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  • Share I heard the council would not allow closure of roads for the Airlie Triathalon? I am sitting near Woolworth watching people that have trained really hard getting cut off by long transport trucks turning into Woollies, big all terrain vehicles with nervous looking drivers, and the anxiety of some of the riders racing up behind or being passed by these vehicles. It makes a farce of prof and non-prof sport and puts lives at risk. If this is the council decision, shame on you for not supporting this. on Facebook Share I heard the council would not allow closure of roads for the Airlie Triathalon? I am sitting near Woolworth watching people that have trained really hard getting cut off by long transport trucks turning into Woollies, big all terrain vehicles with nervous looking drivers, and the anxiety of some of the riders racing up behind or being passed by these vehicles. It makes a farce of prof and non-prof sport and puts lives at risk. If this is the council decision, shame on you for not supporting this. on X (formerly Twitter) Share I heard the council would not allow closure of roads for the Airlie Triathalon? I am sitting near Woolworth watching people that have trained really hard getting cut off by long transport trucks turning into Woollies, big all terrain vehicles with nervous looking drivers, and the anxiety of some of the riders racing up behind or being passed by these vehicles. It makes a farce of prof and non-prof sport and puts lives at risk. If this is the council decision, shame on you for not supporting this. on Linkedin Email I heard the council would not allow closure of roads for the Airlie Triathalon? I am sitting near Woolworth watching people that have trained really hard getting cut off by long transport trucks turning into Woollies, big all terrain vehicles with nervous looking drivers, and the anxiety of some of the riders racing up behind or being passed by these vehicles. It makes a farce of prof and non-prof sport and puts lives at risk. If this is the council decision, shame on you for not supporting this. link

    I heard the council would not allow closure of roads for the Airlie Triathalon? I am sitting near Woolworth watching people that have trained really hard getting cut off by long transport trucks turning into Woollies, big all terrain vehicles with nervous looking drivers, and the anxiety of some of the riders racing up behind or being passed by these vehicles. It makes a farce of prof and non-prof sport and puts lives at risk. If this is the council decision, shame on you for not supporting this.

    WhatWereYouThinking? asked 18 days ago

    Thank you for your feedback and for raising your concerns regarding traffic management during the Airlie Beach Triathlon.

    Traffic arrangements for the event are developed by the event organiser through qualified traffic management providers, with a site-specific Traffic Management Plan and Traffic Guidance Schemes considered through the relevant approval processes involving Queensland Police Service, the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Council.

    Council does not determine these arrangements in isolation, and it is therefore not correct to suggest Council simply refused to allow roads to be closed.

    Airlie Beach has limited alternative access routes, so any significant road closures must balance competitor safety with maintaining access for residents, businesses and key transport connections, including Whitsunday Coast Airport and Shute Harbour Marine Terminal.

    Traffic management measures were in place on the day, including signage, traffic controls, police at major intersections and event volunteers.

    We appreciate your concerns regarding vehicle movements near the Woolworths access and will ensure this feedback is provided to the event organiser for consideration when planning future events.

    Thanks,

    WRC Team

  • Share Hi WRC, newish to the area and noticed the lack of cycle lanes/paths in the area. Would be a great asset to add a cycle lane from Proserpine through to Shute Harbour. With the increase in traffic on the roads, this would be a great environmentally friendly move from the council. on Facebook Share Hi WRC, newish to the area and noticed the lack of cycle lanes/paths in the area. Would be a great asset to add a cycle lane from Proserpine through to Shute Harbour. With the increase in traffic on the roads, this would be a great environmentally friendly move from the council. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Hi WRC, newish to the area and noticed the lack of cycle lanes/paths in the area. Would be a great asset to add a cycle lane from Proserpine through to Shute Harbour. With the increase in traffic on the roads, this would be a great environmentally friendly move from the council. on Linkedin Email Hi WRC, newish to the area and noticed the lack of cycle lanes/paths in the area. Would be a great asset to add a cycle lane from Proserpine through to Shute Harbour. With the increase in traffic on the roads, this would be a great environmentally friendly move from the council. link

    Hi WRC, newish to the area and noticed the lack of cycle lanes/paths in the area. Would be a great asset to add a cycle lane from Proserpine through to Shute Harbour. With the increase in traffic on the roads, this would be a great environmentally friendly move from the council.

    Racquelle asked 8 days ago

    Hi Racquelle, thanks for your query. Council’s current focus is on delivering priority cycling connections within our urban areas, particularly where they can be incorporated into planned road and pathway upgrades. Recent examples include the Airlie Beach Bicentennial Boardwalk upgrade, the Renwick Road shared path in Proserpine and upcoming priorities being designed within the Bowen CBD.

