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Gayndah School Crossing Upgrade

Gayndah School Crossing Upgrade

Council has recently undertaken safety upgrades in Meson Street, Gayndah, between St Joseph’s and Gayndah State School. The upgrades include the relocation of the pedestrian crossing and the reconfiguration of line markings to meet the required safety standard for...

Mundubbera Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

Mundubbera Water Treatment Plant Upgrades

This week, the Mundubbera Water Treatment Plant will undergo upgrades and installations of new equipment. During the installation process, there will be necessary shutdowns of the plant and restrictions in treatment capacity throughout that period. Customers are asked...

King’s Birthday Public Holiday

King’s Birthday Public Holiday

Monday, 7 October 2024 has been declared a public holiday for the King’s Birthday. Council’s Customer Service and Library Centres, depots and offices will be closed on this day. The Mundubbera Waste Management Facility will remain open its usual hours on this day. For...

Capper Street Gayndah Footpath Works

Capper Street Gayndah Footpath Works

 Works have started on removing and replacing part of the concrete path on Capper Street in Gayndah, in the area between Lifeline and the Ray White Gayndah business houses. There will be signage and a small detour in place for pedestrian traffic whilst the repairs are...

Mobile Black Spot Program – Community Survey

Mobile Black Spot Program – Community Survey

The Mobile Black Spot Program, an Australian Government initiative, aims to improve mobile coverage and competition nationwide. With over $1 billion invested and 1,400 new base stations constructed across Australia, the North Burnett region has benefited from this...

Proposed Business Resilience Planning Scheme Amendment

Proposed Business Resilience Planning Scheme Amendment

Notice is hereby given under the Planning Act 2016 and the Minister’s Guidelines and Rules, that North Burnett Regional Council (Council) is undertaking public consultation for the proposed Business Resilience Planning Scheme Amendment to the North Burnett Regional...

 Animal Registration Renewals Are Due 30 September 2024

 Animal Registration Renewals Are Due 30 September 2024

Animal Registration Renewal Notices were issued 19th August 2024 and payment is due by 30 September 2024. Payment can be made: In person – at any of Council’s Customer Service Offices; or Phone - through our Contact Centre (Ph 1300 696 272). If you have not received...

Splash Into Spring as Pools Open for the Season

Splash Into Spring as Pools Open for the Season

With spring here, the swimming season is just around the corner. The five pools across the North Burnett have opened their gates or are making final preparations to reopen to the public for the upcoming swimming season. Please contact your local pool for up-to-date...

Road Safety Audit – Bon Accord Bridge

Road Safety Audit – Bon Accord Bridge

Following community feedback, Council engaged in an independent road safety audit in relation to the Bon Accord Bridge project. A copy of the audit can be accessed here. Stakeholders are advised that the Road Safety Audit report has been prepared for interpretation by...

Meson Street and Queen Street, Gayndah Bitumen Sealing Works

Meson Street and Queen Street, Gayndah Bitumen Sealing Works

 On Friday 20 September 2024, Council will undertake bitumen sealing on sections of Meson Street and Queen Street, between Fielding Street and Wharton Street. Whilst these works are undertaken, traffic control will be in place. Motorists are asked to please observe...

RADF Community Grants Funding Round Open

RADF Community Grants Funding Round Open

The Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and North Burnett Regional Council, designed to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. RADF grants are available to foster both emerging and established...

Mt Perry Potable Water Dispenser Operational

Mt Perry Potable Water Dispenser Operational

Residents are advised that the Mount Perry potable water dispenser has been repaired and is operational again. We thank you for your patience and understanding whilst repairs were undertaken. If you have any questions, please contact Council on 1300 696 272.

Pavement Repairs – Capper Street Gayndah

Pavement Repairs – Capper Street Gayndah

Council is pleased to advise that it will be undertaking repairs to the state-controlled section of Capper Street, Gayndah, which is expected to include repairs to the damaged pavement on both sides of the road near the pharmacy, around the pedestrian islands within...

Harkness Creek Footbridge Reopens

Harkness Creek Footbridge Reopens

The Harkness Creek Footbridge has reopened to pedestrians following temporary repairs undertaken by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Council recognises this is an important matter for the residents of Eidsvold, and the footbridge has been a priority in...

Gayndah tree urgently removed following vehicle accident

Gayndah tree urgently removed following vehicle accident

On Monday, 2 September 2024, the bottle tree located in front of the National Australia Bank on Capper Street in Gayndah, was struck by a vehicle and damaged to the extent that it needed to be removed. Thankfully no injuries were sustained by the occupant of the...

