Purchase of a new heater is underway, and preparations are occurring towards its installation, as soon as practicably possible.

Council appreciates the community’s understanding and patience while works to resolve this issue occur.

More details will be shared about anticipated installation dates of the heating system, once confirmed.   

Please follow Gladstone Aquatic Centre on Facebook for more information or contact Council on 49 700 700.

More information on Pools and Aquatic Centres

Once complete, Agnes Water will have a fit for purpose skate facility that is safe, modern and suits a range of skill levels for skateboards, BMX and scooters. 

More updates on this exciting upgrade will be shared when the project moves closer to construction. 

The $1.94M Agnes Water Skate Park Revitalisation project has been jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program - Round 1 and Gladstone Regional Council. 

Project dates mentioned are a guide only. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works and timeframes may vary.    

* To enable our teams to focus on project progression, for project queries please contact Council on 4970 0700. 

Work is being planned with public safety as a priority, with Council extremely mindful of peak holiday and tourism times and with the community, nearby residents and businesses, visitors to our region and dates of known community events near the area considered. 

Work is planned to occur in stages to help minimise public disruptions. 

During works, sections of the park will be temporarily fenced off for safety; however, public access will remain open to amenities and the remainder of the park with access to the beach maintained. At times, some carparking spaces may be unavailable. 

WHAT TO EXPECT  

• Contractors in the area on weekdays from 6.30am to 6pm.  
• No works during the September school holidays and on the King’s Birthday public holiday (20 Sep to 6 Oct).  
• Equipment operating with noise likely from the project area.  
• At times, some pedestrian detours, traffic control in place and parking restrictions near the work area.  
• Temporary fencing in areas with public access open to amenities, remainder of park and to the beach.  
• Please follow signs and directions. 

As a result, the following campgrounds are temporarily closed until further notice:

• Range view camping area
• 4WD Loop road

All permits for closed areas are suspended for the duration of the closure. Commercial tour operators and other permit or agreement holders are not permitted to enter closed areas.

Zamia and Old Forestry camping areas are currently open. These can be accessed via Bulburin Forestry road and Dawes Range Road.

Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

More information on Bulburin National Park

Please observe signage in the parklands while these maintenance works are underway. 

We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding while the maintenance is carried out.

More information on Canoe Point Parklands

To ensure the safety of the public, no access is permitted to the protected areas North or West of Joey Lees Campground and Access road, or South of Yellow Patch Campground during the above dates. 

Access will still be available along the main access tracks to Joey Lees Campground, North Turtle Street Day Use Area, Turtle Street Campground, Connor Bluff Day use Area, Graham Creek Boat Ramp, Ship Hill Lookout and Multi use Trails. 

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.

This alert applies to the following parks:

• Curtis Island National Park and Conservation Park
• Curtis Island State Forest

As a result, 3 camp sites on the northern end of the campground are closed to allow rehabilitation to take place.

Please do not enter this area to allow sand replenishment and revegetation to occur. 

Please monitor park alerts on the department's website for updated information.

Please observe all signage, barriers, and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

More information on Eurimbula National Park

As a result, the bridge is closed to all pedestrian access effective immediately.

Signage will be installed as soon as possible to communicate this closure to the public clearly.

The community’s safety is our highest priority.

We thank you for your understanding and co-operation as we work to address these issues.

Project works are included in Council’s 2025/26 Capital Works program

Throughout this period, the following areas will be closed to the public:

• the headland carpark at the end of Sir Raphael Cilento Drive
• the Round Hill headland tracks
• the Wave and Bustard Bay lookouts
• the Round Hill Creek track section from Endevour St junction to the headland carpark

The following areas will remain open to the public:

• Maritime memorial walk and carpark
• The Round Hill Creek track from the Cook Monument to Endeavour St junction

As part of additional works commencing on 11/06/25, a section of the Round Hill Creek Track will undergo an upgrade. As a result, there will be no access to the beach via the eastern section of the Round Hill Creek track. This work is expected to be completed by the 10/08/25. 

Alternative access to the beach can be found via the Captain Cook monument. 

The Queensland Government thanks you for your patience while they improve the park facilities for you and other park visitors.

Facilities will reopen when construction is completed.

