Aquatic Play Park upgrade is complete with towering dumping buckets, water cannons and two slides, offering 13 interactive features for aquatic play.

The Aquatic Play Park operates in the warmer months of the year. Check opening times and learn more about the Gladstone Aquatic Centre and other facilities in the region www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/pools-aquatic-centres

WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?

We’re pleased to have introduced our 50m grandstand and shade sail upgrades late last year, providing a fresh, new look to the 50m pool area, and helping to provide all-year-round comfort for our patrons.  

25M POOL FILTER UNDERGROUND PIPE REPAIRS

Investigations are continuing into engineering requirements for repairs to the 25m pool filter plant’s underground pipework. Location of the pipe leaks and pipe arrangement could potentially make this work challenging. Planning is underway on how to execute these works safely and with minimal impact on infrastructure.

50M POOL RELINING DEFERRED

Works for complete replacement of pool tiles in the 50m pool, which was planned for Winter 2023 have been deferred.

A new implementation schedule for the 50m pool retiling is being determined.

The new timeframe for these works will be shared when confirmed.

Gladstone Regional Council is being assisted to deliver this improved facility for the region with:

- $2.4m State Government funding, through the 2021-24 Works for Queensland Program,
- $1.2m State Government funding, through the COVID Works for Queensland Program, and
- $1.6m through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

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To keep our community safe, the existing concrete boat ramp will need to close while upgrade works are underway.

Boat ramp closure is anticipated from Monday, 29 May to Friday, 2 June.

Works will be carried out from 7am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

During works, the road will remain open with access maintained to the natural boat ramp, picnic grounds and amenities.

Visitors to the area should expect noise from the work site, heavy vehicles and machinery operating.  

Please follow signage and directions and ensure boats and watercraft are kept out of the work site exclusion area.  

The Flat Rock Picnic Grounds (Public Boat Ramp Upgrade) Project is funded by the Queensland Government Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ Fishing Infrastructure Grants Program and Gladstone Regional Council. 

Work on permanent solution

Since removal of the bridge from site in August 2022 for repair, upgrade works on the bridge structure have occurred off-site with replacement of timber and upgrading of the metal components. 

Council recognises it is of high importance for the community to re-establish this vital link to the beach. Our teams have been committed to assessing various options to determine the most appropriate solution that is safe, has minimal impacts and that incorporates environmental considerations.

Contract awarded

Council has a fully executed contract to reinstate the Tom Jeffery Memorial Park bridge.  Local company, Miriam Vale Plant Hire, has been awarded the contract.

Planned works and key dates

Works will consist of:

• Installation of precast concrete bridge piles and headstock.
• Reinstatement of the repaired bridge.

Monday 10 July - Work will commence from this date on-site. This is due to the availability of the specialised piling sub-contractor required to complete this work.

• At times, work will disrupt pedestrian access within the park.
• More about traffic and/or park disruptions will be shared closer to the time of this work commencing.

During September - The repaired bridge is scheduled to be reinstated and back in use during September 2023, site conditions and weather permitting. 

Beach access

Council greatly appreciates the permission received by NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park which has enabled access to the beach across their private land over recent months.

While Council’s agreement with NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park is in place, Council will continue to maintain temporary pedestrian access from Tom Jeffery Memorial Park to Agnes Water main beach.

We appreciate the community’s understanding and patience.

Frequently asked questions 

There are no increased health risks associated with the presence of the bats as per Queensland Health advice, though the public are reminded to wash hands if they come into contact with bat faeces and not to handle or approach dead or injured bats. If they see an injured flying-fox they can report it to the RSPCA QLD on 1300 264 625.

Dead bats can be reported to Council on 4970 0700 for removal.

More information on Flying-foxes

These burns are scheduled under the Reedy Creek Fire Management Plan and are designed to reduce the hazards to neighbouring properties in the event of a wild fire.

Proposed burn area:

A smoke warning is in place for residents in nearby areas. We suggest closing your windows and doors and keeping medication close by if you suffer from respiratory conditions.

A smoke warning is in place for residents in nearby areas. We suggest closing your windows and doors and keeping medication close by if you suffer from respiratory conditions.

A smoke warning is in place for residents in nearby areas. We suggest closing your windows and doors and keeping medication close by if you suffer from respiratory conditions.

For any further enquires please call the Gladstone QPWS office on 49716501, or email ccmu@des.qld.gov.au

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Red-coloured road surface treatments will alert motorists entering the 40km/h precinct and new 40km/h signage will be visible.   

If you have any further concerns, please contact us on 4970 0700. 

Deteriorating bridge conditions could increase risks of bridge failure, increase maintenance costs, and potentially lead to lengthy, unplanned bridge/road closures. These new bridges also open up the community road network to heavy vehicles as the current bridges have maximum load limits in place.  

These bridge renewal/upgrade works are part of many upgrades and safety improvements to our region’s roads. Many of these works are fully or partly funded, enabling infrastructure improvements for our region made possible, supported by or through external funding, not ratepayer dollars.  

