We need your support to call on the Redland City Council to consult with the community and answer the below important questions about the future of car parking at Weinam Creek.

Redland City Council’s on Thursday 22 February 2024 announced Consolidated Properties Group as the preferred development partner to deliver the multi-storey car park and retail precinct within the Weinam Creek Priority Development Area (PDA). This was surprised to see this announcement during the caretaker period as we head toward the Local Government Elections. There has been little consultation or communication with the community over the course of evaluation and the awarding of the preferred development partner in regards to the future of carparking at Weinam Creek.

This information is critical to future planning for residents to get to and from home, for students and teachers to get to and from school and for locals to shop and attend appointments on mainland. There are several critical questions that the community should be informed about, including but not limited to the following:

1. What is the total number of car parking spaces proposed within the current schematic design for the multi-storey car park that will be further developed in the next phase of Detailed Design?

2. What is the project program for the detailed design and construction phases of the multi-storey car park outlined in the Preferred Developer Partner agreement?

3. Will Redland City Council maintain ownership of the multi-storey car park and what is the fee and operating structure proposed for locals to park within it?

4. What are the proposed alternative car parking arrangements during the construction phase for island residents?

These are extremely important questions to be answered for the Redlands community that speak of livability and the unique challenges of living on islands.