Roads & transport · Scenic Rim Regional Council
Kooralbyn-to-Boonah road link remains on Scenic Rim advocacy list
Unconfirmed council minutes record that the proposed connection is one of 12 advocacy priorities, while Kooralbyn Road’s current plan covers maintenance and a mid-2027 review.
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Kooralbyn residents have a documented council advocacy priority for a possible road connection to Boonah, but Scenic Rim Regional Council’s recorded Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road focuses on maintaining existing service levels and carrying out pavement work.
In answers to public questions recorded in the unconfirmed minutes of the council’s 28 October 2026 meeting, the Chief Executive Officer confirmed that the Kooralbyn-to-Boonah road is one of 12 items in the council’s Advocacy Priorities. He also confirmed Kooralbyn Road is listed in the Scenic Rim Regional Council Corporate Plan 2025-2030 under integrated transport, alongside advocacy for public transport and key road upgrades.
The current Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road states that the aim is to maintain current performance and service levels, with resealing and pavement rehabilitation at required intervals. The next review is due in mid-2027.
The minutes do not record approval for construction of the Boonah connection, a funding allocation, a route or a delivery timetable. The record therefore establishes an advocacy position, not a committed road project.
The meeting’s public question session also revisited the history of Copperhead Road. Council said a constructed section off Greenhills Road in Kooralbyn had previously been known as Kooralbyn Road. A proposal to rename it was made because the existing name was considered likely to cause confusion for residents, visitors, emergency services and Australia Post.
According to the recorded response, public consultation had already been conducted under Council’s Roads and Places Naming policy, and no submissions were received. The Corporate and Community Services Committee supported the recommendation on 8 December 2015. Council subsequently adopted the renaming at its ordinary meeting on 15 December 2015.
The minutes record council’s answers to the questions. They do not provide further detail about funding or route planning for a Kooralbyn-to-Boonah connection, or indicate that the mid-2027 review will make a construction decision.
What deserves a closer look
The source distinguishes the Kooralbyn-to-Boonah connection's status as an advocacy priority from the current Statement of Intent, which describes maintenance and rehabilitation work.
The minutes do not record a construction approval, funding allocation, route or delivery timetable for the proposed connection.
The relevant statements are recorded answers to public questions, not a new resolution approving the connection.
Questions for follow-up reporting
What funding, if any, has council identified for investigating or delivering a Kooralbyn-to-Boonah connection?
What will the mid-2027 review of the Kooralbyn Road Statement of Intent consider?
Has council assessed any route or design options for the proposed connection?
What happens next
According to the recorded response, the next review of the current Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road is due in mid-2027; this is a review date, not a construction commencement date.
Check the record
These passages were matched to the source text. Read them in context in the original minutes.
The recorded response describes the current Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road as maintaining current performance and service levels, with resealing and pavement rehabilitation at required intervals.
Please refer to Item 5.1 in the minutes of that meeting." 5.3 Questions from Ms Sharon Rae re Kooralbyn Road and the proposed Kooralbyn to Boonah road connection Questions from Ms Rae dated 16 October 2026: Question 1: "What is the current Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road which is listed as a Local Road of Regional Significance by Scenic Rim Regional Council (SRRC) and Scenic Valleys Regional Roads and Transport Group?" The Chief Executive Officer provided the following response: "A copy of the current Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road is attached. [Refer to images below.] Please note that the intent is: • Maintain current performance/service levels • Resealing and pavement rehabilitation at interval requirements." Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Page 9 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Page 10 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Page 11 Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Page 12 Question 2.
Item 5.3, Public Question Time, question 1
Open original minutes ↗The Chief Executive Officer said the next review of the Kooralbyn Road Statement of Intent is due in mid-2027 and acknowledged that the Kooralbyn-to-Boonah road is one of 12 advocacy priorities.
"When is the next Review of the Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road?" The Chief Executive Officer provided the following response: "The next review of the current Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road is due in mid-2027." Question 3: "Does the SRRC acknowledge that Kooralbyn to Boonah Road is currently listed as one of the 12 Advocacy pieces within the SRRC Advocacy Priorities?" The Chief Executive Officer provided the following response: "That is correct." Question 4: "Does the SRRC acknowledge that the Kooralbyn Road is currently listed within the Scenic Rim Regional Council Corporate Plan 2025 - 2030, Strategic Goals, 2.
