Mayor Beresford’s February Meeting Wrap-up

Published on 20 February 2026

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Mayor Beresford’s February Meeting Wrap-up

Welcome to a short summary of items from the February 2026 Council meeting held on Tuesday 17th.    

To obtain more information, please refer to the Paroo Shire Council’s website www.paroo.qld.gov.au to view the full agenda and minutes of Council meetings.  

Community Grants Approved

  • Stars of Charlotte Plains Event - 25-28 June, sponsorship of up to $6,000 for the provision of Council equipment
  • Eulo Gymkhana & Motorbike Inc Event - 4-5 April, in-kind assistance to provide a water truck for up to 10 hours
  • Noorama Picnic Racing & Community Group Inc - Tennis Day 7 March, grant of $800 to purchase new tennis court equipment.

Arts & Culture Plan

Following consultation with the local Regional Arts Development Fund Committee and taking into account community feedback, the final draft of the Paroo Shire Arts and Cultural Development Plan 2025 – 2029 was adopted by the Council.    The Plan shares a vision for the community and incorporates an Action Plan to achieve a number of objectives over the next four years.

Infrastructure Works

Some infrastructure works to be carried out during February will include the following:-

  • A grader crew will continue shoulder grading north of Wyandra towards the Murweh Shire boundary.
  • Construction of a further kilometre to bitumen seal on the Jobs Gate Road will be undertaken to complete TIDS and Country Roads Connect projects.
  • Construction of two floodways on the southern end of the Jobs Gate Road will be carried out by a contractor under Roads to Recovery funding.
  • Pot hold repairs on the four main roads and Jobs Gate Road.
  • Repair of culverts on the Mitchell Highway north of Wyandra.

Operational Plan

A second quarter review of the Operational Plan was tabled and noted by the Council.  The review showed that ten of the operational initiatives have been completed and closed out whilst progress is being made on most of the others. The plan is reviewed every quarter, and a further update will be provided to the Council in April.

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