Special Ordinary - 4 Feb 2026 8:45 am

Key decisions

• Budget increase approved for Gallery Walk Stage 1 Off-Street Carparking
  Council unanimously endorsed a one-off reallocation of $1.6 million to accommodate a total budget of $6 million for delivery of the Gallery Walk Stage 1 Off-Street Carparking project, funded from general revenue through the Quarter Two Budget Review 2025–2026.
  Residents and visitors may see continued delivery of the project with increased council spending from general revenue.
• Monthly project reporting required
  Council added a requirement for monthly reporting to Council on project progress as part of the approved motion.
  This increases oversight and provides an ongoing mechanism for monitoring delivery, timing and costs.
• Confidential discussion held on commercial budgeting matter
  Council closed the meeting to the public to discuss Item 5.1 under Section 254J(3)(g) of the Local Government Regulation 2012 because it involved budgeting in a commercial matter, then resumed in open session to decide the resolution.
  The final decision was made in open session, but some budget discussions were not public due to commercial sensitivity.

Important topics

• Gallery Walk project delivery change
  The meeting focused on an update about delivery changes and increased costs for the Gallery Walk Stage 1 Off-Street Carparking project.
  This project affects local parking infrastructure and council expenditure.
• Use of general revenue funding
  The approved additional funding is to come from general revenue via the Quarter Two Budget Review 2025–2026.
  Residents may be interested in how council is reallocating general funds to cover project cost increases.

Resident impacts

• An extra $1.6 million in council funding was approved for the Gallery Walk Stage 1 Off-Street Carparking project.
• The project's total budget is now $6 million.
• Council will receive monthly progress reports on the project.
• Part of the discussion was held in closed session due to commercial budgeting sensitivity.

Places affected

• Gallery Walk (project area)
  Stage 1 Off-Street Carparking project receiving the budget increase.
• Council Chambers, 82 Brisbane Street (facility)
  Meeting venue where the decision was made.

Next steps

• Provide monthly progress reports to Council on the Gallery Walk Stage 1 Off-Street Carparking project.
  Monthly following the 4 February 2026 decision.
• Record of the special meeting minutes to be confirmed.
  25 February 2026.

Extracted minutes text

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 Special Meeting Wednesday, 4 February 2026 Time: 8:47 am Location: Council Chambers 82 Brisbane Street BEAUDESERT QLD 4285 Special Meeting Minutes 4 February 2026 Scenic Rim Regional Council Special Meeting Wednesday, 4 February 2026 Minutes 1 Opening of Meeting ...............................................................................................