Gold Coast Committees Meet Today to Advance Major Infrastructure and Energy Projects

Council Convenes for Key Strategy Sessions

Today, Tuesday, 10 February 2026, the City of Gold Coast is hosting two significant committee meetings at the Civic Chamber in Bundall. These sessions—the Transport & Infrastructure Committee and the Water, Waste & Energy Committee—are central to the city’s 2026 development roadmap and its long-term sustainability goals.

Focus on Surfers Paradise and Transit Upgrades

The Transport & Infrastructure Committee is set to review the logistics and planning for several high-profile projects designed to revitalize the region's tourism heart. A major focus of today’s session is the ongoing transformation of the Surfers Paradise precinct, including the multi-million-dollar revamp of Cavill Avenue. Key agenda items include:

• Transit Center Transformation: Detailed planning for the conversion of the existing transit center into a premier live music venue with a 6,000-person capacity.
• Traffic Management: Reviewing car parking solutions and pedestrian flow adjustments necessitated by large-scale infrastructure projects along the coast.
• Strategic Land Acquisition: Consideration of property purchases in the northern growth corridors, such as Upper Coomera, to facilitate future transport networks.

Advancing Resource Recovery and Energy Resilience

Parallel to the infrastructure discussions, the Water, Waste & Energy Committee is meeting to address the utility needs of the Gold Coast’s rapidly growing population. Councillors are expected to deliberate on the following:

• Energy Initiatives: Updates on the city’s energy resilience strategies and the integration of smart-city technology into water infrastructure.
• Bundall Precinct Planning: Reviewing the progress of the master plan for the Bundall area, which is expected to house future council operations and community spaces.
• Resource Recovery: New waste management protocols aimed at increasing recycling rates and exploring waste-to-energy technologies.

Preparations for the 2026-27 City Budget

Today’s committee sessions serve as a critical precursor to the Special Budget meeting scheduled for Monday, 16 February 2026. Decisions made by these committees will define the funding priorities for the upcoming financial year. Mayor Tom Tate and Deputy Mayor Mark Hammel have emphasized that the focus remains on delivering shovel-ready projects that future-proof the city while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Residents are reminded that public consultation for the 2026-27 City Budget remains open until next week, providing a final opportunity for community input on these major civic investments.