Council Notices
Help shape the region’s public art scene
Help shape the region’s public art scene Help shape the region’s public art scene 2 September 2021 Southern Downs Regional Council is inviting art-loving community members to play a pivotal role in shaping public art across the Southern Downs by joining the Public Art Reference Group (PARG). No longer confined to indoors spaces, art is flowing boldly into our streets
Changes to developer charges come into effect November 2021
Changes to developer charges come into effect November 2021 Changes to developer charges come into effect November 2021 1 September 2021 Southern Downs Regional Council has long considered developer holding costs to be an impediment to residential land development in the region and as at 1 July 2021, developers will receive a 70% discount on rates prior to land sale.
Water tank donation program offers lifeline to farmers
Water tank donation program offers lifeline to farmers Water tank donation program offers lifeline to farmers 31 August 2021 Southern Downs Regional Council has been working closely with farm equipment manufacture TransTank International (TTi) to develop a drought-buffering program to donate water cartage tanks to primary producers and not-for-profit organisations. The donation program will run through an expression of interest
Drought-proofing works start on saleyards recycled water plant
Drought-proofing works start on saleyards recycled water plant Drought-proofing works start on saleyards recycled water plant 31 August 2021 The region has taken another step towards long term sustainable water security after works recently begin to drought-proof the existing truck wash at the Warwick Saleyards. Funded by the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions program, the $830k recycled water plant will
Call for community participation: Hope & Growth 2019 Bushfire Recovery Photography Exhibition
Call for community participation: Hope & Growth 2019 Bushfire Recovery Photography Exhibition Call for community participation: Hope & Growth 2019 Bushfire Recovery Photography Exhibition 27 August 2021 To commemorate the two-year anniversary of the 2019 bushfires that ravaged the region, an upcoming community photo exhibition aims to capture the resilient spirit and stories of the impacted rural communities. Through the
Have your say on Council’s Grants to Community Policy
Have your say on Council’s Grants to Community Policy Have your say on Council’s Grants to Community Policy 24 August 2021 Southern Downs Regional Council is calling on the community to provide feedback on the 2021 Grants to Community Policy and its associated guidelines. With more than $1 million committed to local community, cultural and environmental initiatives in the 2021/22
Boost your business marketing with help from Council
Boost your business marketing with help from Council Boost your business marketing with help from Council 19 August 2021 Southern Downs Regional Council is backing small business by launching the Business Marketing Support Program with $70,000 in grant funding for local businesses. Jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, the Business Marketing Support
Time to tidy up around your water meter
Time to tidy up around your water meter Time to tidy up around your water meter 15 August 2021 With water meter readings beginning across the region from Monday 23 August 2021, it’s time for residents to ensure that water meters are easily and safely accessible. A Southern Downs Regional Council spokesperson said a quick check around the water meter
Public arts scene to further flourish with adopted ‘blueprint’
Public arts scene to further flourish with adopted ‘blueprint’ Public arts scene to further flourish with adopted ‘blueprint’ 12 August 2021 The region’s vibrant arts scene now has a strategic blueprint to guide and direct public art installations following the adoption of the 2021 Public Art Policy and Procedure at the Southern Downs Regional Council’s Ordinary Meeting on Wednesday 11
Warwick Saleyards redevelopment submitted for major funding
Warwick Saleyards redevelopment submitted for major funding Warwick Saleyards redevelopment submitted for major funding 11 August 2021 At the Southern Downs Regional Council’s Ordinary Meeting on 11 August 2021, Councillors voted to submit a $4.5m funding application under the Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants (BSBR) program for the Warwick Saleyards Redevelopment, with a minimum co-contribution of $3m. Southern Downs Mayor