Council’s online fleet auction will take place from February 16 – 20, 2024. Details of the items for auction, including light and heavy fleet and various small equipment, can be viewed in the online catalogue, which can be accessed from the following page: www.northburnett.qld.gov.au/onlineauctionfleet/. Council has engaged Pickles Auctions to oversee the management of the upcoming auction. Pre-auction inspection of available items will occur at the Mundubbera Depot at 385 Mundubbera-Durong Road, Mundubbera, on February 14 and 15, from 8am-3pm. For more information, Jack Bowden from Pickles Auctions can be contacted on 0498 116 815.
Rates Issued
Rates have been issued this week. Rates are due on March 15, 2024. Should you have any questions regarding your rates or wish to discuss your circumstances with Council, please contact the rates team on 1300 696 272.
Water Restrictions
As bore levels are returning to normal, thanks to the widespread rainfall recorded during the past few weeks, Council is pleased to advise that water restrictions have been lifted for Biggenden and Mt Perry. All North Burnett townships are now on the lowest level restriction, Level 1: Permanent Water Conservation Measures. For information regarding water conservation, please visit Council’s website at www.northburnett.qld.gov.au/water-services
Bon Accord Bridge Update
The latest Bon Accord Bridge update can be found on Council’s website. Preliminary work to enable the demolition of the existing deck is expected to begin this week. Due to recent rainfall in the area and the resulting water level in Barambah Creek, a different approach to demolition has been adopted to allow work to continue in a timely manner. The demolition is now expected to be undertaken from the deck of the bridge itself as opposed to the dry creek bed as initially planned. Additional engineering inspections were undertaken to ensure the existing deck will be able to support the required machinery, and safety remains a top priority.
Significant background work has been underway to ensure the delivery of refurbished infrastructure, particularly the offsite construction of the bridge deck, which is currently underway. A tender is also being developed for the rehabilitation of the approaches to the bridge and is targeted for release in the coming weeks.
Civil Works Schedule
Maintenance Schedule for the week commencing 12 February 2024 – weather permitting:
• Maintenance Grading Zone 1 – Cannindah Road
• Maintenance Grading Zone 2 – Coonambula Road
• Maintenance Grading Zone 4 – Little Reids Creek Road to Branchvale Road
• Maintenance Grading Zone 7 – Mt Debateable Rd to Barlyne Rd to Gray’s Rd
• Maintenance Grading Zone 8 – Greentree Rd to Beeron Rd
• Construction Crew South – TMR Flood – Gin Gin Mt Perry Rd
• Construction Crew North – Cannindah Road Pavement Repairs and Shoulders (reseal)
Updates are also available on our website https://northburnett.qld.gov.au/future-road-works/
Councillor Contacts
As always, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me directly on 0458 696 272, or cr.les.hotz@northburnett.qld.gov.au or your Divisional Councillor, if you would like to address any concerns. Our contact details can be found on Council’s website: https://northburnett.qld.gov.au/meet-your-councillors.
Media Contact
1300 696 272 | media@northburnett.qld.gov.au