At its 10 December 2025 meeting, Redland City Council voted on a series of confidential motions concerning the Redland Investment Corporation (RIC) and major development projects. All items were maintained as confidential due to legally privileged and commercially sensitive information.
- 1. Redland Investment Corporation Governance Review
- 2. Redland Investment Corporation Director Fee Increases
- 3. Redland Investment Corporation Audited Financial Statements 2024–2025
- 4. Cleveland Town Centre Revitalisation Project Update
- 5. Tree Clearing Prosecution
- 6. Strategic Quarry Options
- 7. Weinam Creek Multi-Storey Car Park
1. Redland Investment Corporation Governance Review
Council resolved to update the RIC Constitution and Service Agreement, including:
- Holding an Annual General Meeting by 31 March 2026.
- Including a Policy on Board Remuneration and a Skills Matrix.
- Maintaining the report as confidential.
The motion, moved by Cr Peter Mitchell and seconded by Cr Jason Colley, was carried 10–1. Cr Wendy Boglary voted against the motion.
2. Redland Investment Corporation Director Fee Increases
Council agreed to seek further information regarding proposed directors’ fee increases before approval. All councillors voted in favour.
- Moved by Cr Tracey Huges and seconded by Cr Wendy Boglary.
- Vote: 11–0
The report remains confidential.
3. Redland Investment Corporation Audited Financial Statements 2024–2025
Council noted the RIC’s audited financial statements for 2024–2025, with unanimous support.
- Moved by Cr Rowanne McKenzie and seconded by Cr Paul Bishop.
- Vote: 11–0
Attachments to the report will remain confidential.
4. Cleveland Town Centre Revitalisation Project Update
Council approved the Cleveland Town Centre Revitalisation Project as a Major Project and endorsed the project budget for phases 1–6. Key measures include:
- Progressing phases 2–6 under RIC governance policies.
- Sourcing consultants subject to Project Steering Committee and independent Probity Advisor oversight.
- Noting that recommendations for preferred development partners will be reported in a future meeting.
- Moved by Cr Peter Mitchell, seconded by Cr Tracey Huges.
- Vote: 10–1, with Cr Paul Bishop opposed.
The report remains confidential.
5. Tree Clearing Prosecution
Council noted the status of a recent Court of Appeal decision and authorised officers to progress actions under Option One in the report. Redland City Council will be appealing to the High Court about a case of tree clearing on North Stradbroke Island. Additional measures include advocating to the State Government regarding vegetation clearing legislation.
- Moved by Cr Jason Colley, seconded by Cr Shane Rendalls.
- Vote: 7–3, with Crs Jos Mitchell, Julie Talty, and Paul Bishop opposed.
- Cr Lance Hewlett was absent for the vote.
The report remains confidential.
6. Strategic Quarry Options
Council approved offering German Church Road Quarry and Fisherman’s No.1 Quarry for lease or similar commercial arrangements, delegating authority to the CEO to manage the process, including selecting operators and completing approvals.
- Moved by Cr Wendy Boglary, seconded by Cr Peter Mitchell.
- Vote: 10–0 (Cr Lance Hewlett absent)
The report remains confidential.
7. Weinam Creek Multi-Storey Car Park
Council addressed urgent business regarding the multi-storey car park at Weinam Creek, directing:
- RIC to advise the developer that the Memorandum of Understanding will not be extended past 31 December 2025.
- The CEO to immediately begin negotiations with the State Government for project delivery.
- Officers and RIC to regularly consult on masterplan progress, including commercial and community benefits.
- Moved by Cr Shane Rendalls, seconded by Cr Julie Talty.
- Vote: 7–3, with Crs Jos Mitchell, Wendy Boglary, and Paul Bishop opposed.
- Cr Lance Hewlett was absent for the vote.
The motion supports urgent action following briefings from the State Government and RIC earlier in December.