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

This alert applies to the following park:

• Joseph Banks Conservation Park

Please visit the QLD Government Parks and Forests website for more information.

Bush Heritage Australia are working on solutions around parking issues and the impacts visitation has on this fragile environment. 

Visit the Bush Heritage Australia website

A temporary small dog park has been created within the larger dog park to provide a safe space for those who need one. It is accessible through the main gate and turn to the right, and through the new gate. The bigger dogs can continue straight through to the other park.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation while works are undertaken.  

If you have any questions about these works, please contact Council on 4970 0700.  

See also

Webb Park Temporary Closure - Turf Works

The tree maintenance works are being undertaken to ensure public safety.

• Boyne island Turtleway pathways:
  • Commencing Friday, 22 August
• Canoe Point, Tannum Sands:
  • Commencing Monday, 1 September
• Lions Park, West Gladstone:
  • Commencing Monday, 8 September
• Reg Tanna Park, Gladstone:
  • Commencing Monday, 15 September
• Boyne Island Turtleway pathway and under the bridge:
  • Commencing Sunday, 28 September

What to expect

Please be mindful when using the footpath through these locations.

• Noise and dust within the work areas are expected.  
• Works Monday to Friday, 6am-4.30pm, weather permitting.   
• Please follow directions and signage in the areas. 

Date references indicated are a guide only.

Please refrain from using drones while the operation is in progress.

Visitors and residents should close windows and doors and keep medications nearby if they are suffering from a respiratory illness.

For more information, please call QPWS Agnes Water office on 0429 633 770. 

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).

View Park Alert

These burns aim to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.  This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.

As a result, smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Castle Tower NP. Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions. Visitors and residents should close windows and doors and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.

For more information, please call QPWS Agnes Water office on 0429 633 770. 

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).

View Park Alert

These burns aim to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.  This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.

As a result, smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Eurimbula NP, including campgrounds and day-use areas, and within the townships of Agnes Water, Captain Creek and Turkey Beach. 

Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions. Visitors and residents should close windows and doors and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.

For more information, please call QPWS Agnes Water office on 0429 633 770. 

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).

View Park Alert

These burns aim to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.  This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.

As a result, smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Deepwater NP, including campgrounds and day-use areas, and within the townships of Agnes Water and Deepwater. 

Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions. Visitors and residents should close windows and doors and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.

For more information, please call QPWS Agnes Water office on 0429 633 770. 

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).

View Park Alert

These burns aim to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to create a mosaic pattern of burnt and unburnt areas.  This will help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.

As a result, smoke may be seen in the vicinity of Joseph Banks Conservation Park, including lookouts and walking tracks, and within Seventeen Seventy. 

Smoke can decrease visibility on the roads, so it is important that motorists drive safely to the conditions. Visitors and residents should close windows and doors and keep medications close by if suffering from a respiratory illness.

For more information, please call QPWS Agnes Water office on 0429 633 770. 

Please observe all signage, barriers and directions from rangers and do not enter closed areas.

Stay up-to-date with Current bushfire warnings and incidents from Queensland Fire Department (QFD).

View Park Alert

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.

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• 49 car parking bays, including two PWD (People with Disabilities) parking bays for increased accessibility. 
• A limited carpark footprint to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment. 
• Stormwater and environmental management processes to better manage the site and the surrounding environment. 
• A 6:1 ratio of parking spaces to trees to utilise natural shading options. 
• Boom gate entrance and secured boundary to prevent after-hours use (i.e. Illegal camping) 
• Acoustic wall to reduce noise impact on neighbouring properties with an environmentally considerate design to maintain the existing tree along the boundary. 
• Public seating and a water fountain for community use. 
• Potential locations for public art installations both inside and outside the car park. 
• Ecology and engineering issues highlighted in the court decision are being adhered to. 
• On-street RV (recreational vehicle) parking along Agnes Street. 

Works update

Following site mobilisation, erosion and sediment control measures were promptly installed to protect surrounding environmental values.      

Set out and surveying activities were completed early in the program to guide construction and ensure accuracy in stormwater infrastructure and pavement levels.  

Progress - 14 to 21 Aug:

• Stormwater system installation progressed to 85 per cent
• In situ concrete works at 75 per cent
• Footpath construction at 25 per cent  

Further updates will be provided as the works continue to progress.  

