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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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.

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.

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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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. 

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. 

Please contact Road Services on 4970 0700 regarding any issues or concerns.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Alternative locations:

• Archay Rd, Calliope
• Glenlyon Rd, Glen Eden
• Red Rover Rd, Callemondah **Also out of order until further notice**

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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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