Weekly News Briefs - 22 May 2025
Grantham Flood Warning Siren test
Council will undertake a test activation of the Grantham Flood Warning Siren on Sunday, 1 June 2025 (weather permitting) at 12pm.
Residents will hear a siren tone followed by a verbal message informing them to move to higher ground.
The testing process will take about 10 minutes and will include two ‘test’ messages and a ‘live’ message. This is a TEST only and no cause for alarm.
This is a good opportunity for community members to review the flood risks for their family, their personal evacuation plans and consider a range of alternative routes to get to higher ground.
The siren was installed to alert the community to significant flood risks including loss of life. It is not used for low-level flooding in general.
For more information on the siren, visit lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/grantham-siren
Lake Apex Entrance Carpark works underway
Works are now underway on the Lake Apex Entrance Carpark.
Council’s Infrastructure crews are undertaking works over a 10-week period (weather permitting) that will see extensive upgrades to future-proof this vital community asset. Works include widening the existing road, constructing a formalised off-street parking and safe turnaround area at the end of the road, upgrading drains, and installing compliant pathways and new signs and pavement markings.
We thank the community for its patience and understanding throughout the construction process.
Busy time for Council’s Customer Experience team
Council’s Customer Experience team handled 2650 calls throughout March, with an average handling time of 4.43 minutes and a maximum wait time of just 58 seconds! This was an increase of 463 calls from the month prior, and an average decrease of 38 seconds per call.
Grantham Plan community briefing session
Residents and business owners in and around Grantham are invited to attend the upcoming Community Briefing Session to hear about and view the proposed long-term plans for the development of Grantham.
WHEN: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
TIME: 6-8pm
LOCATION: Grantham Butter Factory
This session will discuss the aspirations, opportunities and challenges for the site which will need to be managed to achieve the long-term vision for the Grantham locality.
To secure a seat, email growthandpolicy@lvrc.qld.gov.au
Messy Fun in the Park
Come along to Jean Biggs Park, Withcott on Thursday 29 May at 10am for some messy fun in the park!
Messy play offers a chance to experiment with slime and water while also building imagination,
Book your place now at Lockyer Valley Libraries’ Facebook page.
