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.

The Benaraby Landfill site, activated in 1989 to cater for waste disposal in our region, has been master-planned to facilitate 12 cells.    

Cell 1 and Cell 2 are filled and closed, Cell 3a constructed in 2021, is filling fast and approaching the end of its expected five-year life-span.    

Capacity forecasts in mid-December 2024 indicated Cell 3a is 45 per cent full. Considering our region’s waste disposal data, Cell 3a is predicted to reach capacity by June 2027. 

Cell 3a was designed to be filled to the height of the adjoining Cell 1. A piggyback liner system now needs to be installed between the two cells to prevent potential contamination of ground water and soil and to ensure leachate from waste is captured in the Cell 3a leachate management system.   

What to expect  

If visiting, or passing by Benaraby Landfill, you may notice increased work activity occurring.    

Please be mindful of works occurring, of increased traffic through entry gates and on roads within the facility and follow any signs or directions. 

Once complete, Agnes Water will have a fit for purpose skate facility that is safe, modern and suits a range of skill levels for skateboards, BMX and scooters. 

More updates on this exciting upgrade will be shared when the project moves closer to construction. 

The $1.94M Agnes Water Skate Park Revitalisation project has been jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program - Round 1 and Gladstone Regional Council. 

Project dates mentioned are a guide only. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works and timeframes may vary.    

* To enable our teams to focus on project progression, for project queries please contact Council on 4970 0700. 

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

• Range view camping area
• Dawes Range road
• 4WD Loop road

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.

Zamia and Old Forestry camping areas are currently open. These can be accessed via Bulburin Forest road.

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:

Project works have been slowed by wet weather with time during delays used to prepare for when the course dries and works can recommence.

Planned work, weather permitting

Work has progressed through Stages 6 & 7 and has now commenced on Stages 8 & 9:

• Stage 8
  • ​​​​​​​Hole 8 - Jan-Feb
    • Additional drainage to be installed across the front of the tee and the rear of the 7th Hole
  • Hole 9 - Feb-April
    • Will remain open until early March (until 8th Hole is re-opened)
• Stage 9 
  • Hole 13 - Jan-March
    • Completion of swale and soil remediation
    • Bunker drainage works
  • Hole 14 - Feb-April
    • Main and lateral irrigation lines installed
    • Soil remediation and swale drain works

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. 

are planning to conduct a Feral Animal Control program utilising ground shooting to target feral pigs on Curtis Island National Park, Curtis Island Conservation Park and Curtis Island State Forest

For more information, please call Gladstone QPWS office on (07) 49716548 or send us an email at

SGBR@des.qld.gov.au 

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:

• Curtis Island National Park and Conservation Park
• Curtis Island State Forest

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

Bush Heritage Australia are working on solutions around parking issues and the impacts visitation has on this fragile environment. 

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To keep our community safe, full closure of these footbridges will be needed with no pedestrian bridge access from Monday 10 February 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.  

Planned works forecast, weather permitting

From Mon 10 Feb: Overall works are expected to be completed by the end of June.

• From Mon 10 Feb:  Stirling Park, Boyne Island footbridge work starts
• Mon 3 Mar: Canoe Point, Tannum Sands footbridge work starts

Work at both footbridges will involve:

• Mobilisation to site
• Create new access to site
• Removal of existing bridge, abutments and footings
• Site survey existing bridge line
• Installation of screw piles with concrete caps
• Survey footings and abutments
• Installation of new abutments with footing inspection
• Concrete curing time
• Bridge installation
• Demobilisation from site

A specialised piling subcontractor will be on-site:

• Thursday 6 March to Friday 14 March: Stirling Park footbridge
• Monday 24 March to Tuesday 1 April: Canoe Point footbridge
  • The piling subcontractor will install the precast concrete bridge piles.
  • Extensive noise and vibration will be associated with the works.
  • Work will occur from 6.30am-5.30pm Monday to Friday and between 6.30am-4.30pm on Saturdays.
  • There is a high probability that while the piling contractor is on-site that works will occur on a Sunday at each location.

What to expect

Please be mindful of construction works occurring:

• Noise and vibration from the work area is expected.
• Temporary fencing installed.
• Heavy machinery operating.
• Please follow directions and signage in the area.
• Pedestrian detour in place for the Stirling Park footbridge.
• Pedestrians are required to plan an alternative route to avoid the works area near the Canoe Point footbridge.

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

Project details

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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The new footpath will connect Donohue Drive to the Community Facility (Skate Park) on Springs Road. This new footpath will link to the existing paths on all three sides and include kerb ramps to ensure safe access for cyclists and wheelchair users.

During construction, the road shoulder on Donohue Drive, in front of the Agnes Water State School, and the dirt track linking Donohue Drive and Springs Road will be fenced off for public safety.

Efforts will be made to minimise disruptions during peak school hour drop-off and pick-up times.

What to expect

• Works Mon-Fri, 6am to 6pm.
• Heavy machinery operating.
• At times, traffic delays.
• If in the area, please follow signs and directions.

What’s been happening?

• Granite Creek Bridge
  • Local road users will have noticed the commencement of bridge construction works in Granite Creek. Works are anticipated to continue through to mid-2025, including minor road adjustments to align road approaches with the new bridge, once complete. The community is advised that no access to the construction site is permitted and local road users only may continue to drive across Granite Creek using the existing causeway.
     
