Cr Donna Gates - Gold Coast

16/09/2026

A special visit to HOTA today by impeccably behaved Upper Coomera State College students. Thanks for smiling for me!

14/09/2026

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

It’s the perfect time to be outdoors, active and having fun! From Saturday 19 September there’s a fantastic range of low-cost and free activities for all ages, from 4 to 17.
Activities include:

• Indoor Soccer – 22 September
• Indoor Basketball – 23 September
• Dodgeball – 23 September
• Oztag & Touch Football – 25 September
• Basketball & Soccer at Viney Park – 30 September

Whether your child is keen to try a new sport, stay active with friends, or simply have some holiday fun, there’s something for everyone this Spring.

Check out the full program and register via https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/Things-to-do/School-holiday-activities

09/09/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝗮𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮

The self-service Sportbox, which provides on-demand access to sporting equipment, is currently ranked the third most-used Sportbox in Queensland.

Even better, there have been no reports of theft or vandalism, demonstrating the community’s respect and support for this fantastic initiative.

Council officers will continue to monitor usage throughout the trial period, with the potential for a permanent installation to be considered in the future.

09/09/2026

Nucrush Oxenford Quarry has advised blasting will occur between 11.30am and 3pm tomorrow.

For further information please contact Nucrush directly on 5573 8000 or by email to [email protected]

08/09/2026

𝗟𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

The damaged shade structure at Leisel Close Reserve, Upper Coomera has now been fully removed and the playground is once again open and ready for play.

Replacement of the shade structure is underway, however this may take a little time. It’s regrettable as we move towards warmer weather but I’ll keep you updated as the project progresses.

07/09/2026

Storytime at Upper Coomera Library -
Looking for a fun morning with your little one? Join the team tomorrow at Upper Coomera Library for a special Storytime session, from 10am to 11am.

Enjoy engaging stories, songs and activities while celebrating the important role parents, carers, family members and positive role models play in a child's life. Storytime is a wonderful opportunity for families to connect, learn and engage with their local library and community.
• Upper Coomera Library
• Tuesday 8 September
• 10am to 11am
Come along and share the joy of reading!
Visit https://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/libraries/Our-libraries/Upper-Coomera-Library Gold Coast Libraries

04/09/2026

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗘𝗗 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗣
To improve safety for pedestrians at the Upper Coomera Centre, a speed hump will be installed ahead of the crossing. To minimise disruption, the work will occur outside business hours, with installation scheduled for later this month. Please drive slowly within the car park and remain mindful of pedestrians at all times.

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!