Council pays tribute to valued employee Richard Sheridan after workplace incident

Richard Sheridan, Duaringa resident, valued colleague and employee of council, lost his life in a workplace incident on Monday 20 March.

Richard is survived by his wife, Tenille, and his 2 daughters.

Mayor Kerry Hayes opened the General Council Meeting on Wednesday morning with an emotional tribute to Richard, and paid his respects to his family, friends and colleagues followed by a minute of silence taking place in the chambers.

‘Richard was a member of our infrastructure and utilities team and a valued colleague to all of our organisation.

‘My deepest condolences go out to Richard’s wife Tenille, two daughters, his mother Elaine, extended family and the Duaringa community.

‘Right now, our main focus is supporting the family and staff through this difficult time,’ he said.

Council are in touch with Richard’s family regarding funeral arrangements and ongoing support.

‘Council staff are fully cooperating with the investigation and formal processes as they unfold,’ Mayor Hayes continued.

‘As an investigation into the incident remains ongoing, there will be no further comments from council at this time,’ he said.

Please keep Tenille, their daughters and Richard’s family and community in your thoughts and prayers.