Item 5.3, Public Question Time, questions 2 and 3
Open original minutes ↗The Chief Executive Officer acknowledged the question's description of Kooralbyn Road as listed in the Scenic Rim Regional Council Corporate Plan 2025-2030 under integrated transport, including advocacy for public transport services and key road upgrades.
"When is the next Review of the Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road?" The Chief Executive Officer provided the following response: "The next review of the current Statement of Intent for Kooralbyn Road is due in mid-2027." Question 3: "Does the SRRC acknowledge that Kooralbyn to Boonah Road is currently listed as one of the 12 Advocacy pieces within the SRRC Advocacy Priorities?" The Chief Executive Officer provided the following response: "That is correct." Question 4: "Does the SRRC acknowledge that the Kooralbyn Road is currently listed within the Scenic Rim Regional Council Corporate Plan 2025 - 2030, Strategic Goals, 2. Integrated Transport. Signature Projects, Advocate for public transport services and key road upgrades, including Mount Lindesay Highway, Coulson, Beaudesert Bypass and Boonah to Kooralbyn Road. Measures: Reduce average travel time between selected towns in the region?" The Chief Executive Officer provided the following response: "That is correct." Question 5: "Does SRRC acknowledge the Local Government Act 2009, 12 Responsibilities of Councillors (3)(a)(ii) achieves its corporate plan?" The Chief Executive Officer provided the following response: "Yes." Question 8: "Does the Scenic Rim Regional Council acknowledge renaming Kooralbyn Road to Copperhead Road in 2015?
Item 5.3, Public Question Time, question 4
Open original minutes ↗The recorded response says a constructed section off Greenhills Road, Kooralbyn, was proposed for renaming from Kooralbyn Road to Copperhead Road to alleviate confusion; consultation under the Roads and Places Naming policy received no submissions, the committee supported the recommendation, and council adopted it on 15 December 2015.
Can Council please advise whether Council engaged in a public consultation process at this time?" The Chief Executive Officer provided the following response: "At the Corporate and Community Services Committee meeting held 8 December 2015, the Director Infrastructure Services requested consideration of the renaming of a section of road off Greenhills Road, Kooralbyn. This section was then known as Kooralbyn Road and it was considered that renaming it would alleviate confusion for residents, visitors, emergency services, Australia Post, etc. A copy of the relevant locality map is attached for your reference. The Director's Recommendation was: 'That, pursuant to Council Policy: Roads and Places Naming WI05.06CP, Council adopt the road name Copperhead Road for the constructed section of road off Greenhills Road, Kooralbyn, currently named Kooralbyn Road.' Public consultation on the proposal had previously been conducted in accordance with the Policy. No submissions were received during the consultation period. The Corporate and Community Services Committee supported the Director's Recommendation, and this was subsequently adopted by Council at the Ordinary Meeting held on 15 December 2015." Ordinary Meeting Minutes 28 October 2026 Page 13 5.4 Questions from Ms Julie Jackson re the Bromelton Energy and Resource Centre Questions from Ms Jackson dated 21 October 2026: Question 1: "Given the scale and long-term implications of the proposed incinerator, can the Mayor and each Councillor explain why they have not publicly opposed the project?" The Chief Executive Officer provided the following
Item 5.3, Public Question Time, question 8
Open original minutes ↗The minutes state that they are to be confirmed on 25 November 2026.
and a sad loss to Council." 12 Confidential Matters Nil The Ordinary Meeting ended at 2:57 pm. To be confirmed on 25 November 2026. Cr Tom Sharp Mayor
Closing confirmation notation
Open original minutes ↗Source record
Reporting from Scenic Rim Regional Council’s unconfirmed minutes for the Ordinary Meeting held on 28 October 2026.
Key facts from the minutes
- The recorded council response confirms the Kooralbyn-to-Boonah road connection is one of 12 advocacy priorities.
- The current Statement of Intent aims to maintain service levels and undertake resealing and pavement rehabilitation at required intervals.
- The next review of that Statement of Intent is due in mid-2027.
- According to the recorded response, a constructed section off Greenhills Road was renamed Copperhead Road after consultation in 2015, with no submissions received.
- The recorded response says council adopted the renaming at its 15 December 2015 ordinary meeting.
Why it matters
- The recorded answers identify a Kooralbyn-to-Boonah connection as a council advocacy priority, but the current Kooralbyn Road Statement of Intent records maintenance work rather than a funded or approved construction project.