Economic and Community Development
- Council Promotional DVD
- Reports
- Business Assistance
- Brochures
- Burdekin Business Directory
- Current Development Projects
- CBD Revitalisation (Stage 2)
- Tourism Study
- Sport and Recreation Plan
- Burdekin Multi Tenant Youth Service Centre
- Crop Diversification and Value Adding
- Small Business Support Line
- Enterprise Connect Information
- Community Services
- Community Coordinated Transport
Current Development Projects
CBD Revitalisation (Stage 2)
CBD Revitalisation Stage 2 works are almost completed.
Works included:
- Installation of a new kitchen and alterations to the Burdekin Memorial Hall
- Revitalisation of the Burdekin Theatre Forecort
- Revitalisation of the Home Hill Railway Station into a Visitor Information Centre
- Further development of the Ayr CBD, including planting of trees and installation of tree guards and installation of new rubbish bins and benches in Queen Street. Construction of off-street parking areas to service the Ayr CBD will also be completed.
- Signage for many areas of the Shire to compliment the existing CBD Revitalisation Project signage.
- Revitalisation of rubbish bins and benches in the Home Hill CBD to reflect the town's character.
- Development of Brandon Heritage Precinct, including renovation of the former theatre and landscaping of the area surrounding it. The area will focus on the history of farming in the Burdekin, highlighting historic machinery and other interesting components.
- Installation of lighting over Bientennial Arch in Ayr.
For more information on these works, please click on following Master Plans:
Tourism Study
As part of CBD Revitalisation Stage 2, Council employed a consultant to conduct a Tourism Study of the Shire. The study will result in development of a vision for tourism in the Shire and will outline what is needed to further the growth of the local tourism industry.
Sport and Recreation Plan...
Burdekin Shire Council is dedicated toward providing a quality lifestyle for all residents. This includes ensuring residents' sporting and recreational needs are catered to. To compliment this process, Council has developed a Sport and Recreation Plan which identifies community needs and desires in regard to Sport and Recreation. Please find a copy of the Burdekin Sport and Recreation Plan attached below.
Burdekin Multi-Tenant Youth Service Centre
The Burdekin has been successful in securing $1.05 million in State Government Blueprint for the Bush funding to construct a new Burdekin Youth Centre. The new centre will adjoin the indoor basketball stadium in Little Drysdale Street, Ayr. The new purpose-built facility will bring together the Burdekin's existing youth support organisations under one roof, as well as several visiting Youth Services. To view the business case for the project, click on the link below.
Crop Diversification and Value Adding
Burdekin Shire Council supports both value adding and diversification initiatives in the local agricultural sector. Burdekin Shire Council has shown its support by:
- providing information on the Burdekin's resources, agricultural support businesses, networks and Government services to representatives of agricultural industries interested in our region. These industries have included Navy Beans, Kenaf and Lucerne;
- facilitating meetings between new industry representatives and local groups or Government Departments;
- lobbying the State and Federal Governments to provide funding for the development of new initiatives within the sugar industry, including ethanol, co-generation and cane tops for cattle feed, etc.;
- allocating all of the Council's E10 compatible vehicles to the local Ethanol trial and promoting its use;
- informing local groups of funding opportunities for their initiatives and providing assistance in writing funding applications;
- provision of Council meeting rooms and equipment for meeting/workshop purposes;
If you would like further information on a particular crop, please refer to the contact list below:
| Crop | Contact | Telephone No. |
|---|---|---|
| Kenaf | Dr Steve Ockerby, NTA Pty Ltd. | 4093 7228 |
| Navy Beans | Keith Campbell, Bean Growers Australia | 4162 1100 |
| Peanuts | Patrick Harden, Peanut Company of Australia | 4162 6311 |
| Cotton | Queensland Cotton, Emerald | 4982 1522 |
Information on crops can also be obtained by contacting the DPI's call centre on 13 25 23. You can also submit a contact form at callweb@dpi.qld.gov.au. The Call Centre usually responds to web emails within 24 business hrs.
Small Business Support Line
The Small Business Support Line and information service is dedicated to assisting small businesses. Advisors will be able to provide information, assistance and referral on small business issues.
In addition to this service, the Support Line is responsible for the Small Business Credit Complaints Clearing House which provides an avenue for small business to direct their issues about access to and the cost of bank finance. The small business support team can be contacted on toll free 1800 777 275 between 8am and 6pm weekdays. Email inquiries are also welcome at sbsl@innovation.gov.au