Transport & Infrastructure (T&I) - 26 May 2026

Topics

• Council backs surf infrastructure master plan
  The city has endorsed a master plan that could shape future surf infrastructure projects, with individual proposals to return for funding approval.
  Could influence coastal amenity, recreation investment, and future capital spending.
• Greenheart designation moves to state assessment and consultation
  A major infrastructure designation proposal has cleared council endorsement and is headed into state assessment with public consultation to start.
  May affect land use, development planning, and stakeholder engagement in the project area.
• Pearson Road upgrade land acquisition cancelled
  Council has formally ended land acquisition action linked to the cancelled Stage 3 Pearson Road upgrade at Yatala.
  Ends a road widening/acquisition process and signals the project will not proceed as previously planned.

Decisions

• Gold Coast Surf Infrastructure Master Plan endorsed
  Council endorsed the master plan and the public-facing summary document, with proposed surf infrastructure projects to be brought back for Gate 1 of the P3M framework for funding and endorsement.
  May lead to future surf facility projects and funding decisions affecting coastal recreation and local beach users.
• Greenheart designation and consultation approved
  Council noted the report, endorsed the Local Government Infrastructure Designation Environmental Assessment Report for the proposed 11 lots, approved submission to the State for assessment, and approved the community consultation strategy and consultation period.
  Advances a major local infrastructure designation process and opens consultation on the proposed Greenheart project area.
• Pearson Road land acquisitions discontinued
  Council approved discontinuing land acquisitions for the Stage 3 upgrade of Pearson Road, Yatala, and authorised the CEO or delegate to withdraw the related resumption applications and notify affected owners and vested parties.
  Confirms the road upgrade will not proceed as originally planned and ends compulsory acquisition activity affecting nearby property owners.

Discussion

• Our Coastal Lifestyle Strategy progress update
  The committee noted progress on the strategy and noted that a report on the Storm Erosion Response Plan will be brought forward to guide beach restoration after major weather events and erosion.
  Signals future beach management and erosion response planning for coastal communities.
• Napper Road, Arundel / Parkwood planning synopsis
  The committee noted the contents of the planning synopsis report for the Napper Road area.
  Provides planning context for residents and landowners in Arundel and Parkwood.
• Greenheart project consultation
  The committee approved commencement of consultation associated with the proposed Greenheart Local Government Infrastructure designation.
  Residents and stakeholders in the project area can expect consultation activity and further assessment steps.

Impacts

• Potential future surf infrastructure works may be considered for funding and approval.
• Coastal erosion response planning may affect beach restoration and management after severe weather events.
• Greenheart consultation may affect nearby land use, access, and future infrastructure planning.
• Pearson Road Stage 3 land acquisition activity has been stopped, affecting the Yatala road upgrade program.

Places

• Pearson Road (road)
  Stage 3 upgrade land acquisitions were discontinued.
• Yatala (locality)
  Location associated with the Pearson Road Stage 3 upgrade.
• Gold Coast (city)
  Subject of the Surf Infrastructure Master Plan.
• Arundel (suburb)
  Included in the Napper Road planning synopsis.
• Parkwood (suburb)
  Included in the Napper Road planning synopsis.
• Greenheart (project area)
  Proposed Local Government Infrastructure designation area.
• Our Coastal Lifestyle Strategy area (strategy area)
  Coastal strategy implementation and storm erosion response planning.

Next

• Bring surf infrastructure projects back to Council at Gate 1 of the P3M framework
  Future council consideration
• Submit the Greenheart Environmental Assessment Report to the State for assessment
  Immediately after council approval
• Commence consultation for the Greenheart designation proposal
  Following approval of the consultation strategy
• Present a report on the Storm Erosion Response Plan to Council
  Future meeting
• Withdraw Pearson Road resumption applications and notify affected parties
  After council approval

Extract

868 UNCONFIRMED MINUTES TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING TUESDAY 26 MAY 2026 1:00PM Meeting commenced at 1:06pm City of Gold Coast Council Chambers 135 Bundall Road Surfers Paradise 868 Meeting of the Transport and Infrastructure Committee Unconfirmed Minutes Tuesday 26 May 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 FORWA...