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Gladstone Aquatic Centre, Gladstone
- Location
- 60 Tank Street, Gladstone
- Description of Works
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Works in 2021 included installation of site boundary fencing, filtration plant upgrades, Aquatic Play Park upgrades, Building Renewals included amenity upgrades and addition of a new Accessible Adult Change Room and external pool lights replacement.
Works also included Stage 1 Building Renewals, included upgrades to amenities in the 25m pool area and Stage 2 Building Renewals included upgrade to facilities and main amenities building. Improved change rooms with two new Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) accessible facilities and three new family change rooms.
Works in 2022 have included new roof structures over main amenities, new awning to the existing kiosk and front entrance upgrade. Stage 3 Building Renewals including 25m pool upgrades, building enclosure works and upgrades to the 25m pool water heating system were completed with work then on the 50m grandstand and shade sail upgrades. - Commencing
- August 2020, various stages
- Completion
- Various stages continuing until 2023
- More information
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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
50M POOL ADDITIONS
- Additions to the 50m pool occurred, including installation of a pool hoist, pool step/ramp and temporary heating to improve mobility and access for pool patrons to use the 50m pool in comfort.
WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING?
- 50m Grandstand and shade sail upgrades: Upgrade of the existing grandstand reached practical completion in November with the installation of a new shade sail structure next. Temporary access restrictions will apply and will be communicated when confirmed.
- 25m pool heating upgrade: System changes using the heating system that heated the 50m pool during the 25m pool upgrades have been completed.
WHAT’S NEXT?
- 50m pool relining: This package of work forms part of the Stage 3 Rejuvenation project and will involve complete replacement of 50m pool tiles. Tender for these works will be released early in 2023 with retiling planned for Winter 2023. More detail will be provided in 2023, before work starts.
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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LNG Plant - Larger Than Normal Flare
- Location
- Curtis Island
- Description of Works
- Due to maintenance work being carried at Shell’s QGC LNG plant on Curtis Island, commencing 07.12.2022, Gladstone residents may see a larger than normal flare at the start and the end of the maintenance period. Smoke is not likely to be visible but in the event that it is, it will be managed via regular operational conditions and processes, and in accordance with the relevant regulatory requirements.
- Commencing
- 7 December 2022
- Completion
- 31 March 2023
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Temporary Closure - Tea House, Boyne Tannum Memorial Parklands
- Location
- Boyne Tannum Memorial Parklands
- Description of Works
- Tea House facility is not available for hire due to current and ongoing works which are anticipated to be completed by June 2023.
- Commencing
- September 2022
- Completion
- June 2023
- More information
Parks scheduled works
Regular maintenance and operational development of Gladstone Region parks, reserves, open spaces and playgrounds is conducted by Council staff throughout the year including all furniture, play equipment, structures and trails.
Information and updates are posted on our Facebook page.
For more information, please contact Council on (07) 4970 0700.
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Temporary Closure - Memorial Park, Bororen Dog Agility Area
- Location
- Memorial Park, Bororen Dog Agility Area
- Description of Works
- Due to recent storm damage in the surrounding area, the Bororen Dog Agility Area is temporarily closed.
- Commencing
- 9 December 2022
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Tom Jeffery Memorial Park - Bridge closure
- Location
- Tom Jeffery Memorial Park Bridge, Agnes Water
- Description of Works
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Flood water forces and stormwater have undermined the central footing of the bridge leading to sagging of the structure.
After early investigations, to keep our community safe, Council closed the bridge to the public on 16 May.
Council will continue to maintain the temporary pedestrian access from Tom Jeffery Memorial Park to Agnes Water Main Beach following closure of the bridge which links these two areas.
- Commencing
- 16 May 2022
- More information
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Council is aware this bridge design provides a vital link to the beach.
Geotechnical investigations and engineering assessments have been completed to determine the best approach to repair the asset.
What’s been happening?
Since removal of the bridge from site in August for repair, upgrade works on the bridge structure have been occurring off-site with replacement of timber and upgrading of the metal components.
Procurement of precast concrete piles has also been underway in readiness for on-site installation later.
Tenders are currently open for Installation of Precast Concrete Bridge Piles & Headstock.
Next steps
- On-site work to install new piles, foundation and structural protection works.
- Reinstallation of the deck beam and handrail.
Council is extremely mindful of peak holiday times in Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy, so bridge project plans are being considered with the community and visitors to our region in mind.
Works required will take time and scheduling of works is dependent on contractor availability, supply of materials and weather permitting.
Efforts to have bridge works completed prior to the summer school holidays will not be achievable, so to reduce tourism and economic impacts, project work will recommence on-site from early February.
Planned works forecast
- Currently, the tender evaluation process is underway and will then progress to contract award.
- Early February - Contractors start on-site foundation work.
- Late March - Anticipated project completion.
Beach access
Council will continue to maintain the temporary pedestrian access from Tom Jeffery Memorial Park to Agnes Water Main Beach.- More detail about planned works will be issued before work starts.
We appreciate your understanding while we work to reconnect you to the beach.
Construction programs of this size are often subject to change and can be delayed by weather, availability of construction materials, and other unforeseen circumstances. Please use above information as a guide only.
