The Australia Day Awards recognise the achievements of community members and groups throughout the Lockyer Valley.
The recipients of these awards are presented with medallions and/or certificates at a ceremony as part of the Australia Day celebrations which are to be held at the Gatton Shire Hall on Tuesday, 26 January 2021.
Nominations for the 2021 Lockyer Valley Australia Day Awards opened on February 1, 2020 and closed on November 16, 2020.
A total of 28 nominations were received representing individuals, groups and events across seven categories.
In previous years, the council as a whole has decided on the recipients of the Australia Day Awards in a closed session.
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Bore water supply review finds Council complied with obligations
An independent review has found Council’s provision of water to tomato producer Costa Group, from a bore in Izzeard Park, was in accordance with legislation and regulations.
The investigation report, presented to this week’s Ordinary Council meeting, says Council’s interaction with Costas and subsequent provision of bore water in response to the drought all complied with Council’s legal obligations as the relevant water utility.
Council’s Interim Administrator, Viv May, resolved in September to commission the independent report into:
Council’s provision of water to Costa Group in 2019/20