Council appreciates your cooperation and patience while we work to provide you with an improved structure requiring reduced need for maintenance. 

The Bindaree Road Bridge Upgrade is funded under the State Government’s Local Economic Recovery (LER) Program. 

The other above-mentioned bridge renewal projects are jointly funded by the Federal Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications’ Bridges Renewal Program – Round 5 and Gladstone Regional Council. 

Work will be undertaken to make this change in the near future. 

If you have any further concerns, please contact us on 4970 0700.  

The Contractor will letterbox drop properties within the works area prior to works.  

• Works will generally be carried out from 6am to 6pm.  
• Residents are requested to park their vehicles off the road when works are planned in their street. 
• Noise, dust and vibration may be generated from the construction activities. 
• Some traffic delays, detours and some restricted access to streets at certain times.  
• Traffic management will be in place. 
• Access to properties and businesses will be maintained.  
• Night work will be conducted at Glenlyon Road-Dalrymple Drive Roundabout and at Tank St and Auckland St intersections due to high daily traffic volumes and to mitigate disruptions.  
• Motorists are advised to drive carefully through work areas and adhere to any changed road conditions and reduced 40km/h speed limits. 

Planned works  
Residents and businesses in work areas will be notified of upcoming works.  

Due to the nature of construction projects, work may be subject to change and can be delayed by weather, availability of construction materials and other unforeseen circumstances.  

Please use information and below dates as a guide only. 

Phase 1 - Until 13 June  

Asphalt resurfacing will occur along:  

• Glen Eden Drive  
• Glen Eden Drive/Allunga Entrance   
• Dixon Drive   
• Oaka St (between Short St and Coon St) 

Phase 2 - 17 July to 1 August   

• Off St (Bonar St-Coon St)  
• Off Lane (Eden St-Short St) 
• Eden St - three sections (Toolooa St-Auckland St) (Goondoon St-Glenlyon St) (Goondoon St-Auckland St)  
• Oaka Lane (Tank St-Eden St)  
• Ferris St/Dennis St 
• Night works: Glenlyon Roundabout (intersection Dalrymple Dr and Dixon Dr)  
• Night works: Tank St (Toolooa St-Auckland St) (Auckland St-Goondoon St) (Tank St/Auckland St intersection)  
• Night works: Auckland St (Tank St-Herbert St) 

Road resurfacing works are part of Council’s annual road renewal budget for 2022/23, expected to be delivered in June and July, valued at $4.3M. This includes Dixon Drive asphalt replacement works which are funded by the Federal Government’s Roads to Recovery Program 2022/2023 and Gladstone Regional Council. 

Work will include:  

• Site preparation works and minor earthworks, 
• Construction/installation of new footpath, 
• Installation of pram ramps, 
• Installation of signage, 
• Relocating existing and installing new bollards,  
• Landscaping adjacent to path. 

The Aerodrome Road Footpath Construction project is funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 3. 

The works include 1200m of new sewer from the QAL roundabout to Cross St.

New pavement will be constructed from the QAL roundabout to Derby St.

Council completed works in the southbound lanes in February 2022. No further works or closures are required in the southbound lanes.

Planned work in 2023

Please use this information as a guide only. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works may vary.

Residents and businesses along this section of Toolooa St (QAL roundabout to Cross St) will experience disruption due to traffic detours.

Please plan for delays, traffic changes, detours, drive carefully near the area and observe signs. 

What to expect at different stages of this project when works occur: 

• Noise, vibration, dust and heavy vehicle traffic can be expected from the project site. 
• More traffic on detour routes in the area. 
• Dust from the work area will be monitored and water trucks used as required. 
• Portable lights will be used during night works.  
• Motorists are urged to drive carefully through the work area, follow signage and directions.  
• Pedestrians please follow signage and directions.  

Latest works  

Planned works - 2 to 16 June  

Road excavation works along northbound lanes of Toolooa St will be followed by new sewer pipe construction and new road construction. 

Two concurrent work zones - southern area: Toolooa St northbound lanes (Roberts St to Derby St) and northern area: Cross St (Toolooa St to Ann St).

Toolooa St southbound lanes in the work zone remain open.

• Road and sewer works continue along Toolooa St between Marten St and the Derby St intersection.
• Traffic control arrangements remain in place for northbound lanes with road closure of northbound lanes of Toolooa St (Marten St to Derby St) and Cross St closed between Toolooa St and Ann St.
• Heavy vehicle detour route at Philip St to avoid the French St/Toolooa St road closure.
• Temporary local access traffic arrangements provided for residents and businesses within the work areas.  
• In immediate work areas, local access only into Toolooa St northbound lanes from adjoining streets.
• No night work planned over the next week.  
• Inbound detour route now starts from Marten St. Local traffic only between Marten St to Roberts St.
• Road construction work and road sealing works within the southern section of work, Toolooa St northbound lanes (Roberts St to Derby St).
• Cross St - tie in work and completion of pressure tests on the sewer line.
• Road sealing work planned in the northern work section in Cross St (Toolooa St to Ann St).

