Weekly News Briefs - 16 October 2025

John Street South and Whites Road, Laidley – road works update

Stage 1 works at John Street South, Laidley are now complete. Stage 2 works will start Monday, 15 December and go through to Friday, 23 January 2026.

While Council acknowledges the current state of the road appears incomplete, this is an intentional stage in the construction process, planned to minimise disruption to the community, particularly during the school term when traffic volumes are higher.

The road remains safe and functional for use. We encourage all road users to drive to the conditions and follow any temporary measures in place.

We thank the community for their patience and cooperation. For more information and to view the full list of impacts, visit www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/road-works

Visit the next Council Pop-Up

Come along to the next Council Pop-Up at the Stockyard Creek Twilight Markets this 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.

Attention local dog owners!

Council will offer a FREE dog training session this Saturday to help your pooch master ‘leave it’ cues and build better habits – perfect for local walks, dog park visits and wildlife encounters!

This fun, expert-led session uses positive, reward-based training and is designed to help you build a great relationship with your dog while doing the right thing for your community and local wildlife.

WHEN: Saturday 18 October, 9am – 10am

WHERE: Lockyer Waters Community Centre, 36 Topaz Cresent, Lockyer Waters

Registration is free but required at Www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/leave-it-workshop

Positions Vacant

Council is currently seeking applications for the below positions.

• Labourer (Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance) - Multiple Positions (Full Time, Permanent)
• Operator/Labourer (Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance) (Full Time, Permanent)
• Plant Operator (Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance) (Full Time, Permanent)
• Development Compliance Officer (Full Time, Permanent)
• Local Laws Officer (Full Time, Permanent)

These advertisements close on Monday 20 October 2025 at 5pm.

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

Applications for Council’s Environmental Grants Program now open

Round 1 of Council’s Community Environmental Grants program is open.

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