Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens borders Mt Coot-tha Forest, a 1,600-ha bushland reserve with 370 wildlife species and 450 native plant species, including rare and threatened species.
Introducing 2,400 patrons for commercial light and sound shows, for potentially the next ten years, contradicts the purpose of a Botanic Garden. However, Brisbane City Council approved this application in July 2023.
There are threats to the wildlife habitat with the infrastructure required and increased roadkill of threatened and vulnerable wildlife due to substantially increased traffic.
It is time to put a stop to this proposal and preserve Mt Coot-tha as a haven for flora, fauna and nature lovers.
Mt Coot-tha Protection Alliance Inc is dedicated to looking after Mt Coot-tha and the interests of the people who love Mt Coot-tha.
FAST FACTS
- Permanent shows for up to 10 years
- Commercialisation of public land 50.89 hectares including Anzac Park
- Undesirable impacts of light on nocturnal wildlife and plant groups
- Noise from the shows, patrons and traffic until 11pm each night
- Traffic and parking negative impacts on local area with up to 2,00 visitors each night of operation, for half of every year
- Not an environmental facility as claimed
- Concept only Development Application lacking details
- Does not conform to the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Master Plan
- Contrary to the purpose of a Botanic Garden
- Potential theft of rare plants
- Increased roadkill of native animals with increased traffic
- Does not represent value for money and contribute to the ‘Brisbane Vision 2031’
- Development Application approved by Brisbane City Council in July 2023 – valid until October 2029
- No contract with design & installation company as advertised by Council
- No further information from Brisbane City Council regarding the status of the development (May 2026)
Development Application Documents BCC – A006083027
Submission Samples – Development Application
Mt Coot-tha Protection Alliance Inc
Traffic & Parking
Nocturnal Wildlife