Living Here
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Community Engagement and Neighbourhood Centres relocating
- Location
- Community Engagement and Neighbourhood Centres
- Description of Works
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Council’s Community Engagement and Neighbourhood centres will soon be relocating from their existing premises to brand new purpose-built facilities at the newly completed $17.5m community facility in Philip Street.
Employees from the two centres will shortly be moving into the state-of-the art Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct which is due to be formally opened in early September. - Commencing
- Monday 26 July 2021
- Completion
- Mid-late August 2021
- More information
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For all enquiries please contact Council’s Engagement and Partnerships Team on (07) 4976 6300 or at cas@gladstone.qld.gov.au.
We look forward to seeing you at the new Philip Street precinct in August.
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Gladstone Aquatic Centre - Splash Zone closed
- Location
- Gladstone Aquatic Centre
- Description of Works
- Gladstone Aquatic Centre’s aqua play park, Splash Zone, is closed for the next stage of the facility’s $1.2m upgrade.
- Commencing
- 1 February 2021
- Completion
- Anticipated mid-July
- More information
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Council and BlueFit Swimming, the facility managers, have taken a staged approach to deliver these works, to minimise the impact on pool users. We apologise for any inconvenience and have worked to keep this essential closure as brief as possible so the community can enjoy water play sooner.
The Gladstone Aquatic Centre Rejuvenation is supported by the State Government through the COVID Works for Queensland Program and through the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
Learn more about the Gladstone Aquatic Centre and other facilities in the region www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/pools-aquatic-centres
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Gladstone Aquatic Centre – 25m indoor pool temperature
- Location
- Gladstone Aquatic Centre
- Description of Works
- Council is aware of heating system issues at the 25m pool at the Gladstone Aquatic Centre and has been investigating significant leaks and undertaken initial pipework investigations. Further investigations however are required.
- Commencing
- Thursday 1 July 2021
- More information
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The solar heating system is included for full replacement at the end of 2021 as part of the Gladstone Aquatic Centre pool refurbishment project, however the existing heating system has had several repairs as issues arise.
Council appreciates the community’s patience while these issues are addressed.
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Gladstone Aquatic Centre, Gladstone
- Location
- 60 Tank Street, Gladstone
- Description of Works
- Works in 2021 include installation of site boundary fencing, filtration plant upgrades, Aquatic Play Park upgrades, Building Renewals including amenity upgrades and addition of a new Accessible Adult Change Room and external pool lights replacement.
- Commencing
- August 2020, various stages
- Completion
- Various stages continuing until Dec 2021
- More information
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Stage 1 Building Renewals underway until August to deliver new and improved amenities in the 25m pool area, including the addition of a new Accessible Adult Change Room.
While works occur, temporary amenities with disability facilities will be available as well as general amenities in the main building.
The 25m pool will retain same operations and times.
Stage 2 Building Renewals - Upgrade to facilities and main amenities building (Aug-Dec) - improved change rooms, including two Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) accessible facilities and three new family change rooms, new roof structures over main amenities, new awning to the existing kiosk, front entrance upgrade.
While works occur, temporary amenities available and amenities in the 25m pool enclosure.
Gladstone Regional Council is being assisted to deliver this improved facility for the region with:
- $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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Radar Hill Reservoir Renewal
- Location
- Radar Hill, Goondoon Street, Gladstone
- Description of Works
- Construction/rectification works at Radar Hill Reservoir, Goondoon Street, Gladstone are scheduled as part of Council’s 2021 works program. The Radar Hill Reservoir was constructed in 1949. These renewal works will increase the operational life of the reservoir, increase water security and safety and provide design consistency with other reservoirs in the Gladstone scheme.
- Commencing
- 15 March 2021
- Completion
- 15 August 2021
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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Tondoon Botanic Gardens Café Deck Replacement
- Location
- Tondoon Botanic Gardens
- Description of Works
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Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens Café Deck Replacement project is a Queensland Government Works for Queensland project.