    Shute Harbour Road is a State-controlled road and is therefore not managed by Council. Council’s role is primarily to advocate to the Queensland Government for improved cycling infrastructure along this corridor. This includes investigating options for better cycling connections between Port of Airlie and the Whitsunday Sports Park at Jubilee Pocket, as identified in the Airlie Beach Master Plan.

    Improved cycling connections are also identified in the Bowen Master Plan, while the Queensland Government’s broader principal cycle network can be viewed on the TMR website.

    Thanks,

    WRC Team

  • Share To Whitsunday Regional Council, I am writing to propose the installation of a pump track at Gideon Pott Park, Bowen, to replace or upgrade the existing bike track. This project would provide valuable longnterm benefits to children, families, and the broader Bowen community. A pump track is a lownmaintenance, allnages riding facility designed for bikes, scooters, and skateboards. Such a facility at Gideon Pott Park would support active lifestyles, improve riding confidence, and provide a safe recreational space close to home. Benefits of a Pump Track: 1. Encourages Kids to Be Active – Provides a fun and engaging way for children of all ages to stay active outdoors. – Offers consistent opportunities for exercise through riding, balancing, and navigating. 2. Builds Riding Skills and Confidence – Helps young riders develop balance, coordination, and bikenhandling skills. – Allows beginners and advanced riders to progress safely. 3. Safe and Accessible Recreation – Reduces unsafe riding on roads and pathways. – Gives families a designated outdoor activity space. 4. Strengthens Community – Becomes a gathering point for families and kids. – Encourages outdoor play instead of screen time. 5. Low Maintenance, Longnterm Value – Asphalt pump tracks are durable and costneffective. – Suitable for bikes, scooters, skateboards and balance bikes. Gideon Pott Park already offers suitable space and is wellnused by families. A pump track would complement existing play equipment and strengthen Bowen’s recreational options. I respectfully request that Council consider the feasibility of this project. I would be happy to assist with community feedback. Yours sincerely, Kye Hudson Bowen QLD on Facebook Share To Whitsunday Regional Council, I am writing to propose the installation of a pump track at Gideon Pott Park, Bowen, to replace or upgrade the existing bike track. This project would provide valuable longnterm benefits to children, families, and the broader Bowen community. A pump track is a lownmaintenance, allnages riding facility designed for bikes, scooters, and skateboards. Such a facility at Gideon Pott Park would support active lifestyles, improve riding confidence, and provide a safe recreational space close to home. Benefits of a Pump Track: 1. Encourages Kids to Be Active – Provides a fun and engaging way for children of all ages to stay active outdoors. – Offers consistent opportunities for exercise through riding, balancing, and navigating. 2. Builds Riding Skills and Confidence – Helps young riders develop balance, coordination, and bikenhandling skills. – Allows beginners and advanced riders to progress safely. 3. Safe and Accessible Recreation – Reduces unsafe riding on roads and pathways. – Gives families a designated outdoor activity space. 4. Strengthens Community – Becomes a gathering point for families and kids. – Encourages outdoor play instead of screen time. 5. Low Maintenance, Longnterm Value – Asphalt pump tracks are durable and costneffective. – Suitable for bikes, scooters, skateboards and balance bikes. Gideon Pott Park already offers suitable space and is wellnused by families. A pump track would complement existing play equipment and strengthen Bowen’s recreational options. I respectfully request that Council consider the feasibility of this project. I would be happy to assist with community feedback. Yours sincerely, Kye Hudson Bowen QLD on X (formerly Twitter) Share To Whitsunday Regional Council, I am writing to propose the installation of a pump track at Gideon Pott Park, Bowen, to replace or upgrade the existing bike track. This project would provide valuable longnterm benefits to children, families, and the broader Bowen community. A pump track is a lownmaintenance, allnages riding facility designed for bikes, scooters, and skateboards. Such a facility at Gideon Pott Park would support active lifestyles, improve riding confidence, and provide a safe recreational space close to home. Benefits of a Pump Track: 1. Encourages Kids to Be Active – Provides a fun and engaging way for children of all ages to stay active outdoors. – Offers consistent opportunities for exercise through riding, balancing, and navigating. 2. Builds Riding Skills and Confidence – Helps young riders develop balance, coordination, and bikenhandling skills. – Allows beginners and advanced riders to progress safely. 3. Safe and Accessible Recreation – Reduces unsafe riding on roads and pathways. – Gives families a designated outdoor activity space. 4. Strengthens Community – Becomes a gathering point for families and kids. – Encourages outdoor play instead of screen time. 5. Low Maintenance, Longnterm Value – Asphalt pump tracks are durable and costneffective. – Suitable for bikes, scooters, skateboards and balance bikes. Gideon Pott Park already offers suitable space and is wellnused by families. A pump track would complement existing play equipment and strengthen Bowen’s recreational options. I respectfully request that Council consider the feasibility of this project. I would be happy to assist with community feedback. Yours sincerely, Kye Hudson Bowen QLD on Linkedin Email To Whitsunday Regional Council, I am writing to propose the installation of a pump track at Gideon Pott Park, Bowen, to replace or upgrade the existing bike track. This project would provide valuable longnterm benefits to children, families, and the broader Bowen community. A pump track is a lownmaintenance, allnages riding facility designed for bikes, scooters, and skateboards. Such a facility at Gideon Pott Park would support active lifestyles, improve riding confidence, and provide a safe recreational space close to home. Benefits of a Pump Track: 1. Encourages Kids to Be Active – Provides a fun and engaging way for children of all ages to stay active outdoors. – Offers consistent opportunities for exercise through riding, balancing, and navigating. 2. Builds Riding Skills and Confidence – Helps young riders develop balance, coordination, and bikenhandling skills. – Allows beginners and advanced riders to progress safely. 3. Safe and Accessible Recreation – Reduces unsafe riding on roads and pathways. – Gives families a designated outdoor activity space. 4. Strengthens Community – Becomes a gathering point for families and kids. – Encourages outdoor play instead of screen time. 5. Low Maintenance, Longnterm Value – Asphalt pump tracks are durable and costneffective. – Suitable for bikes, scooters, skateboards and balance bikes. Gideon Pott Park already offers suitable space and is wellnused by families. A pump track would complement existing play equipment and strengthen Bowen’s recreational options. I respectfully request that Council consider the feasibility of this project. I would be happy to assist with community feedback. Yours sincerely, Kye Hudson Bowen QLD link

