Scenic Rim Regional Council
Ordinary - 24 Jun 2026 9:00 am
Council adopted three town centre master plans, approved a medical-treatment waste service exemption, backed a Greater Flagstone boundary expansion, and made several confidential planning and leasing decisions.
Topics
- Council adopts town centre master plans for Kalbar, Kooralbyn and Canungra
Three township plans were endorsed in one meeting, setting the agenda for future works and funding bids across the Scenic Rim.
Residents now have a clearer picture of where future town centre upgrades and capital works may be directed. - Medical-treatment waste exemption approved for resident, policy change on the table
Council approved an extra general waste service for one resident and signalled a policy amendment for verified home-based medical treatment cases.
The decision could open the door to similar support for residents with significant medical waste needs. - Council backs Greater Flagstone boundary expansion into Scenic Rim
Council supported extending the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area into its local government area.
The boundary change could affect future development approvals, infrastructure planning and growth management.
Decisions
- Kalbar Town Centre Master Plan adopted
Council endorsed the Kalbar Town Centre Master Plan and adopted it as the township plan, with actions to be considered in future budgets, capital works and external funding bids.
Sets the direction for future works and investment in Kalbar’s town centre. - Kooralbyn Town Centre Master Plan adopted
Council endorsed the Kooralbyn Town Centre Master Plan and adopted it as the township plan, with delivery actions to be considered through future budget and capital works processes.
Shapes future upgrades and planning priorities for Kooralbyn. - Canungra Town Centre Master Plan adopted
Council endorsed the Canungra Town Centre Master Plan and adopted it as the township plan, with associated actions to be considered in future budget and funding decisions.
Influences future projects and town centre improvements in Canungra. - Additional general waste service approved for resident undergoing medical treatment
Council authorised one 240-litre general waste collection service for a resident for 12 months without additional charges, and moved to amend Waste Collection Policy CP00040 to allow free kerbside general waste services for verified home-based medical treatment cases.
May affect access to extra waste services for residents with medical needs. - Greater Flagstone PDA boundary expansion supported
Council endorsed the proposed amendment to extend the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area into the Scenic Rim Local Government Area and asked the CEO to advise Economic Development Queensland of Council’s feedback.
Could affect future development planning and growth management near Greater Flagstone. - Commercial lease renewals approved for 72-74 High Street, Boonah
In closed session, Council agreed lease renewal exceptions allowing existing tenants at 72-74 High Street, Boonah, to be renewed without tender or auction, and also allowed private treaty offers for vacant spaces.
Affects commercial tenancy arrangements in Boonah’s main street precinct. - Planning court appeal powers delegated to CEO for Brookland Estate
Council delegated to the Chief Executive Officer the power to take steps necessary to resolve Council’s interests in the Brookland Estate Pty Ltd v Scenic Rim Regional Council appeal, subject to legal advice.
Affects the Council’s approach to a live planning appeal. - Water Netserv Plan assumptions and priority infrastructure boundaries endorsed in closed session
Council endorsed draft Priority Infrastructure Area boundaries and planning assumptions prepared by Urban Utilities for Water Netserv Plan Part A.
May influence future water infrastructure planning and growth servicing.
Discussion
- Council procurement process scrutiny after City Deal Public Art Project discussion
A councillor questioned whether the tender for the City Deal public art project began before final budget approval. Council later moved for a report by 30 August 2026 on procurement processes to ensure funding is in place before procurement starts.
Residents may be interested in how Council controls project spending and tender timing. - Monthly financial report received
Council received the unaudited monthly financial report for May 2026.
Provides a routine update on Council finances, though no major public decision was recorded in the extract. - Confidential planning appeal extension agreed for Tamborine Mountain Road site
Council agreed in closed session to an extension of the currency period to 30 March 2030 for a Planning and Environment Court appeal matter involving land at 1-33 Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine.
Affects the timeline of a significant development-related court matter.
Impacts
- Future town centre upgrades in Kalbar, Kooralbyn and Canungra may be prioritised through later budgets and funding.
- Some residents with verified home-based medical treatment may be eligible for additional general waste support.
- Planning and growth decisions may be affected by the Greater Flagstone PDA boundary proposal.
- Businesses and tenants at 72-74 High Street, Boonah are directly affected by lease renewal decisions.
- The Council’s handling of procurement timing may change after a report back by 30 August 2026.
Places
- Kalbar
Town centre master plan adopted - Kooralbyn
Town centre master plan adopted - Canungra
Town centre master plan adopted - Scenic Rim Local Government Area
Boundary change and planning decisions - Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area
Proposed boundary expansion into Scenic Rim - 72-74 High Street, Boonah
Lease renewals approved in closed session - Tamborine Mountain Road, Tamborine
Court appeal matter and currency period extension - Brookland Estate
Planning and Environment Court appeal
Next
- Prepare a report on Council procurement processes and budget approval timing
By 30 August 2026 - Consider master plan actions through future budget deliberations and capital works programs
Ongoing - Advise Economic Development Queensland of Council’s feedback on the Greater Flagstone PDA boundary proposal
As soon as practicable - Implement or document the approved 12-month additional general waste service and policy amendment
Immediate to short term - Progress lease renewal documentation for 72-74 High Street, Boonah
Following meeting decisions - Act on delegated authority for the Brookland Estate appeal and Tamborine Mountain Road matter
Ongoing
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, 24 June 2026 Time: 9:00 am Location: Council Chambers 82 Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 24 June 2026 Scenic Rim Regional Council Ordinary Meeting Wednesday, 24 June 2026 Minutes 1 Opening of Meeting .....................................................................................................