Installation of Concrete Footpath at Sunrise Court Easement, Mount Cotton
Principal Petitioner: Jessica Reid
Date of Receipt: 15 May 2026
At 10 signatures, this petition will be considered properly made.
Petition Request:
We, the undersigned, call on Redland City Council to install a concrete footpath along the easement at the end of Sunrise Court (Sunrise Street), Mount Cotton, to provide a safe and accessible connection for residents to Mount Cotton’s walking tracks and nearby public spaces. This missing link currently limits safe access for pedestrians and active transport users travelling between Sunrise Street, Homestead Place and the surrounding recreational areas, including Mount Cotton Park, local walking tracks and nearby public transport connections. The installation of a concrete footpath would:
* Improve safety and accessibility for residents, including families with young children, students and elderly residents;
* Provide a safer connection for pedestrians accessing nearby bus stops and local walking networks;
* Support active transport users, including walkers, runners, cyclists and scooter riders;
* Enhance connectivity between existing pathways and public recreational spaces;
* Encourage healthier, more active lifestyles within the community; and
* Improve the overall accessibility and usability of this important local easement.
Residents regularly use this area to access nearby parks, tracks and public transport, however the absence of a formal footpath creates safety concerns, particularly during wet weather and periods of low visibility. Delivering this missing section of pathway infrastructure would significantly improve pedestrian safety, accessibility and community connectivity for Mount Cotton residents and visitors alike. We respectfully request Redland City Council prioritise the installation of this footpath as part of its future infrastructure and active transport planning.
Petition Response (24 June 2026):
Thank you for your correspondence and for taking the time to submit the petition regarding pedestrian safety and access along Sunrise Street and the easement at the end of Sunrise Court in Mount Cotton.
We appreciate you raising these concerns, particularly in relation to safety, accessibility, and improving connections between Sunrise Street, Homestead Place, Mount Cotton Park, nearby walking tracks, and public transport. Feedback like this is valuable in helping Council better understand the experiences of local residents.
We understand the concerns outlined in the petition, including the importance of safer access for families, students, and older residents, as well as the desire to improve connectivity and support more active and healthy lifestyles. We also acknowledge the challenges raised regarding reduced safety during wet weather and low-visibility conditions.
Council considers requests for new footpaths using a prioritisation approach that looks at a range of factors, such as how areas are currently used by pedestrians, how locations connect to surrounding destinations, opportunities to improve the broader network, and safety considerations including road conditions, traffic volumes and vehicle speeds. This helps ensure available funding is directed to areas where it can provide the greatest overall benefit to the community.
While Mount Cotton Park is recognised as an important local destination, there are existing internal pathways that provide connections within the park and to nearby streets without requiring movement along the road corridor. The surrounding area is also not currently identified as servicing higher-frequency public transport or major activity centres, which can influence how locations are prioritised.
Based on the information currently available, the location does not rank as highly as other areas across the city, and the requested footpath is not included in Council’s capital works program at this time.
Council is, however, in the early stages of developing a city-wide Active Transport Strategy. This work will help guide future investment in walking and cycling infrastructure, with a focus on improving connections, identifying gaps, and enhancing accessibility for people of all ages and abilities.
The feedback provided through your petition will be kept on record and considered as part of this process. Should priorities change in the future, the location may be reassessed.
We recognise and appreciate the time and effort you have taken to advocate for your community. While the proposed footpath is not supported at this stage, your input remains important and will continue to inform future planning.
Thank you again for bringing this matter to Council’s attention. As the principal petitioner, you are responsible for advising the other petitioners of the outcome.