Infrastructure, Planning and Assets Committee - 16 Jun 2026 9:00 AM

Topics

• Cemetery master plan approved with nursery concept deferred
  Council backed the revised Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery master plan but split out the nursery concept design for later consideration.
  It shapes future cemetery development and land management, while leaving one design element unresolved.
• Small local recreation projects approved in Redbank Plains and Marburg
  Council approved two modest capital works items for community recreation facilities.
  Residents in the affected suburbs will see direct, visible upgrades to local facilities.

Decisions

• Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery master plan approved with annexure deferred
  The committee recommended Council approve the Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery Master Plan and Land Management Plan, but exclude Annexure 3, the Nursery Concept Design, which will be considered at a future meeting.
  Affects the long-term layout, land use and management of the cemetery, with one design element delayed for later council consideration.
• Bundamba intersections response received and noted
  The report responding to a Notice of Motion about the Law Street/Byrne Street/Mary Street and Law Street/Bognuda Street intersections in Bundamba was received and noted.
  Keeps residents informed on council’s response to traffic and intersection concerns in Bundamba, although no upgrade decision was made at this meeting.
• Two provisional community projects approved for delivery
  Council approved provisional projects to progress to design and construction: a concrete slab for the skate park at Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve and a basketball hoop assembly at Marburg Community Oval.
  Provides small local recreation improvements in Redbank Plains and Marburg.
• Planning and Environment Court action status noted
  The committee received and noted the status report on current Planning and Environment Court actions associated with development planning applications.
  Relevant to residents and applicants following planning appeals and court matters, but no specific case outcome was reported.

Discussion

• Cemetery master planning and land management
  The report explained that the original 2013 master plan for Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery was revised because of flooding, changing community needs and improved land management needs, following earlier council resolutions and consultation.
  The plan guides future cemetery development, access, landscaping and land management decisions that may affect families and visitors.
• Conflict of interest disclosure and participation
  Councillor Paul Tully declared a declarable conflict of interest in the Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery item due to his role as a trustee of Goodna Cemetery. The committee resolved that he could continue to participate in the matter.
  Shows how council managed a governance matter affecting the consideration of the cemetery plan.
• Capital investment in provisional projects
  The committee considered projects assessed under the Capital Investment in Provisional Projects Policy and supported modest spending on two community facilities.
  Residents in the affected areas may see small-scale infrastructure delivered sooner through this funding path.
• Traffic intersection response in Bundamba
  A response report was tabled to a Notice of Motion requesting investigation into the capacity and operation of two Bundamba intersections.
  Indicates council has formally responded, though the minutes do not record a design or funding commitment.

Impacts

• A revised cemetery plan will shape future development at Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery.
• The nursery concept design annexure is deferred to a future council meeting.
• Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve will receive a concrete slab for the skate park.
• Marburg Community Oval will receive a new basketball hoop assembly.
• Residents watching Bundamba traffic concerns received a formal council response report, but no upgrade decision was recorded.
• Planning applicants and nearby residents may be affected by ongoing Planning and Environment Court actions.

Places

• Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery (cemetery)
  Master Plan and Land Management Plan approved with one annexure deferred.
• Redbank Plains Recreation Reserve (recreation reserve)
  Site of an approved provisional project for a concrete slab for the skate park.
• Marburg Community Oval (community oval)
  Site of an approved provisional project for a basketball hoop assembly.
• Bundamba (suburb)
  Location of the intersections covered by the response to Notice of Motion.
• Law Street / Byrne Street / Mary Street (road intersection area)
  Bundamba intersection included in the response report.
• Law Street / Bognuda Street (road intersection area)
  Bundamba intersection included in the response report.

Next

• Return the Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery Nursery Concept Design to a future council meeting
  Future council meeting
• Progress the approved provisional projects to design and construction
  As scheduled after approval
• Continue monitoring and reporting on Planning and Environment Court actions
  Ongoing

Extract

16 JUNE 2026 INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ASSETS COMMITTEE NO. 2026(05)] of 10 INFRASTRUCTURE, PLANNING AND ASSETS COMMITTEE NO. 2026(05) 16 JUNE 2026 REPORT COUNCILLORS’ ATTENDANCE: Councillor Andrew Antoniolli (Chairperson); Councillors Paul Tully (Deputy Chairperson), Pye Augustine, Marnie Doyle, David Martin, Jim Madden and Jacob Madsen (Observer) COUNCILLOR’S APOLOGIES: Mayor Teresa Harding and Deputy Mayor Nicole Jonic OFFICERS’ ATTENDANCE Chief Executive Officer (Sonia Cooper), General Manager Corporate Services (Matt Smith), General Manager Asset and Infrastructure Services (Seren McKenzie), General Manager Planning and Regulatory Services (Brett Davey), General Manager (Environment...