Judy Holt Park environmental rehabilitation works

• Protect local ecosystems, including Tarradarrapin Creek and Ramsar-listed wetlands.
• Upgrade infrastructure to meet modern environmental standards.
• Expand rugby fields from three to four, improving community and sporting facilities.
• Reduce long-term costs through efficient project delivery.
• Positions Judy Holt Park as a premier sporting venue capable of hosting international, national, and local events.

The project will be completed in one stage to reduce disruption and costs. Crews will work across multiple areas at the same time, ensuring a faster turnaround. This will allow Muddies Rugby Union Club to return to their home fields as soon as possible.

A phased approach was carefully considered; however, it would have significantly extended disruptions, increased costs due to repeated site setup and contractor fees and posed safety risks by working around an active playing field. The single-stage approach ensures work completion sooner while maintaining strict environmental and safety protocols.

Judy Holt Park rehabilitation includes landfill capping, improved drainage, and environmental monitoring to protect both the community and the environment. Council is committed to ensuring safety and compliance throughout the project.

Safety measures are in place to manage potential risks, including:

• Real-time air quality and gas monitoring.
• Controlled access and temporary site closures for public safety.
• Expert oversight to ensure environmental compliance.

On 28 November 2025, the old Muddies Rugby Union Club was demolished to enable rehabilitation works.

A brand-new, two-storey clubhouse will be ready for the Muddies when the project is complete, together with a fourth rugby field as shown in the image below. Final design details are subject to further refinement.

The Muddies are temporarily training at the Judy Holt Cricket Fields, while Muddies Cricket Club and Redlands Dog Obedience Club have adjusted field-sharing. 

Council acknowledges the challenges the transition presents and will continue to work closely with and support all clubs throughout the project.

For club training schedules, relocation details, or field access, contact your club directly:

Muddies Rugby Union Club
Muddies Cricket Club
Redlands Dog Obedience Club

For general project inquiries, contact Redland City Council.

Council will closely monitor progress and provide updates on any timeline changes.

An inspection and maintenance regime is in place, including an Incident Response Plan to manage leachate issues.

Tarradarrapin Creek connects to Ramsar-listed wetlands, crucial for biodiversity, water quality, and flood mitigation. Protecting them is essential for local ecosystems and wildlife.

A Ramsar Wetland is an internationally recognised site under the Ramsar Convention, designated for its ecological importance, biodiversity, or role in supporting threatened species.

The project follows strict environmental guidelines to minimise pollution, reduce leachate migration, and protect the surrounding ecosystems.

Leachate is water that has filters waste in a closed landfill, picking up contaminants. Managing it properly prevents pollution of nearby waterways and land.

Landfill sites in Queensland are monitored under the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and overseen by the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI).

Council regularly tests groundwater, leachate, surface water, gas emissions, and air quality. Findings guide impact assessments and environmental management strategies.

A Contaminated Land Auditor (CLA) is an independent expert approved by the Queensland Government's Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) to review contamination risks and certify environmental safety measures.

On Monday 16 February 2026, Lloyd Vista was closed to keep the community safe during a major increase in heavy vehicle movements. Construction traffic will rise from about 10 to around 70 movements per day, making it unsafe for the public to share the road. The closure is temporary and essential for public safety. Judy Holt Park is still accessible via the Randall Road entrance.

Lloyd Vista will remain closed only for the duration of the remediation project. Council will provide advance notice before any changes or reopening.

While Lloyd Vista is closed, all access will be via the Randall Road entrance.

Traffic control would not fully eliminate safety risks, while closing the road temporarily removes the risk entirely. A range of options were explored to facilitate continued access and were not deemed viable. Only Council approved external service vehicles will be permitted to enter via Lloyd Vista to undertake necessary tasks, such as servicing public toilets.

Yes. Council continues to work closely with all of the sporting clubs located at Judy Holt Park, to maintain access. Clubs and visitors will continue to have safe access through the Randall Road entrance. Please follow onsite signage and allow extra time when visiting the area.

We understand that the temporary removal of parking bays at the top car park may be inconvenient for some park users. These parking changes are temporary and will remain in place only for the duration of the works. Once complete, parking access will be restored. 

While Lloyd Vista is temporarily closed, parking is available via the Randall Road entrance, as well as considerable on-street parking along Randall Road and in neighbouring streets. Please show consideration to nearby residents and be mindful of roadside signage. To ensure pedestrian safety, we also ask visitors parking along Randall Road to use the well-lit footpath connecting Randall Road with Judy Holt Park, exiting next to the Multi-Use Sports Centre.

The works are scheduled now because conditions, approvals, and project staging are aligned. The remediation project has reached the stage where heavy construction will intensify and public access cannot remain safely in place.

Some noise is expected but works will occur within standard construction hours. Council will ensure contractors minimise impacts wherever possible.

Yes. Public areas remain safe and open. The closure and new access arrangements are specifically designed to keep users away from construction zones.

Yes, the entrance to the Birkdale Recycling & Waste Centre remains open and accessible via Old Cleveland Road East.