Official account of Lockyer Valley Regional Council. Follow us on Insta @ lockyervalley_regionalcouncil #lockyervalley #luvyalockyer

Lockyer Valley/Qld/Aus
Joined June 2010
It’s #koalabreedingseason, and you may see these usually sleepy marsupials moving through our local roads in search of mates. If you're travelling through #koala habitat, please slow down and stay alert. Learn more: lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our… #koalas #lockyervalley
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Council has started multi-stage works on Tenthill Creek Road, Gatton, designed to improve traffic flow, increase road safety and enhance flood resilience and access during significant rainfall events. 💧🚘
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📣 Drop by Junction View Hall from 5.30pm on 24 Oct to chat with Councillors and Council staff, ask questions, share feedback and learn more about Council initiatives. Stick around for a screening of Boss Baby at 6.30pm and a fundraising sausage sizzle. 🎬🌭
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Every year between August and November, #magpies and #plovers become more protective while raising their young. Help protect yourself by 👇 👉Walking, not running, through affected areas 👉Wearing a hat, helmet or sunglasses 👉Using an umbrella if needed #swoopingseason
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Earlier this week, we proudly handed over donations collected through our annual #ShareTheDignity to the Salvos, with this year's campaign receiving more donations than ever before. 💜 Thank you to everyone in our community and our staff who generously contributed.
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Jordan Bruce and Joel Fergie have wrapped up their first week painting the @GrainCorp #ForestHillSilos, with the undercoat nearly complete and the foundation colour's emerging. To stay up to date and see the project’s progression, visit our Facebook page facebook.com/LockyerValleyRe…
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Yesterday we recognised 42 employees with a whopping 745 years’ combined service at our annual Long Serving Employees celebration. Celebrating between 10 to 40 years’ of service, these dedicated employees have made an amazing contribution to Council and the region itself.
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Nick Hauser has officially commenced as Council’s new CEO. With 20 years of local government experience and strong connections to the region, he brings expertise in governance, strategic planning, disaster management, and leadership. Welcome aboard, Nick! 👏
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Crews will soon begin floodway upgrades at Drayton Street, Laidley. Funded by Council, the works are expected to take around 11 weeks and will improve road reliability, enhance drainage, and reduce future flood-related damage. Read more: lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/dra…
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A reminder that Council offices, Libraries, the Art Gallery, Visitor Information Centre and QTM will be closed on Monday 5 October for the King’s Birthday Public Holiday. Kerbside bin collections will operate as normal. Normal operating hours will resume 6 Oct.
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Council crews have passed the halfway mark on construction of the future viewing precinct for the @GrainCorp Forest Hill Silos Art Project 🚜 The Railway Street pavement works and viewing area are taking shape, with landscaping and shade facilities still to come. #SEQCityDeal
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The September-October edition of #CouncilNews has launched. To see all of the latest project updates, Council decisions and initiatives and Council-led events happening across the region, visit isu.pub/edZKqbN
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🚫🔥 REMINDER 🚫🔥 All Permits to Light Fire across the Lockyer Valley are suspended from 12.01am Sat 26 Sept to 11.59pm Fri 9 Oct. Learn more: fire.qld.gov.au/safety-educa… #FireBan #FireSafety #LockyerValley @QldFireDept
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Brisbane-based muralists Jordan Bruce and Joel Fergie have been selected to paint the iconic @GrainCorp #ForestHill Silos! Painting is set to start in October and is expected to be completed in time for the summer holidays. Read more: lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our… #siloart
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Council has appointed Just Sports N' Fitness as the future operator of the Lockyer Valley Sports and Aquatic Centre and Dal Ryan War Memorial Pool following a competitive tender process. Read the full media release here: lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/new… #LockyerValley #Aquatics
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🚫🔥 FIRE PERMITS SUSPENDED 🚫🔥 All Permits to Light Fire across the Lockyer Valley are suspended from 12.01am Sat 26 Sept to 11.59pm Fri 9 Oct. To find out what you can and can’t do during a fire ban, visit fire.qld.gov.au/safety-educa… #FireSafety #LockyerValley @QldFireDept
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Applications are now OPEN for the next round of the Regional Arts Development Fund. Learn more and apply today: lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/RAD… 📌lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/our… #RADF #LockyerValley #ArtsFunding #ArtsAndCulture #CreativeCommunities #RegionalArts
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Council will soon begin works on William Street, Gatton, between the Cochrane St and the cemetery. To minimise disruption, works will be delivered in two stages during the school holidays. Read more: lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/wil…
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