More than $40,000 for environmental protection

More than $40,000 for environmental protection

The local environment has received a big boost in the 2019/20 Budget, with more than $40,000 budgeted for environmental protection initiatives.Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said $25,000 had been allocated to develop a dune protection plan.“Sand dunes are an integral part of our coastal environment, acting as the first line of defence against coastal storms and beach erosion.
Burdekin Shire Council
25 Jun 2019
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Budget creates strong future for local arts and culture

Budget creates strong future for local arts and culture

Burdekin Shire Council is investing in a strong future for cultural development with more than $1.1 million allocated towards arts and culture projects in the 2019/20 Budget.Among the highlights in th…
Burdekin Shire Council
25 Jun 2019
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Council splashes out for Ayr and Home Hill swimming pool upgrades

Council splashes out for Ayr and Home Hill swimming pool upgrades

Residents with disabilities will have improved access to the Ayr and Home Hill swimming pools with Burdekin Shire Council budgeting $90,000 to construct additional bathroom amenities at the two public…
Burdekin Shire Council
25 Jun 2019
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Budget invests $9 million in roads to keep Shire moving

Budget invests $9 million in roads to keep Shire moving

Burdekin Shire Council’s 2019/20 Budget will invest $9 million in 2019/20 to maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, footpaths, aerodrome and drainage to ensure residents …
Burdekin Shire Council
25 Jun 2019
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$415,000 to revitalise Burdekin Shire parks

$415,000 to revitalise Burdekin Shire parks

An outdoor fitness circuit in Home Hill, improved public toilets at Groper Creek and the design of Ayr’s Anzac Park Precinct are among the highlights of Burdekin Shire Council’s parks projects in this…
Burdekin Shire Council
25 Jun 2019
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$5.1 million for waste services and infrastructure

$5.1 million for waste services and infrastructure

Burdekin Shire Council will spend $5.1 million delivering and upgrading waste services and infrastructure in the 2019/20 financial year whilst continuing to keep charges to ratepayers to a minimum.May…
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25 Jun 2019
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Budget invests in future of wastewater networks

Budget invests in future of wastewater networks

Nearly $2 million will be invested in wastewater infrastructure as part of the $19.9 million capital works program for 2019/20.Mayor Lyn McLaughlin said two sewage pump station switchboards in the Ayr…
Burdekin Shire Council
25 Jun 2019
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$2.9 million Budget boost for Burdekin Shire water infrastructure

$2.9 million Budget boost for Burdekin Shire water infrastructure

Burdekin Shire Council is helping secure the future of water supply of Home Hill with funding allocated in the 2019/20 Budget for the construction of a five megalitre storage reservoir.Mayor Lyn McLau…
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25 Jun 2019
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BIG BANG SCIENCE Library Staff Workshop

BIG BANG SCIENCE Library Staff Workshop

How to Successfully run Science Workshops at you Library Discover how you can successfully run Big Bang Workshops or a regular Science Club at your library.
Burdekin Shire Council
24 Jun 2019
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