All non-essential Council services will be closed from Christmas Day, reopening 4 January 2016. This includes Council Customer Service Centres, art galleries, libraries and Redland Performing Arts Centre (RPAC). RPAC tickets can still be purchased online during the closure.

Emergency contacts: For emergencies such as road repairs, fallen trees or water supply issues over the closure call 3829 8999.

Specific closures and other information:

• Redland Home Assist Secure will be closed from 2pm Thursday 24 December 2015, reopening 8am Monday 4 January 2016.
• Redlands IndigiScapes and Visitor Information Centre (including Tea Garden cafe) – Closed Christmas Day only.
• Recycle World – Closed 26 and 31 December 2015 and 2 January 2016, reopening 7 January 2016.
• Waste transfer stations – Closed Christmas Day only. Waste collection services will continue as usual. Please make sure your bins are out the night before.
• Animal shelter – Closed Christmas Day only. Limited hours apply (9am – 12pm) from 26 December 2015 until 3 January 2016.
• Redland libraries – During these times no items will be due for return and all after hours return chutes will be closed.
  • Cleveland, Capalaba, Victoria Point and mobile libraries – Closed from 4:30pm Thursday 24 December 2015, reopening 9am Monday 4 January 2016.
  • Amity Point library – Closed Friday 25 December 2015 until Wednesday 6 January 2016.
  • Dunwich library – Closed Friday 25 December 2015 until Tuesday 5 January 2016.
  • Point Lookout library – Closed Friday 25 December 2015 until Tuesday 5 January 2016.
  • Russell Island library – Closed Friday 25 December 2015 until Wednesday 6 January 2016.