Public access to be available at all times with works scheduled around services.

Council and BlueFit Swimming, the facility managers, have taken a staged approach to deliver these works, to minimise the impact on pool users.  We apologise for any inconvenience and have worked to keep this essential closure as brief as possible so the community can enjoy water play sooner.

The Gladstone Aquatic Centre Rejuvenation is supported by the State Government through the COVID Works for Queensland Program and through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Learn more about the Gladstone Aquatic Centre and other facilities in the region www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/pools-aquatic-centres

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

• $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.

These works are part of the Playground Replacement Program funded by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program. 

These works are part of the Playground Replacement Program funded by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program. 

These works are part of the Playground Replacement Program funded by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program. 

These works are part of the Playground Replacement Program funded by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program. 

The Cassy Lives Skate Park upgrade project is funded by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program. 

These works are part of the Playground Replacement Program funded by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program. 

These works are part of the Playground Replacement Program funded by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program. 

These works are part of the Playground Replacement Program funded by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program. 

The Tondoon Botanic Gardens Café Deck Replacement Project is an initiative of the Queensland Government.

Works will include:

• Stage 1 (April to 30 June 2021) – Trenching and conduit installation, pole foundations and installation of new multi-function poles, inclusive of new LED light fittings throughout the gardens. This work is funded by the 2019-21 round of the State Government’s Works for Queensland Program.
• Stage 2 (June 2021 to January 2022) – Conduit and cable installation, cable termination and testing, installation of new main switchboard and associated distribution boards, and installation and energisation of a new 750kVA Padmount Transformer. This work is funded by Gladstone Regional Council.

Stage 1 of the Tondoon Botanic Gardens Electrical Upgrades Project is an initiative of the Queensland Government.

These works are part of the Playground Replacement Program funded by the State Government’s COVID Works for Queensland program. 

Due to increased flying-fox activity in the area combined with reduced staff numbers, we will not be able to provide the regular cleaning required for public use. The impact on the equipment will be reassessed in late May to determine if the area can be reopened.

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 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

Visit the RegionWatch website

The planned burn will take place pending favourable conditions in May 2021 with the preferred date being the
weekend of the 15 and 16 May.

View RegionWatch

The Tannum Sands State School New Bus Bay Project is a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and Gladstone Regional Council.

The CBD Civic Precinct Footpath Renewal Project is a joint initiative of Gladstone Regional Council and the Queensland Government.

This project will require the temporary closure of footpaths, road and parking bays as works progress.  All efforts are being made to minimise impacts to all users of the street with signage and traffic control in place to assist motorists and pedestrians to safely navigate the work area.  Pedestrian access to all businesses in the work area will remain open.

If you’re planning a trip to Goondoon Street please be mindful of these works, take caution and obey traffic signage.

Support our city heart and shop local.

Public parking available behind Rydges Gladstone and 101, 109 and 113 Goondoon Street.

The Dawson Highway Batter Stabilisation project is jointly funded by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communication, and Gladstone Regional Council under the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.

Heading south along Glenlyon Street, the slip lane to turn left into Tank Street will be closed from 6am to 6pm for the duration of the project.

Works will not occur from 21-23 May during the 1770 Festival. Captain Cook Drive will return to normal operating use with 60km/h, two-way access, during this period. 

The Captain Cook Drive Resurfacing project is funded by the State Government’s Works for Queensland program. 

These footpath works are part of the Gladstone CBD – Walking Network Plan and Priority Works project which is fully funded by the State Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads’ Walking Network Planning Precincts program.