From the Mayor’s Desk – 10 June 2025 Published on 10 June 2025 Time to have your say - Inland Rail revised draft EISAfter many delays and much anticipation, I’m pleased to see the Queensland Government finally progressing the Inland Rail Border to Gowrie project. Works on the North Star to Border section are already underway, and as the project continues to progress north, our region is poised to see increased activity and opportunity across our communities. Tagged as: , From the Mayor
From the Mayor's Desk - 27 May 2025 Published on 27 May 2025 Regular column by Hon. Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, Mayor of Goondiwindi Regional Council Tagged as: , Media Releases, From the Mayor
New softfall surface upgrades to commence at Zacka Park Published on 22 May 2025 Goondiwindi Regional Council will begin upgrading the softfall surface around the play area at Zacka Park in Goondiwindi this Friday, 23 May 2025, for approximately a week. Tagged as: , Media Releases
From the Mayor’s Desk – 13 May 2025 Published on 13 May 2025 Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with several individuals and groups who recognise the region’s potential for business expansion and the establishment of new enterprises. Their enthusiasm underscores the confidence in our local economy and the numerous advantages our region has to offer. Tagged as: , From the Mayor
Council Focus on Balancing Progress with Safety Published on 09 May 2025 Council understands that navigating the complexities of development regulations, including the National Building Code and State government requirements, can be challenging & may at times feel like unnecessary red tape. However, Council has a legislated obligation to ensure that all facilities used by residents and visitors meet safety standards and have the necessary approvals & certifications. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Goondiwindi CBD Streetscape Project Update - May 2025 Published on 07 May 2025 Council has commenced the next phase of the Goondiwindi CBD Streetscape project. Preliminary designs are progressing alongside further consultation, documentation and cost estimates of the overall Master Plan. Tagged as: , Media Releases
McLean Street water main is big-ticket project for upcoming budget Published on 06 May 2025 Council will prioritise McLean Street water main replacements in Goondiwindi in the upcoming budget for 2025-26.The McLean Street water main has faced a number of issues in the past few years, including major bursts resulting in widespread outages. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Texas to benefit from $800,000 new sewage pump station Published on 01 May 2025 • Work will get underway in May to replace the existing sewage pump station (SPS) on Flemming Street, Texas.• The upgrade will improve sewage management during flood events and enhance the reliability of the system.• The $800,000 project is just one of a suite of essential upgrades to sewage pump stations across the Goondiwindi Region this financial year Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Media Releases
From the Mayor’s Desk – 29 April 2025 Published on 29 April 2025 We’re now into the third short week in this run of public holidays, from Easter and Anzac Day to the upcoming Goondiwindi Show holiday and Labour Day. I encourage everyone to come down to enjoy what promises to be a fantastic Friday and Saturday at the Goondiwindi Show. Tagged as: , From the Mayor