Alternate washdown facilities are available at Stowe Road, Calliope.

Vehicle washdown facilities and hygiene inspections

A wildfire event in 2020 impacted Benaraby Landfill and a site assessment was undertaken to provide recommendations for bushfire mitigation action.

Risks were identified with no standpipe on-site and with mains water trickle feed to the landfill.

During the wildfire event emergency service vehicles had to travel to Benaraby to refill during the wildfire.

This project will install two fire water tanks on-site to meet legislative requirements and provide a source of water for emergency services during a wildfire event.

This will assist with response time during fire emergencies, reducing potential risk to the facility and community.

If visiting Benaraby Landfill you may notice increased work activity occurring. Please be mindful of works occurring and follow any signs or directions.

There will be no impact on any other Waste Facilities.

We appreciate your patience.

Alternative Waste Transfer Stations

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

• Forestry camp
• Range view camp
• Zamia camp

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.

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

Work will be scheduled, where practical, to allow patrons to continue using the facility, however at times, access restrictions to specific areas of the golf course will apply. If on-site, please be safety conscious and follow signage and directions. 

The project will involve upgrade of the Calliope District Golf Club irrigation system and soil remediation, while maintaining access for golf members to about 15 holes while work proceeds. 

During these works, overall water supply to the Calliope District Golf Club irrigation systems will be maintained until the new irrigation system becomes operational. 

 Planned works - key dates
This extensive project is planned to be delivered in 11 stages through until about May 2025.

Works forecast, weather permitting:

• Continuation of Stage 5 works - Sep-Oct (Hole 2)
  • Hole 1 opened ahead of schedule
  • Hole 2 expected to open on 26 November
• Stage 6 - On hold until under boring machine is available
• Stage 7 works - Oct-Nov (Holes 3 & 4)
  • Hole 3 Irrigation main and lateral lines
  • Hole 3 minor soil remediation
  • Hole 4 Irrigation main and lateral lines
  • Hole 4 Soil remediation will be completed at a later date to coincide with works on Holes 10 and 11.

What To Expect 

• Works will occur six days/week from 6am-6pm Monday to Friday and from 6am-3pm on Saturdays.  
• Adjustable works program to maximise patrons use of the facility.  
• Some vibration, dust and machinery noise associated with work.  
• At times, access restrictions to specific areas.  
• Please observe signage and directions during works.  

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. 

This work will be carried out for the duration of the nesting period.

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:

• Deepwater National Park
• Eurimbula National Park

These areas will be closed during this period and will be clearly identified by warning signs placed at all entrances. Please pay heed to signage and restrain pets on leash during the control period.  

Beaches will remain open during the day. 

If your pet becomes trapped, please call Brent Tangey, Senior Natural Environment Officer on 0407 138 768 for assistance to release the pet.

Please be aware, that you may occasionally hear a firearm being safely discharged as part of the targeted control activities.

If you spot a fox or suspected fox den in the program area, please phone (07) 4970 0700 or report it to Council via our online services platform.

More information on the Coastal Fox Program

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

To keep our community safe, full closure of these footbridges will be needed with no pedestrian bridge access from late January 2025 until about the end of June 2025. Pedestrian detours will be required around the work areas.

For cost savings and work efficiencies, the two Turtleway pedestrian bridges will be closed at the same time.  

Works will be scheduled consecutively for bridge removal and replacement at the various sites with community and worker safety a priority.  

Replacement of these footbridges will involve installation of new structures to provide improved community connectivity for years to come.  

Council looks forward to delivering these asset improvement works and appreciates the patience and understanding of the community while these necessary pedestrian bridge replacements are undertaken.  

The Turtleway Bridges Replacement project is proudly funded by the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4. 

It is hoped that through the completion of the rehabilitation works the natural integrity of the headland will be reinstated and continue to enhance natural visitor experiences.

A new three-bay car park has been provided on the top of the headland for day visitors. Existing pedestrian access to the beach and lower sections of the headland are maintained.

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

This alert applies to the following park:

• Curtis Island National Park and Conservation Park

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What’s been happening?

• Stage 1
  • Local road users will notice that Stage 1 of the Lowmead Road works was completed in late-2023, using funding from the Queensland Government’s Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS). These completed works are within the first two kilometres of Lowmead Road after turning off from Fingerboard Road.
• Stage 2, 3 and 4
  • Vegetation clearing to enable road widening and sealing is now complete.

Planned works, site conditions and weather permitting:

• Stage 2
  • Stage 2 is approximately a 7km section of road that commences at the Colosseum Creek crossing and continues towards Lowmead. Construction works are on-track to commence in August 2024. 
• Stage 3, Stage 4
  • Council has appointed a contractor to accelerate road widening, drainage and sealing works in Stages 3 and 4. The contractor will also be constructing a new bridge across Granite Creek on the upstream side of the current causeway.
  • Road sealing works are forecast late-2024.
  • Minor road realignments on Lowmead Road will occur late-2024, once the new bridge is ready for operation.
• Road conditions to expect until late 2024
  • Suburb: Lowmead to Mount Tom
  • Street: Lowmead Road from Clarkes Rd to Fingerboard Rd
  • What’s happening?
    • Road works. Closed. Local traffic only
    • Detour for non-local traffic via Gorge Road, Lowmead or Tablelands Road, Berajondo
    • Expect delays. Follow signs and directions

More information 

• All forecast works in 2024 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 a significant increase in site activity from about May to October 2024 when multiple crews (both Council and Contractors) will be working simultaneously across Stages 2, 3 and 4.
• 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.