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Tondoon Botanic Gardens Electrical Upgrades
- Location
- Tondoon Botanic Gardens
- Description of Works
- Electrical and lighting upgrade works.
- Commencing
- Stage 2 - June 2021
- Completion
- Stage 2 - late February 2023
- More information
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Works will include:
- Stage 2 (June 2021 to February 2023) – This work involves 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. The power supply work will be carried out by Ergon. After this, Council will connect the electrical equipment, with this work expected to occur by the end of February 2023.
- Stage 1 of the Tondoon Botanic Gardens Electrical Upgrades Project has been completed as an initiative of the Queensland Government.
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Tranquillity Walk, Miriam Vale - Temporary closure of equipment
- Location
- Tranquillity Walk, Miriam Vale
- Description of Works
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Flying foxes are still occupying trees above the fitness equipment on the Tranquillity Walk. Historically the flying fox depart the Miriam Vale area in early winter, however as they are still present they may over-winter in their current location.
The fitness equipment will remain closed until the flying fox depart, but the remainder of the Tranquillity Walk parkland is open.
The Environment and Conservation Team will continue to monitor them on a monthly basis and reopen the equipment if possible. - Completion
- Reassessed regularly
- More information
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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.
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No planned burns to report.
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Roadworks, conditions and closures
Refer to the RegionWatch website for up to date road conditions and scheduled works. Information and updates are posted on our Facebook page for short term and unscheduled works.
Regular maintenance and operational development of Gladstone Region roads are conducted by Council staff throughout the year.
For more information, please contact Council on (07) 4970 0700.
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Refer to RegionWatch for current road conditions
- More information
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Bridges Renewal/Upgrade Program
- Location
- Lowmead and Miriam Vale
- Description of Works
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Charnwood Road, Lowmead (Granite Creek) - Bridge Renewal
Bindaree Road, Miriam Vale (Three Mile Creek) - Bridge Upgrade
Stockbridge Road, Bridge #2, Lowmead, at Ch 4.048km - Bridge Renewal
Stockbridge Road, Bridge #3, at Ch 3.509km - Bridge Renewal
Following regular condition assessments of bridges across our region, lots of design and preliminary work towards improvement of these valuable community assets has occurred and work on various timber bridges has been scheduled.
Contractors have been working on sites in some areas in preparation for bridge renewal/upgrades.
During this time, and when bridge work is carried out, please be aware of the presence of road crews, mobilisation of heavy machinery and materials, noise and dust within the site area, please drive cautiously through the works area and adhere to all construction signs and directions.
Works are expected to take two to three months to complete, weather permitting. - Commencing
- 7 October 2022
- Completion
- 1 March 2023
- More information
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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.
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Seventeen Seventy Caravan Dump Point - temporary access
- Location
- Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy
- Description of Works
- Temporary changes to access the caravan dump point will be in place for two to three weeks while road works occur nearby.
- Commencing
- 30 January 2023
- Completion
- 17 February 2023
- More information
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To use the dump point during this time:
- For safety, caravanners are encouraged to pull-in and park approaching from the Agnes Water side with pedestrian access to the dump point to empty waste containers.
- Caravanners travelling from Seventeen Seventy towards Agnes Water are encouraged to enter the SES Access to safely turn around, then approach and park.
- Please be mindful of works in the area and follow signs and directions.
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Matthew Flinders (Marina) Bridge - Closure for Routine Operational Maintenance Tuesday 7 February 2023
- Location
- Matthew Flinders (Marina) Bridge
- Description of Works
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Please be advised that the Matthew Flinders (Marina) Bridge on Bryan Jordan Drive will be closed for routine operational maintenance and testing on Tuesday 7 February 2023.
The bridge will be closed to all marine & vehicular traffic for the duration of the works.
While under traffic management, detours will be in place for all vehicular traffic and an alternative route will need to be used via Hanson Road & Alf O’Rourke Drive. - Commencing
- 6.30am Tuesday 7 February 2023
- Completion
- 4pm Tuesday 7 February 2023
- More information
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Please contact Road Services on 4970 0700 regarding any issues or concerns.
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Barney St, Barney Point - Footpath Construction
- Location
- Barney St (western side of the street from Palmer St to Friend St intersections), Barney Point
- Description of Works
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Council road crews will construct a 2m wide footpath along the western side of Barney St, Barney Point, between the Palmer St to Friend St intersections.
Work will be carried out from 14 November 2022 to 10 February 2023, weather permitting.
Work hours will be between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday with the possibility of work on Saturdays if required. - Commencing
- 14 November 2022
- Completion
- 10 February 2023
- More information
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These works are included in Council’s 2022/23 Capital Works program as part of the broader Barney Point Footpath Stage 4 project.
Please be mindful of workers in the area, observe speed limits and pedestrian signage.
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1770 Depot entry upgrade - Monday 30 January - Friday 17 February
- Location
- Near entrance to 1770 Depot, Captain Cook Drive
- Description of Works
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Council’s road crews will undertake gravel, bitumen and asphalt surfacing works to upgrade the entry into the 1770 Depot.
