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$53.2m in Redland capital projects carried into 2026 - 27 budget
Redland City Council has carried over funding for capital projects not completed by June, with most of the affected works described as due for completion by October, subject to ongoing monitoring.
Reporting from public council minutes. How this article was prepared
Redland City Council has carried $53.2 million in capital projects into its 2026 - 2027 budget after identifying works that were in progress but not scheduled to finish by the end of June. The adopted review covers previously approved projects supported by existing contracts or work orders.
Council’s resolution also adopted revised financial statements and the City Water and City Waste operating statements. Officers must continue regularly analysing progress on the original 2026 - 2027 capital program and the carried-over works.
The officer report says the $53.2 million of projects are predominantly due for completion by October 2026. That is an expectation in the report, not a guarantee in the resolution. The supplied source text does not reproduce the financial attachment or provide individual project allocations or schedule changes.
The broader 2026 - 2027 capital budget was described as having a $138.2 million funding envelope. Council’s report says future budget reviews may adjust the program and budget where required, while delivery will be managed under existing governance arrangements.
The carryover review also includes reserve adjustments and grant funding awarded after the original budget was finalised, with corresponding expenditure adjustments. Its financial statements use unaudited opening balances, which may change after the 2025 - 2026 financial statements are completed and audited.
At the same meeting, Council noted an August financial report showing a $35.9 million operating surplus and $350.5 million in cash and investments. The report cautioned that it covered only the second month of the financial year and that many variations were timing-related. It also recorded an Asset Sustainability Ratio below target, with $4.3 million spent renewing infrastructure compared with $13.4 million in year-to-date depreciation.
The carryover resolution passed 9 - 0. Mayor Jos Mitchell and Councillor Paul Bishop were absent. The supplied record confirms adoption of the revised budget, but does not provide individual project allocations or confirm that the expected completion dates will be met.
What deserves a closer look
The source supports reporting the October date as an expectation for completion of most identified projects, not as a commencement date or guaranteed completion deadline.
The source records adoption and monitoring requirements, but the financial attachment is not reproduced in the supplied text and individual project allocations are not provided there.
The financial position is subject to change because the opening balances are unaudited.
Questions for follow-up reporting
Which projects make up the $53.2 million carryover total, and what amount is assigned to each?
Which projects are expected to finish by October 2026, and have any delivery schedules changed?
How much of the $138.2 million capital budget is allocated to carryovers rather than new 2026–2027 works?
What happens next
Under the adopted resolution, officers are to continue regularly analysing progress on the original 2026–2027 capital program and the carryovers.
Future budget reviews may adjust the program and budget where required.
The opening balances may be updated after completion and audit of the 2025–2026 financial statements.
Check the record
These passages were matched to the source text. Read them in context in the original minutes.
The carryover review identified $53.2 million in previously approved capital projects requiring budget carryovers.
ISSUES The primary focus of this carryover budget review is capital projects previously approved by Council that span the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 financial years. Projects requiring budget carryovers totalling $53.2M have been identified.
Item 13.2, Issues
Open original minutes ↗The identified projects were in progress, were not scheduled for completion before the end of 2025–2026, were supported by existing contracts or work orders, and were predominantly due for completion by October 2026.
BACKGROUND Council adopted its 2026–2027 Budget at the Special Budget Meeting on 30 June 2026. The Portfolio Management Office and the Financial Services Group have worked with the business to identify projects that were in progress and not scheduled for completion before the end of the 2025-2026 financial year. These projects require budget carryovers into the 2026–2027 financial year to enable their completion. This carryover budget review also incorporates reserve adjustments and the recognition of grant funding awarded following the finalisation of the 2026–2027 Budget, together with corresponding expenditure adjustments. ISSUES The primary focus of this carryover budget review is capital projects previously approved by Council that span the 2025–2026 and 2026–2027 financial years. Projects requiring budget carryovers totalling $53.2M have been identified. These projects are supported by existing contracts or work orders and are predominantly due for completion by October 2026. Additional budget adjustments have been included to recognise grant funding received since the adoption of the 2025–2026 Budget, together with minor reserve adjustments.
Item 13.2, Background and Issues
Open original minutes ↗The motion proposed adoption of the revised 2026–2027 budget and the City Water and City Waste operating statements.