Stage 1 works involving replacement of the existing timber deck and boardwalk leading to the café are complete.
Stage 2 works related to building access will be carried out as part of Council’s 21/22 capital works.
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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 - January 2022
- More information
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Works will include:
- Stage 2 (June 2021 to January 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.
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Smoke warning - Curtis Island LNG Plant - until 30 July
- Location
- Curtis Island LNG Plant
- Description of Works
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Shell’s QGC business has advised that a larger than normal flame and/or black smoke will be visible from the Curtis Island LNG plant until the 30 July.
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.
- Commencing
- 15 July 2021
- Completion
- 30 July 2021
- More information
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This flaring process is a normal part of their scheduled maintenance process and will be monitored closely by the QGC team.
For more information visit https://www.shell.com.au/about-us/projects-and-locations/qgc.html
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Controlled hazard reduction burn - Southend, Curtis Island
- Location
- Southend, Curtis Island
- Description of Works
- A planned burn within Council controlled reserve at Southend Curtis Island will take place sometime in June or July pending favourable conditions.
- Commencing
- June 2021
- Completion
- July 2021
- More information
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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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CBD Civic Precinct Footpath Renewal Project
- Location
- Goondoon Street, Gladstone (between William and Roseberry Streets)
- Description of Works
- Footpath upgrades and streetscaping.
- Commencing
- Week beginning 8 February 2021
- Completion
- late August 2021 (weather permitting)
- More information
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The CBD Civic Precinct Footpath Renewal Project is a joint initiative of Gladstone Regional Council and the Queensland Government.
This project will require the temporary closure of footpaths, road and parking bays as works progress. All efforts are being made to minimise impacts to all users of the street with signage and traffic control in place to assist motorists and pedestrians to safely navigate the work area. Pedestrian access to all businesses in the work area will remain open.
To access the public toilets outside the Council building at 101 Goondoon Street please follow the laneway, between the Council and NAB building, to the edge of the driveway, around the fence and back into the toilets. Signage will be in place to assist.
Alternatively the public can access toilets further along Goondoon Street at the Gladstone City Library or Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre.
If you’re planning a trip to Goondoon Street please be mindful of these works, take caution and obey traffic signage.
Support our city heart and shop local.
Public parking available behind Rydges Gladstone and 101, 109 and 113 Goondoon Street.
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Dawson Highway Batter Stabilisation
- Location
- Dawson Highway, between Far and Breslin Streets
- Description of Works
- Road improvement project including earthworks, retaining wall construction, batter stabilisation works, drainage and landscaping and associated footpath works. Once completed the works will remedy erosion of the exposed batter slope, deterioration of the existing retaining wall and reduce the frequency of future maintenance. Works will include the temporary closure of the raised concrete footpath and changed traffic conditions on the outbound side of the Dawson Highway, between Breslin and Far Streets. A signed detour will be in place to assist pedestrians and path users.
- Commencing
- April 2021
- Completion
- Mid August 2021
- More information
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- batter works continuing, may be some noise associated with concrete works,
- changed traffic conditions including lane closures along Dawson Highway,
- signed detours in place to assist pedestrians and path users.
Works on footpath sections, landscaping and fencing will then continue in the area, Monday to Saturday from 7am-5pm, with project completion expected by late July.
The Dawson Highway Batter Stabilisation project is jointly funded by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communication, and Gladstone Regional Council under the Federal Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program.
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Lowmead Bridges, Lowmead
- Location
- Lowmead
- Description of Works
- Replacement of two timber bridges in Lowmead with new, wider structures with increased load limits.
- More information
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- Gorge Road - Baffle Creek Crossing
- John Clifford Way - Hobble Creek Crossing
The Lowmead Bridges Replacement project is jointly funded by the Federal Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications’ Bridges Renewal Program Round 4 and Gladstone Regional Council.
