Work will start this week to remove invasive weeds and minor regrowth from parts of the 62-hectare Birkdale Community Precinct that are outside the approximately 40-hectare conservation area. This is part of Redland City Council’s stewardship commitment to undertake environmental and land management to best practice within the precinct at 390 Old Cleveland Road East Continue reading…
Redlands Coast residents who have noticed an earthy taste or smell to their tap water have been assured by bulk water supplier Seqwater that it is safe to drink. Seqwater advises that the water situation is being experienced across the region – including in Brisbane, Ipswich and Logan. This rare and harmless occurrence is caused Continue reading…
The popular Point Lookout Gorge Walk on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) has fully reopened to visitors ahead of the busy Christmas holiday period. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said restoration work was now complete on a 25 metre section of the boardwalk which was damaged earlier this year following heavy rain. “Minjerribah is one of Continue reading…
The water quality in Moreton Bay is excellent and an expansion of seagrass meadows in the bay signifies a healthier ecosystem, according to the 2021 Healthy Land and Water Report Card. The annual report into the environmental condition of South East Queensland waterways showed that the catchment waterways of Redlands Coast have remained in “fair Continue reading…
Redlands IndigiScapes Centre is currently closed for scheduled maintenance. Due to rain, the planned closure has extended to Friday 26 November. IndigiScapes is now expected to reopen on Saturday 27 November. The following facilities are currently closed: the Discovery Centre, café, native botanic garden, playground and walking tracks. The native nursery will remain open.
Redlands Coast residents dreaming of a sustainable Christmas will find plenty of inspiration at the IndigiScapes Eco Markets on Saturday 4 December 2021. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the event would be held in the centre’s native botanic gardens and include live music, family-friendly activities, fresh produce, upcycled fashion and market stalls offering sustainable Continue reading…
A green milestone has been reached with 20,000 green waste bins now in use across Redlands Coast. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams presented local resident Michelle Sullivan with her new bin, the city’s 20,000th, and thanked her for joining the growing green bin brigade. “People like Michelle are really making a difference because the contents Continue reading…
Redland City Council is taking action to manage erosion along the Amity Point coastline on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah). Mayor Karen Williams said the works were being undertaken in accordance with Council’s Implementation Plan for the Amity Point Shoreline Erosion Management Plan (SEMP). “Council allocated $550,000 this financial year towards recommended actions in the Implementation Continue reading…
Redland City Council is taking major steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said a solar energy system installed at the Cleveland Aquatic Centre during its recent upgrade would soon be playing its part. “The rooftop installation of 262 solar panels at the aquatic centre was part of approximately $1.3 million Continue reading…
Redland City Council is celebrating National Recycling Week (8-14 November 2021) by announcing a partnership to highlight the importance of recycling for our marine environment. Council has engaged in a pilot sponsorship with Tangalooma EcoMarines, a not-for-profit organisation which provides programs to educate young people on the impacts of everyday activities on local catchments and Continue reading…