The exciting Beth Boyd Park upgrade is continuing, with improvements to the on-street carparking in John Street now commenced and expected to be complete by early February 2023 (weather permitting). During construction, alternative parking locations include Mooroondu Road or along Queens Esplanade, with limited parking also available on John Street, opposite the park. Some other Continue reading…
The new maritime-themed play space is expected to open at Beth Boyd Park in Thorneside on Friday 23 December. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said she was pleased the majority of the upgraded park would be open in time for the busy Christmas holiday period. “I know local families will be excited to see this Continue reading…
An exciting upgrade is about to start at Russell Island’s Lions Boulevard Park. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said renewed recreation and new visitor facilities would soon make the foreshore park more accessible and attractive to residents, fishers, campers and visitors. “This park is located between Sandy Beach and a boat launching area, making it Continue reading…
Redland City Council was not asked at its general meeting today (17 August, 2022) to approve earthworks and the “first stages” for the Birkdale Community Precinct (BCP) site. Reporting of that as published on couriermail.com.au at 6.40am on Wednesday 17 August 2022 is incorrect. At today’s meeting Council endorsed a community engagement summary report for the Draft Continue reading…
Redlands Coast residents are again being urged to stay out of local conservation areas to prevent further damage to waterlogged tracks and trails. With heavy falls having occurred across the southeast in the past two days, there is concern that water-soaked tracks and trails will be damaged, which takes time, effort and substantial cost to Continue reading…
A new play space, additional formalised car parks and renewed picnic facilities in Headland Park at Point Lookout (Mulumba) on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) are open and ready for visitors. Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the $1m-plus Headland Park upgrade provided a range of benefits in the popular park that would support other naturally wonderful Continue reading…
A Council commissioned report has shown the ongoing social benefits set to be delivered by Birkdale Community Precinct. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the report – Beyond the Boundary: Unlocking the enduring social value of the Birkdale Community Precinct (April 2022, Jacobs) – was helping lay the foundations for the once-in-a-lifetime project. “This is Continue reading…
The Birkdale Community Precinct Info Days planned for this Friday and Saturday, 27 and 28 May, have been cancelled due to wet weather. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said while it was unfortunate the days could no longer go ahead, you could still have your say on the precinct’s Draft Master Plan via an online Continue reading…
Recent torrential rain and flooding across Queensland has shown the benefits of the proposed Redland Whitewater Centre being used for swift-water rescue training. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said Council was planning for the whitewater centre, which will be the venue for Canoe Slalom events during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to also Continue reading…
Redland City Council has completed construction of a new pedestrian bridge in Fellmonger Park, Ormiston. Mayor Karen Williams said the new bridge would provide a safe crossing over Hilliards Creek for both pedestrians and cyclists. “The new bridge is three metres wide, one metre wider than the old bridge, and is constructed of composite fibre, Continue reading…