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 subject to the provisions of the Right to Information
Act 2009.
Sales Plan DWG FC-22-014-Z099 – Confidential (under separate
cover)
To progress the Weinam Creek Priority Development Area (PDA) Master Plan by directing Redland
Investment Corporation (RIC) to transfer land as generally described in the confidential
attachment, Sales Plan DWG FC-22-014-Z099, dated 6 February 2026, to the State Government to
construct a multi-storey parking facility, enabling the progress of the master plan.
BACKGROUND
3 May 2013: Council resolved to support the Council application for a Priority Development Area
declaration for Weinam Creek.
21 June 2013: The Weinam Creek PDA was declared by the Minister of Economic Development
Queensland.
22 November 2013: Council resolved to endorse for public notification the proposed Development
Scheme for the Weinam Creek PDA. The public notification and submission period for the Weinam
Creek PDA Development Scheme was undertaken from 10 January 2014 to 24 February 2014.
29 May 2014: The Weinam Creek PDA scheme was approved by the State Government.
6 September 2017: Council resolved to purchase Lot 3 on RP67164 and Lot 7 on RP7537 located at
3-11 Moores Road, Redland Bay (also known as Moores land) to build additional public carparks,
road access, flood mitigation and a boat ramp.
18 October 2017: Council endorsed the master plan prepared by RIC, comprising multiple land use
precincts including a multi-storey parking facility.
18 December 2017: Council purchased Moores land.
23 May 2018: Council resolved to endorse the amended master plan and note the joint
governance arrangements between Council and RIC for the ongoing management of the project.
Early 2019: Stage 1 of the master plan commenced construction including ground-level car parks
on Moores Road; a footbridge connecting the Moores Road site and the Weinam Creek ferry
terminal; nine house lots fronting Moores Road; a 1-hectare block of land with potential for
residential development.
By September 2020: Stage 1 was mostly completed and work commenced on detailed design of
the master plan for future master plan stages.
In October 2020: Queensland State Government members identified the Weinam Creek PDA as a
primary health care centre, that subject to detail, may involve further changes to the master plan
consistent with the PDA vision intent.
January 2021: RIC submitted a development application to Economic Development Queensland
(EDQ) for approval of a master plan comprising multiple land uses including multi-storey parking
facility.
21 April 2021: Council endorsed changes to the Weinam Creek Master Plan as assessed
independently by EDQ; and to advocate to State and Federal Governments on the regional and
intergenerational importance of the project.
18 August 2021: Council endorsed entering into a land swap arrangement between RIC and the
State Government and related community infrastructure works to facilitate a health care centre.
22 December 2021: EDQ approved the Weinam Creek Master Plan.
19 July 2023: Council endorsed a Functional Brief in preparation of the Expression of Interest
campaign for a development partner to assist in the delivery of the multi-storey parking facility
and retail precinct within the Weinam Creek PDA.
13 December 2023: Council endorsed the preferred proponent to enter a non-binding
memorandum of understanding with RIC to continue to refine the proposal for the multi-storey
parking facility and mixed-use retail precinct; whilst continuing to advocate for recognition by
other levels of government for the proposed Park ‘n’ Ride facility.
17 July 2024: Council endorsed its 2024 State Election Advocacy Priorities including the
comprehensive funding for a multi-storey Park ‘n’ Ride within the Weinam Creek PDA.
26 October 2024: The State Government Election was held with election commitments to fund the
Weinam Creek multi-storey parking facility.
During 2025: There were project briefings with Council, Redland Investment Corporation and
stakeholders to progress the Weinam Creek Master Plan and multi-storey parking facility including
on 2 September, 28 October, 10 November, 1 December and 8 December 2025.
10 December 2025: Council directed RIC to allow the MOU to expire at its due date on 31
December 2025, and that Council directly commence negotiations with the State Government to
progress delivery of the multi-storey parking facility. Further that Council officers and RIC continue
to progress the master plan in consultation with Council.
