Ordinary - 28 Oct 2026 9:00 am

Topics

• Scenic Rim council to prepare submission opposing Bromelton incinerator concerns
  Council has formally received a petition against the proposed Bromelton waste incinerator and indicated a special meeting may vote on a submission before 16 November.
  The project could have long-term environmental, traffic and community impacts, while Council’s formal position remains under development.
• Mount Walker Quarry expansion decision delayed pending haulage-route talks
  Council deferred application MCU26/005 for the Mount Walker Quarry after resolving to discuss haulage-route options at a future briefing.
  Residents and road users near Colleyville may face changes in heavy-vehicle movements if the quarry extension proceeds.
• Gallery Walk project cost blowout remains under Council financial monitoring
  Council’s financial reporting included a response to an independent review that found the Mt Tamborine Gallery Walk project rose from $4.2 million to about $5.8 million.
  The approximately $1.6 million increase was funded from Council’s budget and raises questions about project controls, delays and accountability.

Decisions

• 2026–2027 budget carry-forwards adopted
  Council adopted the 2026–2027 Budget Review for Carry Forwards, including revised financial statements and financial sustainability measures for 2026–2027 to 2028–2029.
  The decision updates Council’s multi-year budget and financial forecasts, including projects and funds carried into the current financial year.
• Planning Standing Committee established
  Council endorsed the formation and commencement of a Planning Standing Committee for 2026–2027. The amended terms of reference provide for a chairperson appointed for at least 12 months and allow the chairperson to speak for the committee on committee matters.
  Planning applications and policy issues will have a dedicated committee process and meeting schedule.
• Mount Walker Quarry application deferred
  Council deferred its decision on Extension Application MCU26/005 for Mount Walker Quarry at 449 Christensen Road, Colleyville. Further discussions on possible haulage routes are to occur at a future briefing session. The deferral carried 6–1.
  Residents and road users near the quarry will not yet have a final council decision and may be affected by future consideration of haulage routes.
• Petition opposing Bromelton incinerator referred for report
  Council received the “No Incinerator for Scenic Rim” petition and referred it to the Chief Executive Officer for a report at a future meeting.
  The petition formally records community opposition to the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre waste incinerator and requires a further council response.
• Petition seeking pause to lethal dingo control referred for report
  Council received a petition seeking a pause to lethal control of Jimbelung and immediate dingo education and conflict-prevention measures on Tamborine Mountain. The petition was referred to the Chief Executive Officer for a future report.
  The issue will return to Council and may affect wildlife-management and public-safety measures on Tamborine Mountain.
• Complaints policy and interim nominated person adopted
  Council adopted an amended Complaints about the Public Official (Chief Executive Officer) Policy and appointed Deputy Mayor Duncan McInnes as interim nominated person under section 48A of the Crime and Corruption Act 2001. The motion carried 4–2, with two abstentions recorded as votes against.
  The resolution changes the process for handling complaints about the Chief Executive Officer and identifies an interim officer to perform nominated-person functions when required.
• Councillor Portfolios Policy amended
  Council endorsed monthly portfolio reports and adopted an amended Councillor Portfolios Policy, including provisions about spokesperson responsibilities and delegated media representation.
  The changes are intended to clarify how councillors and the Chief Executive Officer communicate with residents and the media about portfolio and regional matters.

