Congratulations to all award recipients and thank you to all who attended the 2025 Australia Day Awards Ceremony in Mt Surprise on Sunday, 26th January 2025.
STATE GOVERNMENT
Affordable Housing
Etheridge Shire Council has two Affordable Living Houses available soon at the Georgetown Independent Living Facility.
GENERAL MEETING UPDATES
DECEMBER
Council resolved to adopt the 2025-2029 Corporate Plan as presented, to use as the basis for the preparation and implementation of Operational Plans & Budgets for the inclusive financial years.
Council resolved to receive the 2024 External Audit Final Management Report and note the contents therein.
Council resolved to apply for funds under the SES Support Grant program for $150,000.00 (100 % funding) to upgrade the existing the SES facility.
Council resolved to receive the unconfirmed minutes of the Audit Committee Meeting held 27th November 2024, and note the business resolved therein.
JANUARY
Council resolved to receive the draft Strategy for Culture & the Arts 2025 – 2030 and publish for public feedback (30 days) before finalising the final document for adoption.
Council resolved to receive the status of the Independent Living Facility project and approve an additional budget of $422,065.00 to complete the project fully, and a budget variation be included as part of the next quarterly budget review.
Council resolved to accept the tender submitted by CBD Pty Ltd for Contract 2024 -047 Construction of Concrete Road, Driveways, and Stormwater Drainage at the Green St, Georgetown Staff Housing Facility for $348,200.46 exl GST in accordance with the contract provisions and the schedule of rates.
Council resolved to receive the financial statements for the period ended 31st December 2024 pursuant to section 204 of the Local Government Regulation 2012.
The RADF Advisory Committee are currently seeking expressions of interest for new members.
Expressions close 7th March 2025.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Georgetown Swimming Pool Closure
Council wishes to advise that the Georgetown Swimming Pool will be closed to the public between 9am - 3pm from Monday, 17th February to Friday, 28th February 2025.
Details of Council's current vacancies including salary details, position descriptions, and the application documents are available from Council's website. See the link to find out more.