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Smoother road surface on its way Gladstone Regional Council has completed the first stage of asphalt seal works along southbound lanes of Toolooa Street (between Derby St and Roberts St). This work is part of Council’s capital works program delivered by our Road crew in several stages over this financial year. During this time Council will progressively work towards providing a new asphalt road seal between Agnes and Derby Streets in both the south and northbound lanes. These are significant works that will cause traffic disruption, but we will work with the community to plan and communicate before works start. Mayor Matt Burnett said a new rising sewer main will also be constructed in Toolooa Street during this financial year and roadworks will be staged around this future project to avoid damage to the new asphalt pavement. “This section of Toolooa Street services businesses and residential areas and provides access to other nearby services such as medical and educational facilities,” Cr Burnett said.
Cassie Hinde, Kirsty Anderson, Lisa Davies, Cassie Wardlow and Paige Thompson at National Tree Day. INSET: Harper Anderson, two, enjoyed her day.
Green thumbs make a difference on National Tree Day at Tannum Sands Mother Nature was the clear winner from the recent National Tree Day planting event held on Sunday 31 July at Cashin Park in Tannum Sands.
sausage sizzle provided by Bill Robertson Toyota helped filled hungry stomachs as the morning unfolded.
The sold-out event attracted 137 people who had the chance to plant a tree or two, adding a further 240 trees or plants to the Cashin Park landscape.
Established in 1996 by Planet Ark and Olivia Newton-John, National Tree Day has grown into Australia’s largest community tree planting event and nature care day of the year.
However, the day wasn’t all about digging holes and planting trees, with several other engaging activities also taking place.
While every day can be a tree day, the cause branches off into two separate celebrations – Schools Tree Day, held on the last Friday in July and National Tree Day, held on either the last Friday in July or first Sunday in August.
Artist Patricia Coleman helped attendees paint environmentally friendly bags using stencils of First Nations imagery, Melissa Peacock’s A Country Arts Practice held a botanical paper art activity, Creative Recycling Centre kept the beat with recycled musical instruments, Gladstone Wildlife Centre brought a wallaby joey, while a
Fifteen Gladstone Region schools, kindergartens or early learning centres registered with Council received National Tree Day packs so they could participate, inspire and educate future generations on the many benefits of trees.
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“Strengthening this section of road will also offer a smoother travel experience for motorists.” This project is funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS), and Gladstone Regional Council.
Work on Toolooa Street will take place over several stages.
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