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TALWOOD TOWN - WATER USE LIMITATIONS LIFTED

Monday 14 October 2024

Effective immediately, Council is lifting the temporary water use limitations in Talwood.

Residents are encouraged to maximise their water usage over the coming days to help Council flush out the Water Treatment Plant filtration systems.

We thank residents for their patience and understanding as we work through the issues.

Some residents may have noticed Council pumping water onto the Talwood Recreation Grounds over the past week. This was wastewater being pumped directly from our overflowing ponds, it is not water processed through the water treatment plant.

Unfortunately, the issue is not fully resolved as it relates to inconsistent water quality (PH levels and turbidity) at river intake. These fluctuations are, in turn, impacting our ability to achieve consistent filtration operations to meet drinking standards. Please note that Council continues to undertake regular testing, and there has been no evidence of bacteria in the water.

Residents can be assured that Council is committed to finding solutions as quickly as possible. We understand the importance of this issue to the Talwood community.

Council also thanks the Water Services team, which has been working continuously with the Queensland government regulators to restore the water to levels within the Australian Drinking Standard Guidelines and lift the temporary water use limitations.

Councillors will be at the Talwood Water Treatment Plant this Thursday, October 17th, at 9:30 a.m. Residents who would like to know more about recent water issues at Talwood are welcome to attend.

GOONDIWINDI RECREATION RESERVE

Goondiwindi Recreation Reserve is currently OPEN (last updated 22 October 2024).

GOONDIWINDI NATURAL HERITAGE AND WATER PARK

Goondiwindi Natural Heritage & Water Park (Water/ Ski Park) waterways are currently OPEN (last updated 22 October 2024)

Goondiwindi Natural Heritage & Water Park (Water/ Ski Park) park, children's play area and walking tracks are currently OPEN (last updated 22 October 2024).

ROAD SURFACE MAINTENANCE - BOWEN LANE, GOONDIWINDI

Road surface maintenance works will be carried out in Bowen Lane (behind 40 Marshall St - Royal Hotel) by Council's Bitumen Maintenance Crew on Monday 9 September 2024 from 6am to 3pm.

To facilitate these works, a small section of Bowen Lane will be closed to traffic with access to the lane provided from each end whilst the closure is in place.

Council apologises for the late notice and thanks you for your patience.

PEST CONTROL SPRAYING - SEWER MANHOLES AND PUMP STATIONS

Goondiwindi Regional Council will commence the Pest Control Spraying of Sewer Manholes and Pump Stations in Goondiwindi on Monday, 23rd September 2024 then progress to Inglewood, Texas, Yelarbon and Talwood.

The works are expected to take 3 to 4 weeks, weather depending.

Access to your property will be required if you have a manhole in your property to undertake these works.

The spraying will be carried out by Council’s approved contractor CDI Pest Management and is part of Council's annual sewer pest control program.

SEWER PUMP STATION SWITCHBOARD UPGRADE - INGLEWOOD

Council would like to advise that sewer pump station (SPS) switchboard upgrade works are scheduled to be undertaken in the road reserve at multiple locations across Inglewood including:

2 Cheshire St, Inglewood;
9 Great Road St, Inglewood;
59 Regent Lane, Inglewood;
32 Albert Street, Inglewood; and
20 Princess Street, Inglewood.

The works are part of funded works to increase flood resilience and vary from the lifting to the complete relocation of sewer pump station switchboards above flood height, ensuring that essential services can be reinstated as quickly as possible following a flood event.

The works are scheduled to commence the week starting 29 January 2024 and is expected to take approximately 16 weeks to complete all locations, subject to preceding works and weather conditions.

During this period, there may be some disruptions to traffic and on-street parking. Our Contractors will endeavour to program works to minimise these disruptions where practical. Please follow any directions or instructions given to you by Contractors or Council staff while works are underway.

MANN STREET STORMWATER PUMPING STATION - GOONDIWINDI

Council will commence works in early 2024, along Mann Street and the Corcoran Creek frontage to upgrade the current stormwater system for the Botanical Views Estate by installing a new stormwater pump station. The pump station will pump stormwater from the estate into Corcoran Creek during flood events when the drainage outlets are closed.

Starting in early 2024, Contractors will commence underground stormwater upgrade works on the eastern side of Mann Street between the laneway to the Botanic Gardens and 18 Mann Street. Works will be confined to the road surface in Mann St and will not impact the footpath or private driveways. The works will also include the construction of a new pump station within the Council controlled reserve on Corcoran Creek. The pump station will be located behind 16 Mann Street and will be similar in design and appearance to the existing pump stations along the Macintyre River levee bank.

While these works will bring about positive changes and increased flood immunity for the estate, we understand that it may cause temporary inconveniences including increased noise, restricted access and altered traffic flow. We aim to do our utmost to minimise disruptions and complete the works efficiently.

For your safety and convenience, Contractors will display clear signage, implement necessary traffic diversions, and maintain constant communication throughout the duration of the project duration. We request that you please follow any directions or instructions given to you by Council staff or Contractors while works are underway.

Council would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience during this period.

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BRIGALOW RESERVE

Brigalow Reserve (described as Lot 242 on MH735) is currently CLOSED to the general public to enable the restoration / rehabilitation of the area (last updated 6 October 2021).

To clarify, the reserve will remain available to travelling stock as/when required however it will be closed to the general public for recreational purposes.

WATER METER REPLACEMENT

Goondiwindi Regional Council is undertaking a Water Meter Replacement program for older water meters within the regional Council area.

Council officers will be accessing properties to replace older water meters, please make sure it is easily accessible and free from obstructions.

QUEENSLAND FIRE NOTIFICATIONS

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) manage fire bans and notifications about fires in our area. Please visit their website - https://www.qfes.qld.gov.au/about-us/frontline-services

CHANGE OF MEETING DATE

In accordance with section 254B of the Local Government Regulation 2012 Council advises that the October Ordinary Meeting will be held on Wednesday, 30 October 2024, commencing at 9am.

The meeting will take place at the Goondiwindi Council Chambers, 4 McLean Street, Goondiwindi.

All meetings are open to the public.

MAYOR VISITS

The Honourable Councillor Lawrence Springborg, AM - Mayor of the Goondiwindi Regional Council will be working from Inglewood and Texas from 9am to 12.30pm on a regular basis as follows:

Texas: Second Tuesday of the month at the Texas Cultural Centre
Inglewood: Fourth Friday of the month at the Inglewood Civic Centre

He will also be available in Goondiwindi by appointment.

On occasion the days may change due to other commitments.

Please telephone 07 4671 7437 if you would like to make an appointment.