What to expect during works 

During works, you’ll notice workers and activity in the work area with some brief traffic disruption and partial road closure required at times.  

• Works will take place Monday to Saturday, 6.30am-5pm, site conditions and weather permitting. 
• At times, dust and machinery/equipment noise can be expected from project site. 
• Some local traffic-only restrictions under traffic control. 
• Reduced speed limit. 
• At times, partial road closure and road changes. 
• Please follow signs and directions. 

Date references indicated are a guide only. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works/dates may vary.

The Agnes Water Beach Visitor Carpark is proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Department of Transport and Main Roads and Gladstone Regional Council. 

The existing culvert has been identified for replacement, with this project aiming to provide a safer culvert structure, future-protecting this asset against erosion and environmental damage and reducing the frequency of future maintenance. 

What to expect

Please be mindful when driving through this location that there will soon be work crews and heavy machinery on site.

When the single lane side-track is established, detour signage and traffic control will be installed while culvert renewal works are carried out. 

No disruptions to property access is expected. 

• Works Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm, weather permitting.   
• Noise, vibration and dust from the work area is expected.  
• Heavy machinery and equipment operating. 
• Traffic management at times, including traffic disruptions and delays.  
• Please follow directions and signage in the area. 

 
The Dalga Road Culvert Renewal project is proudly supported by Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) 2025/26 funding and Gladstone Regional Council.    

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

The new pathway will connect to existing footpath in the area, provide greater pedestrian connectivity for the community and improve pedestrian safety to the Kirkwood shopping centre.    

This project supports Council’s Pedestrian and Cycle Strategy, providing cyclists and pedestrians with a safe and dedicated pathway, reducing the need to share the roadway with motorists. 

Planned Works 
Site preparation works will start soon. 

• Two trees on the footpath alignment have been condition assessed and identified for removal in coming weeks. 
• Council takes a sensitive approach to remove trees only where absolutely necessary to enable works and to ensure the safety of workers and community. 
• More trees will be planted as part of landscape works towards completion of footpath construction. 
• Overall path construction works: Anticipated to start from about July for about six weeks, weather permitting.  
• In March: Targeted tree removal, electrical works including installation of electrical conduit, light pole footings. 
• From about July: Construction of new footpath, installation of kerb ramps, bollards, signage. 

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

What to expect 
To keep our community safe and to minimise disruptions: 

• Work will occur in stages, commencing with tree removal in the next two weeks followed by the electrical works, weather permitting.  
• Works will take place Monday to Friday, 6am-6pm.  
• Machinery noise, vibration and dust can be expected from the project site.  
• At times, some pedestrian and traffic disruptions.  
• Please follow signs and directions. 

The end of Parksville Drive to Kahler Close Construct Shared Path project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program and Gladstone Regional Council.   

Project update

• Majority of Stage 1 roadworks are complete with a portion of remaining works to be delivered.

Work is scheduled, site conditions and weather permitting, along the northern side of Jeffery Court (on the road and embankment near the boundary of NRMA Agnes Water Holiday Park and Tom Jeffery Memorial Park):

• Stage 1 - Drainage, road widening, new kerb, asphalt reseal, line-marking and road sign installation within the work area. Installation of mountable kerbing.
• Stage 2 - Construction of retaining wall and boardwalk on embankment adjacent to Tom Jeffery Memorial Park.
   

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To make it safer for drivers, pedestrians, community and visitors to the park and beach, when complete, works along this section of Jeffery Court will introduce:  

• Reverse angle parking: 18 parking bays to replace existing parallel parking bays, utilising available space and providing greater off-road safety during vehicle unpacking/loading.    
• Lower speed limit: a 10km/hr shared zone will apply. 
• No queue signage: traffic will not be permitted to queue on the road. 
• Existing one-way traffic flow to remain: current one-way flow of traffic conditions will continue. 
• Retaining wall and boardwalk: Work in 2025 to provide a safe pedestrian path to connect to existing pathways. 

What to expect during works 
During works, you’ll notice workers and activity in the work area with some brief traffic disruption and partial road closure required at times.  

