Council - 18 Mar 2026

Key decisions

• Parks and bus shelters bin petition referred
  Council received a petition requesting council bins at parks and bus shelters across Redland City and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer for consideration.
  Could affect cleanliness and waste services in public spaces across the city if acted on later.
• Wynyard Street Park drainage petition referred
  Council received a petition seeking action on water drainage issues at Wynyard Street Park, Cleveland, and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer for consideration.
  Relevant to park users and nearby residents concerned about drainage and local flooding impacts.
• February 2026 financial report noted
  Council resolved to note the financial position, results and ratios for February 2026 as presented in the Monthly Financial Report.
  Signals council's current budget position and spending performance, which can affect service delivery and capital works.
• Queensland Audit Office final report noted
  Council noted the findings of the Queensland Audit Office Final Management Report for 2024-2025 and kept the confidential attachment restricted due to sensitive information.
  Shows external audit findings are being tracked, including internal controls, asset management and IT-related issues.

Important topics

• Birkdale Community Precinct follow-up
  Council reviewed outstanding matters from earlier resolutions on the Birkdale Community Precinct, including infrastructure designation consultation, project delivery, financial modelling and long-term stewardship.
  Important for residents following planning, environmental, heritage and Olympic-linked development at Birkdale.
• Cleveland Town Centre revitalisation
  Council recorded the status of the Cleveland Town Centre Revitalisation Project as an outstanding matter, including previously endorsed budget and progression through Redland Investment Corporation governance.
  Relevant to businesses, shoppers and residents interested in changes to the Cleveland town centre.
• Indoor sports facility planning
  Council considered a report on recommended site options and next steps for indoor sports facility planning, linked to an earlier action plan and site due diligence process.
  Could shape future indoor court access, sports infrastructure location and co-located community facilities.
• Flood risk mitigation works
  Council considered a response report to a previous notice of motion about clearing flood debris from watercourses including Weinam Creek, Serpentine Creek and Pitt Street Wetlands.
  Relevant to residents in flood-prone areas concerned about drainage, creek maintenance and storm resilience.
• Artificial waterbodies management
  Council considered a response report on proposed management of artificial waterbody systems.
  May affect maintenance, safety and environmental management of constructed lakes and water systems.
• Koala conservation strategy submission
  Council considered its submission to consultation on the Draft South East Queensland Koala Conservation Strategy 2026–2036.
  Important for environmental protection, habitat planning and wildlife management across Redland City.
• Water supply service concerns
  Outstanding business referenced a future report on customers affected by intermittent low water pressure in high-level pressure zones around Mount Cotton Road, Ney Road, School Road and Howlett Road.
  Directly relevant to households experiencing recurring water pressure problems and possible future concession arrangements.

Resident impacts

• Residents submitted petitions on public bins and drainage issues, both now referred for administrative consideration.
• Council's February financial position was formally noted, which underpins future service and infrastructure decisions.
• External audit findings highlighted ongoing work on internal controls, asset review processes and IT issues.
• Flood mitigation, indoor sports planning, koala conservation and water service reliability remained active council matters with future implications for residents.

Places affected

• Redland City (local government area)
  City-wide petition for bins, financial reporting, koala strategy input and other council matters.
• Wynyard Street Park, Cleveland (park)
  Subject of a petition about water drainage issues.
• Birkdale Community Precinct (project area)
  Ongoing planning, designation and project delivery discussions.
• Cleveland Town Centre (town centre)
  Revitalisation project remains an active major project.
• Weinam Creek (waterway)
  Named in flood debris clearing and mitigation work.
• Serpentine Creek (waterway)
  Named in flood debris clearing and mitigation work.
• Pitt Street Wetlands (wetlands)
  Named in flood debris clearing and mitigation work.
• Mount Cotton Road/Ney Road/School Road/Howlett Road area (service area)
  Area identified as affected by intermittent low water pressure in high-level pressure zones.

Next steps

• Chief Executive Officer to consider the petition requesting council bins at parks and bus shelters across Redland City.
  Future administrative consideration/reporting not specified.
• Chief Executive Officer to consider the petition about water drainage issues at Wynyard Street Park, Cleveland.
  Future administrative consideration/reporting not specified.
• Internal Audit to monitor and update the Audit and Risk Management Committee on implementation of Queensland Audit Office recommendations.
  Ongoing.
• Council officers to continue work on audit-related improvements to asset review, impairment assessment and valuation framework processes.
  Target dates noted up to 30 June 2026.
• Further council consideration of indoor sports facility planning and next steps following due diligence and business case work.
  Future meeting(s), timing not specified.

Extracted minutes text

M I N U T E S GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, 18 March 2026 The Council Chambers 91 - 93 Bloomfield Street CLEVELAND QLD GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 18 MARCH 2026 Order Of Business 1 Declaration of Opening ...................................................................................................... 4 2 Record of Attendance and Leave of Absence ...................................................................... 5 3 Devotional Segment .......................................................................................................... 6 4 Recognition of Achievement .............................................................................................. 7 4.1 Kerry Veale - 35 Yea...