Redland City Council will sponsor a major business expo in April to provide free advice and opportunities to local enterprises. The 2020 Redlands Coast Business Expo will be run by Small Business Expos at Sheldon College on Thursday 16 April. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams encouraged local businesses to get behind the free event. “Small Continue reading…
Work has commenced on stage two of the multi-million dollar Moreton Bay Cycleway extension project, to link School Road to Point O’Halloran Road, Victoria Point. Mayor Karen Williams said the new works, assisted by a State Government grant of $1 million with Council matching the funding on a dollar-for-dollar basis, followed the completion of stage Continue reading…
Redland City Council will trial two advanced cane-toad management systems as part of its integrated control program for the pests. The trial, which supports work being done through Council’s Environmental Partnership Program, will involve using Toadinator traps to capture adult females before they breed, as well as funnel traps baited with a newly developed product Continue reading…
The reopening of Redland City Council’s popular IndigiScapes Environmental Education Centre will be celebrated on Friday 21 February at a special community event. The event, which also marks the centre’s 20th anniversary, follows a $3 million transformation of the centre – including new theatrette, interpretation centre and café – funded by Council with the assistance Continue reading…
Redland City Council has once again invested in our ageing community, delivering $150,000 project to replace air conditioning at the Donald Simpson Community Centre. Mayor Karen Williams said the project reinforced Council’s commitment to supporting this vital community facility. “The Donald Simpson Community Centre has thousands of members and is one of the largest social Continue reading…
Bayview Conservation Area and Redland Track Park has re-opened today. Some trails may have damp spots, please be gentle or avoid these areas if possible to give them time to harden up. Trail users should also exercise caution and expect to find fallen trees, exposed roots, ruts or other hazards in both single trail and Continue reading…
Following the recent wet weather that resulted in Council’s routine recreational water monitoring program identifying elevated levels of bacteria at a number of recreational water sites across Redlands Coast, all sites have now reduced to within the acceptable levels for recreational water activities. In accordance with Healthy Land and Water’s Healthy Waterplay Guidelines, these recreational Continue reading…
Work is underway on the next phase of a multi-million dollar upgrade to Thornlands Community Park. Mayor Karen Williams said works would include a raft of new playground elements and other fun features like water play elements. “Once completed, Thornlands Community Park will be a major drawcard for residents and visitors – a destination people Continue reading…
Redland City Council has agreed to a deal that will pave the way for the upgrade of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands ferry terminals. Mayor Karen Williams said Council had resolved to sign the funding agreement for the upgrades after extensive negotiations with the state Department of Transport and Main Roads and island residents. “We Continue reading…
Update as at 5.17pm, Friday 14 February 2020 Sand bagging The sand bagging station at Council’s South Street Depot, Cleveland will be closed for the weekend. The following self-service sand bagging stations will continue to operate across the weekend and will accessible all hours: • Russell Island Council Depot – Entry via High Street • Continue reading…