Brisbane residents are being invited to help shape the city’s biggest vision yet for Kedron Brook.
The Kedron Brook Revitalisation 20-year draft vision maps the future of one of Brisbane’s most-loved waterways.
The second round of community engagement will open on 11 August, giving residents another opportunity to provide feedback before the vision is finalised later this year.
The blueprint aims to amplify Kedron Brook further into one of Brisbane’s premier lifestyle and recreation corridors.
It also sets a long-term vision for a healthier, more resilient waterway.
Shaped by more than 1500 pieces of community feedback and informed by detailed technical investigations, the draft plan outlines how the Brook can better support our growing population while protecting the natural environment.
The Brook has 20 kilometres of pathways that are used by more than 600,000 cyclists and pedestrians every year.
The plan proposes better walking, running and cycling connections, upgraded parks and recreation spaces, and more places to relax and connect with nature, with ideas including:
• Widening bikeways for walkers, runners and cyclists
• Relocating flood-prone bikeways
• Safer crossings and more resilient bridges
• Streetscaping to connect shopping precincts to the Brook
• Replacing concrete drains with natural waterway at Grinstead Park
• Widening waterway pinch points
• Flood-resilient lighting along the Brook
It also identifies opportunities to strengthen wildlife habitat, improve water quality, restore natural systems and increase resilience to flooding.
This is all part of the Schrinner Council’s plan to create a network of world-class lifestyle destinations across Brisbane.
The Kedron Brook Vision builds on the success of our 20-year Oxley Creek Transformation project and the proposed revitalisation of the Wynnum, Manly and Lota foreshores.
Residents are encouraged to have their say on the vision via our online survey or in person at one of our 9 community information kiosks along the Brook.
They can also view a summary document online outlining the proposed vision priorities and opportunities for the catchment.
Community engagement will close on Sunday, 6 September 2026.
Once finalised, the plan will be delivered in stages over the coming decades in collaboration with the local community and other levels of government.
Residents can visit Council’s website and search “Kedron Brook Revitalisation” to review the draft documents, complete the online survey and find information kiosk details.
Information kiosks
Hickey Park, Stafford – Saturday 15 August, 9–11am
Teralba Park, Everton Park – Sunday 16 August, 9–11am
Kalinga Park, Clayfield – Wednesday 19 August, 2.30–4.30pm
Dash Street Park, Keperra – Thursday 20 August, 2.30–4.30pm
Shaw Estate Park, Wavell Heights – Saturday 22 August, 9–11am
Grinstead Park, Alderley – Wednesday 26 August, 2.30–4.30pm
Hickey Park, Stafford – Saturday 29 August, 9–11am
Grinstead Park, Alderley – Sunday 30 August, 2.30–4.30pm
Shaw Estate Park, Wavell Heights – Wednesday 2 September, 2.30–4.30pm
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“As Australia’s lifestyle capital, Brisbane is built around great outdoor places like Kedron Brook.
“We’re protecting what makes the brook special while making it even better for the generations to come.
“The community has already helped shape this draft and now we’re asking people what they think about our draft vision before it’s finalised.
“The best plans are shaped with the community and that’s exactly what we’re doing to ensure Kedron Brook remains one of Brisbane’s great lifestyle destinations.”
Quotes attributable to Environment, Parks and Sustainability Chair, Cr Tracy Davis
“Kedron Brook is woven into daily life for tens-of-thousands of residents.
“This draft vision is about making it an even better place to walk, ride, play, exercise and spend time with family and friends.
“Every conversation helps strengthen the final vision, so I’d encourage everyone who uses the brook to take a look and have their say.”
Quotes attributable to Morgan Elliott, Goldie Espresso
“As a resident of the Gordon Park/Lutwyche area for almost 10 years, the Brook has been a massive asset to myself personally, not just for my business.
“The sense of community surrounding the Kedron Brook has created a belonging for many and it is something I get to witness and participate in as a business owner.
“The Kedron Brook is really the heart of our local community. It’s part of so many people’s daily lives, whether they’re out walking the dog, exercising, or just enjoying being outdoors.
“As a local business owner, I see how much the Brook brings people into the area; it’s a place that locals love, but people also come from across Brisbane to enjoy it.
“It’s great to see Council making the Kedron Brook a priority as it will benefit everyone from local residents, businesses and the wider Brisbane community.”
Quotes attributable to Kedron parkrun volunteer event director, Nicole Short
“We are incredibly grateful to Council for supporting Kedron parkrun over the past 10 years.
“Our free event regularly attracts around 400 walkers, runners and volunteers and we welcome new people every week.
“Upgrading the facilities in the parklands will encourage more people to join parkrun and to use the space for exercising and socialising throughout the week as well.”