During ongoing construction works in Toolooa St, motorists are urged to drive with care through nearby residential area streets on the detour route.

Please drive with caution noting that residential streets on our detour route are crossed by pedestrians and children each school morning and afternoon.

The Toolooa St (Derby to Agnes St) Pavement Renewal project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Gladstone Regional Council.  
The Critical Sewerage Rising Main Renewal project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning’s Building Our Regions - Round 6 funding and Gladstone Regional Council.   

Engineers are currently investigating options, undertaking environmental assessments and conceptual designs of possible road improvements which will include widening and sealing of Lowmead Road and improving alignment of Lowmead Road in some areas.

Surveyors have been engaged to collect data which will allow council to look at which option is the best way to upgrade Lowmead Road.

There are no plans to remove anyone’s access to the road network.

The main outcome of this project is:

• Improved road resilience during wet weather
• Improved safety for road users
• A better-connected community

Once Council has identified which design concepts are feasible, Council will undertake stakeholder and public engagement and perform design reviews based on feedback received from those engagements.

These Stage 5 works are included in Council’s 2022/23 Capital Works program as part of the broader Barney Point Footpath Strategy project.

Works are funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 3

Please be mindful of workers in the area, observe speed limits and pedestrian signage.

• Construction work times will be Monday to Friday, 6am-5pm, 
• Some vibration, dust and machinery noise associated with works, 
• Access to properties and school to be maintained at all times,  
• At times, there will be traffic disruptions and may be minor detour restrictions,  
• No works to impact on access or delays during school times, 
• Updates provided at Nagoorin Community Hall throughout the project.   

The project is funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 3 and Gladstone Regional Council.

This work will improve asset performance and longevity, reducing ongoing maintenance costs for road infrastructure in this area.  

Stormwater pipe and sewer relining works were carried out in March 2023.  

Completing this work first will enable road and footpath upgrade to follow and has lessened disruption and impacts for residents and the community.  

Road and footpath upgrades will involve extensive upgrade work to our road infrastructure and at times, may involve lane/road closures, pedestrian disruptions and significant traffic changes.   

Planned work forecast  

Late 2023 - Road and footpath upgrade work  
More detail about these works will be shared closer to works starting.   

What to expect   
During road and footpath upgrade, work will be carried out Monday to Fridays, with weekend work where approved by Council to mitigate interruptions to traffic flows.   

• Heavy machinery and equipment will operate in the area.   
• Noise, vibration and dust can be expected from the project site.   
• At times traffic disruptions, detours and possible lane/road closures.  
• Traffic management at times.   
• Pedestrian access restrictions.  

The Glenlyon St (Bramston-Herbert St) Road Upgrade project is funded by the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) and Gladstone Regional Council. 

Council will undertake work to implement this change through the installation of a speed sign. If you have any enquiries or concerns, please contact Council on (07) 4970 0700.

Various sections of Round Hill Road require pavement rehabilitation, road shoulder widening and minor defect repair. Completion of these works will better support current and future traffic demand levels, while providing a smoother travel experience for residents and visitors to our region.  

Works will help prevent further deterioration of the road surface, improve safety for motorists, reduce costs associated with ongoing maintenance and avoid unplanned repair and road network disruptions. 

Works will be carried out from 6am-6pm, Monday to Saturday.  

Traffic control will be in place and motorists are urged to drive carefully through the work area, follow signage and directions.  

Noise, vibration and dust are expected from the work area. Please plan for reduced speeds, changed traffic conditions and at times, delays. 

Planned Works 
Work is underway in two sections of Round Hill Road between Fingerboard Rd and Murphy Rd with pavement reconstruction in one area and shoulder widening in another.  

30 May: Removal of existing sealed surface. Single lane closure during the day. Both lanes open to traffic at night with an unsealed surface. Reduced speed limits in place for the duration of works.   
1 to 2 June: Pavement construction one lane. Single lane closure day and night.  
3 to 5 June: Pavement construction one lane. Single lane closure day and night. 
6 June: Sealing. Lanes restored. No lines in place.  

During works in these areas, expect:  

• Traffic delays with lane closures and portable traffic lights in place  
• Trucks entering and exiting the work zone 
• Dust and noise 
• Traffic delays of about three minutes (during the day) 
• Reduced speed limit 

Please use this information as a guide only. Works are subject to weather and on-site conditions. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works and timeframes may vary. 

The Round Hill Road Pavement Renewal Project is funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program (Phase 3) and Gladstone Regional Council.

Council will commence work in July 2023 to implement this speed change through the installation of a speed limit signpost.

If you have any enquiries or concerns, please contact Council on (07) 4970 0700.

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Work will be carried out Monday to Fridays, between 7am to 5pm.

• Temporary fencing around the work zone.
• Traffic signage with reduced speed limits. 
• Machinery operating in the area.
• At times, noise associated with construction and drilling underneath the road.
• Dust can be expected from the project site and will be managed by Contractors.
• At times, minor traffic disruptions.
• Possible short-term power interruption when the new odour unit is later connected to the nearby Ergon supply. Impacted properties will be advised before this work.