Weekly News Briefs - 2 October 2025

Renaming of Ambrose Street

Council has approved the renaming of the section of Ambrose Street, located within the Recreation Reserve - south of Lagoon Creek in Laidley, to Whites Road.

The renaming the southern end of Ambrose Street as Whites Road will allow the community, visitors and emergency services to more easily find the Laidley Sports Complex.

Council has the authority to name roads, parks, reserves, landmarks and facilities in its jurisdiction.

Traffic Safety Working Group

The Lockyer Valley Traffic Safety Working Group is all about making sure our residents are as safe as possible while travelling on our region’s roads and includes members of Queensland Police and Transport and Main Roads.

Between mid-May to mid-August, there were 40 traffic incidents within the Laidley police district, 46 in Gatton and 10 in Helidon, with the majority of injury-based incidents occurring on the Warrego Highway and almost all due to driver error.

You're invited!

First 5 Forever will soon celebrate 10 years and you’re invited to come and celebrate with us on Friday 10 October at Lake Apex, Gatton.

Bring your little ones and enjoy a vibrant morning of fun including, messy play-based activities, facepainting, cake and more.

Bookings required at: https://tinyurl.com/3xaz7nhw

Applications for Council’s Environmental Grants Program now open

We’ve opened Round 1 of Council’s Community Environmental Grants program.

Non-recurrent grants of between $500 and $5000 will be made available to schools and community organisations to undertake projects that will deliver demonstrated environmental outcomes, depending upon availability of funds and the merit of project proposals.

Applications close 5pm on 27 October 2025. For more information, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/ceg

New edition of Council News out now!

The September-October edition of Council News has just landed! We’ve bundled all your Council News into one handy spot making it easier for you to stay across:

- upcoming road works

- projects that matter to you

- free events and workshops

- prizes up for grabs

- grant opportunities and more!

Take the time to flick through it today, and while you’re there, subscribe to get it delivered straight to your inbox www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/council-news

Road works underway - John Street South and Whites Road, Laidley

Council has begun a full reconstruction of John Street South including drainage works at the intersection of Whites Road. These works will improve road and pedestrian safety, while enhancing stormwater drainage in the area.

The works will be completed over two stages during the school holidays (weather permitting).

Stage 1: Starting Monday, 22 September through to Friday, 3 October.

Stage 2: Starting Monday, 15 December through to Friday, 23 January.

Over these stages, the following works will be completed:

• Stormwater upgrades
• Pedestrian crossing upgrades
• Footpath improvements
• Pavement strengthening
• Signage
• Line marking

For more information and to view the full list of impacts, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/road-works