Around the Region - Update from GRC



RATES DUE
A reminder to all residents that in order to receive the discount, rate payments must be received by Council before close of business on MONDAY 21 SEPTEMBER. Please allow for transfer delays if paying electronically.

COUNCILLOR CONTACTS
Goondiwindi Regional Councillors are happy to meet and speak with residents.

  • Cr Graeme Scheu, Mayor: 0427 718 877
  • Cr Rick Kearney, Deputy Mayor: 0400 353 009
  • Cr Rick McDougall: 0429 665 762
  • Cr Rob Reardon: 0428 771 118
  • Cr Phil Percival: (07) 4671 2390
  • Cr Mac Kneipp: 0427 712 757
  • Cr Dave McMahon: 0409 820 013

Councillors have been kept busy during the past month with a variety of meetings and events. As well as workshops and tours to discuss a range of issues such as town planning, waste management and economic development, some other activities included:

  • LGAQ Annual Conference: Crs Scheu, Reardon and Percival
  • Seniors Week Celebrations: Cr Percival
  • Murray Darling Association Annual Conference: Cr McDougall
  • Naidoc Celebrations: Crs Scheu and Kearney
  • Tourism Association Meetings: Cr McMahon

ROADWORKS
Construction work on the approaches to Oaky Creek Bridge on the Inglewood Texas Road is expected to commence shortly. At a cost of $1.5M the work will take approximately 16 weeks.

Construction of the Yelarbon main street footpath is currently underway, with adjacent roadworks to commence shortly. Some traffic delays will be experienced.

Other current or upcoming works include:

  • Verona Road floodway
  • Avon Street drainage works
  • Uandi Road, Hollybank Road and Soldiers Settlement road gravel resheeting
  • Donald Street kerb and channel works

NATURAL HERITAGE AND WATER PARK
Council is delighted that the works undertaken at the Goondiwindi Water Park are now complete. The measures taken appear to have alleviated the leakage issues significantly, although evaporation will still impact on levels. The new beach entry provides a safer swimming environment. Water skiing is currently permitted. Residents are reminded that a permit to use motorised vessels is required and can be obtained from the Goondiwindi Customer Service Centre.

For any general enquiries, please contact your local office:

  • Goondiwindi Customer Service Centre: (07) 4671 1122
  • Goondiwindi Corporate Office: (07) 4671 7400
  • Inglewood Customer Service Centre: (07) 4652 1444
  • Texas Customer Service Centre: (07) 4653 3000

or visit www.goondiwindirc.qld.gov.au