    To Whitsunday Regional Council, I am writing to propose the installation of a pump track at Gideon Pott Park, Bowen, to replace or upgrade the existing bike track. This project would provide valuable longnterm benefits to children, families, and the broader Bowen community. A pump track is a lownmaintenance, allnages riding facility designed for bikes, scooters, and skateboards. Such a facility at Gideon Pott Park would support active lifestyles, improve riding confidence, and provide a safe recreational space close to home. Benefits of a Pump Track: 1. Encourages Kids to Be Active – Provides a fun and engaging way for children of all ages to stay active outdoors. – Offers consistent opportunities for exercise through riding, balancing, and navigating. 2. Builds Riding Skills and Confidence – Helps young riders develop balance, coordination, and bikenhandling skills. – Allows beginners and advanced riders to progress safely. 3. Safe and Accessible Recreation – Reduces unsafe riding on roads and pathways. – Gives families a designated outdoor activity space. 4. Strengthens Community – Becomes a gathering point for families and kids. – Encourages outdoor play instead of screen time. 5. Low Maintenance, Longnterm Value – Asphalt pump tracks are durable and costneffective. – Suitable for bikes, scooters, skateboards and balance bikes. Gideon Pott Park already offers suitable space and is wellnused by families. A pump track would complement existing play equipment and strengthen Bowen’s recreational options. I respectfully request that Council consider the feasibility of this project. I would be happy to assist with community feedback. Yours sincerely, Kye Hudson Bowen QLD

    KyeH asked 7 months ago

    Hi Kye

    Thanks for your great idea for Gideon Pott Park! We are presently finalising our Yasso Point and Queens Beach Master Plan, which highlights several recreational improvements to the parklands for future staged delivery, including a proposed pump track in Gideon Pott Park.

    The Park Master Plan will be open to public consultation soon and I will include this comment as a submission to support and prioritise this proposal.

