Works update | Redland City Council

Works update

We are currently upgrading a number of roads, car parks, parks, footpaths, marine works, cycle ways, and intersections across the Redlands that have been identified as improvements under our current budget.

Contact us if you need more information or have feedback about problems in your area.

Listed below are current and upcoming works for each suburb grouped by 

  • City Operations - City Sport & Venues, Parks & Conservation, Roads Drainage & Marine.
  • City Infrastructure - Civic & Open Space
  • Project based works - Construction Projects

 

City Operations

Thorneside - Vegetation management - Penny Lane Thorneside - Penny Lane
Works involve pruning of large mature Eucalypts adjacent to property boundary, removal of dead material, debris on the ground and treatment of invasive weeds adjacent to the properties. Works to be completed 20th and 25th February 2025 - No Road Closure. This work is planned to commence Wednesday 26 February 2025 and to be completed by Thursday 27 February 2025 between the hours of 7.30am and 16:00pm (weather permitting).
Victoria Point - Pollarding of Beds 1 and 2 (Koala) at Link Rd Fodder Farm - 143-151 Link Road
Removal of upper branches in wildlife beds 1 and 2 to encourage the growth of dense head of foliage. Wildlife carers are welcome to drop in between 10-11am to collect any branches they will utilise. Works may be delayed due to wet weather. - No Road Closure Traffic Control and/or advisory signs will be placed in locations where traffic may be impacted.. This work is planned to commence and to be completed by Tuesday 11 March 2025 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3.00 PM (weather permitting).

City Infrastructure

Victoria Point - Sewer Main Extension/Connection - Carnoustie Court,
City Water Contractors are undertaking sewer works to connect a new subdivision, with works expected to take 4 weeks to complete, weather permitting. - Full Road Closure Daytime road closure with traffic control in place. These works are planned to occur between the hours of 6.30 am and 5.00 pm, commencing on Tuesday 4 June 2024 and completed by Friday 28 June 2024, weather permitting.

