Weekly News Briefs - 21 November 2024
Get your foot in the local housing market
To help address the housing shortage, Council will auction off the balance of land purchased for the Grantham Land Swap following the 2011 flood event.
The 14 residential lots, situated on Tryhorn and Engler streets in the flood-free Grantham Estate, are already individually registered and ready to build on.
Ranging in size from 1557m2 to just over 2000m2, the lots will be offered for sale individually via public auction on 27 November.
Find out more at raywhitecommercial.com
Grantham Flood Warning Siren test
Council will undertake a test activation of the Grantham Flood Warning Siren at 12pm on Sunday 1 December 2024. The test will include a siren tone followed by a verbal message informing people in low-lying areas to move to higher ground.
This is a good opportunity for community members to review their own evacuation plans and consider a range of alternative routes.
The siren was installed to alert the community to significant safety risks including loss of life. It is not used for low-level flooding in general.
Mount Sylvia rehabilitation works
Works have commenced along Blackfellow Creek to reduce the impacts on farmland and Mount Sylvia Road from severe flooding.
In partnership with Resilient Rivers SEQ, the $1.8M rehabilitation project will stabilise creekbanks, reduce erosion and improve flood resilience in Mount Sylvia and surrounding areas.
Over the next six months, approximately 12,000 tonnes of rock and 10,000 native trees and shrubs will be installed and planted across the three priority sites.
Join us at the 2024 Mayoral Christmas Carols!
Sing along to a mix of traditional and fun favourites performed by the much-loved Nathan Walmsley Band.
The Lions Club of Gatton, Salvation Army and Peace Lutheran Church will be there and ready with a fundraising BBQ, fresh donut stall and coffee cart. The night begins at 5.30pm with the stage program commencing at 6.30pm.
An Auslan interpreter will be present and there will be a dedicated craft area where kids can write their letters to Santa and enter the Christmas Carnival colouring competition.
WHEN: Saturday, 30 November
WHERE: Gatton Shire Hall
Secure your seats by booking your free admission tickets today at www.lockyervalleytickets.com.au
RADF funding available
Calling all artists and community groups interested in arts and cultural pursuits.
Do you have a project or workshop in mind that would enhance the Lockyer Valley’s arts and cultural scene?
Round 1 of the Regional Arts Development Fund is now open for applications!
To find out more or to submit an application, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/RADF
Entries close 10am Monday 2 December.
RADF is a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
Australia Day Award nominations closing soon!
Less than a month remains to nominate that special someone for a 2025 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Award.
Recognise a deserving local who has made a positive contribution to the community before nominations close on 9 December.
Categories include:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year
- Community Organisation of the Year
- Event of the Year
Nominate now at https://lockyervalley.smartygrants.com.au/AustraliaDayAwards2025
Stay informed and prepare now for storms
Storms can strike anywhere and be different each and every time.
Stay informed by downloading the Bureau of Meteorology app or visiting Council’s Disaster Dashboard https://disaster.lvrc.qld.gov.au/, and while you’re there, sign up to Council’s free opt-in warning service.
Have an Emergency Plan, ensure everyone in your household knows it, and make sure it includes your pets and animals.
Prepare your home by clearing gutters and tying down outdoor furniture and play equipment.
And remember, if flash flooding occurs, never attempt to drive through it.
