Council - 17 Jun 2026

Topics

• Council backs Mount Cotton as possible investigation area for future land uses
  Council agreed to ask the State Government to consider the Mount Cotton area for inclusion in the Urban Footprint, but only for employment, tourism, sport and recreation uses and not suburban housing.
  This could shape future development pressure, job land supply and land values in Mount Cotton and the wider south-east corner.
• Sunrise Court footpath petition in Mount Cotton sent to council CEO
  Residents asking for a concrete footpath at the Sunrise Court easement will now be considered by council officers after a unanimous referral-style decision.
  It signals a local access and safety issue that could lead to a small but visible streetscape works request in Mount Cotton.
• Council notes audit issues as QAO flags internal control weaknesses
  The Queensland Audit Office interim report highlighted internal control issues and ongoing corrective actions, keeping pressure on council governance and financial management.
  Audit findings can affect public confidence, compliance work, and how resources are managed across council operations.

Decisions

• Sunrise Court footpath petition referred to CEO
  Council accepted the Division 6 petition seeking a concrete footpath at the Sunrise Court easement, Mount Cotton, and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer for consideration.
  Could affect local pedestrian access and safety in Mount Cotton.
• Children's slide petition referred to CEO
  Council accepted the Division 2 petition about prioritising Cleveland Aquatic Centre works and replacing the children’s slide, and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer for consideration.
  May influence aquatic centre amenities and recreation facilities in Cleveland.
• Mount Cotton Investigation Area supported in principle
  Council resolved to authorise the Acting Mayor to write to the Deputy Premier supporting, in principle, investigation of the general Mount Cotton area for inclusion in the Urban Footprint, subject to conditions including employment, tourism, sport and recreation uses only, no suburban-scale residential development, and developer-funded infrastructure.
  Affects future land-use planning, job land supply and development expectations in Mount Cotton and surrounding areas.
• Monthly financial report noted
  Council noted the May 2026 monthly financial position, results and ratios as presented.
  Provides public visibility of council finances and spending position.
• QAO interim report noted
  Council noted the Queensland Audit Office 2026 Interim Report.
  Highlights audit and internal control issues that may affect council governance and service delivery.

Discussion

• Birkdale Community Precinct outstanding matters
  Council considered prior resolutions relating to the Birkdale Community Precinct, including the designation consultation report and project planning/legacy matters.
  Relevant to future planning, community use and long-term stewardship of a major local site.
• Cleveland Town Centre Revitalisation Project update
  Council reviewed outstanding matters for the Cleveland revitalisation project, which had previously been designated a major project and remains under confidential commercial processes.
  Could affect the future shape of Cleveland town centre and local activity.
• Potential property disposals at Capalaba
  Council revisited earlier resolutions on property disposal options, including Lot 1 and further confidential consideration of Lot 3.
  Impacts Council land holdings and possible future property outcomes in Capalaba.
• Intermittent water pressure concerns
  Previous council resolutions were reiterated regarding persistent water pressure interruptions affecting properties south of trunk main infrastructure in high-level pressure zones around Mount Cotton Road, Ney Road, School Road and Howlett Road.
  Relevant to household water service reliability and possible customer concession arrangements.
• 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.

Impacts

• Potential changes to land-use planning and development expectations in Mount Cotton.
• Possible future pedestrian improvement at Sunrise Court easement, Mount Cotton.
• Potential changes to aquatic centre amenities in Cleveland.
• Ongoing attention to water pressure reliability in parts of Mount Cotton.
• Financial and audit issues may influence council spending, risk management and service delivery.

Places

• Mount Cotton (locality)
  Mount Cotton Investigation Area, water pressure concerns and Sunrise Court footpath petition.
• Sunrise Court easement (road easement)
  Site of the Division 6 footpath petition.
• Cleveland (suburb/town centre)
  Children’s slide petition and Cleveland Town Centre Revitalisation Project.
• Cleveland Aquatic Centre (facility)
  Subject of petition seeking priority works and slide replacement.
• Birkdale Community Precinct (project area)
  Outstanding planning and designation matters.
• Capalaba (suburb)
  Potential property disposal matters.
• Mount Cotton Road (road)
  Area referenced in persistent water pressure issues.
• Ney Road / School Road / Howlett Road (roads)
  Part of the affected high-level pressure zone for intermittent water supply issues.

Next

• Acting Mayor to write to the Deputy Premier regarding the Mount Cotton Investigation Area
  Following the meeting
• Chief Executive Officer to consider the Sunrise Court footpath petition
  After referral
• Chief Executive Officer to consider the Cleveland Aquatic Centre / children’s slide petition
  After referral
• Council to receive further work and responses on audit issues and financial matters through normal reporting
  Ongoing
• Further confidential consideration of property disposal matters and other outstanding project items
  Future meetings

Extract

U N C O N F I R M E D M I N U T E S GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, 17 June 2026 The Council Chambers 91 - 93 Bloomfield Street CLEVELAND QLD GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 17 JUNE 2026 Order of Business 1 Declaration of Opening ...................................................................................................... 4 2 Record of Attendance and Leave of Absence ...................................................................... 5 3 Devotional Segment .......................................................................................................... 7 4 Recognition of Achievement .............................................................................................. 8 5 Re...