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Gorge Road Culvert Replacement
- Location
- Gorge Road, Lowmead
- Description of Works
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As part of Council’s 2021 works program, this project will provide a safer culvert structure complying with ‘amber fishways’ design requirements, protecting this asset against erosion and environmental damage and reducing the frequency of future maintenance.
In preparation for culvert replacement, a section of road, about 3km north on Gorge Road (past the Gorge Road – Baffle Creek Crossing), will be unpassable for the project duration.
Drivers will be required to use a temporary, one-lane side-track while works are carried out. Traffic lights will be set up at each end of the side-track with a 40km/h speed limit in place.
There may be some noise and dust from the project site.
This project includes removal of existing culvert headwall structure, installation of a new pre-cast culvert and headwall, construction of cement stabilised batter slope and scour protection at inlet and outlet, re-shaping of existing table drains and re-grading of gravel road to match new floodway, and installation of flood indicators and guidepost on culvert approaches. - Commencing
- 18 May 2021
- Completion
- 30 July 2021
- More information
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Scheduled Roadworks - Auckland Creek Bridge, Hanson Road starting Monday 26 July
- Location
- Gladstone
- Description of Works
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Repair works to a sewer main pipe located along the Auckland Creek Bridge on Hanson Road from Monday 12 July.
These works will also see the temporary closure of the inbound lane on the Auckland Creek Bridge from Monday 26 July until Wednesday 11 August, with traffic management in place during this time. - Commencing
- Monday 26 July
- Completion
- Wednesday 11 August
- More information
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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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Lake Awoonga Water Main Renewals - Sandpiper Avenue, Gladstone
- Location
- Gladstone
- Affected Streets
- Sandpiper Avenue (from Lorikeet Avenue to Cockatoo Drive), Gladstone.
- Commencing
- 2 July 2021
- Completion
- 26 August 2021
- More information
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Removal of existing failing water mains and replacement.
Works involve removal of existing water main (located under road and footpaths in some areas.
Temporary above ground water lines (to provide water while the section of water main is replaced.
Installation of new water main.
New water main connection to the existing network and house connections.
Testing and activation of the new water main.
Removal of temporary water lines.
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Lake Awoonga Water Main Renewals - Aerodrome Road, Gladstone
- Location
- Gladstone
- Affected Streets
- Aerodrome Road (from J.Hickey Avenue to Clarke Street), Gladstone.
- Commencing
- 18 August 2021
- Completion
- 20 December 2021
- More information
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Removal of existing failing water mains and replacement.
Works involve removal of existing water main (located under road and footpaths in some areas.
Temporary above ground water lines (to provide water while the section of water main is replaced.
Installation of new water main.
New water main connection to the existing network and house connections.
Testing and activation of the new water main.
Removal of temporary water lines.
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Lake Awoonga Water Main Renewals - Auckland Street, Gladstone
- Location
- Gladstone
- Affected Streets
- Auckland Street (from Tank Street to Short Street), Gladstone.
- Commencing
- 26 November 2021
- Completion
- 14 February 2022
- More information
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Removal of existing failing water mains and replacement.
Works involve removal of existing water main (located under road and footpaths in some areas.
Temporary above ground water lines (to provide water while the section of water main is replaced.
Installation of new water main.
New water main connection to the existing network and house connections.
Testing and activation of the new water main.
Removal of temporary water lines.
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Scheduled Water Interruption - New Auckland - Friday 30 July 9am-3pm
- Location
- New Auckland
- Affected Streets
- Heron Court, Brolga Avenue, Powell Court, Lorikeet Avenue, Cocatoo Avenue, Sandpiper Avenue.
- Commencing
- 9am Friday 30 July 2021
- Completion
- 3pm Friday 30 July 2021
- More information
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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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Gladstone Regional Council would like to acknowledge the Byellee, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang and Taribelang Bunda people who are the traditional custodians of this land. Gladstone Regional Council would also like to pay respect to Elders both past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Learn more about Council's Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
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