A major new east-west road connection through Hervey Bay is entering its final stages.
The crossing on Ann Street near the intersection with Boat Harbour Drive will be revamped to make it easier for cyclists and pedestrians to safely cross the road and for motorists to give way.
Traffic lights will be installed and a range of other works will get underway in early January to improve safety at a busy Pialba intersection.
Construction of a new Hervey Bay City Centre community hub will start within weeks following the completion of the detailed design and the undergrounding of power around the site.
Undercover grandstand seating for Maryborough AFL and sound equipment for a Hervey Bay ukulele group are among initiatives being supported with Fraser Coast Regional Council community grants.
The Lenthalls Dam tailwater area will be permanently closed to keep the community safe.
Co-mingled recycling will be introduced on K’gari (Fraser Island) and the Eurong Waste Transfer Station will be supervised at set times under a new waste management contract.
Fraser Coast dog owners have been encouraged to ensure their dogs are registered ahead of an inspection program starting in early 2024.
Fraser Coast families looking for a free fun activity this school holidays can now download the ‘Agents of Discovery’ app and complete a mission at the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens.
The first stage of the Scarness caravan park upgrade has been completed with guests being relocated from the eastern side to the newly developed western side from next week.
With the weather heating up, Fraser Coast homeowners and occupiers are being urged to ensure they know the pool rules to stay safe this summer.
Fraser Coast residents wanting to learn more about what happens to what goes in their yellow recycling bin can sign up for a free tour of the region’s recycling centre in January.
The Maryborough Aquatic Centre will operate on reduced hours on weekends and Friday afternoons, while TotSide and the waterslides at WetSide Water Park in Hervey Bay have been closed for maintenance.
Fraser Coast residents will only be permitted to use sprinklers and irrigation systems three nights a week between 4pm and 9am under level two water restrictions taking effect from Monday, 4 December.
Give the gift of choice and support local businesses this Christmas by buying a Fraser Coast Gift Card.