    Kind regards

    WRC Team

  • Share Is it possible to have more signage about the Whitsunday Coast airport on the southern side? When driving from the Proserpine side, there is a sign advising that the airport is 8km away. It would be really helpful to have a similar sign for drivers approaching from the Mackay side, to give people a heads up that the turnoff is coming up. Currently the signs are just before the turnoff, which doesn't give much advance warning. Thanks on Facebook Share Is it possible to have more signage about the Whitsunday Coast airport on the southern side? When driving from the Proserpine side, there is a sign advising that the airport is 8km away. It would be really helpful to have a similar sign for drivers approaching from the Mackay side, to give people a heads up that the turnoff is coming up. Currently the signs are just before the turnoff, which doesn't give much advance warning. Thanks on X (formerly Twitter) Share Is it possible to have more signage about the Whitsunday Coast airport on the southern side? When driving from the Proserpine side, there is a sign advising that the airport is 8km away. It would be really helpful to have a similar sign for drivers approaching from the Mackay side, to give people a heads up that the turnoff is coming up. Currently the signs are just before the turnoff, which doesn't give much advance warning. Thanks on Linkedin Email Is it possible to have more signage about the Whitsunday Coast airport on the southern side? When driving from the Proserpine side, there is a sign advising that the airport is 8km away. It would be really helpful to have a similar sign for drivers approaching from the Mackay side, to give people a heads up that the turnoff is coming up. Currently the signs are just before the turnoff, which doesn't give much advance warning. Thanks link

    Is it possible to have more signage about the Whitsunday Coast airport on the southern side? When driving from the Proserpine side, there is a sign advising that the airport is 8km away. It would be really helpful to have a similar sign for drivers approaching from the Mackay side, to give people a heads up that the turnoff is coming up. Currently the signs are just before the turnoff, which doesn't give much advance warning. Thanks

    Question asked 11 months ago

    Hi

    Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and raising this idea for additional signage on the Bruce Highway to provide advance notice of the Whitsunday Coast Airport.  We will provide this insight to our Airport team for consideration.

    Kind regards

  • Share Is Richardson rd ever going to be sealed. There is more and more traffic using it and the road becomes trashed high dust and pot holes, and you come and do a terrible job grading it, sometimes leaving pot holes still there. Also there needs to be a light installed at the intersection to Gregory cannon valley rd because at night you cannot tell there is a road there which is pretty dangerous in my opinion I would like to see these things addressed before wasting money on crossings in the main st or upgrading walkways that work perfectly. on Facebook Share Is Richardson rd ever going to be sealed. There is more and more traffic using it and the road becomes trashed high dust and pot holes, and you come and do a terrible job grading it, sometimes leaving pot holes still there. Also there needs to be a light installed at the intersection to Gregory cannon valley rd because at night you cannot tell there is a road there which is pretty dangerous in my opinion I would like to see these things addressed before wasting money on crossings in the main st or upgrading walkways that work perfectly. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Is Richardson rd ever going to be sealed. There is more and more traffic using it and the road becomes trashed high dust and pot holes, and you come and do a terrible job grading it, sometimes leaving pot holes still there. Also there needs to be a light installed at the intersection to Gregory cannon valley rd because at night you cannot tell there is a road there which is pretty dangerous in my opinion I would like to see these things addressed before wasting money on crossings in the main st or upgrading walkways that work perfectly. on Linkedin Email Is Richardson rd ever going to be sealed. There is more and more traffic using it and the road becomes trashed high dust and pot holes, and you come and do a terrible job grading it, sometimes leaving pot holes still there. Also there needs to be a light installed at the intersection to Gregory cannon valley rd because at night you cannot tell there is a road there which is pretty dangerous in my opinion I would like to see these things addressed before wasting money on crossings in the main st or upgrading walkways that work perfectly. link

    Is Richardson rd ever going to be sealed. There is more and more traffic using it and the road becomes trashed high dust and pot holes, and you come and do a terrible job grading it, sometimes leaving pot holes still there. Also there needs to be a light installed at the intersection to Gregory cannon valley rd because at night you cannot tell there is a road there which is pretty dangerous in my opinion I would like to see these things addressed before wasting money on crossings in the main st or upgrading walkways that work perfectly.

    Nick asked almost 3 years ago

    Hi Nick

    Thank you for your feedback. We have passed your concerns regarding Richardson Road and lighting the intersection with Cannon Valley Road, onto our Roads team for investigation.  At this point in time, it is likely to remain a gravel road as it doesn't receive enough traffic to trigger an upgrade as per our standards of service. Council receives a large number of requests for sealing gravel roads; however, it is not viable for Council to seal all requests from a cost and maintenance perspective.