Projects

Alexandra Hills - PDG-46469 - Cnr Crown Rd & William St, Alexandra Hills - Drainage Renewal
Redland City Councils internal construction crews with assistance from contractors will be completing drainage upgrades to the corner of Crown Road and William Street, Alexandra Hills QLD 4161. Works will involve, but not limited to: • Extension of existing drainage pipe • Installation of a headwall • Construction of rock scour protection • Reinstatement of weld mesh fence • Relocate sewer pump station overflow pipe to suit new headwall location including new overflow manhole as detailed. Timeline: 12th November 2024 to 28th February 2025. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Birkdale - PDG-43849-1 - Park Upgrade - Harrogate Park Birkdale
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking installation of Primary play unit with climbing, sliding, balancing and upper body strength. Rotating net, trail play for balancing, double swing, and spring toy. Bike track equipment will include bike whoops, ditch ride, tight rope, and corrugations levels. Shelter, table setting, tap, seat, bollards, landscaping, and turf to disturbed area. Removal of play equipment, seating, and bollards that are in poor condition and associated works. Expected Start Date - 6/01/2025 Expected Finish Date -10/03/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Birkdale - PDG-43649-1 - Park Rewewal - Leicester Street Park Birkdale
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a shelter accompanied by a table setting and a screen with dragonfly imagery. Hopscotch linemarking along the pathway, water point equipped with dog bowl and park signage. Sandstone boulders showcasing carvings of a leaf cutter bee, golden orb spider, blue-tongued skink lizard and short beaked echidna. Turf restoration in areas that have been disrupted and removal of play equipment and edging that are in poor condition and associated works. Expected start date - 06/01/2025 Expected finish date - 24/02/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Birkdale - PDG-20830-1 - CIP - Playground Renewal - Juanita Street Park, Birkdale
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a play deck with climbing and sliding, double swing, rocker, sandstone seating and stepper, with parkway seat. Removal of existing poor conditioned play and seating and associated works. Expected Start Date - 13/01/2025 Expected Finish Date - 10/03/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Birkdale - PDG-44059-1 - Tulloch Drive Park, Birkdale
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking installation of a new play unit featuring, climbing, sliding, and balancing elements, complemented by a double swing, bee themed rocker and a leg roller. Water point equipped with dog bowl, additional seating, shade sail, bollards, bin enclosure, park signage. Turf restoration in areas that have been disrupted. Removal of poor conditioned play equipment, seating, bollards and edging and associated works. Expected Start Date - 20/01/2025 Expected Finish Date - 07/04/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Birkdale & Redland Bay - PDG-63207-1 & 63208-1 - Northern & Southern Repeater Upgrades - Birkdale & Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of new radio telemetry repeater panels on new concrete slabs, replacing coaxial cables, and new coaxial cables and antennas at the Birkdale Waste Transfer Station, and at the Giles Road Reservoir Compound. Additionally at the Giles Road site, a new property pole will be installed with associated changes to consumer mains routing and the site metering and distribution board will be replaced which supplies electricity to the whole site including Telstra’s mobile network tower and other 3rd party network infrastructure.
Capalaba - PDG-44852-1 - Park Renewal - Howlett Rd Park Capalaba
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking Installation of Play Unit with slide and climbing. Double Swing and spinning seesaw. Walk the wiggly line, mirror me, and hopscotch stencil to pathway. Shade sail, seating, water point with dog bowl, park name sign, landscaping and new turf for areas that have disrupted. Removal of play equipment, seating which are in poor condition and associated works. Expected Start date: 18/11/2024 Expected Finish date: 10/02/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting).
Capalaba - PDG-44060-1 - Park Renewal - Spirit Drive Capalaba
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking installation of Play Unit, with slide, climbing, balancing as well as activity board, a double swing and new shade sail included within the upgrade. Water point with dog bowl, seating, and park signage. Turf restoration in areas that have been disrupted. Removal of play equipment, seating and bollards that are in poor condition and associated works. Expected Start Date - 13/01/2025 Expected Finish Date - 17/03/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Capalaba - PDG-44195-1 - Park Renewal - Brosnan Drive Park, Capalaba
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking installation of play unit, with features for sliding, climbing, balancing plus an activity board. Double swing, spinner, and new shade sail as part of the upgrade. Fitness equipment such as shoulder wheel, dexterity bar and wobble board. Park signage along with landscaping and new turf for areas that have disrupted. 10m x 5m shelter with seating. Removal of play equipment, shelter, BBQ, seat, basketball backboard all of which are in poor condition and associated works. Expected start date - 5/02/2025 Expected finish date - 14/03/2025 (Weather and site conditions permitting)
Cleveland - PDG-64515-2 - Kinross Road Development Sewerage Trunk Infrastructure New Pump Station
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking installation of New Pump Station and associated works. Expected Start Date - 15/07/2024 Expected Finish Date - 12/02/2025 (Weather and site conditions permitting)
