Public Notices
Queensland Local Government Grants Commission Meeting – 30 May 2013
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The Queensland Local Government Grants Commission will meet with Burdekin Shire Council to discuss the annual Financial Assistance Grant and associated matters.
The meeting will be held in the John Drysdale Chambers on Thursday 30 May, 2013 from 10.00am to 11.30am. This meeting is open to the public who may participate and ask questions.
Sayers Road – Bitumen Construction Works
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen construction works will commence on Sayers Road between Hughes Road and Milanese Road on Monday 20th May 2013 until approximately Friday 19th July 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed under a full road closure with traffic detoured during the construction period prior to the cane harvesting season. Local traffic will be accepted.
On commencement of the harvesting season, the road will be subject to traffic control.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Air Scouring Water Mains Rossiters Hill & Old Clare Road Area 23rd May 2013
Council will be undertaking planned air scouring work on the 250mm water main servicing the Rossiters Hill and Old Clare Road areas on Thursday 23rd May, 2013 between the hours of 9.00 am and 3.00 pm.
These works will result in a loss of normal water pressure for up to six hours to residents in the aforementioned areas.
Residents in the affected areas may experience discoloured water for a period of up to two days once the water main is returned to service. A flushing programme will be carried out to minimise instances of discoloured water. You may wish to postpone washing of clothes etc., during that time.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents in anticipation of their patience during the cleaning period.
For further information or queries, please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Beach Road – Footpath Construction
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that footpath construction works will be commencing on Beach Road between Chippendale Street and Trace Street. The works are scheduled to commence on Monday 20th May 2013 and will continue until approximately Friday 7th June 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed utilising traffic control, requiring traffic movements to be reduced to one lane at a time during working hours. Full road closures with detours in place may be required intermittently.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs and any instructions from traffic controllers or on site personnel for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Burdekin Sugar Rush Road Closure
Residents of Ayr are advised that MacKenzie Street between Wickham and MacMillan Streets will be closed for the staging of the 2013 Burdekin Sugar Rush to be held on Sunday 26th May 2013 from 5.30am to 11.00am.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs and exercise caution during this event.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Bitumen Asphalt Works – MacKenzie Street
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen asphalt works will commence on MacKenzie Street in Ayr between Graham Street and Macmillan Street on Friday 10th May 2013 and Saturday 11th May 2013, weather permitting. These streets will be closed to all traffic during the laying of the asphalt.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Customer Service on 47 839800.
Construction of asphalt siding works – Leibrecht Road
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that construction of an asphalt siding works will be commencing in Leibrecht Road on Monday 6th May 2013 and will continue until approximately Friday 31st May 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed utilising traffic control, requiring reduced traffic movements and reduced speeds during working hours.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs and any instructions from traffic controllers or on site personnel for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
Bitumen Reconstruction Works – Groper Creek Road
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen reconstruction and widening of Groper Creek Road between Mt Alma Road and Groper Creek township will commence on Wednesday 1st May 2013 until approximately Friday 14th June 2013, weather permitting.
These works will be constructed utilising traffic control, requiring reduced traffic movements and reduced speeds during working hours.
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs and any instructions from traffic controllers or on-site personnel for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800.
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Bitumen Resealing works on Urban Streets in Ayr
Burdekin Shire Council wishes to advise that bitumen resealing works will commence on urban streets in Ayr on Monday 29th April 2013 until approximately Wednesday 1st May 2013, weather permitting. The works are to be carried out on various sections of the following streets –
- Lynch Street
- William Street
- Coronation Street
- Gordon Street
- Young Street
- MacKenzie Street
- Woods Street
- Roberts Street
- Drysdale Street
- Cunningham Street
- Wickham Street
- MacMillan Street
- Soper Street
- Chippendale Street
- Richards Street
- Lando Street
Motorists are asked to obey all directional signs for their own safety and the safety of Council’s workforce.
Burdekin Shire Council thanks residents and road users in anticipation of their patience during the construction period.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or contact Customer Service on 07 4783 9800.
Bi-Annual Water Supply Meter Reading
Bi-annual water supply meter reading is scheduled to commence on Monday 6th May, 2013. Approximate times and areas for the commencement of meter readings are:
- Early May – Home Hill Rural, Home Hill Town, Rossiters Hill, Brandon and Parkside
- Mid May – East Ayr, Drysdale Estate, South Ayr
- Late May – Ayr CBD, Little Drysdale & Kennedy Street areas, Sutcliffe Estate area, Alva Beach, Mt.Kelly and Giru
To assist Councils meter readers, residents are requested to clear meters of all obstructions, isolate and/or restrain dogs and unlock gates.
For further information please visit Council’s website www.burdekin.qld.gov.au or if specific arrangements are required concerning dogs or gates, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on (07) 4783 9800 between the hours of 7.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Council appreciates your assistance in these matters.







