Council General Meeting 13 December 2023
The final Council General Meeting for the year will be held next Wednesday, 13 December 2023 in Mundubbera, starting at 9.00am. Everyone is welcome to attend the meeting in person, or online via Teams. To join us online, the link can be found on the Council Meetings page of our website.
Following the General Meeting a Public Information Session will be held in the Mundubbera Community Hall from 12.00pm to 1.00pm with the Mayor and Councillors. Bring your ideas and questions and take the opportunity to share what is important to you and your community.
International Volunteer Day 5 December 2023
Today, 5 December, is International Volunteer Day 2023. Volunteers across the North Burnett give their time, effort, and skills to better our society.
This year, the theme is recognising the power of collective action: if everyone did. If everyone volunteered, the world would be a better place. On International Volunteers Day, and every day, let’s remember that if everyone did just a little bit, we can all make a positive impact and help each other out.
Every year, Volunteering QLD comes together to celebrate some of the volunteers who go above and beyond to keep their communities running. If you know an outstanding volunteer who deserve recognition and celebration, nominate them for a Queensland Volunteering Award. Find all the categories and nomination information online here: https://volunteeringqld.org.au/
Council Christmas Closures
With Christmas and New Year fast approaching, there will be some closures to Council’s facilities and services to allow our hardworking staff to enjoy time with their families and friends over the holiday period.
Customer Service and Library Centres will close Friday, 22 December 2023, through to Tuesday, 2 January 2024, resuming with normal opening hours.
Council Facilities and Services including the North Burnett Transport Service, Waste Management Facilities, Swimming Pools, and the Reginald Murray Williams Bush Learning Centre will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
Kerbside rubbish collection services will operate as per normal collection days.
If you have an urgent Council issue during the Christmas and New Year period, like a dog attack, tree down over a road, burst water main, please call 1300 696 272 immediately, our afterhours staff are available 24/7 for your assistance.
See our full Christmas Closures and changes to regular hours at https://northburnett.qld.gov.au/Christmas-2023/
Bon Accord Bridge, Gayndah – December Update
The rehabilitation of the Bon Accord Bridge project is on track, with the bridge sub-structure remediation being completed in November. This work included repairs, reinstatement, cleaning and applying a protective coating to the existing concrete substructure.
Planning and approvals are underway to allow the demolition contractor to start deconstruction of the bridge deck in early 2024. This work will include sorting the damaged timbers and keeping suitable components for future use by Council.
Preliminary designs have been received and reviewed for the approach construction works. Council looks forward to achieving a detailed design that delivers a betterment project to restore a more resilient structure for the community during flood events. Once designs are finalised, Council will seek tenders for a suitable construction contractor to rehabilitate both approaches, which will include earthworks, concrete works, rock stabilisation and bitumen sealing components. This works is planned to follow the deconstruction of the bridge deck to allow removal of debris and improve access around the abutments.
Council appreciates the inconvenience caused by the closure and is working closely with the project team to deliver the refurbished bridge.
Civil Works Schedule
Maintenance Schedule for the week commencing 4 December 2023 – weather permitting:
- Maintenance Grading Zone 1 – Pine Mountain Road to Myles Road
- Maintenance Grading Zone 2 – Rockybar Road
- Maintenance Grading Zone 3 – Yarrol Road
- Maintenance Grading Zone 4 – Elliotts Creek Road to Bilboolan Road
- Maintenance Grading Zone 7 – Gurgeena Road to Nantglyn Road
- Maintenance Grading Zone 8 – Monogorilby Road to Mill Road to Deems Road
- Construction Crew North – Gladstone Monto Road destabilisation works to Golf Links Road pavement repairs and reseal
- Construction Crew South – Giles Road to Blackers Road
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.
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