Category Archives: Tracks and trails

Eddie Santagiuliana Way boardwalk reopens after repairs


The boardwalk on Eddie Santagiuliana Way has reopened this afternoon following repairs to a damaged section near the end of McLeod Street, Cleveland. The damage was caused by a falling tree in mid-December 2022. Council thanks the community for their patience while repair works were undertaken this week on this popular walking and cycling trail.

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Trail users asked to ‘bail’ and avoid ‘shredding’ popular trails in the wet


Waterlogged track

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…

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Keep an eye out for koalas on the move


The annual movement of young koalas is underway around Redlands Coast with residents and motorists reminded to keep a close watch for them. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams urged locals to be on the lookout over the coming months for young marsupials and help keep them safe during their journeys. “We all have a part  Continue reading…

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Birkdale Community Precinct offers benefits to quality of life


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…

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Make the most of Redlands Coast over three long weekends


Residents and visitors are encouraged to make the most of the many attractions on Redlands Coast over the upcoming three long weekends. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the consecutive Easter, ANZAC Day and Labour Day long weekends provided the perfect opportunity to get out and explore the naturally-wonderful Redlands Coast. “With Easter falling at  Continue reading…

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Redlands Coast conservation areas remain closed to prevent further damage


Redlands Coast residents are urged to stay out of all local conservation areas to prevent further damage to waterlogged tracks and trails. Mayor Karen Williams said intense rainfall earlier this month had caused severe erosion in some conservation areas, leaving large ruts in the tracks. “Council has closed three of our high-use reserves, not only  Continue reading…

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Weather and services update


Severe weather warning downgraded The Bureau of Meteorology has significantly downgraded storm warnings but there is still potential for further storms over the weekend so please continue to take heed of all warnings and be mindful of conditions. Residents are encouraged to start their clean-up efforts if it is safe to do so, with all  Continue reading…

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IndigiScapes closed until Monday 7 March 2022


Due to ongoing and unpredictable weather in South East Queensland, Redlands IndigiScapes Centre, including the IndigCafe, Botanic Gardens, walking tracks and the Native Community Nursery, will be closed today (Friday 4 March) and will re-open Monday 7 March from 8am.

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Council closes waterlogged tracks through conservation areas


Due to the recent intense rainfall across south-east Queensland, including Redlands Coast, Redland City Council has closed all tracks and trails within three high-use conservation reserves. These three reserves are Bayview Conservation Area in Redland Bay, Scribbly Gums Conservation Area (home to Redlands Track Park) in Alexandra Hills and Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area in Mount  Continue reading…

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