Community alerts
Stay connected with our community alerts!
Whether it's disruptions to essential services like water and sewerage, updates on road works and closures, or notifications about facility shutdowns, we keep you informed.
WATER INTERRUPTIONS
| Date | Time | Suburb, Street | Impact | Reason | Status |
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| Sunday, April 21 | 9am to 11am | NORTH MACKAY, Laverick, Elizabeth, Meadow and Valley streets | Water interruption | Repair works to water main | Scheduled |
| Wednesday, April 24 | 8.30am to 3.30pm | EIMEO, Poole Street, Sunset Place, Lyam Place, Woodlands and Busuttin drive (between Woodlands Drive and Callan Court) | Water interruption | Water main repairs | Scheduled |
SEWERAGE INTERRUPTIONS
| Date | Time | Suburb, Street | Impact | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
*Cleaning of sewerage mains may increase pressure in the system. Please follow instructions to mitigate risks of overflow as detailed in council's letter to impacted residents.
ROAD WORKS AND CLOSURES - Mackay Regional Council
| From | To | Suburb, Street | Impact | Reason | Link for more details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January, 2024 | December, 2024* | WEST MACKAY, Webberley Street between Paradise and Simpson streets. | Road closed | Intersection upgrade | www.connetingmackay.com.au |
| Wednesday, April 3 | Estimated: April 24* | MOUNT CHARLTON, Green Bridge on Calen Mount Charlton Road | Bridge closed | Restoration works | Facebook post |
| Thursday, April 11 | Thursday, April 11 | BUCASIA, Bucasia Esplanade* | Traffic control | Asphalt works | Facebook post |
* Weather permitting
COUNCIL FACILITIES CLOSURES
| Facility | From | To | Impact | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artspace Mackay and Foodspace | Monday, December 4, 2023 | Late June, 2024* | Closed | Critical facility maintenance | Scheduled |
| The MECC - Auditorium, North Foyer, Lynette Denny Space | Monday, January 8, 2024 | End of August, 2024* | Closed | Remediation work | Unplanned |
| Foodspace Mackay, temporary location at MECC | Monday, January 8, 2024 | TBA | Closed | MECC remediation work | Unplanned |
| Dudley Denny City Library | Monday, April 15 | Monday, April 15 | Closed | Preventative air conditioning maintenance | Unplanned |
*Subject to change
AQUATIC FACILITIES CLOSURES
| Facility | From | To | Impact | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Lagoon - Kids' pool and splash pad | Monday, April 8 | TBA | Closed | Pool pump fault | Unplanned |
PARKS AND PLAYGROUND CLOSURES
| Facility | From | To | Impact | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* Weather permitting
To find an alternative playground during the maintenance closure period, please visit www.knowyourburb.com.au.
BIN COLLECTION INTERRUPTIONS
| Date | Suburb, Street | Impact | Reason | Rescheduled | Status |
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Please note household bin collections continue as per normal over the Easter long weekend.
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