Bruce Highway Closure – Detour via the North Burnett

Bruce Highway Closure – Detour via the North Burnett

Following an incident on the Bruce Highway, Council has been notified that a diversion will be in place through parts of the North Burnett. This includes parts of the Isis and Burnett Highways and will likely increase the volume of traffic in the region, including...

Pavement Repairs – Meson Street Gayndah

Pavement Repairs – Meson Street Gayndah

On 28 August 2024, Council will undertake a section of pavement repair on Meson Street, Gayndah, close to the intersection of Meson and Capper Streets. During the repairs, the east-bound lane entering Capper Street from Meson Street will likely be closed with a detour...

Pressure Washing – Monto CBD

Pressure Washing – Monto CBD

With Monto centenary celebrations well underway, Council will soon commence pressure washing in the Monto CBD. These works are scheduled to begin on 26 August 2024, from 6.00am to 9.00am daily, and are expected to be completed by 9 September 2024. Council will seek to...

Annual Road Reseal Program Update

Annual Road Reseal Program Update

The 2024 annual road reseal program was recently deferred; however, it is currently scheduled to resume in September 2024, weather permitting. The deferral was due to a delayed start and unfavourable weather conditions at the time the program was being undertaken....

Flanno for a Farmer Day – 23 August 2024

Flanno for a Farmer Day – 23 August 2024

Council has signed up to take part in the Farm Angels (previously known as Drought Angels) Flanno for a Farmer Day, to support Australian farmers and their families. The North Burnett region is primarily made up of farming communities, which are often affected by...

Temporary Closure – Mundubbera Customer Service and Library Centre

Temporary Closure – Mundubbera Customer Service and Library Centre

The Mundubbera Customer Service and Library Centre will be closed for the remainder of Friday 09 August 2024 due to unforeseen circumstances. Our Contact Centre remains operational during the closure between 8.30am – 4.30pm.  Please call 1300 696 272 for any...

Dallarnil Hazard Reduction Burn

Dallarnil Hazard Reduction Burn

Council is currently engaged in hazard reduction burns throughout the region to mitigate the risk of bushfires during the fire season. A hazard reduction burn has been scheduled at Dallarnil on Saturday 10 August 2024, from 1pm (weather permitting) and is expected to...

Show Public Holiday – Monday, 12 August

Show Public Holiday – Monday, 12 August

Residents are reminded that all towns aside from Mundubbera will have their show holiday on Monday, 12 August 2024. Please note that all customer service and library (CSL) centres, excluding Mundubbera, will be closed for the public holiday. Eidsvold’s Reginald Murray...

MONTO TREE REMOVALS

MONTO TREE REMOVALS

With Monto centenary celebrations well underway, Council’s Parks and Open Spaces teams have been working to ensure the town is well presented for residents and visitors. As part of this, several unhealthy, hazardous, or damaging trees have been removed. Most...

Wolca Reserve Amenities Closed

Wolca Reserve Amenities Closed

Please be advised that Council has had to close the Wolca Reserve amenities block until further notice, due to a failure with the bore. This means that the toilets and water supply are unavailable at the Reserve. While campers and tourists who rely on access to the...

North Burnett Grant Writing Workshops

North Burnett Grant Writing Workshops

Join grant writer Olivia Everitt for a three-hour Grant Writing for the Arts workshop (beginner-intermediate level). This workshop explores the nuts and bolts of writing successful grant applications. This workshop is suitable for individual artists (of any...

Grant Writing Workshop

Grant Writing Workshop

Do you have an idea for an arts, culture or heritage project in your area?  Do you need some tips for writing successful funding applications? Join us for a grant writing workshop in Biggenden facilitated by seasoned expert, Olivia Everitt, where we will unlock the...

Beiers Park Bottle Tree Removal

Beiers Park Bottle Tree Removal

Council is advising residents of the upcoming removal of the brachychiton rupestris tree, commonly known as a Queensland bottle tree, situated in Beiers Park in Biggenden. Due to advanced damage within the heart of the tree and increased safety concerns, expert...

E-Waste Recycling at your local Waste Management Facility

E-Waste Recycling at your local Waste Management Facility

Did you know that E-Waste recycling collection services are offered at all waste facilities across the region? Next time you visit your local waste facility, look for the green bins to place your E-Waste so that it can be recycled! What can be placed in E-waste...

Mundubbera CS&L and Gallery Closure 29 & 30 May 

Mundubbera CS&L and Gallery Closure 29 & 30 May 

The Mundubbera Library and Customer Service Centre and Mundubbera Regional Art Gallery (Art Gallery) will be closed on Wednesday 29 May and Thursday 30 May for maintenance and repairs. Our Contact Centre remains operational during the closure between 8.30am – 4.30pm. ...

