Congratulations to the three Mackay Regional Council ratepayers who have each won a $500 Wish gift card through council’s Early Rates Payment initiative.

> Alan Petersen from Seaforth

> Ronee Brown from

Cannonvale

> Trevor MacKenzie from

Mount Jukes.

councilconnectFor more information phone: 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529) or visit www.mackay.qld.gov.au

Plant to undergoupgrades to meet demandThe Mirani Wastewater Treatment

Plant is about to undergo a $2.5

million upgrade to accommodate

increased fl ows entering the plant.

Water and Wastewater Services portfolio councillor Deirdre Comerford said major population increases in the Mirani and Marian townships has resulted in the need for upgrades to the plant.

“Increased treatment capacity, additional chemical dosing facilities, as well as improvements to the controls and discharge arrangements will allow for additional fl ows to enter the plant.”

“Capacity related works will be given priority and all improvements will be brought on line progressively to maximise the benefi t to the community,” Cr Comerford said.

The works are expected to be complete and fully operational by December 2012.

All structures need approvalThe Mackay region is designated as a Wind Region C under the provisions of the Building Regulation 2006 and as such all structures are required to have a building approval – no matter the size. This includes such structures as farm sheds, re-roofi ng of dwellings, patios, garden sheds, carports and the like.

Swimming pools and spas are also required to have a building approval - including spas that contain a lockable lid.

Planning and Development portfolio councillor Diane Hatfi eld said all building work is also required to be inspected at various stages by a Private Certifi er.

“It is essential that owners ensure that a fi nal inspection has been carried out on all building work and that the necessary fi nal inspection certifi cates have been issued,” Cr Hatfi eld said.

Recent heavy rainfall in the region could mean your home is a breeding ground for dengue mosquitoes.

Dengue mosquitoes breed in containers that hold water including buckets, old tyres, bases of pot plants, boats, fallen palm fronds, blocked roof guttering and bird baths to name a few.

Dengue is a disease that is transmitted by certain types of mosquitoes which are commonly found in tropical areas.

Did you know? Last month, council workers mowed over 184,000m2 of Parks, 237,000m2 of road reserves and spent 150 hours whipper snipping the Pioneer Valley area.

Early ratepayer winners drawn...

Mackay Regional Council is sending councillors to you.

Councillors will visit the Mirani Customer Service Centres fortnightly to discuss general matters and to keep abreast of the community’s needs in this area.

The fortnightly visits start in March and run until December 2011 and take place between the hours of 9am and 12noon.

>> For further dates of councillor visits, log onto council’s website.

>> For updates on construction works

in progress visit council’s website.

If you have a specifi c issue, a prearranged appointment is encouraged.

To make an appointment with a councillor call 1300 MACKAY.

Councillors to visit Mirani

To protect yourself against dengue empty out all containers holding water, clear out roof guttering, secure water tank screens, use insect repellent, screens on doors and windows or use mosquito nets.

Help combat dengue

T t t lf i t d

Councillors including Cr Karen May, Cr Diane Hatfi eld and Cr Kevin Casey will be visiting Mirani.

Upcoming visits include:Mirani Customer Service Centre > April 18, May 16, June 20 and July 18.