Cr Donna Gates - Gold Coast

Cr Donna Gates - Gold Coast Councillor Donna Gates serves the people of Division 3 and has been the city’s Deputy Mayor since 2012.

She is an experienced representative who enthusiastically represents northern Gold Coast. Cr Gates has had a strong focus on the delivery of major infrastructure for the northern community, including the Upper Coomera Centre, the Ormeau Centre and the Pimpama Sports Hub.

Picnic Creek Reserve pathway water pooling - UPDATEA temporary trench has been created to disperse the pooling water on ...
21/08/2025

Picnic Creek Reserve pathway water pooling - UPDATE
A temporary trench has been created to disperse the pooling water on a pathway at Picnic Creek Reserve Coomera – this is simply a temporary fix for now.

A soakage pit with drainage lines will be a more permanent fix, however work can’t start until the current rain passes and the area has time to dry out.

I'll provide a further update when a start date is known.

Dog registrations now due! Do keep an eye on your mailbox as dog registrations have now been sent and are due by 31 Augu...
21/08/2025

Dog registrations now due!

Do keep an eye on your mailbox as dog registrations have now been sent and are due by 31 August. Free registration is available for dogs under 12 months and discounted fees are available for three-year registrations, desexed dogs, dog association members, and pension concession card holders. The registration period is from 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2026. Further information including updating your dog’s details can be found at cityofgoldcoast.com.au/dogregistration

The money from dog registrations is used to provide Animal Management services to the community, deliver proactive programs and campaigns, supply doggy waste bags and operate our city pounds. City of Gold Coast

Cycle and Pedestrian Improvement - Highland Reserve State School Upper Coomera Construction of a new shared path from Hi...
20/08/2025

Cycle and Pedestrian Improvement - Highland Reserve State School Upper Coomera

Construction of a new shared path from Highland Way to Stephens Street, Upper Coomera, has been programmed to start mid-September. This project will deliver the missing sections in the active travel network to improve safety.

Work will include construction of a new shared path two metres wide by 390 metres long on the south-western side of Highland Way between the Well and Stephens Street and a crossing point on Highland Way to Skyridge Drive. New street trees will also be planted once stock is available, possibly towards the end of the year.

As a result of a divisional inspection, the following has been requested: • Removal of graffiti from an Energex box adj...
19/08/2025

As a result of a divisional inspection, the following has been requested:

• Removal of graffiti from an Energex box adjacent to 73 Bloom Ave Coomera
• General tidy up – removal of weeds within Bloom Park
• Check of all gates along Bloom Avenue and replacement of missing locks
• Rubbish collection around the Bloom Ave area focusing on Rose Park and green area adjacent to Jaiden Way and Oleria Street.

The new footpath at Jaiden Way linking to Bloom Avenue is nearly completed with turf soon to be laid. The National Fire Ant Eradication team are in the area conducting fire ant checks. Please report fire ant sighting to https://ants.daf.qld.gov.au/table-of-contents/report-fire-ants

The pathway where water is pooling at Picnic Creek Reserve is cordoned off till rectified and some work remains to remove fallen trees and clear the debris and rocks from the Picnic Creek Reserve shelter roof.

A pothole on the southside of the Amity Road/O’Reilly Drive roundabout has been notified and options for low growing plantings at the Learning/Jindalba Drive roundabout being sought to brighten it up.

Please continue to contact me with your concerns or suggestions – call 07 5581 6598 or email [email protected]

The Department of Education is planning a new state special school catering for primary aged students to be co-located a...
18/08/2025

The Department of Education is planning a new state special school catering for primary aged students to be co-located at Coomera Springs State School. Early planning is being undertaken for the new school. The new school will increase special schooling capacity and provide enrolment relief to nearby Coomera State Special School. The new special school will operate independently from
Coomera Springs State School, have its own street entrance, learning space and outdoor spaces.

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION

A community information session will be held at Coomera Springs State School (271 Old Coach Road Upper Coomera) Monday 25 August 2025 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. The information session offers the community an opportunity to provide preliminary feedback on this proposed development.

Any queries you have regarding the proposed development can be directed to the department by email at [email protected] by Friday 29 August 2025.

Following recent incidents at Tallowwood Park Upper Coomera officers have responded to my request and a suitable locatio...
13/08/2025

Following recent incidents at Tallowwood Park Upper Coomera officers have responded to my request and a suitable location has been identified for the deployment of a mobile CCTV unit.

Please also continue to report concerns directly to Policelink on 131 444 or online at police.qld.gov.au/reporting. This assists to help inform QPS of areas of concern and current community safety issues, as well as allowing for action to be taken such as allocating resources and patrols being carried out.

As a result of a divisional inspection yesterday the following has been notified: • Clean-up of a rather sad looking par...
12/08/2025

As a result of a divisional inspection yesterday the following has been notified:

• Clean-up of a rather sad looking park seat adjacent to 5 Millet Place Upper Coomera – once moss is removed a new paint job won’t go amiss
• Potholes Southern Lights Drive and the laneway of Myalicea Lane Upper Coomera.
• A street sweep of Chinaberry Crescent and Damian Leeding Way Upper Coomera. I’ve also requested a sweep of the left exit lane when leaving the Upper Coomera Centre, to remove debris left on the road from an accident.
• Hanger removal and vegetation maintenance of the green area between Bishopwood Court and Coomera Springs Boulevard.

Good also to visit Tallowwood Park following the recent vandalism - the wheel ruts will be cleaned up as soon as possible. I’ve requested estimates for CCTV. I’ll need to wait for officers recommendations and initial estimates which may be pricey but I’ll keep your posted.

Please continue to contact me with your concerns or suggestions – call 07 5581 6598 or email [email protected]

Household Resilience Ratings Program – FREE ASSESSMENT City of Gold Coast is partnering with the Resilient Building Coun...
10/08/2025

Household Resilience Ratings Program – FREE ASSESSMENT

City of Gold Coast is partnering with the Resilient Building Council to empower residents to strengthen their homes against natural disasters such as floods, bushfires, severe storms and cyclones.

Homeowners can receive personalised, practical guidance about how to reduce disaster risk and better prepare for extreme weather.

For further information about the program and apply to be part of the program by registering, please visit https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Council/City-news/New-program-to-improve-disaster-resilience-for-Gold-Coast-homeowners

Please note Upper Coomera Library opening hours have been updated as follows: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am – 5:30pmThurs 8...
07/08/2025

Please note Upper Coomera Library opening hours have been updated as follows:

Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 8:30am – 5:30pm
Thurs 8:30am – 6pm
Sat 9am – 4pm
Sun Closed

Gold Coast Libraries

Two new "Children Crossing" warning signs will be installed at the Highland Way school crossing early next week. This wi...
05/08/2025

Two new "Children Crossing" warning signs will be installed at the Highland Way school crossing early next week. This will improve visibility for motorists and encourage drivers to slow down. Additionally, the existing yellow no stopping line is to be extended by approximately 5 metres to the east and a new 30 metre yellow line will be installed to the west of the crossing. Highland Reserve State School

Following a review of the Hans Street roundabout, I have supported officers' recommendations to remove some vegetation a...
01/08/2025

Following a review of the Hans Street roundabout, I have supported officers' recommendations to remove some vegetation and replace with more suitable species. This will improve visibility and look much more appealing. I can confirm the trees will stay.

Congratulations to Stratum Civil - winners of the Construction & Trades Award at the July Gold Coast Business Excellence...
31/07/2025

Congratulations to Stratum Civil - winners of the Construction & Trades Award at the July Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards celebration. Another successful Yatala company - and great Willow Vale residents!

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