Whitsunday Regional Council this week resolved to extend the discount period for the half yearly rates from the original due of Thursday 28 February to a new date of Friday 8 March.Mayor Andrew Willcox said that due to the recent flooding experienced in the Townsville region, there was a delay in the delivery of rates notices to some residents.“Council understands that not all residents have been affected however for those who have only recently received their notices, we’d like to allow them a few more weeks to take advantage of the discount period,” Mayor Willcox said.“I encourage anyone who is experiencing financial hardship in paying their rates to contact our Rates Department to discuss individual payment arrangements.”The extension of the discount period has been applied region-wide, to all ratepayers.Residents wanting to make rates enquiries should contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 WRC QLD (972 753).

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Andrew Willcox said the region’s local road network had been decimated by the recent wet weather event.“We look after more than 1780 kilometres of Council maintained …

Whitsunday Regional Council today approved a proposal for a cinema and bowling alley in Proserpine.At the ordinary meeting in Proserpine Council resolved to approve the application for a Development P…

Residents are advised that due to the recent inclement weather conditions and flooding being experienced in our region, Council’s waste contractors are unable to access some locations for kerbside col…

Gideon Pott Park and Rose Bay Park in Bowen will have new playground equipment and park facilities installed by Whitsunday Regional Council, with works expected to start in the next fortnight.The upgr…

Whitsunday Regional Council will be installing additional play equipment and facilities at the Cannonvale Lakes Park on Parker Road, over the next three months.A new half-basketball court, a unisex pu…

New lights have been installed along the Bicentennial walkway in Airlie Beach, improving safety for all pedestrians and cyclists.The lighting along the coastal walkway was damaged during Cyclone Debbi…

Jubilee Pocket residents will have noticed the new 12-bay carpark along Jubilee Pocket Road, the first step of the latest Wildlife Park upgrade.Whitsunday Regional Council will be continuing with the …

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to take advantage of an exciting funding opportunity through the Whitsunday Small Business Start-Up Program which will assist them in undertaking new or unique business-re…