Weekly News Briefs - 2 April 2026
New lease for Gatton Bowls Club
At the March Council meeting, Councillors gave the green light for a request from the Gatton Bowls Club to enter a new lease for part of their volleyball courts, which form part of the Club.
The Club put a request to Council to enter a new lease for a term of 10 years, and Councillors approved – yet another example of Council supporting key community groups.
Growers invited to lock in water future
The Lockyer Valley and Somerset Water Security Scheme will launch its next round of grower engagement on Thursday 9 April to confirm its foundation customers.
Don’t miss the opportunity to lock in your water future.
Coominya Forum: 11.30am to 1pm, Coominya Hall
Gatton Forum: 5.30pm to 7pm, Lockyer Valley Cultural Centre
For more information, contact 0488 089 532 or email admin@lvandswatercollaborative.com.au
Learn more about the once in a lifetime water security project here: www.lvandswatercollaborative.com.au
TMR calls for community feedback
Council is encouraging residents to provide feedback to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) on flooding and connectivity issues along specific parts of Gatton-Esk Road including Lockyer Creek Bridge.
TMR is currently investigating ways to improve the flood-prone area between Millers Road, Adare and the Warrego Highway at Gatton to prevent it from being cut off during major wet weather events.
Learn more and have your say by Thursday 9 April at www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/gatton-esk-road-flood-...
Positions Vacant
Council is currently seeking applications for the positions of:
- Team Leader (Construction) (Full Time, Permanent)
- Loader Operator (Construction) (Full Time, Permanent)
This advertisement will close on Monday 6 April 2026 at 5pm. For more information and to apply, visit the Current Vacancies page of Council’s website.
Development in the region is alive and well!
From October 2025 – February 2026, Council received development applications for new warehouses and industrial uses totalling around 9500m2 gross floor area, distributed around the region, including in Gatton (4000m2), Helidon (3500m2) and Laidley (2000m2).
The demand for residential land also remains strong, with numerous operational works and plan sealing applications lodged. This includes operational works applications for more than 440 lots and plan sealing applications for more than 65 lots.
New look for Disaster Dashboard
Visit Council’s Disaster Dashboard to see the range of recent upgrades we’ve made!
- New Flood Cameras page - our full suite of flood cameras is now easier than ever to view, helping our community stay aware of changing conditions.
- Desktop users will enjoy a new layout that makes it simple to view multiple cameras at once for a clearer picture of what’s happening across the region.
- Desktop and mobile users will benefit from improved accessibility features, including adjustable contrast, colour, and text size, making the Dashboard more user friendly for those with vision impairments.
To view the new features, visit https://disaster.lvrc.qld.gov.au/
School holiday fun at Lockyer Valley Libraries
Tuesday 7 April to Friday 17 April
Gatton and Laidley Libraries
- The Great Duck Hunt
- Scavenger Hunt
- LEGO Bridge Building Challenge*
- Express Yourself with Activities by Vipoo Srivilasa
- Library Underground: Special Dig and Discover Bug Investigation*
- Rock On at the Library with the Lockyer Valley Lapidary Club*
*Bookings Required
Visit our website, library.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au for more information on our range of fun school holiday activities available, and to book your spot!
RADF applications open
If you’re interested in delivering arts and cultural projects in the Lockyer Valley - you can apply for funding to support your projects through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF), a partnership between the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
This fund is designed to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland. Round 3 for 2025-26 is currently open for applications and closes 10am, Friday 24 April 2026.
Apply online at lockyervalley.smartygrants.com.au/25Round2
