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

• Location of tree works will be planned, where practical, to factor in regular golf events and arranged competitions.
• Tree clearing and pruning will start at Hole 1 and Hole 9 and progress to other course areas when suitable.
• A set route will be established for transport of mulch on-site. Please be mindful of trucks operating.
• Vegetation will only be removed where necessary to enable future irrigation replacement. Under Council’s Environment Policy, in undertaking the removal of trees, new trees will then be planted later as part of the broader project works. 

Planned Work - Dates to Note

• Works forecast 12 to 30 September, weather permitting.
  • From Monday, 12 September - Works start at Hole 1 and Hole 9 and progress to other areas when suitable.
  • Wednesday, 14 September - No work forecast to allow for Veterans Open.
  • Friday, 16 September - No work forecast.
  • Friday, 30 September - No work forecast.
     

What To Expect

• Tree works will occur Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4pm, with no weekend work.
• Fauna spotter on-site.
• Traffic controller on-site.
• Some vibration, dust and machinery noise associated with work.
• At times, access restrictions to specific areas.
• Please observe signage and directions during works.
   

More information about the broader irrigation replacement project and timeframes, will be provided closer to these works occurring. 

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

25M POOL AND BUILDING RENEWAL

We look forward to welcoming patrons in to our newly upgraded 25m pool and building enclosure. 

• Construction upgrades, including grouting, tiling, and painting are being finalised, with commissioning activities to start after curing time for tile grout and pool joint sealant.
  • Two to three days are needed to fill and heat the 25m pool.
  • Two to three days are required for water quality balancing.
• The 25m pool is forecast to reopen at the start of the September school holidays on 17 September.

We’ll confirm the 25m pool opening closer to the date. 

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 NEXT?

• 50m grandstand and shade sail upgrades: Work is forecast to start on 10 October with blasting and painting of the existing grandstand, replacement of roof sheeting and full replacement of the existing shade sail structure with a new shade sail structure. These works will also include some minor electrical upgrades to the grandstand.
• 50m pool relining: This package of work forms part of the Stage 3 Rejuvenation project and will involve complete replacement of 50m pool tiles. These works are planned for Winter 2023. 

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.

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.

Next steps

• Bridge has been removed for off-site repairs.
• On-site work to install new piles, foundation and structural protection works.
• Reinstallation of the deck beam and handrail.
   

What’s been happening?

Tom Jeffery Memorial Park Bridge has been removed and transported for off-site repair.

Council will continue to maintain the temporary pedestrian access from Tom Jeffery Memorial Park to Agnes Water Main Beach.

We appreciate your understanding while we work to reconnect you to the beach.

Works will include:

• Stage 2 (June 2021 to October 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.

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

Proposed burn location outlined and shaded in blue.

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• All works are forecast to occur between Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.
• Noise, vibration and dust can be expected from the project site. Water trucks will be used regularly for dust suppression as required.
• While all practical efforts will be made to limit temporary closures, some limited disruption to access will be unavoidable.
• Likelihood, at times, of property access disruptions for residents as no other entry and exit alternatives to Thomson St.
• Some access disruptions of up to 10 mins may be experienced entering and exiting Thomson St while a portion of works is completed and made safe for vehicles to travel through the work area.

More information 

• Works between Monday to Friday, 7am-6pm.
• Temporary, single lane side-track to be established around the work zone.  
• Temporary traffic control will be installed. 
• Noise, vibration and dust can be expected from the project site.  
• At times, machinery operating in the area.  
• If near the area, please be mindful of your safety and obey signage. 

• Some vibration, dust and machinery noise associated with work 
• At times, there will be traffic disruptions and footpath restrictions 
• Please observe signage and directions during works. 

The first stage of work in the area started with profiling to excavate the top layers of the existing road to enable new pavement materials and a fresh pavement seal to be constructed at a later date.

A permanent asphalt seal was applied to southbound lanes of Toolooa St (between Derby St and Roberts St) in July 2022.
Over the course of this financial year, Council will progressively work towards providing 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.  

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

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.
• Dust from the work area will be monitored and water trucks used as required.
• Portable lights will be used during night works. 

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.   

Users of the Turtleway bike and pedestrian path at Boyne Island will notice machinery and equipment operating at various locations as Council undertakes sewer man-hole replacement work.

Work will be carried out in proximity to the Turtleway path at five sites located between the John Oxley Bridge at Boyne Island to the beach access past Bray Park.

No disruption to services or to the Turtleway path are expected.

Please be aware of works occurring in these areas and follow the direction of any signage.

• Construction work times will be Monday to Saturday, 6.30am-6pm.
• Some machinery noise, dust and vibration associated with works.
• At times, may require traffic disruptions.
• Traffic controllers will be on site, as required, while works occur. Please follow directions.
• Potential disruptions to pedestrian access. Please observe signage.
• Some disruptions to water supply while work is carried out. Further notification will be provided.
• Accesses to nearby residences and businesses will be maintained.

This work is fully funded by the State of Queensland acting through the Department of Transport and Main Roads, and is necessary so the later, major Dawson Highway (Gladstone-Biloela) and Drynan Drive upgrade intersection project can be completed.