Turkey Beach Road Safety Improvement works are proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) and Gladstone Regional Council.

Project update  

• Work on-site will pause from 13 December 2024 and is planned to restart from 3 February 2025.
• Majority of Stage 1 roadworks are complete with a portion of remaining works to be delivered early in 2025. 
• Over the festive season, Jeffery Court will be open and able to be used for parallel parking. 

Planned works forecast 

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 (until 13 Dec 2024) - Drainage, road widening, new kerb, asphalt reseal, line-marking and road sign installation within the work area.  
• Stage 2 (expected start from 3 Feb 2025) - Installation of mountable kerbing (remaining Stage 1 work). Construction of retaining wall and boardwalk on embankment adjacent to Tom Jeffery Memorial Park. 
   

More information 

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. 

A SafeST investigation was undertaken in the area by Transport and Main Roads to determine the infrastructure improvements required to improve safety for students.  

Work involves installation of a new ramp and footpath connecting the top of the Pittsbay Crescent gate ramp to the left side road reserve of Pittsbay Crescent. Approximately 70m of new footpath has been constructed south of the school towards Beltana Drive to link to existing path within Malpas Park.      

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 work 

Footpath work has finished. Handrails for the ramp area near the school are being procured and installation will then follow.  

The overall project is expected to be completed about late December.

During works

• Works between Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.  
• Noise, vibration and dust can be expected from the project site.  
• At times, some pedestrian and traffic disruptions.  
• Please follow signs and directions. 

The Boyne Island State School Pittsbay Crescent Footpath project is proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) and Gladstone Regional Council.   

Council staff conducting readings will be dressed in GRC-branded clothing and will carry an authorised officer card featuring photographic identification.

Residents are asked to keep water meters accessible and clear of building materials, soil, vehicles, or other objects.

Council also reminds residents to keep unrestrained dogs controlled and gates closed.

Water consumption for this half-year period will be billed in the half-yearly consumption notice to be issued in February 2025.  

Residents unable to locate their water meter can phone Council on 4970 0700.

More information

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Utility Charges
Water Meters

The Gladstone Sewer Manhole Renewal project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland funding 2021-24 in association with Gladstone Regional Council. 

Work will generally involve:

• Removal and/or grouting capping of existing redundant sewer rising main (located within the foreshore area),
• Installation of new sewer rising main within the road reserve,
• New sewer rising main connection to the existing network,
• Testing and commissioning of the new sewer rising main.

Planned works forecast

• 2 to 11 Dec: Contractors on-site mobilisation 
• 12 to 20 Dec: Work on sewage pump station generator replacement   
• From 20 Dec: Stop for Christmas period  
• 14 Jan 2025: Recommence works on-site  
• Works in January: Start of sewer rising main realignment works within the road corridor to be undertaken section-by-section

Work will start in the sewage pump station area for the duration of the December period of works. This work will have minimal impact on the roadway during this time.

What to expect

Work is being planned in stages with public safety as a priority and with consideration of peak holiday times, the community and visitors to our region.

Works will stop over Christmas (from 20 Dec) and recommence in mid-January (14 Jan).  

When works are underway in 2025:

• Contractors in the area on weekdays with at times, work at night and on weekends.
• Equipment and machinery operating with noise and dust likely from the project area.
• At times, some pedestrian detours, disruption to traffic flow, single lane alternating traffic and parking restrictions within the work area.
• At times, some amenities near the immediate work area will be closed for public safety.
• Please follow signs and directions and plan for road and pedestrian changes near the works area.

The Seventeen Seventy Sewer Rising Main Replacement project is funded by the Queensland Government’s QCoast2100 program and Gladstone Regional Council.

Frequently asked questions

Work will involve:  

• Removal and/or grouting of existing redundant sewer rising main (located under road and footpaths in some areas),  
• Installation of new sewer rising main,  
• New sewer rising main connection to the existing network,  
• Testing and commissioning of the new sewer rising main. 

Work is being planned with public safety as a priority, with Council extremely mindful of peak holiday times in Tannum Sands with the community, visitors to our region and dates of known community events on Millennium Esplanade considered. 

When works start you can expect to see Contractors in the area on weekdays with some work at night and on weekends.  

Due to equipment and machinery operating in the area, noise and dust are likely from the project area.  

A temporary on-site work area will be established at the northern end of Millennium Esplanade. 

The sewer rising main construction involves open trench excavation using temporary fencing and metal plates to protect exposed areas outside of work hours.  

At times, some pedestrian detours, disruption to traffic flow, and parking restrictions will be experienced along the esplanade.  

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

To keep the public safe, there may be times when some amenities near the immediate work area may also need to be closed.