Monto Washdown Facility – Temporary Closure for Maintenance

Monto Washdown Facility – Temporary Closure for Maintenance

Monto Washdown Facility THIS FACILITY HAS REOPENED TO THE PUBLIC. There will be a temporary closure of the Monto Washdown Facility due to unplanned maintenance from Wednesday 22 May 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and will endeavour to provide...

Road Reseal Program 2023/24

Road Reseal Program 2023/24

North Burnett Regional Council has engaged Downer Road Service to carry out the Reseal Program 2023/24, which commenced Monday 20 May 2024. The road resealing program helps to keep maintenance costs down, extend the life of the underlying road pavement and minimise...

Eidsvold Washdown Facility Maintenance Temporary Closure

Eidsvold Washdown Facility Maintenance Temporary Closure

There will be a temporary closure of the Eidsvold Washdown Facility due to planned water maintenance on Monday 20 May 2024. The water will be interrupted between 8am and 12 noon. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Reading of Water Meters

Reading of Water Meters

North Burnett Regional Council advises residents that Council staff will commence reading water meters for the period to 30 June 2024 from Monday 27 May 2024 to Friday 28 June 2024. To ensure your meter is read, residents are advised to: Ensure the area around the...

Bon Accord Bridge Update – May 2024

Bon Accord Bridge Update – May 2024

Demolition of the damaged bridge decking was completed in late February, with selected recoverable bridge timbers being retained by Council for future use. A local contractor has commenced the bridge approach rehabilitation. This work will include removing flood...

Gayndah Skate Park Repairs

Gayndah Skate Park Repairs

Council wishes to advise the community that the Gayndah Skate Park will be closed for repairs between 15 – 20 May 2024. A local contractor has been engaged to undertake this repair work which includes repairs to concrete. The Park is scheduled to reopen on Monday, 20...

2024 Anzac Day Ceremonies

Council has compiled a list of Anzac Day commemorations currently scheduled to take place throughout the region on Thursday, April 25, 2024. Please see the flyer below for all scheduled events, as known to Council as of the time of this public notice. Please contact...

Customer Service and Libraries Closure Tuesday 16 April 2024

Customer Service and Libraries Closure Tuesday 16 April 2024

Council’s Library and Customer Service Centres in Biggenden, Eidsvold, Gayndah, Monto, Mundubbera and Mount Perry will be closed on Tuesday, 16 April 2024 for Library training. Our Contact Centre remains operational during the closure between 8.30am – 4.30pm. Please...

Waste Management Operations – Easter Closures

Waste Management Operations – Easter Closures

Waste Management Facility Closures Mundubbera, Gayndah, Biggenden, Eidsvold, Mount Perry and Monto Waste Management Facilities will be closed on 29 March 2024 (Good Friday). Sites will re-open as per normal opening hours from 30 March 2024. Kerbside Collection...

Notice of 2024 Local Government Election Results

Following the Local Government Election on 16/03/2024, and in accordance with section 100 (3) of the Local Government Electoral Act 2011, North Burnett Regional Councils publishes the following notice(s) of results. Additional notices will be included as they are...

Potential Water Discolouration in Biggenden

Council wishes to advise of the successful commissioning of the highly anticipated new Biggenden water treatment plant late last week. Consequently, the plant began supplying water to the Biggenden network, a significant milestone for the project and achievement for...

Local Government Election – 16 March 2024

Local Government Election – 16 March 2024

Do you live in the North Burnett Regional Council area? You’ll be voting by full postal ballot for the 2024 local government elections. You don’t need to do anything – your postal voting materials will be automatically sent to your enrolled address. Please note that...

Council Temporary Closures for Customer Service and Library Centres

Council Temporary Closures for Customer Service and Library Centres

Please be advised that our Customer Service and Library Centres will have short, temporary closures 26 - 28 February 2024. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. During these closures, please call 1300 696 272 for assistance, or visit your local Centre...

Gospel Hall Road Floodway Repairs

Gospel Hall Road Floodway Repairs

Council is undertaking repairs on several floodways and roads across the region following damage caused by recent rain events. Work is currently underway to repair the Gospel Hall Road floodway, which covers approximately 150 metres of roadway and includes the...

Mt Perry Potable Water Dispenser Operational

Mt Perry Potable Water Dispenser Operational

Council advises that the potable water dispenser at Mt Perry is operational.  Thank you for your patience while Council undertook repairs to the dispenser. If you have any questions, please contact our Water and Wastewater team on 1300 696 272.Media Contact 1300 696...