Upgrades planned for Johnson Road in White Rock

Upgrades planned for Johnson Road in White Rock

Johnson Rd in White Rock will undergo a $5.6 million upgrade to accommodate a bus route.The upgrade will include widening the road from 5.5m to 10m in width, upgrading of stormwater drains on Johnston Rd, Giffin Rd, Fretwell Rd and some minor works on Mercurio St.It will also involve the installation of a new water main, kerb and channel, kerb inlet pits and extensive stormwater culverts, as well as upgrades lighting.The works are scheduled to be completed by the end of 2024.
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Support for local artists and cultural exponents

Support for local artists and cultural exponents

Short films, directing and acting masterclasses, and musical recordings are among the latest initiatives to receive funding from the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) program.Delivered as a partne…
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Council forgoes infrastructure charge to support housing development

Council forgoes infrastructure charge to support housing development

Council will forgo infrastructure charges to help progress the state’s largest social housing development.The 490-home development at the former Cairns Coral Drive-In site in Woree will provide homes …
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Council ready to tackle PNG NRL proposal

Council ready to tackle PNG NRL proposal

Council will work with a Papua New Guinean consortium to help progress a proposal for the inclusion of a PNG-based team in the National Rugby League (NRL) competition.The potential for a PNG based tea…
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Cairns Chamber of Commerce gets funding boost

Cairns Chamber of Commerce gets funding boost

Council has endorsed $60,000 in funding over the next two years to support the work of the Cairns Chamber of Commerce.In making this decision, Council has recognised a collaborative approach is needed…
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Continued support for Cairns Show

Continued support for Cairns Show

Council has endorsed $70,000 of funding through its Community Partnerships Grant to assist with the staging of the 2023 Cairns Show.Next year’s Cairns Show will be staged from 17-19 July and is expect…
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TRC advising residents to stay safe on roads

TRC advising residents to stay safe on roads

Details Last Updated: Thursday, 21 December 2023 17:37 Published: Thursday, 21 December 2023 17:33 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is advising residents to be careful on the roads and avoid driving t…
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Funding delivered to Charters Towers for a sustainable flying fox management plan

Funding delivered to Charters Towers for a sustainable flying fox management plan

The allocation of Round 6 of the Flying Fox Roost Management Program has been announced, with Charters Towers Regional Council receiving funding to continue with the current Flying Fox Management Plan…
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Clifton waste facility’s hours extended temporarily from December 28, 2023

Clifton waste facility’s hours extended temporarily from December 28, 2023

Details Last Updated: Thursday, 21 December 2023 15:52 Published: Thursday, 21 December 2023 15:11 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has this week (December 19, 2023) approved temporary extended openin…
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