Why new ‘telecommunications facility’ could be coming to CBD
A telecommunications company has lodged plans for new infrastructure in the heart of the Toowoomba CBD. Here’s why:
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Revealed: Major Clifford Park expansion up in air despite approval
One of Toowoomba’s premier function spaces has been given the green light to expand – but the club responsible has revealed it is still weighing up its options. Find out what was planned here:
‘40 people partying’: City homes in leafy suburbs to become Airbnbs
Toowoomba’s supply of rental properties is at an lowest, but that hasn’t stopped more homes from being approved for short-stay purposes like Airbnb. Find out the latest here:
Revealed: Why Toowoomba growth area needs new school by 2026
It’s one of the region’s fastest-growing communities that currently has just one state primary school. Now the government and developers say it needs a second and a location has been suggested.
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Key findings from 2050 council water security report revealed
A major new report into the region’s water security until 2050 and beyond has been handed down to the Toowoomba Regional Council, with the document making a number of key recommendations.
RSPCA request sparks Toowoomba Regional Council spat
Councillors entered a heated debate over rules around reducing charges for not-for-profit organisations, amid a request from the RSPCA in relation to its new Wellcamp shelter.
Developer given $22k waiver for unfinished unit development
The Toowoomba Regional Council has granted a developer of a series of units a big waiver of infrastructure charges under a policy to encourage investment in small towns.
New waste facility to fix community’s overflowing skips
A community just west of Toowoomba will get a new waste management facility after residents repeatedly complained about overflowing skips since the council closed its landfill.
Council defers $28k charges for Mosque rebuild after double arson
The Toowoomba Mosque rebuild has been boosted by the deferral of $28,000 in infrastructure charges by the council.
Council wins top engineering award for $1.1m rural bridge
The Toowoomba Regional Council has been recognised for engineering excellence at the Queensland branch of the 2020 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australia (IPWEAQ).
Water restrictions tighten to combat ‘significant’ over-usage
Significant overuse of water has led to this council tightening their watering restrictions.
Why region’s coronavirus recovery caught attention of Federal Government
The initiative that saved a local community from succumbing to the pressures of COVID-19 has caught the attention of the State and Federal Governments this week.
New Toowoomba CBD laneway a $1.6m investment in economy
The Toowoomba CBD’s latest laneway is now open, with the $1.6 million project completed by local contractors and suppliers.
Mayor confident in Toowoomba fast rail study after meeting
After sharing concerns about the involvement of the community in the study, Mayor Paul Antonio is confident the business case into fast rail to Toowoomba is on the right track.
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