Gladstone Regional Council continues to monitor and prepare for the impacts of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Gladstone Region.

Council understands the concerns in the community, concerns for our loved ones, our health and finances.

Preserving our community’s safety and wellbeing is a priority.

Council is committed to supporting Queensland Health in their response to COVID-19. (Queensland Health Translated Resources)

Financial Support

Gladstone Region Rise Up

Applications for the Gladstone Region Rise Up fund, offering financial support to non-for-profit sport, recreation and community groups that have been impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) health emergency are now closed. 

A total of 108 applications were received and following assessment, 97 applications were successful. Successful applicants have been notified of the outcome. 

Australian Government support and information

The Australian Government is supporting businesses to manage cash flow challenges and retain employees during the coronavirus health crisis.

A range of assistance is available including:

• boosting cash flow for employers
• temporary relief for financially distressed businesses
• increasing the instant asset write-off
• backing business investment
• supporting apprentices and trainees.

Read more about Australian Government support for businesses.

Find out more about Australian Government general support and advice for coronavirus.

Australian banks

Australian banks have hardship teams ready to provide financial support to those in need. Find out how your bank can help, contact your banks hardship team.

For a full list of contact details ABA Financial Hardship - Hardship Teams Contact Details.

Queensland Government support and information 

The Queensland Government is supporting businesses to manage cash flow challenges and retain employees during the coronavirus health crisis.

• Payroll tax relief package
• Queensland COVID-19 job support loans
• Small and medium business power bill relief
• Worker support package.

Read more about Queensland Government support for businesses.

Read more about Queensland Government Economic Relief Package.

Find out more about Queensland Government general support and advice for coronavirus.

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Approved Gladstone Region Support Package

Gladstone Regional Council approved a $1million Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) support package to assist residents, business, sporting and community groups in the Gladstone Region.

The support package was approved at a special Council meeting held Tuesday 24 March.

The COVID-19 support package contained:

• Rent concessions for Council-leased commercial facilities
• Extension of time for food licensing by six months
• Extension of time on trade waste licensing by six months
• Effective freezing of interest on outstanding rates and charges
• Financial support for sporting and community organisations.

Gladstone Regional Council has handed down its 2020/21 Operational Plan and Budget, outlining its priorities over the next 12 months.

The theme of this year’s budget is Our Community. Our Future, with the Operational Plan and Budget reflecting Council’s focus on helping the community and economy recover from the COVID-19 health emergency.

Council has worked closely with the Recovery Committee and made the commitment to freeze rates for the 2020/21 financial year, meaning all ratepayers in Rural, Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial land categories (Rating Categories 1-16) will not pay more in general rates or service charges than they did last year. Properties that would have otherwise received an increase due to the implementation of the rate cap will receive a COVID-19 concession to reduce their effective general rate to be equivalent to the 2019/20 general rate levy.

Other budget items will help support community resilience and recovery.

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Community Support

Information and Health Advice

Visit the below websites for more information and health advice.

Support Services

Resources

Translated Services

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Council Facilities

Restrictions are in place regarding number of patrons allowed in Council facilities at any one time to ensure we can maintain social distancing.

When visiting a Council facility you will be required to complete an online or physical form for contact tracing purposes.

From Midday Tuesday 28 July all Council managed campgrounds will be closed until further notice.

• Lilley's Beach, Boyne Island (open for day trips only – no camping permitted)
• Futter Creek Camping Reserve, Boynedale
• Calliope River Picnic Area, River Ranch
• The Oaks Camping Ground, Facing Island
• South End Camping Ground, Curtis Island

In order to meet the Public Health Direction, Council would be required to have staff in attendance at its five campgrounds located across the Gladstone Region at all times, which would come at a significant cost for ratepayers.

Council is committed to ensuring community health and safety, continuing to follow COVID-19 health directives from Queensland Health and the Queensland and Australian Governments.

The 1770 Camping Ground will be unaffected by this decision as it is under a separate management arrangement.

We ask that visitors do not attend our facilities if you; have returned from overseas or a COVID-19 hotspot in the last 14 days, have cold or flu like symptoms, have been in contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the last 14 days. Interactions will be done as quickly and efficiently as possible to minimise face to face contact.

If you see people not adhering to restrictions, please contact Council on 4970 0700 or contact 13QGOV (13 74 68).

Visit Council's online services anytime, anywhere.

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