Weekly News Briefs - 9 October 2025
Visit the next Council Pop-Up
Come along to the next Council Pop-Up at the Stockyard Creek Twilight Markets on Saturday, 18 October (subject to weather) and enjoy a great opportunity to not only meet Councillors and Council staff, but to also:
- ask questions
- provide feedback on consultation projects
- stay up to date on Council initiatives.
For more information, visit: www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/have-your-say.
Council Meeting
The next Ordinary Meeting of Lockyer Valley Regional Council will be held on Wednesday, 15 October 2025 at the Theatrette,Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre, Gatton commencing at 9am.
Temporary relocation of the Gatton Customer Service Centre
The Gatton Customer Service Centre has temporarily relocated to The Lockyer Centre, 55 North Street, Gatton (opposite the Gatton Fire Station).
We’ve temporarily relocated while the Gatton Administration Building undergoes a full roof replacement, funded by Council’s insurers.
Opening hours are still the same – 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday - and all the usual front counter services will be available.
Due to staff working in different locations while the hail damage repairs are underway, please ensure you book ahead if you need to speak with a specific Council officer in-person.
Weather permitting, the roof replacement is due to be completed by 12 December 2025.
Learn more at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/roof-repairs
Lake Apex pedestrian bridge repairs completed
Council has completed the replacement of the timber decking on the Lake Apex pedestrian bridge. The bridge is now open to the public, and the full Lake Apex circuit is once again accessible
Thank you for your patience during the temporary closure.
640 new applications!
A total of 640 new applications (including building work, development applications, pre-lodgement meeting requests, and plumbing and drainage applications) have been lodged over the past three months!
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 your most important 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
