Updates from the Toowoomba Region

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Council Meetings

The next meetings of Council’s Standing Committees will be held on 12 and 13 February 2019 commencing at 9am. The next Ordinary Meeting of Council will be held on 22 January commencing at 10am. All meetings are at City Hall, 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba.

Keep a look out for waste trucks

In courts and dead ends, our waste trucks have to turn around and reverse, and the drivers can’t see all around them at the one time. Please be sure to supervise your children, particularly on bin collection days. It’s common for kids to ride bikes, skateboards and play games in the street. Remember that our trucks are big and kids are small, so please keep a safe distance from our vehicles.

Choose the right bin to put it in

Confused about where to put your rubbish? Head to www.tr.qld.gov.au/ recycling for handy hints and information on what can be recycled.

Activate survey (prizes to be won!)

We’d like to hear your thoughts and ideas on the future of sport, active recreation and healthy living in the Toowoomba Region. Have your say by completing our survey and go in the draw to win some amazing prizes to the value of up to $500! Surveys are open until 5pm on Friday 15 February 2019. Complete online via http://yoursay.tr.qld.gov.au/activate-survey or in hard copy at Council customer service centres.

Waste Audit

We’re conducting an audit of the rubbish that goes into kerbside bins throughout the region over the following weeks. At randomly selected properties, our consultant’s crew will bag and tie rubbish early in the morning before regular collection trucks come through the street. Analysing the rubbish will help us understand the region’s waste disposal habits. If you would like to opt out of the audit, please call us.

Water restrictions

Water restriction levels vary depending on where you live. As a region we’re aiming to reduce our water consumption to 200 litres/person/day. Call us or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/waterrestrictionsbytown

Downs Little Lifeguards

Get set to tackle the beach and dam with our Downs Little Lifeguards program kicking off on 24 February. Each day trip will cost $15. Book in quickly to secure a spot. Contact Milne Bay Aquatic and Fitness Centre on 4688 6330 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/downslittlelifeguards for more information or to enrol.

Summer Tunes

Still in holiday mode? Bring some snacks, a picnic blanket and a hat and settle in to enjoy free, live music at popular parks in our region throughout January and February. Concerts feature local musicians from a variety of music genres and can be enjoyed on Sunday’s throughout January and February. Visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/ summertunes for the complete schedule.

To find out more details, please call 131 872 or visit www.tr.qld.gov.au