Improve and Maintain Flood Management Areas in Stockland Pallara Estate

Petitions express the views of the Head Petitioner and may not represent the views of Council.

Residents of Stockland Pallara estate have firsthand witnessed the terrifying impact of 2022 floods and recently, Cyclone Alfred. Brisbane City Council's flood management areas, designed to protect our homes and investments, are disconcertingly neglected. This matter urgently begs the attention of Brisbane City Council.

The areas surrounding Stockland's estate, such as the vegetation between Verday Crescent and Vied Road/all area surrounding the retaining wall, have repeatedly left our community in a distressing state of vulnerability during extreme weather events. Beyond the physical danger, this jeopardizes our ability to secure affordable home and contents insurance. According to the Insurance Council of Australia, areas with subpar flood management systems often face hefty insurance premiums (ICA, 2020). Our call is not only for an immediate reassessment of flood management areas but also for their continual maintenance to ensure the safety and financial security of residents in Stockland Pallara estate. Please sign the petition and help us make a change.

1. Reassessment of flood management areas
2. More regular maintenance and funding towards managing vegetation growth outside of retaining wall. This includes mowing grass, trimming trees and fixing potholes
3. Regular communication with constituents from Brisbane City Council officers including consultation on improvements, letterbox drops and development application notifications, as well as any notice of environmental changes
4. A funding commitment to kerb, channel and drainage improvements to roads surrounding at the next financial budget sitting (25/26)
5. A funding commitment to the improvement to the blocked end of Brookbent Road as there are large trees and debris there which makes it a dangerous location during weather disasters.