Council’s year - in figures

Numbers are in and City of Moreton Bay is “delivering so much more” than roads, rates and rubbish, says Mayor Peter Flannery.

Data from the 2025-26 financial year reveals figures across Council operations including waste, civil services, cultural services, sport and recreation.

Mayor Peter Flannery said they reaffirm Council’s commitment to providing essential services to residents, while prioritising community programs and initiatives.

“Historically councils may have looked after roads, rates and rubbish, but we now have the privilege and responsibility of delivering so much more for our residents,” the Mayor said.

“Every day, Council officers are working hard to provide services that matter and I’ve been impressed when looking at some of the numbers they’ve achieved this last financial year.”

Highlights from the 2025-26 financial year include:

• 1.4 million library visits
• 2.47 million physical library loans
• 13,000 cultural services events delivered with 270,000 attendees
• 5565 new residents signed up to MoretonAlert, bringing the total to 94,906
• 1108 pets reunited via City of Moreton Bay’s Animal Pound at Dakabin
• 74,253 pets registered with Council
• 50,000+ Healthy and Active Moreton activity bookings
• 30,571 potholes filled
• 184,000+ tonnes of waste collected (general, recycling and garden organics)
• $2.85 million in grants allocated to support community activities
• 8 new parks opened
• 13 park renewals and upgrades
• 3 new dog off leash areas and 3 dog off leash area extensions
• 3421 trees and shrubs planted through City of Moreton Bay’s Bushcare program
• 5000 trees and shrubs planted on National Tree Day 2025

During the 2025-26 financial year, Council completed upgrades at Leslie Patrick Park, turning it into the City’s flagship all abilities playground, and finalised the transformation of John Bray Park into a district level recreation park.

Dakabin pound helped to reunite an average of 21 pets with their owners each week, while over 50,000 participants booked in to free or low-cost sport and recreation activities through the Healthy and Active Moreton program.

“Our teams still work hard to deliver essential services such as waste collection and road maintenance, but we also understand the importance of providing places and spaces that improve community wellbeing,” Mayor Flannery said.

“As we continue planning for the future growth of our City, we remain committed to delivering services and programs that benefit the entire community.”