Brisbane has released a draft 20-year vision to revitalise the Kedron Brook catchment, setting out a long-term direction for a healthier, more resilient waterway and a stronger lifestyle and recreation corridor.
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The Kedron Brook Revitalisation Draft Vision follows an initial stage of community engagement in 2025, with the feedback received helping shape the latest proposal alongside detailed technical investigations.
The draft is now back before the community, with residents and visitors being invited to comment on how the waterway and surrounding areas could evolve over the next two decades.
Paths, Crossings, And A More Resilient Brook
For residents who regularly walk, run or cycle beside the Brook, the draft includes several proposed changes to the pathway network. Kedron Brook has about 20km of pathways used by more than 600,000 cyclists and pedestrians each year. The vision proposes upgrades and widening to improve walking, running and cycling connections through the catchment.
Flood-prone sections of bikeway are proposed to be relocated, while safer crossings, more resilient bridges and flood-resilient lighting are among the measures identified for the corridor. The proposals extend beyond paths and transport links. At Grinstead Park, concrete drains are proposed to be replaced with natural waterways, while opportunities have been identified to widen waterway pinch points along Kedron Brook.
The draft also identifies opportunities to strengthen wildlife habitat, improve water quality and restore natural systems, alongside measures aimed at improving the catchment’s resilience to flooding. More shade, seating, drinking fountains, lookouts and additional trees are also included in the vision.
Cr Adrian Schrinner said the proposal was intended to make Kedron Brook an even stronger nature-based destination.
“Our vision is for Kedron Brook to become an even better nature-based destination, with well-lit paths, safer crossings and more resilient bridges, more shade, seating and drinking fountains, new lookouts, and more trees to help create cooler, leafier neighbourhoods.
“While we cannot prevent flooding, we can plan for it. This draft vision will improve flood resilience, restore the natural function of the Brook where possible and protect the natural environment that makes it so special.”
The draft vision describes Kedron Brook as a place where people can walk, ride, play sport, connect with nature and enjoy their local community, while planning for a more flood-resilient landscape.
The proposed measures cover movement and recreation along the waterway, as well as environmental restoration and flood resilience. Any changes would form part of a long-term approach rather than a single construction project.
Community Feedback
Community members provided feedback on the draft vision through an online survey or by attending one of nine information kiosks being held at locations throughout the catchment.
A community feedback session was held at Hickey Park in Stafford on Saturday, August 15, from 9am to 11am. Other sessions are scheduled at Teralba Park, Kalinga Park, Dash Street Park, Shaw Estate Park and Grinstead Park throughout August and early September.
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The consultation page states that community input will help shape the final Vision. The draft vision and consultation details can be viewed through Brisbane’s Kedron Brook Revitalisation consultation page.
Updated 28-September-2026