Discussion

• Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre
  Public questions addressed councillors’ positions on the proposed incinerator. The Mayor indicated Council would prepare a submission to the Office of the Coordinator-General before 16 November 2026, with a special meeting expected for councillors to vote on it.
  The proposed facility has potentially significant long-term implications for nearby residents, businesses, waste services and the environment.
• Mt Tamborine Gallery Walk project
  The independent review identified a cost increase of approximately $1.6 million, from $4.2 million, funded by Council. Council received the September 2026 financial report and Gallery Walk management response update.
  The additional cost was borne by Council’s budget, making project governance, delays and accountability a matter of public financial interest.
• Draft State Planning Policy 2026
  Council retrospectively endorsed its officer submission on the Draft State Planning Policy 2026 and received a letter to the Deputy Premier setting out Council’s position.
  The State policy may influence future planning decisions and development controls across the Scenic Rim.
• Planning Scheme Amendment No. 8
  Public questions confirmed the draft amendment was submitted for State Interest Review on 6 January 2025. The version submitted did not include proposed changes encouraging retirement and residential-care facilities at Tamborine Mountain.
  The amendment’s progress may affect future development and retirement-housing options.
• Kooralbyn Road and Copperhead Road
  Council answered questions about the Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road, a possible Kooralbyn-to-Boonah connection, and the 2015 renaming of a constructed section of road to Copperhead Road. Council said public consultation occurred and no submissions were received.
  The information concerns local road planning, naming and possible future transport connections for Kooralbyn residents.
• Boonah Cultural Centre Storybox mural
  Council approved phase one of the Storybox Project for the front façade of the Boonah Cultural Centre and endorsed progression of phases two and three subject to annual public-art funding or successful external grants.
  The project will change a prominent community facility and may create further public-art spending or grant opportunities.
• Financial oversight and internal audit
  Council received the 2025–2026 Audit and Risk Committee Annual Report and approved the 2026–2027 Annual Internal Audit Plan.
  These measures support oversight of Council’s finances, risks, controls and major projects.

Impacts

• No final decision was made on the Mount Walker Quarry extension application; haulage routes will be discussed before the matter returns to Council.
• The Bromelton incinerator petition will receive a future officer report, and Council indicated a special meeting may consider a submission to the Office of the Coordinator-General before 16 November 2026.
• A petition about lethal dingo control and dingo education on Tamborine Mountain will receive a future officer report.
• The Gallery Walk project’s reported cost increase of approximately $1.6 million was funded from Council’s budget.
• A new Planning Standing Committee will provide an additional forum for planning matters during 2026–2027.
• The Boonah Cultural Centre mural’s first phase was approved, with later phases dependent on funding or grants.
• Changes to the Councillor Portfolios Policy clarify Council spokesperson and media-delegation arrangements.

Places

• Bromelton State Development Area (development area)
  Location of the proposed Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre waste incinerator.
• Mt Tamborine / Tamborine Mountain (locality)
  Affected by the Gallery Walk project, the dingo-control petition and questions about planning facilities.
• Boonah (town)
  Location of the Cultural Centre Storybox mural project and a proposed road connection from Kooralbyn.
• Kooralbyn Road (road)
  Subject of questions about its Statement of Intent, regional significance and a possible connection to Boonah.
• Copperhead Road (road)
  A section of the former Kooralbyn Road renamed in 2015 after public consultation.
• Mount Walker Quarry, 449 Christensen Road, Colleyville (quarry and road address)
  Site of deferred extension application MCU26/005 and future haulage-route discussions.
• Boonah Cultural Centre (community facility)
  Site of the approved first phase of the Storybox mural project.
• Bromelton Landfill (landfill)
  Subject of public questions about leachate management, costs and accountability.

Next

• Chief Executive Officer to prepare a report on the “No Incinerator for Scenic Rim” petition.
  Future council meeting
• Council to consider a submission on the Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre development application.
  Special meeting expected before 16 November 2026
• Chief Executive Officer to prepare a report on the petition concerning lethal dingo control and dingo education on Tamborine Mountain.
  Future council meeting
• Further discussions on possible haulage routes for the Mount Walker Quarry application.
  Future briefing session before the application returns to Council
• Implement the new Planning Standing Committee meeting schedule and amended terms of reference.
  2026–2027 financial year
• Progress phases two and three of the Boonah Storybox Project if public-art funding or external grants are available.
  Subject to funding availability

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, 28 October 2026 Time: 9:00 am Meeting adjourned at 12:04 pm Meeting resumed at 12:15 pm Meeting adjourned at 12:35 pm Meeting resumed at 1:35 pm Location: Council Chambers 82 Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Scenic Rim Regional Council Ordinary Meeting Wednesday, 28 October 2026 Min...