Redland, QLD
City in Queensland
Australia
Redland, QLD expands its waterfront car-share program following a successful pilot
An initial six-month trial at the Redland Bay Marina was operated by Bay Islands Car Share. Four public parking spots were reserved for car-share vehicles. The operator reported a doubling of car-share memberships and a 60% increase in rides each week. Council officials selected Bay Islands for a two-year expanded pilot with eight reserved spots. This program increases parking turnover and decreases congestion in a high-traffic area.
Redland, QLD
Australia
Redland, QLD collaborates with Griffith University on facial recognition program for koalas
The two-year pilot evaluates how koalas navigate road crossings and other public areas. Twenty cameras and sensors capture koala movements near Coolnwynpin Creek and Eprapah Creek. An AI-powered facial recognition system processes footage for individual koala identification and tracking. Redland encourages residents to scan a council-hosted QR code and submit their reports of koala sightings for the project database.
Redland, QLD
Australia
Redland, QLD improves mosquito eradication efforts in wetlands with drone spraying pilot
The six-month pilot eliminates mosquito larvae in four wetland areas with Proagco drones. A fleet of mapping drones identified breeding areas for targeted efforts by delivery drones. Redland uses a chemical mixture that kills larvae without harmful effects on people and surrounding wildlife. Drones make it easier to prevent infestations in secluded areas from reaching the community. The council also reduces costs accrued during on-the-ground and helicopter campaigns.
Redland, QLD
Australia
Redland, QLD advances hydrogen economy goals with renewable wastewater treatment project
Redland issued an Expression of Interest for potential partners in a hydrogen generation system at the Mount Cotton Wastewater Treatment Plant. City leaders hope to build on wastewater-to-hydrogen research conducted with the Queensland University of Technology. Hydrogen produced at the plant would power treatment operations without creating emissions. The pilot will provide a template for sustainable energy generation in remote areas of the Redlands Coast.
Redland, QLD
Australia
Redland, QLD tests floating wetlands on Sovereign Waters Lake in bid for improved water quality
Two artificial platforms with native wetland plants are stationed on the lake. Plants on each platform grow into the water without taking root. Floating wetlands absorb nutrients and sediment that contribute to low water quality. The 10-month pilot evaluates plant growth and root density along with the impacts of floating wetlands on river levels. Council officials may expand the floating wetlands program to other waterways with a successful pilot.
Redland, QLD
Australia
Redland, QLD works with local businesses to incentivize shopping through new rewards app
Local shops use the Redlands Coast Deals and Rewards App for free to create discounts for shoppers. Patrons scan the store's QR code with their phones to earn points redeemable for prize drawings and coupon codes. The council-designed app also offers virtual engagement opportunities like digital scratch cards and augmented reality searches for in-store displays. Business owners and council officials analyze app data to determine how to best improve foot traffic.
Redland, QLD
Australia
Redland, QLD leverages local knowledge to inform disaster responses with Community Champions program
The council works with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to train volunteers over a two-day program. This curriculum includes medical and mental health first aid, disaster response, and emergency communications. Participants also register with Red Cross Australia and Volunteering Queensland for ongoing training. Community Champions use this training for community preparation, response, and recovery to natural disasters.
Redland, QLD
Australia