• Works - Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm, site conditions and weather permitting.  
• Traffic management.  
• At times, dust and machinery/equipment noise can be expected from the project site.  
• Some local traffic only restrictions under traffic control. 
• Reduced speed limit. 
• At times, partial road closure and road changes.  
• Please follow signs and directions. 

What’s been happening?

ROAD CUT AT GRANITE CREEK BRIDGE - CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC - UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

UPDATE @ 22 APRIL 2025

• Following significant rainfall and damage to the temporary crossing across Granite Creek in early April 2025, Lowmead Road remains cut at the Granite Creek crossing with a full closure in place to all traffic.
• Site inspections and damage assessments at the site are continuing.
• Road closed barriers are in place with the causeway closed to all traffic. Local access is not permitted.
• The working area that has been developed in Granite Creek to support bridge construction is an active worksite. Public access is not permitted. Please observe all construction signage and barriers that are in place to protect our community from construction site hazards.
• While the road remains closed to all traffic, a diversion around the area is in place. Please continue to drive safely, to conditions, and plan extra time for travel.
• Early inspections indicate that to rebuild the causeway road to a limited condition, capable of withstanding one-way traffic, substantial civil works and time would be required.
• The normal creek flows are too high, and the banks are too steep, to allow for any local access/side track to be considered.
• Our officers are working diligently, various options are currently being outworked and a number of our teams are focussed on delivering the best possible outcome for the community.
• We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to determine the next steps for our road network in this area.

• Granite Creek Bridge
  • Bridge construction works, including minor road adjustments to align road approaches with the new bridge. 
• Stages 2, 3 and 4 of Lowmead Road
  • Local road users will have noticed approximately 2000m of sealing works completed in Stage #3, in a stretch of road between Colosseum Creek and Granite Creek.
     

Planned works, site conditions and weather permitting:

• Stage #2
  • Stage #2 is approximately a 7km of section of road that commences at Colosseum Creek crossing and continues towards Lowmead. Construction works commenced in August 2024 and were completed in May 2025. This excludes the Gin Creek crossing works, anticipated to occur in July-August. Further updates will be provided noting it is expected that these works will require the full closure of the road for a period of time, noting there are no options for side-tracks/detours around the Gin Creek crossing.
  • While project works are underway, Lowmead Road is open to local traffic only, specifically for access to homes and properties. All residents who must use the road are asked to slow down, drive to conditions, observe warning signs and reduced speed zones.
• Stage #3, Stage #4
  • Council has a Contractor team working on these sections of road, which are separated by Granite Creek. The Contractor team is also completing the Granite Creek Bridge works.
  • Lowmead Road sustained significant damage during a flood event in early April 2025 and is currently closed to the public. The Contractor has established a temporary track for construction purposes only. There is no road access available to the public through Granite Creek.
• Road conditions to expect
  • Suburb: Lowmead Road to Mount Tom
  • Street: Lowmead Road from Clarkes Road to Fingerboard Road
  • What’s happening:
    • Road works. Closed. Local traffic only.
    • Detour for non-local traffic via Gorge Road, Lowmead Road or Tablelands Road, Berajondo.
    • Expect delays. Follow signs and directions.

More information 

• All forecast works in 2025 will occur either on or directly adjacent to the existing road. Traffic controls will be in place, so please observe directions and reduced speed zones at all times.
• Local road users should anticipate significant site activity while multiple crews (both Council and Contractors) will be working simultaneously across Stages 2, 3 and 4 and the Granite Creek Bridge site.
• Noise, dust, construction traffic and heavy machinery is expected in the area.

The Lowmead Road Safety and Sealing Upgrade project is being delivered by Council and its Contractors in 2024 and is included in Council’s Capital Works program. This project has secured the support of the Federal Government to widen and seal more than 20km of Lowmead Road in 2024 via the Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program (RRUPP). The Granite Creek Bridge project has secured funding from Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), which joins Commonwealth and State government funding to help communities recover from disasters.

WHAT TO EXPECT 

Works are scheduled to occur from September to December 2025, site conditions and weather permitting.  

• Works Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm. 
• Some weekend work will be scheduled following removal of road material. 
• Noise, vibration and dust from the work area is expected.  
• Water trucks for dust suppression, as necessary.  
• Machinery, equipment, vehicles and workers in the area.  
• Partial road closure, traffic and pedestrian disruptions and traffic management. 
• At times, brief property access disruptions.  
• Reduced speed limit. 
• Please plan for delays, drive to conditions and follow directions and signage in the area.  

