Media releases

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Final stage of Oak Street upgrade set to commence

Published on 01 June 2026

Council is pleased to announce the final stage of the Oak Street Upgrade Project in Andergrove will start in the next two weeks.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Community, Improvement works, Road works

Exciting new all-abilities playground inspired by a humble snail

Published on 14 May 2026

Mackay Regional Council has awarded a $2.3-million contract to Fergus Builders to construct an all-abilities playground at the Woodlands District Park in Andergrove.

Tagged as: , Community, Health and lifestyle, Improvement works

Major works to 100-year-old stormwater lines on Shakespeare Street

Published on 19 March 2026

Mackay Regional Council will be undertaking rehabilitation works to 1.1km of stormwater line through Shakespeare Street, between Sydney and Hauge streets from mid-April, 2026, weather permitting.

Tagged as: , Improvement works, Media Release, Major works

Council seeks feedback on Sarina Field of Dreams draft activation plan

Published on 27 November 2025

Council is inviting the community to have their say on a draft activation plan for the Sarina Field of Dreams precinct.

Tagged as: , Community consultation, Improvement works, Media Release, Public notices

Council to connect key local roads to improve Northern Beaches

Published on 10 November 2025

Council is pleased to announce work is about to start on a local road project which will help to ease congestion on Mackay-Bucasia Road during peak traffic periods.

Tagged as: , Community, Improvement works, Media Release, Public notices

City Centre palm tree maintenance January 2025

Published on 17 January 2025

Council staff will begin scheduled maintenance of palm trees in the Mackay City Centre next week.

Tagged as: , Community safety, Environment, Improvement works, Media Release, Public notices

Sydney and River streets intersection and Bluewater Trail upgrade

Published on 09 January 2025

Council contractors will begin work on the fourth stage of the Mackay Waterfront Priority Development Area (PDA) which will include upgrades to the Sydney and River streets intersection and Bluewater Trail.