Cleveland - PDG-20276-4 - Redlands Performing Arts Centre (RPAC) Forecourt Construction
Redland City Council Contractors will - • Demolish and remove the existing forecourt roofs; • Retain and protect the existing feature trees on the RPAC footpath; • Construct: o New Stairs, ramps and access points, o Reconfiguration of the pedestrian access to the main buildings including associated civil and landscaping works; o Awning and trellis construction; o Alfresco deck and seating; o Lighting upgrading; o Stormwater drainage treatment; o Electrical upgrade; and o Signage. Expected Start Date: 02/12/2024 Expected Finish Date: 23/05/2025 (Weather and site conditions permitting)
Cleveland - PDG-44921-1 - Footpath Expansion - 23-31 Raby Bay Boulevard, Cleveland
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the construction of a new 1.5m wide kerb ramp; installation of a new section of kerb, tactiles, turf to disturbed areas, line marking; and associated works. Expected Start Date - 28/01/2025 Expected Finish Date - 28/02/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Cleveland - PDG-44931-1 - Footpath Expansion – 124-126 Shore Street North (Little Shore Street), Cleveland
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the construction of a new concrete pathway, new kerb ramps, upgrading existing pram ramps, replacement, and adjustment of some existing bollards, pruning of trees, turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 04/02/2025 Expected Finish Date - 28/02/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Cleveland - PDG-63038-2 - Switchboard Renewal Upgrades - SPS141 South Street, Cleveland
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be designing, constructing and installing a new switchboard, new disconnect box, new odour control unit including new vent pole, new concrete slabs, wider driveway, new fencing, bollards & gates, new stormwater pits (site drainage), and new antenna pole. Timeline: 10th February through to 25th July 2025, 7.00am to 6.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions. Should the date move further than 1 week from the above proposal an updated Notification will be issued.
Dunwich - PDG-63193-1 - Dunwich WWTP Upgrades - Stage 1 Dewatering Unit
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be supplying and installing a pre-identified fit for purpose Screw Press (dewatering unit) to necessary Licenses, Codes, Australian Standards and agreed performance requirements. Timeline: 23 October 2023 through to 30 April 2024, 7.00am to 5.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Macleay Island - PDG-41079-1 - Macleay Island Russell Tce Foreshore Protection
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking foreshore protection activities including preparation for installation of armour rock, core rock, geotextile and other associated works. Expected Start Date - 25/11/2024 Expected Finish Date - 21/02/2025 (Weather and site conditions permitting)
Mount Cotton - PDG-63040-1 - Switchboard Renewal Upgrades – Mt Cotton WWTP Filtrate Switchboard
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be designing, constructing and installing a new switchboard, new concrete slab for switchboard and disconnect box, replacing the existing power and control cables from the Main Switchboard (MSB) to the Filtrate Switchboard and updating electrical drawings. Timeline: 17th February through to 28th March 2025, 7.00am to 6.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions. Should the date move further than 1 week from the above proposal an updated Notification will be issued.
Ormiston - PDG-64042-1 - Switchboard Renewal Upgrades - SPS042 Hilliard Street
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be designing, constructing and installing a new switchboard, new disconnect box, and new concrete slab. This will also include the supply and installation of consumer mains and tree trimming. Timeline: 13th January through to 14th March 2025, 7.00am to 6.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions. Should the date move further than 1 week from the above proposal an updated Notification will be issued.
Redland Bay - PDG-30111-1 - Weinam Creek Dredging, Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking dredging and removal of accumulated sediment within Weinam Creek, Redland Bay. Redland City Council Contractors will also be undertaking associated environmental monitoring and survey as required during the dredging works within Weinam Creek, Redland Bay. The Ferry Terminal will remain operational during the dredge program. Some minor inconvenience/ delays could be experienced. Expected Start Date 11/11/2024 Expected Finish Date: 20/12/2024 Ferry Terminal (November- December Works) Christmas/ New Year Period 21/12/2024 through to 05/01/2025 – No works Expected Start Date - 06/01/2025 Expected Finish Date - 22/03/2025 Main Dredge Area (January – March Works) (Weather and site conditions permitting)
Redland Bay - PDG-20825-1 - Community Infrastructure Program – Playground Equipment – Bedarra Street Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a play unit with ball toss and rubber domes, both rubber and sand softfall areas and sandstone block seating. A shade sail structure will also be included in the project scope and associated works. Expected start date: 13/11/2024 Expected finish date: 20/12/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Redland Bay - PDG-44858-1 - Park Renewal – Lanyard Place Park, Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of an access play deck, double swing and rocker. Renewal works to existing shelter and shade structure with new fabric. Water point with dog bowl, bollards, park sign and turf to disturbed area. Removal of poor condition play unit and associated works. Expected Start Date - 20/01/2025 Expected Finish Date - 21/02/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Redland Bay - PDG-64201-1 - SPS112 Rising Main Renewal – Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be constructing a new 795m long sewer rising main for Sewer Pump