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

The McPherson Street, Rosedale Pavement Rehabilitation and Kerb and Channel Replacement works are proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) and Gladstone Regional Council. 

PLANNED WORKS FORECAST 
Works are anticipated to occur in the period from 19 May to end August, site conditions and weather permitting.  

• Road widening, stabilisation and sealing 400m either side of Oyster Creek.  
• Installation of concrete batter protection and guardrails. 

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

WHAT TO EXPECT 

Please be mindful of construction works occurring: 

• Work will be carried out Monday to Sunday from 6am to 6pm. 
• Noise, vibration and dust from the work area is expected.  
• Heavy machinery and equipment operating.  
• Traffic disruptions and traffic management with at times, delays of up to 10 mins.  
• Reduced speed limit. 
• Please plan for delays, drive to conditions and follow directions and signage in the area. 

The Oyster Creek, Round Hill Road safety improvement works are proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) and Gladstone Regional Council. 

Planned works

• Majority of project work is complete.
• By end of August: Contractor to demobilise from site 
• September: Brief return to site for second-seal layer and line-marking  

During works please follow signs and directions in the area.

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

The Rocky Crossing Road, Round Hill project is proudly funded by the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery 2024-25 program.   

More information

Please be mindful when driving through this location and use alternate parking areas.

No disruptions to the Council office access are expected. 

Please follow directions and signage in the area. 

What to expect

• Works Mon-Fri, 6am to 6pm.
• Footpath will remain operational to pedestrians.
• No traffic delays expected.
• If in the area, please be mindful of workers and follow signs and directions.

Specialised contractors will be working for a few days at Chinaman’s Beach, on land and in the ocean, to undertake cleaning of the Agnes Water IWTP inlet pipework. 

Specialised and heavy equipment, including cranes, will be in use within the works area, with boats and divers working on the ocean side of the pipeline. A dive team will oversee works in the water and collect any equipment dispersed from the pipework and excess debris.

For public safety, a works exclusion zone will be established, with a temporary road closure in place and no public access off Springs Road for the duration of the works.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• 31 Aug-3 Sep: Temporary closure of Chinaman’s Beach Access Road and Beach Access Track from the afternoon of Sunday 31 August, reopening after works are completed on Wednesday, 3 September.
• No water impacts expected: For the duration of the works, water quality, pressure and flows should not be impacted; however, we do ask you to limit water use where possible.
• Restrict sprinkler use: During these works, please refrain from irrigating with sprinkler systems to enable access to maximum water supply levels during works.
• Restrict pool filling: Please plan to delay topping up or filling of pools in this works timeframe, to enable maximum availability of water supply during works.
• Noise and dust: Some noise, dust and vibration may result from the works area.
• Ocean debris: During the cleaning process, built-up material in the pipework such as silt, sand and debris (natural to the environment) may be dispersed from pipework and be visually noticeable in the water for a short period. This is a possibility; however, only a small quantity of debris has been extracted during pipework maintenance in previous years and it is likely that there is less residual build-up in pipework.

• Please follow signs and directions.

Project Details

Investigations have revealed stagnant water, silt and sediment buildup, and breaks and cracks in sections of the existing stormwater pipeline. 

Pipework condition and its ability to manage stormwater in the area has been assessed with the pipe location and proximity to the nearby conservation area considered.    

The Contractor will remove a section of stormwater pipe and pit and replace with new pipe, stormwater pit and headwall. Works will include site preparation, roadworks, traffic management and road surface re-instatement.    

Strict controls will be in place to ensure no disturbance occurs within the nearby Joseph Banks Conservation Park boundary.  

Sewer services are not expected to be affected by these renewal works; however, this method of pipeline rehabilitation may produce minor noise disturbances, additional traffic, and possibly odour for short periods. 

 
What to expect 

• Works between 1 to 22 Aug, 6am-6pm, weather permitting.   
• Council Contractors will carry identification.  
• Access if required only to external areas of property.  
• You will receive further access notification from the Contractor closer to works. 

The existing water main has reached the end of its service life and is increasingly vulnerable to leaks and failures.  

