Weekly News Briefs - 26 March 2025
Road repairs following TC Alfred
The extensive flooding from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has caused considerable damage to the region’s road network.
Road inspections are already underway, and Council continues to prioritise repairs following a set process. Council’s first priority is restoring critical and immediate community access needs before moving onto resolving unstable road conditions that pose risks to public safety. After these issues are addressed, we will focus on general maintenance and restoration of the broader road network.
We thank the community for alerting us to road and infrastructure damage. Given the high volume of customer requests we are fielding, we may be unable to provide individual responses to all requests, but rest assured, EVERY request lodged will be reviewed, prioritised and actioned accordingly.
Your continued patience is appreciated and we ask residents to refrain from lodging follow-up requests about the same issue.
For your safety, please drive to conditions.
Flood assistance available
A range of flood assistance is available to Lockyer Valley residents, businesses and primary producers impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
View the latest flood recovery support by visiting www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/flood-recovery-support
Council will continue to advocate for all affected parts of the region to be included in State and Federal disaster activations.
Youth Week events
To celebrate Youth Week 2025, Council will host three FREE events for Lockyer Valley youth aged 12-17 years.
Enjoy live music, grazing tables and games in Laidley on Monday, 7 April, throw some hoops and hangout at the new Lake Apex basketball half-court on Wednesday, 9 April, and get creative at the ‘Geometric Abstract Portraits’ workshop at the Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre on Friday, 11 April.
Full details: www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/youthweek
Positions vacant
Council is currently seeking applications for the positions of:
- Tourism Officer (Full Time, Permanent)
- Planning Officer (Full Time, Permanent)
These advertisements close on Monday 31 March 2025 at 5pm. To apply and see all positions currently available, visit Council’s website.
RADF assistance available
Round 2 of the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council, is now open.
If you’re an individual or group interested in delivering arts and cultural projects in the Lockyer Valley, this is the grant for you.
Apply before Monday 21 April at https://lockyervalley.smartygrants.com.au/2425Round2
Don’t miss our final Committee Coaching Series workshop!
Titled Facility Development: Creating Inclusive, Accessible and Viable Clubs, learn how to create an inclusive club culture and optimise your facility’s usage.
Join us on Wednesday 2 April, 6pm - 8.30pm at the Laidley Cultural Centre. Registrations close 5pm, Friday 28 March. For more information and to RSVP, email engagement@lvrc.qld.gov.au
