Welcome to news from Home Hill, I would like to share information about our area the south of the river.
Free Dump Day
First we will look at the good news, I’ve brought up at council regarding a free dump day at the end of the year before the cyclone season and I’m happy to say council is looking into this and I’m hoping for a positive outcome will keep you posted.
Council already has free household recycling, free green waste and there was a free swimming pool day all sounds good.
Footpath along 7th Avenue
The footpath along 7th Avenue is underway with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Telstra being involved. Some water services also have to be updated.
It’s all going to happen and we will have a safer 7th Avenue.
New Playground Equipment
New playground equipment has been ordered for Arch Dunn Park.
Mount Inkerman Nature Trail
The Mount Inkerman goat trail is well under way and council is getting very close to the opening of this upgrade.
Pidgeon Mess
There has been a remarkable drop off in pigeon numbers since I’ve asked Council to turn off the water fountain at the comfort stop and now this area needs a good clean up before the tourist season starts.
Projects in Home Hill and surrounds
Projects completed or proposed in Home Hill and surrounds under the Works for Qld program.
- Fourth St – Roadwork’s, Kerbing & Channelling & Drainage Improvements – $559,458
- Lloyd Mann Park – Renewal of Park Furniture – part of a larger project – $32,000 (est.)
- Mt Inkerman Lookout – Toilet Facility – $91,236
- Home Hill Skate Park – Shade Cover – part of a larger project – $35,000 (est.)
- Funny Dunny Park – Toilet Upgrade – $36,575. (I’m hoping to persuade the council to extend the park for local people to camp there.)
- Home Hill Caravan Park – Road Reseal – $61,238
- Home Hill Street Art – $15,000 and more to come.
- Tom Ford Park – Toilet Refurbishment – $55,079
- Ninth Street – Footpath Renewal – part of a larger project – $25,000 (est.)
- Upcoming Works for Qld Round 2, projects planned in Home Hill & surrounds:
- Home Hill Transfer Station – Install second bin bay & asphalt reseal
- Reconstruct Jump-up on Rangemore Road
- Footpath & Culvert replacement programs – across the Shire (specific locations not yet finalised)
Inkerman Hill burn outs costs Rate Payers
The bad news is that the police have not yet been able to apprehend the person or persons responsible for the burn outs on Inkerman Hill. To have this cleaned up is a cost to every rate payer.
If you have any information or know the persons involved then report them to the police as you will be doing a community service.
Council Budget
With the third annual budget talks having begun, Council has hit the ground running with a lot of extra budget meetings.
I’m ready with a wish list for improvements as long as your arm. I might be lucky and score a couple on the wish list to deliver a better outcome for the community.
Its councils mandate to provide good working infrastructure year round, while keeping in mind the need to meet compliance requirements and remaining financially sustainable.
These are my personal views only.
To contact me
You can contact me on my mobile phone or by emailing me.