Station 112 which will replace the existing rising main, completing upgrades at Sewer Pump Station 112 and other associated works. Exepcted Start Date - 10/02/2025 Expected Finish Date - 22/05/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Redland Bay - PDG-44184-1 - Park Renewal - Potts Place Park Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be installing a climbing unit play deck with slide, balancing and interactive panels, double swing, rope peak, sand table and koala rocker. Tap with dog bowl, seating, shade sail, sandstone boulders, bollards, landscaping, and turf to disturbed area. Removal of existing play equipment, bollards that are in poor condition and associated works. Expected start date - 03/03/2025 Expected finish date - 08/04/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Redland Bay - PDG-46372-1 - Footpath Expansion – Gladstone Street, Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a new footpath, a kerb ramp on the corner frontage of 23 Peel Street, relocation of the traffic island, tactile paving to the three kerb ramps at the Gladstone & Peel Street intersection, turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 03/03/2025 Expected Finish Date - 28/03/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Redland City - PDG-64171-1 - Sewer Main Relining - Various Locations
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking sewer main relining and patch repair works, along with any associated works. Expected Start Date - 21/11/2024 Expected Finish Date - 29/01/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting) For further information please contact RCC on 3829 8999.
Thorneside - PDG-44881 - Hull Street, Thorneside - Kerb & Channel Expansion
Redland City Councils internal construction crews with assistance from contractors will be completing kerb & channel expansion to Hull Street, Thorneside QLD 4158. Works will involve, but not limited to: • Kerb & channel construction. • Road pavement widening. • Reconstruction of existing driveways. • Landscaping works, including reinstatement of turf. • Any other associated works to complete this project. Timeline: 21st January 2025 to 18th April 2025. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Thorneside - PDG-46435-1 - Footpath Expansion – 11 John Street, Thorneside
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a footpath and driveway crossover outside 11 John Street, turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 03/03/2025 Expected Finish Date - 28/03/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Thornlands - PDG-46367 - Ribonwood Street, Thornlands - Drainage Improvements
Redland City Council’s internal construction crews with assistance from contractors will be undertaking drainage improvements at 20 Ribonwood Street, Thornlands. These will involve the following, but not limited to: • Minor clearing of vegetation within the reserve at 2-18 King Street, Thornlands to allow Council Staff and Contractors access to install stormwater pipes (450mm in diameter) in the newly acquired easement behind 108 Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, Thornlands. • Installation of a pre-cast V drainage system across the driveway access which services houses 22a & 22b Ribonwood Street. • Creation of a bund wall at 20 Ribonwood Street to elevate flooding issues to the houses on the lower side of the area funneling water away from the houses. Timeline: 29th October 2024 through to End of January 2025. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Thornlands - PDG-44976-1 - Pinklands Sporting Complex, Netball Upgrade, Thornlands
Redland City Council Contractors will be constructing new netball courts and goal posts, footpaths, softfall to playground area, shade sail, light pole, sandstone seating and associated landscaping & turf. Expected start date - 29 January 2025 Expected finish date - 19 May 2025 (Weather and site conditions permitting)
Thornlands - PDG-44192-1 - Park Renewal – Tokay Court Park, Thornlands
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a recycled play deck, shell swing, tipi carousel, water point and dog bowl, recycled seating and bollards, sandstone block retaining wall, boulder, shade sails, park signage, and turf restoration to disturbed areas. Removal of poor conditioned play equipment, seating bollards, shade sail and associated works. Expected Start Date - 28/01/2025 Expected Finish Date - 28/02/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Victoria Point - PDG-NA - Cleveland Redland Bay Rd, Victoria Point - Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is undertaking a $110 million package of works to upgrade Cleveland-Redland Bay Road. Part of the project includes duplicating Cleveland-Redland Bay Road from Anita Street to Magnolia Parade. For further details, contact the project team on (07) 3066 4338 or email metropolitanregion@tmr.qld.gov.au PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A RCC PROJECT
Victoria Point - PDG-46668-1 - Fitness Equipment - Dan Holzapfel Park, Victoria Point
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the removal of existing fitness equipment and replacing with the installation of an upgraded 6 station fitness multi-gym and pull up bars with a range of exercise options. Additionally, the park upgrade will include fitness signage, a bench seat and renewal of turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 24/2/2025 Expected Finish Date - 14/3/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Wellington Point - PDG-46505-1 - Park Renewal – Montgomery Drive Park, Wellington Point
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of fitness equipment including body twist, cycle seat, pull up bars, shoulder wheel and stretch station; shade sail, tap with dog bowl, park signage and bollards; turf to disturbed area. Removal of poor conditioned fitness equipment, bollards, slip rail; and associated works. Expected Start Date - 10/02/2025 Expected Finish Date - 17/03/2025 (weather & site conditions permitting)