Redland City Council has reported strong mid-year progress on delivery of its 2025–2026 Operational Plan, with the majority of its 67 Catalyst Projects and Key Initiatives either completed or on track as of 31 December 2025.
The Quarter Two Performance Report, to be presented at the 18 February 2026 General Meeting, outlines progress across major infrastructure, environmental protection, economic development, reconciliation, community wellbeing and organisational transformation priorities.
As of the end of December, 55 Catalyst Projects and Key Initiatives were on track and 12 had been completed.
Of the 71 supporting activities advancing those priorities, 59 were on track and 12 were completed.
The Operational Plan 2025–2026 is described as a key document for Redlands Coast, translating the commitments of Our Future Redlands – A Corporate Plan to 2026 and Beyond into measurable annual actions funded through the adopted Annual Budget.
Under the Local Government Act 2009 and Local Government Regulation 2012, Council must adopt an annual operational plan, ensure it aligns with the budget, manage operational risks and report on progress at least quarterly.
Major Projects and City Assets have continued advancing large-scale infrastructure priorities.
Active transport planning is progressing through detailed design and construction of pedestrian and cycleway links, alongside development of broader walking and riding networks in collaboration with the State Government.
The Foreshore Access Plan is being finalised to guide future coastline access opportunities, with stakeholder engagement and compliance reviews underway.
Significant waterfront and precinct developments remain in focus.
Council is progressing its obligations under development agreements for Toondah Harbour and the Weinam Creek Priority Development Area, advocating for ferry terminal upgrades and delivering staged infrastructure works to support transport integration, economic development and community facilities.
Planning continues for the Capalaba Town Centre revitalisation and broader centres management improvements, while work advances with the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority on the proposed Redland Whitewater Centre as part of the Birkdale Community Precinct.
Several major catalyst projects have already been completed in recent years, including the Southern Moreton Bay Islands Infrastructure roadmap, ferry terminal upgrades under the Marine Public Transport Facility Program, Stage 1 of the Wellington Street and Panorama Drive upgrade, the Minjerribah Panorama Coastal Walk, the Redlands Health and Wellness Precinct studies and the new fibre optic network.
Environmental protection and climate response initiatives feature strongly in the report.
Council is implementing the Koala Conservation Plan 2022–2027 and developing the Wildlife Connections Action Plan 2025–2030, while continuing on-ground works to reduce koala mortality and improve habitat connectivity.
The Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy is being rolled out through monitoring, living shoreline pilots and local area adaptation planning.
Waste and recycling reforms are progressing under the Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 2021–2030, including investigation of residential organics collection.
Council is also developing a Carbon Reduction Plan and implementing the Biosecurity Plan 2025–2030, alongside water quality monitoring and restoration planning under the Bay and Creeks program.
Reconciliation and First Nations engagement remain central commitments.
Council is developing an Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and continuing implementation of its Dual Naming Policy across Council-owned assets.
Indigenous Land Use Agreement obligations are being actively managed in partnership with the Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation, while Council continues to respond to the Quandamooka Coast Native Title Claim in accordance with Federal Court requirements.
NAIDOC Week celebrations, cultural tourism engagement and support for Quandamooka-owned businesses on North Stradbroke Island, Minjerribah, also form part of this work.
Community wellbeing initiatives are advancing under the Stronger Communities Strategy 2024–2027, including delivery of the Community Grants and Sponsorship Program, development of a new Community Safety Action Plan and planning for a new community building on Macleay Island.
Cultural services, libraries and arts programming are being aligned with updated strategic plans to reflect evolving community needs.
Economic development efforts include establishment of a revised Economic Development Framework, support for small business programs, investment attraction under the Invest Redlands brand and implementation of the Destination Management Plan 2023–2028 to grow the visitor economy.
Preparations are underway for future events including AdventureFest 2026, alongside delivery of actions under the Events Strategy and Action Plan 2024–2029.
Internally, Council is progressing digital and organisational reform.
Implementation of the Channel Management Strategy 2024–2029 is underway to enhance customer experience.
The Business Transformation Strategy 2022–2027 continues to drive digital innovation and simplification of processes, supported by an enterprise benefits realisation approach and an external review of services and organisational structure.
The Digital Transformation Program is consolidating legacy systems, strengthening cyber resilience and migrating services to more secure platforms.
Work is also continuing under the Strategic Asset Management Roadmap 2022–2027 and the development of a sustainable service planning framework supported by a central Service Catalogue.
Administrative amendments to the Operational Plan are also being recommended following a November 2025 organisational realignment, which saw Corporate Governance renamed Governance and Legal Services and AMPED renamed Major Projects.
Officers have recommended that Council adopt the amended Operational Plan 2025–2026 and note the Quarter Two Performance Report.
The results indicate that, at the midpoint of the financial year, Council remains largely on course to deliver the commitments outlined in its Corporate Plan while continuing to manage risk, strengthen governance and invest in long-term community outcomes across Redlands Coast.
