Council - 18 Feb 2026

Key decisions

• Capalaba water pressure issue to be investigated for possible concession policy
  Council carried a notice of motion acknowledging verified intermittent water pressure interruptions in parts of Capalaba around Mount Cotton Road, Ney Road, School Road and Howlett Road. A report is to return to Council examining the level of service interruption, current and future risks, and an equitable compliant financial concession pathway if the issue cannot be remedied.
  Affected households may become eligible for rebates or other pricing concessions if service issues persist.
• Petition on miniature goats laws referred for report
  Council received a petition seeking amendment of Council’s animal management laws regarding miniature goats and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer for consideration and a report back to Council.
  Could lead to future changes to local animal management rules.
• Redland Bay Marina parking petition referred
  Council received a petition seeking temporary suspension of parking infringement notices at the Redland Bay Marina and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer as an operational matter.
  May affect parking enforcement at the marina if operational changes are later approved.
• Byng Road Park off-leash dog area petition referred
  Council received a petition requesting an off-leash dog area at Byng Road Park, Birkdale, and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer as an operational matter.
  Could lead to a future dog off-leash area in Birkdale.
• Library EFTPOS petition referred
  Council received a petition requesting EFTPOS payment options for printing and photocopy stations at Council libraries and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer as an operational matter.
  May improve payment convenience at council libraries.
• January 2026 financial report noted
  Council resolved to note the financial position, results and ratios for January 2026 in the Monthly Financial Report.
  Signals council’s current budget and financial performance tracking, though no new spending decision was stated in the extracted text.

Important topics

• Birkdale Community Precinct still under follow-up
  Council recorded outstanding matters from earlier resolutions on the Birkdale Community Precinct, including consultation outcomes and requests for clarity on project delivery, financial modelling and long-term stewardship.
  Residents interested in the precinct’s environmental, cultural, heritage and Olympic-linked development can expect further reporting rather than a final decision at this meeting.
• Cleveland Town Centre Revitalisation progressing as a major project
  Council listed the Cleveland Town Centre Revitalisation Project update as an outstanding matter, noting earlier resolutions for Redland Investment Corporation to progress phases 2 to 6 and bring back preferred development partner recommendations in future.
  The project may affect the future design, investment and activity in Cleveland town centre.
• Flood debris clearing report due next month
  An earlier notice of motion on clearing flood debris from Weinam Creek, Serpentine Creek and Pitt Street Wetlands remains outstanding, with a report scheduled for the 18 March 2026 meeting.
  Relevant to residents concerned about flood mitigation and waterway maintenance.
• Russell Island public amenities considered in confidential business
  The outstanding matter about public toilets within 200 metres of the Russell Island IGA was noted as addressed under confidential Item 19.3 on options and costings for public amenities on Russell Island.
  Could lead to future delivery of new public toilet facilities near the island shopping area.
• Weinam Creek and 2032 legacy updates received
  Council considered reports from Infrastructure and Operations on the Redlands Coast 2032 Legacy Working Group and the Weinam Creek Priority Development Area project update.
  These projects may shape transport, public space and long-term infrastructure outcomes, especially around Redland Bay and broader 2032 legacy planning.

Resident impacts

• Some Capalaba residents with long-running intermittent water outages may see a future rebate or concession framework considered by Council.
• Petitions raised by residents on animals, parking, dog off-leash access and library payments were not decided immediately but were formally referred for investigation.
• Residents in flood-prone or creek-adjacent areas are awaiting a March 2026 report on debris clearing works and timing.
• Russell Island residents may see future action on public amenities, but details were handled confidentially at this meeting.
• Major precinct and revitalisation projects in Birkdale, Cleveland and Weinam Creek remain active and may affect future development and services.

Places affected

• Capalaba (suburb)
  Persistent intermittent water pressure issues affecting some properties.
• Mount Cotton Road (road corridor)
  Named as part of the Capalaba water pressure impact area.
• Ney Road (road)
  Named as part of the Capalaba water pressure impact area.
• School Road (road)
  Named as part of the Capalaba water pressure impact area.
• Howlett Road (road)
  Named as part of the Capalaba water pressure impact area.
• Redland Bay Marina (facility)
  Subject of petition about temporary suspension of parking infringement notices.
• Byng Road Park, Birkdale (park)
  Subject of petition seeking an off-leash dog area.
• Russell Island (locality)
  Confidential discussion on options and costings for public amenities near the IGA area.

Next steps

• Prepare a report on Capalaba water service interruptions, including service levels, risk assessment and possible financial concession pathway
  To return to a future council meeting
• Chief Executive Officer to consider and report on the miniature goats petition
  Future council meeting
• Chief Executive Officer to consider the Redland Bay Marina parking petition
  Operational follow-up
• Chief Executive Officer to consider the Byng Road Park off-leash dog area petition
  Operational follow-up
• Chief Executive Officer to consider the council libraries EFTPOS petition
  Operational follow-up
• Bring flood debris clearing report for Weinam Creek, Serpentine Creek and Pitt Street Wetlands
  18 March 2026

Extracted minutes text

M I N U T E S GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, 18 February 2026 The Council Chambers 91 - 93 Bloomfield Street CLEVELAND QLD GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 18 FEBRUARY 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 4.1 Australia Day...