    Kind regards

  • Share I've just received the email about the Mullers Lagoon project. How much is this useless plan going to cost? Oh that's right, you haven't worked out the budget yet ! Surely there are SO many other important things to be done/considered before this. You only received 65 submissions and wow 50 ideas out of 10,000 people that live in Bowen. What about fixing the footpaths, roads, gutters/drains around town first not to mention provide better parking facilities for the endless caravans coming up during the winter months. WRC rates are ridiculously expensive compared to other councils and BOWEN as a town seems to miss out time and time again whilst you concentrate on Airlie Beach and surrounds. Why should Bowen residents constantly pay for upgrades to other parts of the council while we are neglected. What negotiations are in place with the chamber of commerce to improve our town and provide better services instead of empty shops throughout the whole town? I am disgusted you can continue to increase rates without providing additional facilities, a park with few users does not count in my opinion. Also, the lack of public transport around town is atrocious. Why have huge buses from town to Horseshoe Bay and Queens Beach with one or two people on them? Why can't you subsidise Trans North to operate services to/from Proserpine and more importantly Whitsunday Airport. Council DID NOT support Mackay Whitsunday bus services who operated from Bowen to Mackay via Proserpine and Whitsunday airport for only a week or so and then NO funding? We have NO option but to either drive and pay to park at the airport, taxi for over 200dollars or 70dollars through Bowen Travel who I refuse to use because of the owner being such a rude, obnoxious, money grub. WRC lacks integrity, transparency and starting with Mayor Hall, the lot of you should be gone and will not get my vote. I expect a detail reply to my questions and concerns on this forum so that everyone can see what 'word salad' of a response I will get. on Facebook Share I've just received the email about the Mullers Lagoon project. How much is this useless plan going to cost? Oh that's right, you haven't worked out the budget yet ! Surely there are SO many other important things to be done/considered before this. You only received 65 submissions and wow 50 ideas out of 10,000 people that live in Bowen. What about fixing the footpaths, roads, gutters/drains around town first not to mention provide better parking facilities for the endless caravans coming up during the winter months. WRC rates are ridiculously expensive compared to other councils and BOWEN as a town seems to miss out time and time again whilst you concentrate on Airlie Beach and surrounds. Why should Bowen residents constantly pay for upgrades to other parts of the council while we are neglected. What negotiations are in place with the chamber of commerce to improve our town and provide better services instead of empty shops throughout the whole town? I am disgusted you can continue to increase rates without providing additional facilities, a park with few users does not count in my opinion. Also, the lack of public transport around town is atrocious. Why have huge buses from town to Horseshoe Bay and Queens Beach with one or two people on them? Why can't you subsidise Trans North to operate services to/from Proserpine and more importantly Whitsunday Airport. Council DID NOT support Mackay Whitsunday bus services who operated from Bowen to Mackay via Proserpine and Whitsunday airport for only a week or so and then NO funding? We have NO option but to either drive and pay to park at the airport, taxi for over 200dollars or 70dollars through Bowen Travel who I refuse to use because of the owner being such a rude, obnoxious, money grub. WRC lacks integrity, transparency and starting with Mayor Hall, the lot of you should be gone and will not get my vote. I expect a detail reply to my questions and concerns on this forum so that everyone can see what 'word salad' of a response I will get. on X (formerly Twitter) Share I've just received the email about the Mullers Lagoon project. How much is this useless plan going to cost? Oh that's right, you haven't worked out the budget yet ! Surely there are SO many other important things to be done/considered before this. You only received 65 submissions and wow 50 ideas out of 10,000 people that live in Bowen. What about fixing the footpaths, roads, gutters/drains around town first not to mention provide better parking facilities for the endless caravans coming up during the winter months. WRC rates are ridiculously expensive compared to other councils and BOWEN as a town seems to miss out time and time again whilst you concentrate on Airlie Beach and surrounds. Why should Bowen residents constantly pay for upgrades to other parts of the council while we are neglected. What negotiations are in place with the chamber of commerce to improve our town and provide better services instead of empty shops throughout the whole town? I am disgusted you can continue to increase rates without providing additional facilities, a park with few users does not count in my opinion. Also, the lack of public transport around town is atrocious. Why have huge buses from town to Horseshoe Bay and Queens Beach with one or two people on them? Why can't you subsidise Trans North to operate services to/from Proserpine and more importantly Whitsunday Airport. Council DID NOT support Mackay Whitsunday bus services who operated from Bowen to Mackay via Proserpine and Whitsunday airport for only a week or so and then NO funding? We have NO option but to either drive and pay to park at the airport, taxi for over 200dollars or 70dollars through Bowen Travel who I refuse to use because of the owner being such a rude, obnoxious, money grub. WRC lacks integrity, transparency and starting with Mayor Hall, the lot of you should be gone and will not get my vote. I expect a detail reply to my questions and concerns on this forum so that everyone can see what 'word salad' of a response I will get. on Linkedin Email I've just received the email about the Mullers Lagoon project. How much is this useless plan going to cost? Oh that's right, you haven't worked out the budget yet ! Surely there are SO many other important things to be done/considered before this. You only received 65 submissions and wow 50 ideas out of 10,000 people that live in Bowen. What about fixing the footpaths, roads, gutters/drains around town first not to mention provide better parking facilities for the endless caravans coming up during the winter months. WRC rates are ridiculously expensive compared to other councils and BOWEN as a town seems to miss out time and time again whilst you concentrate on Airlie Beach and surrounds. Why should Bowen residents constantly pay for upgrades to other parts of the council while we are neglected. What negotiations are in place with the chamber of commerce to improve our town and provide better services instead of empty shops throughout the whole town? I am disgusted you can continue to increase rates without providing additional facilities, a park with few users does not count in my opinion. Also, the lack of public transport around town is atrocious. Why have huge buses from town to Horseshoe Bay and Queens Beach with one or two people on them? Why can't you subsidise Trans North to operate services to/from Proserpine and more importantly Whitsunday Airport. Council DID NOT support Mackay Whitsunday bus services who operated from Bowen to Mackay via Proserpine and Whitsunday airport for only a week or so and then NO funding? We have NO option but to either drive and pay to park at the airport, taxi for over 200dollars or 70dollars through Bowen Travel who I refuse to use because of the owner being such a rude, obnoxious, money grub. WRC lacks integrity, transparency and starting with Mayor Hall, the lot of you should be gone and will not get my vote. I expect a detail reply to my questions and concerns on this forum so that everyone can see what 'word salad' of a response I will get. link

