Tag Archives: sport

More land for local sports fields


The future of sport, recreation and conservation in the Redlands has received a boost with 159 hectares of land acquired at Mt Cotton. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said 277-293 Heinemann Road had recently been purchased by Council, with about a third of the area to be used for sports and recreation in the future  Continue reading…

Redland City seeks land for sport


Redland City Council is looking to buy land for new sports grounds and amenities in the city. It follows studies which show Council has a shortage of suitable land to meet residents’ future sporting and recreational needs. Mayor Karen Williams said Council wanted to talk with landowners who might be interested in selling their land  Continue reading…

Rugby League comes to Redland City in a big way


Redland City can look forward to the  biggest ever boost to local Rugby League  when major partnerships are announced today by the Brisbane Broncos, Wynnum Manly Seagulls and Redland City Council. All Redland City Junior Rugby League Clubs have now joined up to the Wynnum Manly Seagulls Bayside Broncos Junior Development Programs.  Clubs include the  Continue reading…

$500,000 RDA funding announced for Russell Island Sport Clubhouse and Resilience Centre


Redland City Mayor Karen Williams has expressed delight at today’s announcement of $500,000 funding towards the Russell Island Sports Clubhouse and Resilience Centre from the Commonwealth’s Regional Development Australia Fund. “Our business plan for regional funding highlighted the strong national and regional importance of the Sport and Resilience Hub,” Cr Williams said. “Estimated to cost  Continue reading…

Redlands Bike Week 2013


Redland City Council is celebrating Bike Week 2013 with the following special events. Everyone is welcome to come along! Ride to work breakfast – Wednesday 20 March Free community breakfast / BBQ Wednesday 20 March, 7-8.30am, Cleveland. Information available on cycling in Redland City and Active Travel To register and for venue details contact Jonathan on  Continue reading…

Council seeks fresh approach to sporting partnerships


Redland City Council will look for partners to deliver better sports infrastructure and facilities in the Redlands. Mayor Karen Williams said Council would seek to forge innovative partnerships to address the growing demand for sports fields and facilities. “Rather than embark on costly land searches and acquisitions and then starting sporting projects from scratch, it  Continue reading…