Welcome to Burdekin Shire Council!

Saturday, 4 July 2009

FREE ENTRY TO MUSEUM OF TROPICAL QUEENSLAND

The Council has an agreement with the Museum for
free access for Burdekin residents. You will need to
provide identification such as drivers licence, library
card, passport or other form of photographic identification.
For more information on the Museum and exhibitions,
click here.

 

Powerline and Footpath Friendly Tree Planting

For a brochure on safe planting practices in regards to footpaths and powerlines, then please click here.  For more information on tree planting and removal on road reserves then click here.

 

Burdekin Economic Development Strategic Plan

The Burdekin Shire Economic Development Strategic Plan represents a guiding document for the Burdekin Shire Council and community.  The plan defines the economic vision for the shire over the next ten years, identifies key economic and social objectives, identifies strategies to achieve objectives, and identifies and develops projects for the next five years to realise objectives.  Burdekin Shire Council adopted the Burdekin Economic Development Strategic Plan on 23rd June, 2009.  Click here to view the plan.

 

All-Abilities Playground - ANZAC Park, Ayr

The design of the play space has progressed. Click here to view the draft Stage 1 design plan and proposed play elements. Please feel free to provide Feedback or Comments on the Stage 1 of the Design Plan before 26 June, 2009.

 

New Waste Management System

 

Council has introduced a new Waste Bin Collection System with increased recycling services. For more information on this system and general Waste Management Information click here.

 

Lost and Found Dogs

Go to our Lost and Found Animals page to view dogs that have been lost, found or surrendered to pound.

 

Council Media Releases and Advertising

To view the Burdekin Shire Council's current and archived media releases and advertising, please click here.

 

Calendar/Events

3rd-6th July, 2009
Sporting Events
North Queensland Cowboys vs Sharks at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
5th July, 2009
Community Events
Burdekin River Bridge will be closed to all traffic on Sunday, 5th July from 9pm to 4am.
10th July, 2009
Sporting Events
Lawn Bowls Charity Team Challenge to raise funds for Burdekin Community Association's CORES Program. 6.30pm to 9.30pm. $30/team of 4. For more information contact Graeme Schultz on 47832562.
12th July 2009
Community Events
Home Hill Community Kindergaden Inc are holding a market day at the Arch Dunn Memorial Park (behind the Memorial Hall)Tenth Avenue, Home Hill from 8am-1pm. For more information please contact Tonia Rossato on 47821050.
14th July, 2009
Council Meetings
The 1st Ordinary Council Meeting for July will be held in the John Drysdale Chamber at the Council Chambers, 145 Young Street, Ayr on Tuesday, 14th July, 2009 commencing at 9:00 a.m.