Councillor Update

Mareeba Shire Council Deputy Mayor Kevin Davies

I am pleased to provide an update to residents and ratepayers on some of the latest news from Council.

Australia Day Award Recipients

It was a great privilege to be the Master of Ceremonies at Council’s Annual Australia Day Awards, on Thursday, 26 January 2023, where Council presented awards to worthy residents that make a significant contribution to our Shire.

I would like to congratulate our Citizen of the Year, Marcia Nguyen, who does a tremendous job supporting children and families in Dimbulah, and Coco Gambino, our Young Citizen of the Year, who is recognised for her sporting and academic achievements and her commitment to volunteering.

I would also like to thank all our nominees for the work they have done, and will continue to do, to make this community a better place.

Emergency Repair Work Continuing

Mareeba Shire Council is responding to several roads requiring emergency repairs following heavy rainfall throughout January 2023.

I would like to thank residents for their patience and understanding while Council responds to customer requests relating to damage to multiple roads across our vast road network. Our staff will respond to the request when it is safe and practical to do so. Please report any new damage to Mareeba Shire Council on 1300 308 461.

Upcoming Free Domestic Green Waste Days

Mareeba Shire Council offers free domestic green waste disposal every quarter and the next scheduled days will occur this coming weekend. Visit Council’s website and search ‘Free Green Waste’ for additional information.

Have Your SayMareeba Heavy Vehicle Bypass

I would like to encourage Mareeba residents and road users to complete the Department of Transport and Main Roads’ (TMR) survey into the development of the Mareeba Heavy Vehicle Bypass. Feedback on the proposed bypass will be used to inform the project planning outcomes.

In the survey, TMR is also inviting comment on Byrnes Street and the road network generally, as it is relevant to the bypass planning.

Visit Council’s website and search ‘Mareeba Bypass’ for a link to the online survey or an electronic fillable version of the survey. A hard copy of the survey is also available at the Mareeba Customer Service Centre. The due date for the survey is Thursday, 23 February 2023.

Deputy Mayor Cr. Kevin Davies

Phone: 0400 490 493

Mail: PO Box 154 Mareeba QLD 4880