Closed landfill sites and work updates
Closed landfills are sites that have historically been used as tips or dumps for waste disposal, which are now no longer used and are often restored for community use. There are no operational landfills in Redland City.
Current work updates
Have you seen temporary works at a closed landfill and want to know what’s happening? Check the progress updates below.
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Location: John Fredericks Park, 144 Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba QLD 4157
Description: Persistent wet weather since early 2024 has led to seepages of potentially leachate-impacted water being identified on-site.
Status: Environmental assessments and drain design have been completed. The site is being closely monitored to assess any emerging risks while Council progresses with procurement for construction works.
Timeline: March 2025 – December 2025 (subject to weather).
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Location: John Fredericks Park, 144 Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba QLD 4157
Description: Following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, new areas have been identified with leachate-impacted groundwater seepage. Historical site investigations have confirmed that these areas were impacted by unprecedented, sustained rainfall exceeding 500mm within less than a week. The affected areas are expected to drain naturally and pose minimal risk to site users, provided they avoid the pooling locations.
Status: Affected areas have been secured with bunting and signage to raise awareness and caution site users to avoid the pooled water until it has dried.
Timeline: March 2025 – April 2025 (subject to weather).
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Location: Charlie Buckler Memorial Sporting Fields, 16 Terrier Court, Redland Bay QLD 4165
Description: Wet weather has led to seepages of potentially leachate-impacted water alongside the batter near the footpath bridge.
Status: Consultants have been engaged to monitor and assess remediation options. No further seepages are observed following dry weather.
Timeline: 2024/25
Closed landfill sites
Actual or suspected closed landfill sites on Redlands Coast with public access include the following locations:
- Amity Point Recreation Reserve - North Stradbroke Island
- Charlie Buckler Sportsfields - Redland Bay
- EGW Wood Sportsfields - Wellington Point
- GJ Walter Park - Celveland
- Henry Ziegenfusz Park - Cleveland
- John Fredericks Sportsfields - Capalaba
- Judy Holt Recreation Reserve - Brikdale
- Laurie Burns Recreation Reserve - Coochiemudlo Island
- Les Moore Park - Victoria Point
- Norfolk Park (RPAC) - Cleveland
- Redlands Baseball Park - Sheldon
- Sel Outridge Park - Redland Bay
Other areas
- 62A Tina Avenue - Lamb Island
- 1A & 6-8 East Road - Karragarra Island
- 23 Bimba Street - North Stradbroke Island