• Stages 2, 3 and 4 of Lowmead Road
  • Local road users will have noticed approximately 2000m of sealing works completed in Stage #3, in a stretch of road between Colosseum Creek and Granite Creek.
     

Planned works, site conditions and weather permitting:

• Stage #2
  • Stage #2 is approximately a 7km of section of road that commences at Colosseum Creek crossing and continues towards Lowmead. Construction works commenced in August 2024 and are anticipated to continue until about Easter 2025.
• Stage #3, Stage #4
  • Council has a Contractor team working on these sections of road, which are separated by Granite Creek. The Contractor team is also completing the Granite Creek Bridge works. Works in these areas are expected through to mid-2025.
• Road conditions to expect until mid-2025
  • Suburb: Lowmead Road to Mount Tom
  • Street: Lowmead Road from Clarkes Road to Fingerboard Road
  • What’s happening:
    • Road works. Closed. Local traffic only.
    • Detour for non-local traffic via Gorge Road, Lowmead Road or Tablelands Road, Berajondo.
    • Expect delays. Follow signs and directions.

More information 

• All forecast works in 2025 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 significant site activity from January to June 2025 while multiple crews (both Council and Contractors) will be working simultaneously across Stages 2, 3 and 4 and the Granite Creek Bridge site.
• 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 is planned to restart on site from 10 February 2025.
• Majority of Stage 1 roadworks are complete with a portion of remaining works to be delivered early in 2025.
   

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 - Drainage, road widening, new kerb, asphalt reseal, line-marking and road sign installation within the work area. Installation of mountable kerbing.
• Stage 2 - 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. 

More information 

To minimise traffic disruptions, works near St John’s Primary School, on J Hickey Av (between Gretel Dr and Aramac Dr), are planned to occur in April during the school holidays and before the Easter public holidays.  
The Contractor will letterbox drop properties within the works area prior to works.  

Stage 1 - Planned Works, weather permitting 

24 to 28 Feb:  

• J Hickey Av (Col Brown Av to Aramac Dr), 
• Tinaroo Court, 
• Fairbairn Close.  

6-13 Mar: J Hickey Av (Aramac Dr to Alexandra Cl) 

7-11 Apr: J Hickey Av (Mcginlay St to Gretel Dr) 

Above dates are a guide only. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works may vary.   

What to expect 

• Works generally carried out from Mon-Fri, 6am-6pm.  
• Residents asked to park their vehicles off the road when works are planned in their street. 
• Noise, dust and vibration may be generated from construction activities. 
• At times, some traffic delays and some restricted access to streets. 
• Traffic management in place. 
• Access to properties maintained. 
• Contractors to help direct drivers entering/exiting properties.  
• Please drive carefully through work areas and adhere to any changed road conditions and reduced 40km/h speed limits. 

Overall road resurfacing works in Gladstone are included in Council’s annual road renewal budget. 

J Hickey Avenue asphalt resurfacing works are proudly supported by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program - Phase 4. 

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, site conditions and weather permitting 

• Late Feb to early Mar: Captain Cook Drive, starting at Air Sea Rescue Park and finishing about 150m from boat ramp
• Feb to June: Pump station works and Captain Cook Drive road rectification  
   

Saturday Works: Saturday 1 March to Saturday 29 March, from 7am to 3pm

• Council’s Contractor will commence Saturday works on the project to continue civil works and ensure good progress is made to complete installation of the Sewer Rising main within the scheduled timeframe for works.  
• During construction works, there will be on-site traffic control in line with the existing single lane traffic used in other stages of the project.
• Throughout the day, there may be periods of disruption for residents accessing or exiting their properties, as well as for traffic along Captain Cook Drive, however this will be minimised.
   

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

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.

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. 

The installation of advanced water meters and access to associated technology will provide significant benefits to residential households and businesses by:

• Enabling early detection of leaks.
• Providing data and information online so the user can review and manage their water usage.
• Enabling Council officers to respond more effectively to usage enquiries regarding connections. 
   

Every property in Clinton, Calliope, Mount Larcom and some properties within Kirkwood with an existing water meter will have upgraded infrastructure installed between February and June 2025, between 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday, with weekend work (involving later start times) approved by Council. 

The age of a property’s existing water meter will determine if it is fully replaced as part of the upgrade, or if the existing asset can be retained and an advanced water meter infrastructure sensor added. There is no cost to property owners associated with this upgrade.

What to expect during works

• Council Contractors, Taggle Systems, will carry identification with them.
• Water meter upgrade takes about 15 minutes depending on the complexity of your meter.
• A vacuum truck may be required at some sites. If this is the case, please expect some noise.  
• Water will be disconnected during works, stopping water flow for the installation period.
• If water is flowing through the meter and we are unable to make contact, we will come back at a later stage.
• A calling card will be left in your letterbox/on your property to advise if the installation was complete or if you need to contact Council to arrange a time for installation completion.
   

If you have animals or locked gates and need to be present at the install, or if you have any questions about this project, please contact Council on 4970 0700 or visit your local Council office at Mount Larcom, Calliope or Gladstone.

Following installation, residents can sign up to the My Water portal which will show near real-time water usage. Users can set up high usage alerts and receive monthly water usage reports by email.

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