Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) - 24 March 2026

Topics

• Council backs new safety measures on Clagiraba Road but rejects closure and traffic calming
  Petition-driven road safety measures advanced, but the council stopped short of closing the road or installing traffic calming devices.
  Residents on and around Clagiraba Road may see more enforcement and possible new devices, while through traffic will continue.
• Lower speed limit confirmed on Nineteenth Avenue after safety petition
  The committee noted a reduced 50km/h limit on Nineteenth Avenue as part of a petition response.
  This is a tangible road-safety change for Palm Beach motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
• Burleigh Waters school safety response stops short of zebra crossing
  Council declined an immediate zebra crossing near Caningeraba State School but supported signage, vegetation management and further investigation.
  Families and school traffic in Burleigh Waters may see partial safety upgrades, but the requested crossing was not approved.

Decisions

• Nineteenth Avenue corridor road safety response endorsed
  Council noted the investigation into safety concerns on Nineteenth Avenue, Palm Beach, and acknowledged the reduced 50km/h speed limit between the Gold Coast Highway and Dogwood Drive.
  Affects local drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on Nineteenth Avenue by confirming a lower speed limit already being implemented.
• Caningeraba State School area: zebra crossing not supported now
  Council did not support a zebra crossing on Dunlin Drive near Dunlin Drive Link Park at this stage, but supported additional warning signage, vegetation management, and investigation of a supervised children’s crossing, pedestrian refuge island and connecting pathway.
  Impacts school access and pedestrian safety around Burleigh Waters, with some upgrades progressing but no zebra crossing approved.
• Clagiraba Road safety package expanded
  Council requested targeted police enforcement, asked the Mayor to seek end-to-end average speed cameras and reconsideration of non-standard 'Ignore GPS' signage, did not support traffic calming devices or permanent closure, and agreed to pursue a vehicle activated speed sign and high friction surface treatment through the 2026-27 budget process.
  Could change driving conditions and enforcement on Clagiraba Road and may lead to new safety infrastructure if budgeted.

Discussion

• Forward planning schedule noted
  The committee noted the forward planning schedule for the Transport and Infrastructure Committee.
  Routine governance item with little direct resident impact.

Impacts

• Lower speeds on Nineteenth Avenue should improve road safety for local road users.
• Burleigh Waters may see warning signage and vegetation works near Dunlin Drive Link Park, with further crossing options investigated.
• Clagiraba Road may face increased enforcement and possible future safety devices if budget requests are approved.

Places

• Nineteenth Avenue (road corridor)
  Road safety petition response for Palm Beach section between Gold Coast Highway and Dogwood Drive.
• Palm Beach (suburb)
  Location of the Nineteenth Avenue safety concerns.
• Caningeraba State School (school)
  School access and pedestrian safety petition in Burleigh Waters.
• Burleigh Waters (suburb)
  Area around Dunlin Drive and the school safety petition.
• Dunlin Drive (road)
  Site of proposed pedestrian safety measures near Dunlin Drive Link Park.
• Clagiraba Road (road)
  Subject of petition response on speed enforcement and traffic safety.
• Gold Coast Highway (road)
  Boundary reference for the reduced speed zone on Nineteenth Avenue.
• Dogwood Drive (road)
  Boundary reference for the reduced speed zone on Nineteenth Avenue.

Next

• Advise petition lead petitioners of the decisions
  After the meeting / as soon as practicable
• Request Queensland Police Service targeted enforcement on Clagiraba Road
  Immediately following the meeting
• Write to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads about Clagiraba Road average speed cameras and signage
  Immediately following the meeting
• Request investigations into a supervised children’s crossing, pedestrian refuge island and connecting pathway near Dunlin Drive
  To be progressed by city officers
• Seek 2026-27 budget consideration for a vehicle activated speed sign and high friction surface treatment on Clagiraba Road
  During the 2026-27 budget process

Extract

866 CONFIRMED MINUTES TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY 24 MARCH 2026 1:00PM The meeting commenced at 1:01pm City of Gold Coast Council Chambers 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise 866 Meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee Confirmed Minutes Tuesday 24 March 2026 ORDER OF BUSINESS 1 ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES .................................................................... 3 2 LEAVE OF ABSENCE ............................................................................... 3 3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES ................................................................ 3 4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATIONS ........................................... 4 5 COMMITTEE F...