Replacing it with a durable HDPE pipe will:  

• Improve water supply security for local businesses and residents, 
• Reduce the risk of future unplanned outages, 
• Support current and future development in the area. 

WHAT TO EXPECT 

• Works will take place along Hanson Road, extending from the corner of Lord St to the corner of Tranberg St. 
• Works will occur Monday to Saturday, from 6.30am to 5pm.  
• Short-term water outages: Advance notice will be provided to impacted properties ahead of planned disruptions.  
• Traffic impacts: Temporary traffic management measures will be in place, affecting inbound traffic along Hanson Road heading to the CBD. This may result in limited parking availability and changes to traffic flow during construction hours.  
• Noise and dust: Some noise, dust and vibration may occur during excavation and pipe installation, but measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience. 

Civil and electrical works will be required to replace the existing temporary unit and install a permanent chemical dosing unit.  

This project aims to provide improved infrastructure, reducing the need for on-going maintenance while reducing the risk of unplanned sewer disruptions for residents. 

These works are included in Council’s Capital Works program.  

Above dates are a guide only. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works may vary. 

What to expect 

• Works from Monday to Friday, 7am-4.30pm, weather permitting.  
• Machinery operating.   
• Concrete slab demolition, removal and construction. 
• Noise, vibration, odour and dust can be expected from the project site.  
• At times, some additional traffic in the area and pedestrian disruptions. 
• No interruption to sewer services is expected. 

If near the area, please be mindful of works and follow signs and directions. 
 

This project will involve sewer cleaning, relining and junction sealing.   

Sewer services are not expected to be affected by these renewal works however this method of pipeline rehabilitation may produce minor noise disturbances, additional traffic, and possibly odour for short periods.      

Access to properties will only be required when entry is necessary to access Council’s sewer main assets, complete the works, or for service junction repair and connection to the new sewer pipe. Entry to properties will be made in accordance with Part 2, Section 144 of Local Government Act 2009.    

Planned Works, weather permitting    

• 12 May to 24 June: Sewer cleaning works
• 16 June to 10 October: Relining works
• Program of works information will be provided here when finalised.

Above dates are a guide only. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works may vary.    

What to expect  

• Works between 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday and 6.30am to 5pm on Saturday, weather permitting.    
• Council Contractors will carry identification.   
• Access if required only to external areas of property, including backyards.   
• Please ensure clear access to any sewer main access points on your property.   
   

Residents will receive further access notification from the Contractor closer to works. Please relocate/restrain any animals and enable access through any gates during this timeframe.  

The installation of advanced water meters and access to associated technology will provide significant benefits to residential households and businesses by:

• Enabling early detection of leaks.
• Providing data and information online so the user can review and manage their water usage.
• Enabling Council officers to respond more effectively to usage enquiries regarding connections. 
   

Every property in Gladstone Central, Barney Point, Callemondah, Kirkwood, New Auckland, West Gladstone and parts of South Gladstone with an existing water meter will have upgraded infrastructure installed between July and Late 2025, between 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday, with weekend work (involving later start times) approved by Council. 

The age of a property’s existing water meter will determine if it is fully replaced as part of the upgrade, or if the existing asset can be retained and an advanced water meter infrastructure sensor added. There is no cost to property owners associated with this upgrade.

What to expect during works

• Council Contractors, Taggle Systems, will carry identification with them.
• Water meter upgrade takes about 15 minutes depending on the complexity of your meter.
• A vacuum truck may be required at some sites. If this is the case, please expect some noise.  
• Water will be disconnected during works, stopping water flow for the installation period.
• If water is flowing through the meter and we are unable to make contact, we will come back at a later stage.
• A calling card will be left in your letterbox/on your property to advise if the installation was complete or if you need to contact Council to arrange a time for installation completion.
   

If you have animals or locked gates and need to be present at the install, or if you have any questions about this project, please contact Council on 4970 0700 or visit your local Council office at Mount Larcom, Calliope or Gladstone.

Following installation, residents can sign up to the My Water portal which will show near real-time water usage. Users can set up high usage alerts and receive monthly water usage reports by email.

The advanced water meter upgrade program supports Council’s commitment to continuously improve focus and practices around smart asset management.   

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