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

Key decisions

• Petition response on Cottesloe Drive and Rio Vista Boulevard
  Council was recommended to note the traffic investigation findings for the Mermaid Waters intersection, retain the existing 60 km/h speed limit on Cottesloe Drive, and not proceed with additional traffic calming measures. The existing roundabout, signage, line marking and pedestrian facilities were found compliant and appropriate for current conditions.
  Residents and road users in Mermaid Waters should not expect new traffic calming or a speed limit reduction at this intersection based on this petition response.
• Council Cab service to continue under a new contract
  Council was recommended not to expand the current Council Cab contract area because of service impacts and limited time left on the contract, but to support entering a new contract to continue the service.
  Current users should see the service continue, but expansion will not occur under the existing contract.
• Future Council Cab expansion area identified
  In a changed committee recommendation, Council supported the administration's intent for a future Council Cab contract to expand the service area to include Willow Vale, Bonogin and Mount Nathan, with a clause for special consideration for residents outside the service area.
  Residents in these outer areas may gain access under the next contract rather than immediately.
• Bruce Bishop carpark future endorsed in confidential session
  Council was recommended to keep the report and attachments confidential, endorse the recommendations in confidential Attachment 5, and consider any funding requirements through the 2026-27 budget approval process.
  Future changes affecting the Bruce Bishop carpark are progressing, but details remain confidential until further Council or CEO action.

Important topics

• Intersection safety petition investigation
  The committee considered a petition response about safety at Cottesloe Drive and Rio Vista Boulevard and concluded current road treatments meet standards.
  This clarifies Council's position for petitioners and local residents concerned about speeding or safety.
• Council Cab service planning
  The committee distinguished between the current contract, which will not be expanded, and a future contract, which may broaden coverage.
  Residents should understand that any service area expansion is tied to procurement of a new contract, not an immediate change.
• Closed-session infrastructure planning
  The future of the two-level Bruce Bishop carpark was discussed in closed session because it involved budget and commercial contract matters.
  Residents and city users may see future budget decisions or works connected to this central parking facility.

Resident impacts

• No additional traffic calming is supported at the Cottesloe Drive and Rio Vista Boulevard intersection in Mermaid Waters.
• The 60 km/h speed limit on Cottesloe Drive is recommended to remain unchanged.
• Council Cab will continue, but the current contract area will not be expanded.
• A future Council Cab contract is intended to cover Willow Vale, Bonogin and Mount Nathan, subject to contracting.
• Future funding related to the Bruce Bishop carpark will be considered in the 2026-27 budget process.

Places affected

• Cottesloe Drive (road)
  Existing 60 km/h speed limit to be retained; no extra traffic calming supported at the intersection with Rio Vista Boulevard.
• Rio Vista Boulevard (road)
  Intersection with Cottesloe Drive was investigated following a petition about safety.
• Mermaid Waters (suburb)
  Suburb containing the intersection considered in the petition response.
• Willow Vale (locality)
  Identified for inclusion in a future expanded Council Cab service area.
• Bonogin (locality)
  Identified for inclusion in a future expanded Council Cab service area.
• Mount Nathan (locality)
  Added in the changed recommendation for future Council Cab service expansion.
• Bruce Bishop Carpark (facility)
  Subject of a confidential report about its future, with funding to be considered in the 2026-27 budget.

Next steps

• Advise the lead petitioner of Council's decision on the Cottesloe Drive/Rio Vista Boulevard intersection and ask them to inform other petitioners.
  After Council decision
• Prepare and enter a new contract to continue the Council Cab service.
  Before expiry of the current contract
• Include proposed Council Cab service area expansion to Willow Vale, Bonogin and Mount Nathan in planning for a future contract.
  As part of the next Council Cab procurement
• Consider any Bruce Bishop carpark funding requirements through the 2026-27 budget approval process.
  2026-27 budget process

Extracted minutes text

865 UNCONFIRMED MINUTES TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY 3 MARCH 2026 1:00PM The meeting commenced at 1:04pm City of Gold Coast Council Chambers 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise 865 Meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee Unconfirmed Minutes Tuesday 3 March 2026 ORDER OF BUSINESS 1 ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES .................................................................... 3 2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................... 3 3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ................................................................ 3 4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS ........................................... 3 5 COMMITTEE...