    I've just received the email about the Mullers Lagoon project. How much is this useless plan going to cost? Oh that's right, you haven't worked out the budget yet ! Surely there are SO many other important things to be done/considered before this. You only received 65 submissions and wow 50 ideas out of 10,000 people that live in Bowen. What about fixing the footpaths, roads, gutters/drains around town first not to mention provide better parking facilities for the endless caravans coming up during the winter months. WRC rates are ridiculously expensive compared to other councils and BOWEN as a town seems to miss out time and time again whilst you concentrate on Airlie Beach and surrounds. Why should Bowen residents constantly pay for upgrades to other parts of the council while we are neglected. What negotiations are in place with the chamber of commerce to improve our town and provide better services instead of empty shops throughout the whole town? I am disgusted you can continue to increase rates without providing additional facilities, a park with few users does not count in my opinion. Also, the lack of public transport around town is atrocious. Why have huge buses from town to Horseshoe Bay and Queens Beach with one or two people on them? Why can't you subsidise Trans North to operate services to/from Proserpine and more importantly Whitsunday Airport. Council DID NOT support Mackay Whitsunday bus services who operated from Bowen to Mackay via Proserpine and Whitsunday airport for only a week or so and then NO funding? We have NO option but to either drive and pay to park at the airport, taxi for over 200dollars or 70dollars through Bowen Travel who I refuse to use because of the owner being such a rude, obnoxious, money grub. WRC lacks integrity, transparency and starting with Mayor Hall, the lot of you should be gone and will not get my vote. I expect a detail reply to my questions and concerns on this forum so that everyone can see what 'word salad' of a response I will get.

    Tony asked almost 3 years ago

    Hi Tony

    We are developing a Mullers Lagoon Park Masterplan to identify priorities for incremental development over the next 10 - 15 years, through capital budgets or grant funding. Having a strategy in place supports financial planning, provides transparency to the community and benefits grant applications. The Park Masterplan was supported by many residents given its central location in Bowen, opportunity for habitat enhancements, water quality enhancements that benefit the Reef and attraction capacity for grey nomads and other environmental enthusiasts.

    Check out our Bowen Masterplan to identify other strategic priorities for Bowen, including key projects we have recently completed, upcoming or ongoing:

    Several other projects part of our capital works program have recently been completed in Bowen or underway include, grandstand upgrade Denison Park, several amenities upgrades, recycled water expansion, new park shelter upgrades, various lighting improvements and Richmond Road Floodway upgrade. We are also creating a new stormwater strategy and Bowen CBD pedestrian strategy to guide our investment priorities for immediate and long term improvements.

    Public transport is a State Government funded model, Council has an advocacy role to improve services to our Towns.

    Kind regards

  • Share I got an email from a self storage company, https://storagelord.com.au/ saying they had a development application for a storage facility in the WRC and whether I would support it. However I can't find any information about this development when I search the online DA register. on Facebook Share I got an email from a self storage company, https://storagelord.com.au/ saying they had a development application for a storage facility in the WRC and whether I would support it. However I can't find any information about this development when I search the online DA register. on X (formerly Twitter) Share I got an email from a self storage company, https://storagelord.com.au/ saying they had a development application for a storage facility in the WRC and whether I would support it. However I can't find any information about this development when I search the online DA register. on Linkedin Email I got an email from a self storage company, https://storagelord.com.au/ saying they had a development application for a storage facility in the WRC and whether I would support it. However I can't find any information about this development when I search the online DA register. link

    I got an email from a self storage company, https://storagelord.com.au/ saying they had a development application for a storage facility in the WRC and whether I would support it. However I can't find any information about this development when I search the online DA register.

