In 1995, Redland Shire paid $7.816 million for reticulated power to be provided to eligible Russell Island lots through to 2050. Residents say Energex is now charging assessment fees for network extensions that were already covered by that agreement.]Cr Shane Rendalls argues ratepayers should not be forced to pay twice for the same infrastructure. […]
A community meeting organised by Les Barklea from Macleay Island was well attended by SMBI and mainland residents, SMBI Chamber of Commerce representatives, Rebecca Young MP, Kristy Da Silva (Rebecca’s Office), Dep Mayor Julie Talty, Cr Shane Rendalls, Graham Simpson (RCC Group Manager Environment and Regulation) and Andrew Ross (RCC Group Manager Governance and Legal
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Short of us buying their land, we can’t stop people building on approved residential lots they own. I and council have been criticised for allowing too much housing growth on the SMBI. This comes from people concerned about loss of trees and environmental impact, increased demand on public infrastructure, inadequate parking, a perceived general loss
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The following is the contents of Agenda Item 15.2 of Redland Council General Meeting 18 February 2026. This is publicly available information. Agendas and minutes of council meetings are available on the Redland Council website. Redland City Council Agenda Item 15.2 WEINAM CREEK PRIORITY DEVELOPMENT AREA PROJECT UPDATE That the attachment to the report is
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There is some confusion and misunderstanding around the timing, rationale and outcome from the urgent motion presented to the Council meeting 10 December 2025. I would urge readers to read the motion themselves: (redland.infocouncil.biz/Open/2025/12/CO_20251210_MIN_2407_AT.PDF) That Council resolves as follows: 1. That the Redland City Council Chief Executive Officer to write to Redland Investment Corporation to
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AN OVERVIEW OF GROWTH AND SERVICE DEMAND ON SMBI By Shane Rendalls, 20 January 2026. Introduction This paper estimates the rate of housing and population growth on SMBI. It is based on the number of development applications to Redland Council and is the outcome of analysis that I have undertaken. It represents my views and
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The increased delivery fee is unfair to residents and is particularly galling given the consistent refusal of the Federal government to restore the regional status of the islands. I have called Woolworths, but their complaint system is geared around price matching, delivery delays, wrong deliveries etc. There is no mechanism for raising broader systemic issues
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On 22 December 1995 council entered into an agreement to pay Energex (The South East Queensland Electricity Corporation) $7,816,000 to deliver reticulated power to properties on Russell Island with a current building approval and that were not in drainage problem areas (this covers nearly, if not all, existing residential lots). This was to be at
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Rebecca Young MP and the state government have confirmed their commitment to deliver a multistorey carpark at Weinam Creek. We now have a clear framework for delivering the carpark. On Monday 1st December 2025, Rebecca Young MP (Assistant Minister to the Deputy Premier and Assistant Minister for Planning, Housing and Better Regulation), Amanda Stoker MP (Assistant
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Proposed-Residences-Bella-Baia We have been seeing formative works for the multistorey carpark in the Weinam Creek Priority Development Area (PDA). This has included roadworks, additional temporary parking and construction of the northern section of the Moreton Bay Cycleway. I also moved a motion in council (supported by seven of the eleven councillors to work with Economic
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