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FROM THE MAYOR
Scenic Rim Regional Council was audited by the Queensland Audit Office (QAO) for the 2013/14 financial year, and I am pleased to announce we have again been ranked among the most financially sustainable local government areas in Queensland. This is the third consecutive year we have achieved a place in the lower risk category, which demonstrates Council's fiscal management policies and long-term financial strategy.
A total of 69 councils were audited, with 14 assessed in the high risk category, 19 with a moderate risk and the balance in the lower risk category.
Councils in the final category demonstrate a "lower risk of financial sustainability concerns based on current income, expenditure, asset investment and debt financing policies" according to the QAO report. By any measure we are a lean organisation and one which is continually reviewing its resourcing and considering the most efficient way to deliver services to ensure the most cost-effective outcomes for ratepayers. Through the process of finalising Council's budgetary settings for 2015/16, the community can be assured we are endeavouring to keep any increases in rates and charges to an absolute minimum. Council remains committed to easing the pressure on Scenic Rim households in the forthcoming Budget and I remain focused on ensuring that Council lives within its means while maintaining service delivery to the Scenic Rim community at present or better levels as the region grows.
Cr John Brent
Mayor
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BYPASS PARTNERSHIP
Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads have formalised partnership arrangements for the $27.5 million bypass. Read more.
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WILLIAM STREET BEAUTIFIED
Flowering plants will soon line Beaudesert's main street to enhance the business strip, as part of the Vibrant Towns & Villages initiative. Read more.
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MILLION TREES ENGAGE STUDENTS
Council has bought the first batch of trees from Beaudesert State High School students for the Million Trees Initiative. Read more.
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HIGH STREET IMPROVEMENTS
A $300,000 upgrade to the footpath on Boonah's main street is expected to begin mid June. Read more.
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WAR STORIES TOP 10 IN NATION
ArtsHub Australia has named the Scenic Rim's War Stories and Our Town centenary program in Top 10 nationwide. Read more.
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ENERGEX AND COUNCIL PARTNER
Council has partnered with Energex on a three-year program to remove and replace trees in conflict with power lines. Read more.
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TWO MORE BRIDGES IN WORKS
Lamington and Foxley Bridges on Christmas Creek Rd are being upgraded from timber bridges to resilient, concrete structures. Read more.
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VERESDALE SCRUB ROAD CULVERTS
The installation of box culverts have replaced an existing floodway on Veresdale Scrub Rd. Read more.
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