    Will Sanders asked about 3 years ago

    Hi Will

    I am unable to confirm if 'Storage Lord' are the applicants, however, I can confirm that we have received an application for storage sheds in Jubilee Pocket, 52SP194472 / 2586 Shute Harbour Road.  At this moment in writing, the application has not been 'properly made' to begin the assessment process, meaning payment or specific information to support the application is missing. Until this is provided to Council to make it 'properly made', it won't show up on Track My DA .

    Once Properly made by the applicant, search this application number 20230531 to view.

    Kind regards

    Jonathan Cutting

  • Share Hi WRC Team, Can you please advise if your WRC website will be upgraded to allow User Profile Accounts Log In's ? This would allow customers to access and manage their rates/water bills/animal registrations online and in one place to track balances, setup direct debits etc. Also, why can't the WRC offer a discounted 12month rate option or pay by the month options, people are struggling with the cost-of-living increases and rates are so expensive. This is also a positive for the council as you would have more money upfront each year for council to budget, forecast and fund future projects. This is a time the WRC can step up, offer flexibility and acknowledge times are tough. With Thanks. on Facebook Share Hi WRC Team, Can you please advise if your WRC website will be upgraded to allow User Profile Accounts Log In's ? This would allow customers to access and manage their rates/water bills/animal registrations online and in one place to track balances, setup direct debits etc. Also, why can't the WRC offer a discounted 12month rate option or pay by the month options, people are struggling with the cost-of-living increases and rates are so expensive. This is also a positive for the council as you would have more money upfront each year for council to budget, forecast and fund future projects. This is a time the WRC can step up, offer flexibility and acknowledge times are tough. With Thanks. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Hi WRC Team, Can you please advise if your WRC website will be upgraded to allow User Profile Accounts Log In's ? This would allow customers to access and manage their rates/water bills/animal registrations online and in one place to track balances, setup direct debits etc. Also, why can't the WRC offer a discounted 12month rate option or pay by the month options, people are struggling with the cost-of-living increases and rates are so expensive. This is also a positive for the council as you would have more money upfront each year for council to budget, forecast and fund future projects. This is a time the WRC can step up, offer flexibility and acknowledge times are tough. With Thanks. on Linkedin Email Hi WRC Team, Can you please advise if your WRC website will be upgraded to allow User Profile Accounts Log In's ? This would allow customers to access and manage their rates/water bills/animal registrations online and in one place to track balances, setup direct debits etc. Also, why can't the WRC offer a discounted 12month rate option or pay by the month options, people are struggling with the cost-of-living increases and rates are so expensive. This is also a positive for the council as you would have more money upfront each year for council to budget, forecast and fund future projects. This is a time the WRC can step up, offer flexibility and acknowledge times are tough. With Thanks. link

    Hi WRC Team, Can you please advise if your WRC website will be upgraded to allow User Profile Accounts Log In's ? This would allow customers to access and manage their rates/water bills/animal registrations online and in one place to track balances, setup direct debits etc. Also, why can't the WRC offer a discounted 12month rate option or pay by the month options, people are struggling with the cost-of-living increases and rates are so expensive. This is also a positive for the council as you would have more money upfront each year for council to budget, forecast and fund future projects. This is a time the WRC can step up, offer flexibility and acknowledge times are tough. With Thanks.

    Tony asked over 3 years ago

    Hi Anthony

    User login’s

    That is a great question. Council are currently reviewing their software solution and have recently adopted an ICT Strategy that will have us moving towards a more integrated system. Council will also be developing a new Customer Experience Strategy. It is expected that this project will allow Council to explore having an online portal for ratepayers and the self-service functionality, including management of accounts, tailored messaging, notifications (water and power outages). 

