Cr Donna Gates - Gold Coast

19/10/2026

Tamborine Oxenford Road Upgrade -
The State Government has advised road rehabilitation work is planned to start in October on Tamborine Oxenford Road, Upper Coomera, between Reserve Road and Stone Creek Drive. For the first two weeks work will be between 6am–5pm, Monday to Friday, and thereafter, until December, between 4pm and 6am, Sunday to Friday to minimise traffic impacts.

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19/10/2026

$30,000 grants now open

Queensland Community Foundation grants are now open, with charities invited to apply for $30,000 to support projects making a difference in their communities.

Applications close 11 December 2026.

Check the guidelines and apply at www.qcf.org.au/grants

17/10/2026

COOMERA SPRINGS C&K
The Coomera Springs C&K was moved a little to the south of Coomera Springs State School to make way for the Qld State Government’s new Special School. Good to see locals checking it out this morning with Mark Boothman MP, Theodore and I there to take a look at the new facility. Mindful of Council’s responsibility for waste collection this is my reminder to have the bins serviced at the new location!!

17/10/2026

GROUNDWATER FESTIVAL
Although some intermittent showers, James Blundell was great and Groundwater is still pumping at Broadbeach. Hopefully tomorrow will be fine.

15/10/2026

SENIORS CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating our wonderful senior residents today … firstly at Robina with Councillor Dan Doran, his team and Robina Lions, then to the Upper Coomera Centre which was abuzz with the Canasta group, NHW (thank you Nicole Cansdale), and our Chatty Cafe group with 99 year old Lucy heading the table. Lynn and Bruce Glover are always cheery participants! Great community … thank you seniors for all you’ve done and your ongoing contribution.

15/10/2026

Track Ahead has developed new LED advertising signage which will soon launch on the corner of Days Road and Kristins Lane Upper Coomera. An opportunity to utilise the sign exists for not for profit organisations and community groups. Should there be a safety message or other community information you’d like to promote, please contact Melita on 0450 907 535.

15/10/2026

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞-𝐎𝐱𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝

A heads-up for motorists travelling between Oxenford and Wongawallan.

As part of The Department of Transport and Main Roads ongoing storm damage restoration program, nightworks and single-lane closures will be required on Tamborine-Oxenford Road, approximately 800m south of Hayes Road near the Eagle Heights Hotel Motel.

• 18 October to mid-November 2026
• 7pm to 5am nightly

The works include replacing a culvert beneath the road, with traffic controllers and portable traffic signals in place where required.

Please take care around the work zone, follow signage and allow a little extra travel time. Weather and site conditions may result in changes to the works schedule.

14/10/2026

Female participation in sport is at a record high, increasing on the Gold Coast by almost 50 per cent since 2021. This growth has highlighted the need to modernise sporting facilities that were traditionally designed for male use. It's what prompted me to fight for the upgrade of female amenities right across the Gold Coast to deliver upgrades where necessary.

18 city venues were prioritised for the urgent delivery of club facilities, including AFL, football, rugby league, rugby union and cricket . Improvement is underway at Coomera Sports Park with the first modular units being installed for Coomera Crushers Rugby Union Club. Internal fit-out and external civil works are expected to be completed by late November.

Coomera Crushers will be followed by Coomera Cutters Rugby League. With participation and spectatorship in women’s sport continuing to rise ahead of Brisbane 2032, this investment ensures female athletes have safe, appropriate facilities to participate and excel.

12/10/2026

Nucrush Oxenford Quarry has advised blasting will occur between 11.30am and 2.30pm tomorrow.
For further information please contact Nucrush directly on 5573 8000 or by email to [email protected]

12/10/2026

QUEENSLAND GIVES

Fantastic to see community groups receive funding from the Gold Coast Community Foundation last week. The Foundation, established by former Mayor Gary Baildon, raises funds for distribution to charitable organisations delivering services and programs to benefit people across the city. An inspiring Q&A featuring Soheil and Anne Abedian and Sonia Stradiotto (entertaining thank you Emily Jade O’Keeffe) highlighted the generosity of our very own Goldcoasters.