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New pool taking shape
Cairns Regional Council is currently undertaking preparation works for a 50m International Swimming Federation (FINA)-accredited swimming pool. The construction includes a painstaking series of measurements…
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Leading development application times
Wyong Shire Council has the quickest turnaround time for development applications (DA) when compared to similar group 7 Councils and the second quickest of all…
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JRA Datashare Professional*
Councils are under pressure to meet increasing expectations with declining revenues and many are reporting a financial sustainability problem. State and Australian Government responses to…
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Narrabeen Lagoon trail construction
Warringah Council has recently completed the multi-use trail around Narrabeen Lagoon, allowing pedestrians and cyclist to circumnavigate Sydney’s largest coastal lagoon for the first time.…
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Road revitalisation minimises environmental impact
A more environmentally-friendly technique for road slip stabilisation will be used by Council for the first time to restore two frequently-used roads in Tweed Shire.…
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Water bottle refill stations promoting sustainability*
Local governments providing the public with an alternative water source to disposable plastic bottles The ACT Government has recently undertaken to install 30 aquafil water…
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Roads roll out
The Hills Shire Council has reached two new milestones with the laying down of the Shire’s 1,000th kilometre of road and the completion of line…
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Glowing progress on bulk street lighting changeover
More than 1,700 streetlights in Baw Baw Shire have had globes replaced with energy efficient LED lights since November. The $1.22 million changeover project is…
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Green Army hits Eastfield Park
A Green Army team commenced work at Eastfield Park, Croydon, where they will carry out a variety of works as part of the Eastfield Park…
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Open day opens the way*
The Cootamundra Soil Recycling Facility (SRF) conducted a very successful open day for interested people to walk the site and have the process of soil…
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Council switches to solar
The Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre (HILAC) is leading by example and using solar power to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to a…
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Raphael Park floodlighting upgrade
The Town of Victoria Park has provided an illuminating experience for community members and junior sporting clubs, with the launch of six new floodlighting towers…
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