Special Australia Day parking and management arrangements will operate at popular Wellington Point Recreation Reserve again this year. The Redland City Council measures, which are designed to ensure celebrations are enjoyed by all park users, include controlled entry to the reserve from 7am to 6pm on Thursday 26 January. Deputy Mayor and Councillor for the Continue reading…
Recently we have had reports from the public of a red or green substance appearing in waterways around the Redlands, notably at Wellington Point. The substance is Trichodesmium, which is a bright green naturally occurring algae that releases a pink substance. What is Trichodesmium and how does it occur? Subtropical climates provide warm and sunny conditions. These Continue reading…
The Redlands’ celebrity ospreys have shown off their new chick to the world. The osprey fledgling took its first tentative flight recently from its nest atop a specialised 20m nesting pole built last year by Redland City Council at Wellington Point. Deputy Mayor and local councilor Wendy Boglary said it was thrilling to see the Continue reading…
An investigation has been launched into the destruction of marine vegetation at Wellington Point, with mangroves at the Wellington Point Reserve vandalised and a number of trees and plants showing signs of deliberate poisoning in the Geoff Skinner Wetlands. Redland City Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Wellington Point Wendy Boglary has urged the public to Continue reading…
Community meeting – Wed 29 July 2015 Dust off the flares and break out the Safari Suits for the inaugural Wellington Point Retro Markets Friday 28 August. A community meeting will be held on Wednesday 29 July to provide more details on the markets, including a partial road closure of Main Road for the event. Continue reading…
Minor home modifications Redland Home Assist Secure can help improve your safety and access at home. Are you under 65 years of age? Do you own or rent your home? Do you have a disability or need assistance with daily living activities? You may be eligible for financial assistance for minor home modifications that improve your safety and access in and around Continue reading…
Special Australia Day parking and management arrangements will operate at popular Wellington Point Recreation Reserve to help ensure celebrations are enjoyed by all park users. The Redland City Council arrangements include controlled entry to the reserve from 7am to 6pm on Sunday 26 January. Councillor for the area Wendy Boglary (Division 1) said the assistance Continue reading…
A 130 year piece of local history will be protected after Redland City Council today voted not to revoke a Vegetation Protection Order (VPO) on a Wellington Point Cook Island Pine. Division 1 Councillor for Wellington Point Cr Wendy Boglary said Council’s decision was in response to feedback from the community. “This Vegetation Protection Order Continue reading…
Redland City Council will spend $20 million on capital road projects throughout 2013-14 – including an increased focus on resurfacing local roads. Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said the roads program announced in today’s (June 27) 2013-14 Redland City Council Budget, would lay the foundations for the future of the city. “An extra 45,000 residents Continue reading…
After a period of public consultation, Redland City Council has adopted changes to its animal management local law, that include relaxing dog restrictions in two of the city’s parks. Dog owners are now permitted to walk their dogs on-leash at W.H. Yeo Park, Victoria Point and at Wellington Point Reserve before 9am and after 4pm Continue reading…