During December 2025 and January 2026: Council and RIC Officers communicated with EDQ
officers to progress the multi-storey parking facility and required land tenure to facilitate the State
development approvals and procurement to engage builders.
ISSUES
The recommendation is to facilitate the State and Local Government commitment to provide the
multi-storey parking facility within the Weinam Creek PDA, on land currently owned by RIC.
The State Government is finalising the design of the facility in collaboration with Council and RIC
including related survey plans and infrastructure to progress development applications for the
facility to be assessed independently by EDQ under the Weinam Creek PDA Development Scheme.
The remaining precincts within the Weinam Creek Master Plan area outside of the multi-storey
parking facility remain in place to be refined and progressed by Council and RIC.
STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS
Legislative Requirements
Council is acting in accordance with the Local Government Act 2009 and the Economic
Development Act 2012. Whilst the land is owned by RIC, it is noted the recommendation is
consistent with section 236 of the Local Government Regulation 2012 that allows for direct land
transfers between Council and State Government agencies, whereas land transfers to private
commercial entities are generally to be by public tender or auction.
Risk Management
The recommendation is in response to public interest and State Government communications to
facilitate the land transfer to enable the assessment and construction of the multi-storey parking
facility. The joint Weinam Creek project steering committee between Council and RIC is continuing
to be supported by an independent probity advisor to assist with project risks.
Financial
The financial implications and accounting treatment of the land transfer is subject to an
independent review and continued negotiations with the State Government and RIC, together
with related infrastructure charging provisions noting the recommendation is limited to the land
transfer enabling the public multi-storey parking facility.
The Funding Deed between Council and RIC ensures RIC has sufficient funds to implement Council
decisions.
People
The Weinam Creek Project Steering Committee is comprised of appointees from Council and RIC
under joint governance arrangements with support of independent probity advisor.
Environmental
The environmental issues will be assessed in accordance with the Weinam Creek PDA
Development Scheme.
Social
The recommendation is aligned to a public interest commitment to improve parking facilities
within the Weinam Creek PDA.
Human Rights
There are no direct Human Rights implications from the recommendation.
Alignment with Council’s Policy and Plans
The recommendation is in accordance with previous resolutions by Council, including the decision
on 17 July 2024 endorsing State Election Advocacy Priorities for comprehensive funding for a
multi-storey Park ‘n’ Ride within the Weinam Creek PDA and decision of 10 December 2025 to
negotiate with the State Government to progress delivery of the multi-storey parking facility.
CONSULTATION
Consulted
Consultation Date
December 2025 and January 2026
Comments/Actions\
Redland Investment
Corporation and Economic
Development Queensland
Multiple communications to progress the facility.
Councillors
January 2026
Project Update.
OPTIONS
Option One [ adopted with slight amendment]
That Council resolves as follows:
To progress the Weinam Creek Priority Development Area Master Plan by directing Redland
Investment Corporation to transfer land as generally described in the confidential attachment,
Sales Plan DWG FC-22-014-Z099, dated 6 February 2026, to the State Government to
construct a multi-storey parking facility.
To note the land transfer and parking facility will enable the progress of the other stages of
the master plan, including public open spaces and mixed retail and residential areas.
That the attachment to the report is subject to the provisions of the Right to Information Act
Option Two
That Council resolves as follows:
To note this report and request further information or clarification.
That the attachment to the report is subject to the provisions of the Right to Information Act
OFFICER’S RECOMMENDATION
That Council resolves as follows:
To progress the Weinam Creek Priority Development Area Master Plan by directing Redland
Investment Corporation to transfer land as generally described in the confidential
attachment, Sales Plan DWG FC-22-014-Z099, dated 6 February 2026, to the State
Government to construct a multi-storey parking facility.
To note the land transfer and parking facility will enable the progress of the other stages of
the master plan, including public open spaces and mixed retail and residential areas.