Cr Donna Gates - Gold Coast

02/09/2026

𝐀 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑!
From the Willow Vale development application to park upgrades, road resurfacing and the new Special School, this month’s newsletter covers the issues generating the most community interest.

Read the September Division 3 Newsletter. 🔗 Link in the comments.

27/08/2026

𝗞𝗲𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 – 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗢𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗦
At this week’s meeting of Full Council, Councillors supported a Mayoral Minute to rename the Kerkin Road Adventure Parklands “Olympia Parklands”. This is in recognition of the sister city relationship between the City of Gold Coast and the Municipality of Ancient Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. As a co-host city for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Gold Coast shares a special connection with Ancient Olympia, where the Olympic story began thousands of years ago.

There was also conflict between the Adventure Parklands naming and the Upper Coomera Adventure Playground – and this nullifies any confusion and will be a proud legacy of the Gold Coast’s nexus with the City of Ancient Olympia and the Olympic Games.

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗸𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲
As part of the development, fauna fencing to help protect local koalas will be installed along Kerkin Road South opposite St Joseph’s College between 21 September and 23 October 2026. This may cause slight traffic delays due to the requirement to remove three trees. The work will be undertaken under the supervision of Council’s arborist and a fauna spotter-catcher will be on site. The result will improve wildlife connectivity and help keep the local koala population safe.

Find details of City of Gold Coast's current key projects here.

21/08/2026

𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻

The new fitness equipment at Eagle Tree Park Foreshore Estate Coomera is in and ready to use. Make the most of getting fit without gym fees!

19/08/2026

𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮

The anti-hooning trailer has been deployed to Heathwood Drive Upper Coomera to capture footage to send to Queensland Police.

Hope this post also assists in slowing down speedsters and stopping illegal graffiti.

18/08/2026

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮

The shade structure over the playground at Leisel Close Reserve is damaged beyond repair. To ensure community safety, the area has been cordoned off and arrangements are being made for the structure to be removed.

The playground will reopen following removal and I will keep you updated regarding replacement.

17/08/2026

A 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 has been lodged for a Reconfiguration of a Lot for a Community Title Scheme subdivision (1 into 6 lots) at 𝗟𝗼𝘁 𝟰𝟵 𝗦𝗸𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗨𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮. The application invites public submissions which must be lodged during the advertised period between 14 August 2026 and 4 September 2026, a total of 15 business days.

If you wish to lodge a submission, you may do so by visiting https://developmenti.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Home/FilterDirect?filters=DANumber=ROL/2026/21

The development application reference number is: 𝗥𝗢𝗟/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲/𝟮𝟭.

17/08/2026

𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 is tomorrow, intended to increase awareness and understanding of how Crime Stoppers works and to reassure people that they can safely share information without revealing their identity.

The Queensland Police Service is grateful for any information that can help connect the dots, prevent crime and keep our communities safe.

Report suspicious behaviour anonymously online at crimestoppers.com.au or call 1800 333 000.

15/08/2026

TOP DOGEL
HOW FUNNY … there was the dachshund dash, the parade of dogs and so much to laugh about at TOP DOGEL today at Sanctuary Cove. Cr Fowler found a puppy to cuddle, some dogs were bigger than their masters and one little chap was very reluctant. Great fun.

15/08/2026

WELCOME TO OUR NEW AUSSIES

Great to join Presiding Officer Rowan Holzberger MP, Michael Crandon MP and Mark Boothman MP, Theodore to welcome new citizens at the Ceremony at Upper Coomera Centre. Thanks also to Vicki Rose and Kevin Dando who helped to make it a special day for new Australians. The Ormeau State School choir excelled!

12/08/2026

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗕𝗘𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡
As part of the City of Gold Coast Active & Healthy Program, IGNITE Holistic Wellness is presenting a wellbeing session at the Upper Coomera Centre on Thursday evening 20 August.

Come along between 6.45pm and 8.00pm to enjoy the benefits of laughter, mindful breathing and deep relaxation to reduce tension and reconnect with yourself and others. The cost is $5 and places are limited.

Register at https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Things-to-do/Active-Healthy-program/Active-Healthy-calendar/Laughter-session-with-sound-meditation-AH0957