Weekly News Briefs - 7 November 2024
New tenant sought for former Laidley Gym building
Council is calling for tenders to utilise the former Laidley Gym building, with tenders that support or enhance the purpose and existing uses and users of the Laidley Recreational Reserve preferred, but not strictly required.
The facility, located at Whites Road (east), Laidley, has recently become vacant following its long-term use as a gym.
This is an exciting opportunity for the fresh use of a facility that is centrally located in Laidley that can support or complement the sporting or wider community.
The facility has a 193m2 open indoor area, large verandah, storerooms, kitchen suitable for a canteen and amenities.
Tenders close on Friday 15 November 2024 at 2pm.
For more information on the opportunity and tender process visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-council/tenders-and-public-notices.
Operational Plan 2024-2025 First Quarter Performance Report
Council adopted its Operational Plan 2024-2025 with its Annual Budget in June.
The Operational Plan captures Council’s activities of strategic significance against the Outcomes and Commitments of the Corporate Plan 2022-2027.
Of the 26 Outcomes, 25 are on track, one is completed, and all are within budget.
Residents are encouraged to view the Op Plan and be informed on Council’s priorities for the year by visiting www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our-council/publications/operational-plan
Naming of roads off Scheiwe Road, Plainland
Council has received a request for the naming of three new roads created as part of a rural residential development at Scheiwe Road and Pats Road, Plainland.
Council approved the roads to be named Birdsong Place, Nivea Court and Serrata Close.
Be bushfire prepared
Are you prepared for this bushfire season? It’s never too early to get your home ready!
Find out how to help safeguard your property against bushfires by visiting www.fire.qld.gov.au/prepare/bushfires, and while you’re there, create a Bushfire Survival Plan.
Do you know a future sports champion?
This October and November, the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) are on a mission to discover the next generation of Olympic stars.
The QAS are searching for untapped talent aged 8 - 23 who are ready to take their love for sport to the next level. They have events scheduled right across Queensland, including Toowoomba, Dalby and Brisbane.
Discover more, find an event near you and register at https://www.qasport.qld.gov.au/youfor2032
See “My Body of Work” at the Art Gallery now
Gatton resident and local artist, Sarah Seletto is encouraging self-love and self-acceptance through her latest exhibition, ‘My Body of Work’, which is currently on display at the Lockyer Valley Art Gallery.
The collection of self-portraits explores the ways we see ourselves and our body, highlighting how the same figure can look completely different – big and curvy or small and flat - by adjusting the angles, pose and colour choices.
The takeaway is your body is deserving of love no matter how it appears!
Embrace the opportunity to visit this vibrant and illuminating exhibition - on display until 1 December.
Council News
Have you read the September-October edition of Council News? The latest edition has loads of information and updates to keep you in the know.
To view this edition online, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/council-news
While you’re there, subscribe to the e-version and have each edition delivered straight to your inbox. Limited physical copies are available at our Customer Service Centres and Libraries.
The next edition drops on 25 November.