    Currently, our website has the ability to make online payments for Rates, Water, Animals, through our Online Service Portal on Council’s website. Another functionality already available is the ability to sign up for eRates. This will then ensure that your rates notices are delivered electronically to you on the issue date each rating period. You can sign up for eRates here >> https://eservices.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/eservice/councilLink.do?resource=eRates.html&nodeNum=11855

    Discounted 12 month rate option/pay by the month option

    Council currently offers a 5% discount on rates paid by the due date each rating period. Ratepayers can set up a direct debit to Council on a weekly, fortnightly or month basis to allow ratepayers to pay throughout the rating period leading up to the discount date. The Direct Debit Form and Agreement can be found on Councils website here >> https://www.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/our-council/about-council/rates-fees-and-charges/payment-of-rates  

    Thank you

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    When is the 2022 sports expo at the PCYC?

    lfxtiansen asked over 4 years ago

    Hi Ifxtiansen,

    The sports expo is organised by the Whitsunday Sportspark committee, so please contact them here for further information.

    Thanks, WRC Team

  • Share Hi, Listening to all the 2050 zero carbon, save the reef, save the Koala, save the rain forest. Farmers stopping runoff and so on the list is endless. AND so is development. In the Whitsundays if you're a developer push the trees over destroy the mountains they aren't important???? Just go for a drive up Jubilee pocket, rifle range rd, Woodwark, Brandy Ck Rd and Crofton Canals how the hell did that get passed$$$ Is this council determined to clear ALL vegetation up to the National Parks boundary? The roads are dangerous with the traffic on them at the moment. Is the Strathdickie turn off ever going to be finished? I hate to say this but we need another Ada/ Debbie one every 5 or so years to make people stop and think. The landslide behind Coles is another natural feature in this area but does council planning take that into consideration. on Facebook Share Hi, Listening to all the 2050 zero carbon, save the reef, save the Koala, save the rain forest. Farmers stopping runoff and so on the list is endless. AND so is development. In the Whitsundays if you're a developer push the trees over destroy the mountains they aren't important???? Just go for a drive up Jubilee pocket, rifle range rd, Woodwark, Brandy Ck Rd and Crofton Canals how the hell did that get passed$$$ Is this council determined to clear ALL vegetation up to the National Parks boundary? The roads are dangerous with the traffic on them at the moment. Is the Strathdickie turn off ever going to be finished? I hate to say this but we need another Ada/ Debbie one every 5 or so years to make people stop and think. The landslide behind Coles is another natural feature in this area but does council planning take that into consideration. on X (formerly Twitter) Share Hi, Listening to all the 2050 zero carbon, save the reef, save the Koala, save the rain forest. Farmers stopping runoff and so on the list is endless. AND so is development. In the Whitsundays if you're a developer push the trees over destroy the mountains they aren't important???? Just go for a drive up Jubilee pocket, rifle range rd, Woodwark, Brandy Ck Rd and Crofton Canals how the hell did that get passed$$$ Is this council determined to clear ALL vegetation up to the National Parks boundary? The roads are dangerous with the traffic on them at the moment. Is the Strathdickie turn off ever going to be finished? I hate to say this but we need another Ada/ Debbie one every 5 or so years to make people stop and think. The landslide behind Coles is another natural feature in this area but does council planning take that into consideration. on Linkedin Email Hi, Listening to all the 2050 zero carbon, save the reef, save the Koala, save the rain forest. Farmers stopping runoff and so on the list is endless. AND so is development. In the Whitsundays if you're a developer push the trees over destroy the mountains they aren't important???? Just go for a drive up Jubilee pocket, rifle range rd, Woodwark, Brandy Ck Rd and Crofton Canals how the hell did that get passed$$$ Is this council determined to clear ALL vegetation up to the National Parks boundary? The roads are dangerous with the traffic on them at the moment. Is the Strathdickie turn off ever going to be finished? I hate to say this but we need another Ada/ Debbie one every 5 or so years to make people stop and think. The landslide behind Coles is another natural feature in this area but does council planning take that into consideration. link

    Hi, Listening to all the 2050 zero carbon, save the reef, save the Koala, save the rain forest. Farmers stopping runoff and so on the list is endless. AND so is development. In the Whitsundays if you're a developer push the trees over destroy the mountains they aren't important???? Just go for a drive up Jubilee pocket, rifle range rd, Woodwark, Brandy Ck Rd and Crofton Canals how the hell did that get passed$$$ Is this council determined to clear ALL vegetation up to the National Parks boundary? The roads are dangerous with the traffic on them at the moment. Is the Strathdickie turn off ever going to be finished? I hate to say this but we need another Ada/ Debbie one every 5 or so years to make people stop and think. The landslide behind Coles is another natural feature in this area but does council planning take that into consideration.

    robert asked almost 5 years ago

    Hi Robert,

    Thanks for your comments. The intersection upgrade at Gregory-Cannon Valley Road is managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. There was a landslip in Conway National Park which is currently being monitored. WRC has a landslip hazard map which we use during the development assessment process. 

    Thanks, WRC Team