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Yes, we’ve done it again!
Council has secured $1.9 million from the Federal Government to deliver much-needed road pavement widening and kerb renewal, making heavy vehicle access smoother and safer for our local businesses and industry. This funding comes through the Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP) a big win for our region.
And that’s not all. We’re also in the final stages of approvals for more than $20 million in jointly funded Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) by the Australian and Queensland Governments, the program is being administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA). Council has secured funding approvals to repair roads damaged by this year’s flooding. This program will be the largest flood damage restoration program in more than a decade over five times bigger than anything we’ve managed in the past 10 years.
We have a strict two-year window to deliver these works. With such a huge program, Council crews can’t do it all alone, so we’ll be inviting local contractors to tender. That way, we not only get the job done but also keep the economic benefits flowing through the local region. It’s a big task, so I ask our community to be patient as we roll it out.
On a completely different note, if you’ve ever thought about caring for injured wildlife, now’s your chance. An Introduction to Wildlife Care Course will be held on Saturday, 13 September at the Burdekin Neighbourhood Centre. It could open up a whole new world for you. More details and registration are available at nqwildlife.org.au/introduction_to_wildlife_care_burdekin.
And finally, what a weekend! The Burdekin Water Festival was once again a spectacular celebration. Congratulations to Burdekin Christian College for taking out the trifecta winning Junior Float, Senior Float, and Princess. In reality, every float and participant is a winner, and none of it happens without the tireless efforts of our volunteers and the generous support of sponsors.
If you’d like to reach out, I’d love to hear from you. You can contact me on 0447 150 582 or by email at mayor@burdekin.qld.gov.au.
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