Ordinary - 23 Sep 2026 9:00 am

Topics

• Scenic Rim approves $247,519 for 36 community projects
  Council has approved more than $247,000 in the first 2026-2027 community grants round, including $20,000 for a new Boonah District Kindergarten playground.
  The grants provide direct funding for community facilities, services and local projects across the region.
• Knapp Creek three-lot subdivision approved
  Council approved a three-lot reconfiguration and access easement at 1023 Knapp Creek Road.
  The decision may enable future development and changes to access and land use at the site.
• Council licences Harrisville School of Arts and Tamborine Mountain hang-gliding site
  Two community organisations secured five-year management agreements for council-controlled premises and land.
  The agreements support continued operation of community facilities and recreational activities.

Decisions

• Development approval at 1023 Knapp Creek Road
  Council approved application RAL26/022 to reconfigure three lots into three lots and create an access easement, subject to conditions.
  The approval affects land use, access and future development at Knapp Creek.
• Round One community grants approved
  Council approved $168,944.50 in major grants across 10 projects and $78,574.41 in minor grants across 26 projects, totalling $247,518.91.
  Community organisations will receive funding for local projects, including a new playground at Boonah District Kindergarten and open-space maintenance in Kooralbyn.
• Community facility management licences
  Council granted five-year management agreements from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2031 to Harrisville School of Arts Inc for 5 Hall Street, Harrisville, and Canungra Hang Gliding Club Inc for part of 235-329 Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain.
  The agreements support continued community use and management of council-controlled facilities and land.
• Lease renewal at Tamborine Mountain
  In confidential session, Council resolved to renew the existing tenant's lease for part of Lots 7 and 8, 30-32 Main Street, Tamborine Mountain, for up to three years with an option for a further period of up to three years. The Chief Executive Officer was delegated authority to finalise the lease.
  The decision affects the ongoing use of a council-owned commercial property.
• Acting Chief Executive Officer appointed
  Council appointed Director Infrastructure Services James Ruprai as Acting Chief Executive Officer from 25 September to 5 October 2026 inclusive.
  The appointment provides council executive leadership during the stated period.
• Tourism event representatives endorsed
  Council endorsed councillors to attend the DestinationIQ Conference, DestinationQ Forum and 2026 Queensland Tourism Awards on the Gold Coast, and approved tickets and accommodation expenses for nominated representatives.
  The decision involves council-funded representation at tourism industry events relevant to the region's visitor economy.

Discussion

• Capital budget carry-forwards
  In response to a public question, the Chief Executive Officer said capital carry-forwards commonly occur because complex projects span financial years. The supplied extract states that carry-forwards over the last three years were between $44.56 million and $99.43 million, or 51% to 57% of the relevant annual capital allocation.
  The figures provide context for the timing of council infrastructure spending, but the extract does not provide the requested 10-year year-by-year breakdown.
• Urban Utilities water planning
  Council noted retrospectively its submission to Urban Utilities on the Draft Water Netserv Plan 2026 (Part A).
  The submission may inform future water-network planning and servicing across the council area.
• Infrastructure capital works
  Council received the June 2026 update on the 2025-2026 Infrastructure Capital Works Program.
  The report provides a progress update on council infrastructure delivery, although specific project details are not included in the extract.
• Monthly financial reporting
  Council received the unaudited monthly financial report for August 2026.
  The report records the council's financial position, but detailed figures are not included in the supplied extract.
• Withdrawn confidential item
  A late confidential item concerning a request for legal assistance was withdrawn before consideration.
  No public decision was made on that item.

Impacts

• $247,518.91 was approved for 36 community grant projects in the first 2026-2027 grants round.
• A three-lot reconfiguration and access easement was approved at 1023 Knapp Creek Road, Knapp Creek.
• Community management arrangements were approved for facilities in Harrisville and Tamborine Mountain.
• Council's capital carry-forward figures indicate that substantial portions of annual capital allocations may be delivered across multiple financial years.
• Council's submission on Urban Utilities' draft water-network plan may influence future water servicing decisions.

Places

• Knapp Creek (locality)
  Development application RAL26/022 at 1023 Knapp Creek Road was approved.
• 1023 Knapp Creek Road (road/property)
  Site of the approved three-lot reconfiguration and access easement.
• Harrisville (town)
  Five-year management agreement granted for 5 Hall Street.
• 5 Hall Street, Harrisville (community facility)
  Premises licensed to Harrisville School of Arts Inc.
• Tamborine Mountain (locality)
  Community facility licence and commercial lease decisions affect the locality.
• 235-329 Main Western Road, Tamborine Mountain (property/facility)
  Premises licensed to Canungra Hang Gliding Club Inc.
• 30-32 Main Street, Tamborine Mountain (commercial property)
  Existing commercial lease approved for renewal.
• Kooralbyn (locality)
  A community grant was recommended for improved open-space maintenance.

Next

• Implement the conditions attached to development approval RAL26/022.
  Following the 23 September 2026 approval.
• Administer the approved Round One 2026-2027 community grants.
  During the 2026-2027 grants program.
• Commence the Harrisville School of Arts and Canungra Hang Gliding Club management agreements.
  1 October 2026.
• James Ruprai to act as Chief Executive Officer.
  25 September to 5 October 2026 inclusive.
• Attend the endorsed tourism events on the Gold Coast.
  4 to 6 November 2026.
• Finalise the Tamborine Mountain commercial lease renewal under delegated authority.
  Following the confidential resolution; exact date not stated.
• Council's next meeting is scheduled to confirm these minutes.
  28 October 2026

Extract

All correspondence to be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer Scenic Rim Regional Council PO Box 25 BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 ABN: 45 596 234 931 Beaudesert Administration Centre P: 07 5540 5111 F: 07 5540 5103 Boonah Administration Centre P: 07 5463 3000 F: 07 5463 2650 E: mail@scenicrim.qld.gov.au W: https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/ Minutes Ordinary Meeting Wednesday, 23 September 2026 Time: 9:00 am Location: Council Chambers 82 Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 23 September 2026 Scenic Rim Regional Council Ordinary Meeting Wednesday, 23 September 2026 Minutes 1 Opening of Meeting ......................................................................................