Redland City Council votes in favour of Russell Island botanical garden, despite some residents pushing for high school

Updated August 6 2020 - 12:34pm, first published 12:30pm
GARDEN ON THE WAY: A botanical garden for Russell Island would be managed by Bay Islands Conservation Inc.
GARDEN ON THE WAY: A botanical garden for Russell Island would be managed by Bay Islands Conservation Inc.

A BOTANICAL garden is set to be established on three hectares at Russell Island, after Redlands councillors voted on Wednesday to enter into a three-year lease with the state government.