Redland City Mayor Jos Mitchell said Council would pursue recommendations raised in a new report into mitigating flooding risks in parts of Redland Bay.
“Adopted by Council at the November meeting, a motion requested a schedule of works and timeframe for clearing flood debris from watercourses to reduce the likelihood of flooding at three locations in Redland Bay,” the Mayor said.
“At today’s General Meeting, Council resolved to note the report findings and endorse potential works in select locations as detailed in the report.”
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The areas covered in the report were:
- Weinam Creek (Cliftonville Place Park and Moores Road to creek mouth)
- Torquay Creek (62-66 Serpentine Creek Road to creek mouth)
- Pitt Street Wetlands (Salisbury Road and Hamilton Street to watercourse mouth)
The Mayor said Council officers investigated the locations and noted possible actions.
In the Weinam Creek area, officers recommended further investigation through updated flood modelling to clarify whether residences were at risk of flooding and identify any potential works to lower flood levels.
The Pitt Street Wetlands was previously inspected in August 2025 with identification of dense vegetation in a bio-retention basin and ponding in the channel.
Officers determined the vegetation in the basin would be removed and a 30-metre concrete open drain be built to support more efficient water drainage. Design work for the drain is proposed for the 2026/2027 financial year, with construction planned for 2027/2028 financial year.
Council officers found there currently were no flooding issues identified at Torquay Creek and, given potential impacts on the natural environment, recommended that no vegetation clearing be considered at the creek beyond normal waterway management practices.
