Bundaberg Regional Council News

Council brings 1928 to life!

ricciardi — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:08:23 +1000

Bundaberg Regional Council has unveiled its latest free local visitor attraction at the popular and successful Café 1928 in the Bundaberg Botanic Gardens.

Rob & Lynne pop in for a chat

ricciardi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:27:59 +1000

State Member for Burnett Rob Messenger and Bundaberg Regional Councillor Lynne Forgan will be popping in to meet with members of the Bargara Day Respite Centre on Thursday 19 November to have a chat and enjoy morning tea with them.

Free Landfill and Transfer Stations this weekend!!

ricciardi — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:09:51 +1000

Council is urging residents to clean up before the Storm Season and Christmas arrives, and is giving the best incentive - free entry into the region's landfill sites and transfer stations on November 21 and 22.

All household and residential rubbish can be taken to any landfill site or transfer station on the weekend of 21 and 22 November absolutely free. There is no limit per householder, but does not include commercial and industrial waste.

Residents are requested to be prepared to separate waste into the following categories and deposit them at the relevant drop-off points:-

Storm Tide Study

ricciardi — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:33:33 +1000

Residents who have photos of storm tide are being invited to provide them for a study, commissioned by Bundaberg Regional Council, aimed at understanding the risk of storm tide impacts.

Chairman of Planning and Development, Cr Ross Sommerfeld said it was important to get as much photographic evidence of storm tides as possible. “Council is asking for photographs and records detailing historical storm tide events to assist the consultants BMT WBM Pty Ltd. Local knowledge of storm tides will be invaluable in completing the study and members of the community are encouraged to provide copies of relevant information.” Cr Sommerfeld said.

Fencing at Coonarr underway

ricciardi — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:22:41 +1000

Much needed fencing is due to be installed along Coonarr Beach Road to prevent vehicles accessing Coonarr Beach and the southern side of the Elliott River foreshore via the tidal wetlands. The work is being undertaken by Bundaberg Regional Council in partnership with OceanWatch Australia with funding from the Federal Governments Caring for our Country program.

Portfolio Councillor Danny Rowleson said it was an important step. “The wetlands adjacent to Coonarr Beach Road are important fish, prawn and crab breeding and feeding grounds. Present vehicular access through and around the wetland from Coonarr Beach Road to Coonarr Beach is causing significant damage and loss of habitat values.

Bundaberg Businesses to have a say in future direction

ricciardi — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:41:08 +1000

Bundaberg Region businesses are urged to attend a Forum that will give them the opportunity to have a say in the future of the region. Bundaberg Regional Council is holding the Economic Development Forum on Friday 20
November from 9am at the PCYC. Admission is free and a light lunch will be served at the end of the Forum.
Council's Economic Development Manager Naomi Searle said it was an ideal opportunity for businesses to find out what is happening and to have their say. "We will be providing an update on Council's Economic Development Strategy, following on from last year's initial forum. We're also asking for input from all businesses so we can form future strategies for the growth and direction of our region". Ms Searle said.

Update - Bargara Cultural Centre opening

ricciardi — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:04:35 +1000

Isis War Memorial Precinct to open

ricciardi — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:45:07 +1000

Council patrols our Beaches

ricciardi — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:54:57 +1000

Council is taking steps to ensure our beaches are safe and enjoyable - both for residents and for turtles, whose egg laying season has just begun.

Council is introducing a programme of daily beach patrols to regulate uncontrolled dogs seven days a week.

Portfolio Councillor Mary Wilkinson said: "This is a health and environmental issue. Dogs need to be controlled by their owners at all times in public areas, particularly on our beaches. Quite often, there are also health issues if owners are not particular in cleaning up after their dogs" Cr Wilkinson said.

Council recovers outstanding rates

ricciardi — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:40:43 +1000