to the list of shocks and stresses.
Sets Council’s long-term resilience priorities and emergency preparedness focus for residents and businesses.
Beverly Hills Master Plan reasserted as council-led
Council supported a motion reaffirming a council-led Beverly Hills Local Centre Master Plan, requesting regular project updates and noting State-led planning activity and delays linked to hazard and flood-related technical work.
Affects the long-term planning and redevelopment direction of Beverly Hills.
South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance membership
Council supported continued membership of the South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance for three years from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029 at a total cost of $66,242.
Maintains regional climate resilience collaboration and associated council spending.
Virgil Lane, Bronte converted to a 10 km/h shared zone
Council approved conversion of Virgil Lane, Bronte, to a 10 km/h shared zone and noted waste management and plan-of-management approvals for the nearby development.
People living near or using Virgil Lane should expect slower vehicle speeds and ongoing monitoring of lane operation and community concerns.
Committee noted the flood management report
The committee resolved to receive and note the report; the motion was moved and seconded and carried unanimously.
This keeps the flood risk study moving forward and signals continued council work on flood planning for affected communities.
Cooks River Alliance to remain involved at project level, not technical working group
Members agreed the Cooks River Alliance should not sit on the technical working group, but should still be involved in the broader study.
Local advocacy groups will still have input into flood planning, though not at the technical decision-making level.
Follow-up on stakeholder engagement
A response is to be provided regarding engagement with Mud Crabs and Cooks River Alliance, and follow-up will confirm whether an invitation was made for a Cooks River Alliance member to attend FMAC meetings before reporting back to the next meeting.
Residents and community groups can expect clearer communication about who is involved in the flood study and how to participate.
Topics
Audit and risk management issues
The QAO interim report noted internal control issues, corrective actions in progress, and potential future impacts from asset revaluations and the Southern Redland Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant handover.
May affect council compliance, financial reporting and future service costs.
Flood study feedback themes
Community feedback on the flood study showed strong overall support, with key issues including drainage, emergency access and development controls.
These issues can affect how flooding is managed, where building controls apply and how residents access areas during emergencies.
Heritage and asset review for Tulkiyan House
Council sought advice on ownership, management and long-term sustainability options for Tulkiyan House, including heritage and legal constraints.
Could shape the future of a significant heritage property and its upkeep.
Bondi Beach Cottage support motion passed
Council recognised Bondi Beach Cottage’s role and advocated for Federal and State funding to support its ongoing caseload management and resilience work following the 14 December 2025 tragedy.
Could affect community recovery services and future funding advocacy.
Youth Sustainability Summit
A report on the 2026 Youth Sustainability Summit said the event, held on 6 May 2026, was successful.
Shows Council support for youth-led sustainability initiatives and education.
Waste minimisation policy considered
A waste minimisation policy 2026 item was listed and discussed.
Potentially relevant to household waste practices and environmental management, although the minutes excerpt does not show the final resolution.
Workers compensation insurance arrangements
Councillors discussed current insurance arrangements and an alternative quote from WorkCover Qld. A presentation was requested from both Local Government Workcare and WorkCover Qld to explain their service offerings.
May influence council insurance costs and risk management, which can affect rates pressure and operational resilience.
Waste and Circular Economy Transformation Policy Directive review
A workshop reviewed the existing waste and circular economy policy direction and considered the need to refresh it in light of changed waste policy settings and ongoing landfill and waste impacts. Councillors asked questions and expressed interest in future expert briefings.
Could shape future waste strategy, landfill management, environmental impacts, and recycling or resource recovery policy for residents and businesses.
Committee recommendations adopted in blocks
Council adopted several committee reports in block motions, including audit and risk, infrastructure/planning/assets, finance and governance, community and sport, economic and cultural development, and environment and sustainability.
A number of operational and budget items were approved together.
Neerabup Resource Recovery Precinct petition and planning pathway
Multiple public questions challenged how Stage 1 of the NRRP is being progressed, including concerns about the exclusion of a waste-to-energy facility, clearing permit timing, document version control and the adequacy of consultation and environmental review. Council’s response maintained that Stage 1 is being progressed in stages and that further investigation of waste options may occur.
Residents near Neerabup and the wider city may be affected by waste infrastructure, traffic, environmental and planning outcomes.
RACT Community Bushfire Resilience Project
Council workshop activity included a bushfire resilience project and wildfire hazard mapping presentation.
Relevant to emergency preparedness and bushfire risk planning for residents and community groups.
Return and Earn item deferred
Council deferred consideration of the Return and Earn proposal to June 2026, with more detail requested on container access, venue protocols and communications.
Could affect recycling access arrangements for residents and community groups.
Standard 240 litre bin option for single unit dwellings
The minutes note an amendment to the Fees and Charges relating to additional waste bins, giving single unit dwellings the option to request a standard 240 litre bin.
This affects waste service choices and possible charges for some households.
SEQ Climate Resilient Alliance membership
Council agreed to continue regional climate resilience membership under a new three-year agreement with population-based contributions.
Impacts council expenditure and regional climate adaptation cooperation.
Financial performance pressures
The financial report noted an operating surplus ratio above target, a leverage ratio within target, but an asset sustainability ratio below target, indicating possible long-term sustainability pressure if upgrade and new capital spending continues.
May affect future rates, borrowing and capital works priorities.
Water infrastructure project updates
Progress was reported on the Perseverance Raw Water Main Renewal, Greenmount Water Treatment Plant, and the Greenmount to Cambooya treated water supply works, including tendering and construction milestones.
Affects water security and delivery of treated water infrastructure in affected communities.
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