A key decision that could shape the future of Redland Bay’s waterfront is set to come before Redland City Council next week, with plans advancing to transfer land to the State Government to build a multi-storey car park at Weinam Creek.
The proposal, due to be considered at Council’s General Meeting on February 18, is aimed at progressing the long-planned Weinam Creek Priority Development Area (PDA) master plan and unlocking future stages of development across the precinct.
Under the recommendation, Redland Investment Corporation (RIC) would transfer land to the State Government to allow construction of the parking facility.
Council officers say the project is critical to supporting future growth in the area, including public open space, retail development and new housing.
The multi-storey car park has been flagged as essential infrastructure for the precinct, particularly to support ferry commuters, future Park ‘n’ Ride services and other planned developments, including potential health services.
The Weinam Creek project has been more than a decade in the making.
The area was declared a Priority Development Area in 2013, with a development scheme approved by the State Government the following year.
Major groundwork began in 2017 when Council purchased land at Moores Road to support car parking, flood mitigation, road access and marine infrastructure.
Stage 1 construction began in 2019 and delivered ground-level parking, a pedestrian bridge linking Moores Road to the ferry terminal, and new residential lots.
By 2020, most Stage 1 works were completed, with planning shifting to later stages of the master plan.
The site was also identified by State Government representatives in 2020 as a potential location for a primary health care centre, leading to further refinements to long-term planning for the area.
Economic Development Queensland approved the current master plan in late 2021, and the project has continued to gather momentum since, including State election commitments in 2024 to fund the multi-storey parking facility.
Throughout 2025, Council, RIC and State Government representatives held a series of briefings to progress the project.
In December last year, Council decided to negotiate directly with the State Government to advance delivery of the car park after allowing an earlier agreement with a private development partner to expire.
Council officers say the proposed land transfer is consistent with legislation allowing direct transfers between local and State government entities.
Financial details are still being finalised and will be subject to independent review and negotiations between Council, RIC and the State Government.
Environmental impacts would be assessed under the existing Weinam Creek PDA planning framework.
If approved, the land transfer is expected to help clear the way for construction of the parking facility and allow other parts of the master plan to move forward.
Council will also have the option to seek further information before making a final decision.
The Weinam Creek project is widely seen as a long-term transformation project for Redland Bay, with plans to create a major transport hub supported by residential, retail and community spaces.