Option Two That Council resolves to not adopt the revised budget for 2026-2027 and seeks further information. OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2026/200 Moved by: Cr Peter Mitchell Seconded by: Cr Wendy Boglary That Council resolves as follows: 1. To adopt the revised budget for 2026–2027 and refers to the following (refer Attachment 1 for details): a. Redland City Council Statement of Comprehensive Income – page 1 b. Redland City Council Statement of Financial Position – page 2 c. Redland City Council Statement of Cash Flows– page 3 2. To meet the requirements of the Local Government Regulation 2012, adopt the City Water and City Waste Operating Statements (pages 4 and 5 respectively).
Item 13.2, Council Resolution 2026/200, clauses 1–2
Open original minutes ↗The resolution provided for officers to continue regularly analysing progress on the original 2026–2027 capital program and carryovers, with delivery managed under existing governance arrangements and future budget reviews allowing adjustments where required.
4. That Council officers will continue to regularly analyse the progress of the original 2026– 2027 capital program along with the proposed carryovers. The focus will be on delivering the works and the budget will be managed under current approved governance arrangements. Future budget review/s will provide opportunity for program and budget adjustments where required. CARRIED 9/0 Crs Wendy Boglary, Peter Mitchell, Paul Gollè, Lance Hewlett, Shane Rendalls, Julie Talty, Rowanne McKenzie, Tracey Huges and Jason Colley voted FOR the motion.
Item 13.2, Council Resolution 2026/200, clause 4
Open original minutes ↗The 2026–2027 capital budget funding envelope was described as $138.2 million.
The works and progress against milestones are constantly analysed through such means as strategic planning groups, major project review and budget reviews. The ELT believes that the funding envelope of $138.2M in the 2026–2027 Capital Budget is sufficiently large enough to continue with the carryover works and the commencement of the 2026–2027 program.
Item 13.2, Financial
Open original minutes ↗The carryover review included reserve adjustments, recognition of grant funding awarded after finalisation of the 2026–2027 budget, and corresponding expenditure adjustments.
These projects require budget carryovers into the 2026–2027 financial year to enable their completion. This carryover budget review also incorporates reserve adjustments and the recognition of grant funding awarded following the finalisation of the 2026–2027 Budget, together with corresponding expenditure adjustments.
Item 13.2, Background
Open original minutes ↗The attached financial statements present unaudited opening balances that may change after completion and audit of the 2025–2026 financial statements.
The attached financial statements present unaudited opening balances, which may be subject to change following the completion and audit of the 2025–2026 financial statements. STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS Legislative Requirements The proposed carryover budget review is consistent with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2009 and the Local Government Regulation 2012.
Item 13.2, Issues
Open original minutes ↗Council resolved to note the financial position, results and ratios for August 2026, with the motion recorded as carried 9–0.
Option Two That Council resolves to request additional information. OFFICER'S RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2026/199 Moved by: Cr Wendy Boglary Seconded by: Cr Rowanne McKenzie That Council resolves to note the financial position, results and ratios for August 2026 as presented in the attached Monthly Financial Report. CARRIED 9/0 Crs Wendy Boglary, Peter Mitchell, Paul Gollè, Lance Hewlett, Shane Rendalls, Julie Talty, Rowanne McKenzie, Tracey Huges and Jason Colley voted FOR the motion. Crs Jos Mitchell and Paul Bishop were absent from the meeting.
Item 13.1, Council Resolution 2026/199 and vote
Open original minutes ↗Source record
Reporting from Redland City Council’s General Meeting minutes for 16 September 2026, particularly Item 13.2, the 2025 - 2026 to 2026 - 2027 Carryover Budget Review. The supplied source text is incomplete.
Key facts from the minutes
- Council resolution 2026/200 adopted the revised 2026 - 2027 budget and City Water and City Waste operating statements.
- The carryover review identified $53.2 million in capital projects requiring budget carryovers from 2025 - 2026.
- The 2026 - 2027 capital budget funding envelope was described as $138.2 million.
- The recorded vote was 9 - 0, with Mayor Jos Mitchell and Councillor Paul Bishop absent.
- The carryover financial statements use unaudited opening balances that may change after audit of the 2025 - 2026 financial statements.
Why it matters
- Previously approved capital works can continue into 2026 - 2027, but individual project funding and delivery schedules cannot be assessed from the supplied source text.