Work will be carried out during normal business hours with heavy vehicles and machinery operating in the area.
During works, please follow signage and directions and be safety aware.
- Commencing
- 30 January 2023
- Completion
- 17 February 2023
- More information
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These works are included in Council’s 2022/23 Capital Works program and are scheduled to occur from 30 January to 17 February, weather permitting.
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Toolooa St (Derby to Agnes St) - Road Rehabilitation
- Location
- Toolooa St (Derby to Agnes St), eastern side,
- Description of Works
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Road rehabilitation work is planned along a section of Toolooa St (Derby to Agnes St), on the eastern side, southbound lanes.
This project is part of Gladstone Regional Council’s 2021/22 and 2022/23 capital works program and will be delivered by Council’s road crew in a number of stages over the next 12 months.
The works involve removal of the existing road surface/pavement, new drainage, and a new asphalt seal along southbound lanes of Toolooa Street between Derby St and Agnes St. - Commencing
- 28 May 2022
- Completion
- 30 June 2023
- More information
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A permanent asphalt seal was applied to southbound lanes of Toolooa St (between Derby St and Roberts St) in July 2022.
Council is progressively working to provide a new asphalt road seal along Toolooa St (between Agnes and Derby St) in both the south and north bound lanes. Before the asphalting can occur, the road must be excavated and new road layers constructed.
These are extensive works and will cause traffic disruption.
In this financial year, a new rising main sewer will be constructed in Toolooa St with the road works to be staged around this future project to avoid rework/damage to the new asphalt road.
Council will advise of these road and sewer works in Toolooa St throughout 2022/23 closer to works occurring.
Planned work in 2023
Stage 2 road work was completed on 25 January, with a temporary loose gravel surface in place.
Stage 3 will involve removal of the existing road surface/pavement and new drainage. Stage 3 will conclude once a seal is applied to Stages 2 and 3.
During the profiling work, the area of road being worked on will close to traffic, with road closure/traffic changes and detours required.
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.
Please plan for delays, traffic changes, detours, drive carefully near the area and observe signs.
This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Gladstone Regional Council.
Latest planned works
Stage 3 works are scheduled to start from 30 January and finish by end-February, weather permitting.
To enable this work, from Monday, 30 January, 7am:
- Southbound lanes of Toolooa St will be closed from the Derby St intersection with changed traffic conditions. Signs will be in place. There will be no right turn from Derby St into Toolooa St.
- Traffic heading south on Toolooa St will be directed to turn right into Derby St and detour around the immediate work area via Ann St, Marten St, Elizabeth St and Agnes St to the QAL roundabout.
- Detour routes and changed road conditions during Stage 2 works no longer apply. Roberts St/Toolooa St intersection will be left-turn only.
- Heavy vehicles will be directed to detour around the work area via Glenlyon Road.
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Barney St, Barney Point - Footpath Construction - Stage 5 works
- Location
- Barney St (from Friend St to the Young St Railway bridge), Barney Point
- Description of Works
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Council road crews will construct a 2m wide footpath along Barney St, Barney Point, between the intersections of Friend St and the Young St Railway bridge.
Work is expected to be carried out from 13 February 2023 to 30 May 2023, weather permitting.
Work hours will be between 6am and 6pm, Monday to Friday with the possibility of work on Saturdays if required.
- Commencing
- 13 February 2023
- Completion
- 30 May 2023
- More information
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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.
Water interruptions
To carry out essential maintenance to the water network, Council needs to turn off the water supply in the areas listed below.
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Mount Larcom Fixed Standpipe - Not Operational
- Location
- Mount Larcom
- Affected Streets
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The Mount Larcom fixed standpipe is currently not operational.
- Commencing
- Tuesday 24 January 2023
- Completion
- Monday 27 February 2023
- More information
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Alternative locations:
- Archay Rd, Calliope
- Glenlyon Rd, Glen Eden
- Red Rover Rd, Callemondah **Also out of order until further notice**
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Red Rover Road Fixed Standpipe - Not Operational from Wednesday 14 December 2022
- Location
- Red Rover Road, Callemondah
- Commencing
- Wednesday 14 December 2022
- Completion
- March 2023
- More information
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Alternative locations:
- Archay Rd, Calliope
- Glenlyon Road Rd, Gladstone
- Mount Larcom, Cnr Salisbury St & Balfour St Mt Larcom **Also not operational, until further notice**
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Scheduled Water Interruption - Kin Kora - Thursday 2 February - 9am
- Location
- Kin Kora
- Affected Streets
- Wilga Street & Cedar Street, Kin Kora
- Commencing
- 9am Thursday 2 February 2023
- Completion
- 1pm Thursday 2 February 2023
After water is turned on:
- On resumption of the water supply a hot water tap should be turned on to flush any air pockets from the pipes, then turn the hot water heater on again.
- We advise that you check the water prior to use. If it appears discoloured we suggest you turn on the nearest external tap to the meter and let it run for a period of time, or until it runs clear, and then do the same to the furthest external tap from the meter, to clear your pipework.
- Please do not wash clothes at this time to prevent staining from any discoloured water.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this interruption may cause. For more information contact us online or call on (07) 4970 0700.
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