Sandbags available as wet weather approaches

Sandbags available as wet weather approaches

With more rain predicted for the south-east this week and into the weekend, Council would like to remind Redlands Coast residents to be prepared for severe weather events and flash-flooding.During this month’s Tropical Cyclone Alfred event, more than 155,000 sandbags and 1200 tonnes of sand were distributed to the community from eight locations across Redlands Coast.Sandbags from that event can be re-used as long they haven’t been contaminated by floodwater, oil, sewage or other contaminants.Council advises that sandbags are currently available from: REDLAND BAY Bayview Conservation Park Staging Area, 487-503 German Church Road.
Redland City Council
26 Mar 2025
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New sports infrastructure one step closer for Redlands Coast

New sports infrastructure one step closer for Redlands Coast

Redlands Coast is set to remain an event venue city for Canoe Slalom for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.The news follows today’s announcement by the Queensland Government that it accep…
Redland City Council
25 Mar 2025
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Turbans 4 Australia meal service aids island recovery

Turbans 4 Australia meal service aids island recovery

Charity group Turbans 4 Australia has provided 1700 free meals to help communities on the Redlands Coast islands bounce back after Tropical Cyclone Alfred.Mayor Jos Mitchell said the service was warml…
Redland City Council
24 Mar 2025
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Redland City Councillor Julie Talty re-elected as Deputy Mayor

Redland City Councillor Julie Talty re-elected as Deputy Mayor

Redland City Council would like to announce that Division 6 Councillor Julie Talty will continue in the role of Deputy Mayor of Redland City.Cr Talty was re-elected to the role at Council’s General Me…
Redland City Council
23 Mar 2025
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Power supply reinstated following Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Power supply reinstated following Tropical Cyclone Alfred

It was the biggest post-disaster power restoration in Queensland’s history but the power’s back on across Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s strike zone.In total, Energex managed 500,000 impacted customers, 90…
Redland City Council
21 Mar 2025
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Parks and playgrounds are open with caution

Parks and playgrounds are open with caution

Redland City Council advises caution when visiting Redlands Coast parks, playgrounds and other open spaces as the clean-up continues in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.Capalaba Regional Park remai…
Redland City Council
21 Mar 2025
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred: the statistics behind Council’s preparation and response

Tropical Cyclone Alfred: the statistics behind Council’s preparation and response

As recovery work continues in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Redland City Council has taken stock of the phenomenal community effort to prepare Redlands Coast in the face of disaster.Redlan…
Redland City Council
20 Mar 2025
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery: Update on Council waste operations

Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery: Update on Council waste operations

Redland City Council would like to thank the entire Redlands Coast community for their support in effectively managing the vast amounts of waste generated by the impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.The…
Redland City Council
20 Mar 2025
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Council acknowledges local Australia Day Honours recipients

Council acknowledges local Australia Day Honours recipients

Redland City Council has recognised two Redlands Coast residents who were named on this year’s Australia Day Honours List for their outstanding contributions to the community.Pamela Tranter of Clevela…
Redland City Council
20 Mar 2025
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