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A road closure is in place near the Round Hill lookout following a minor landslip at the telecommunications site.
Gladstone Regional Council said on Friday a road closure was in place at the intersection of West Ridge Terrace and Boles Street.
“This road closure is in place for public safety to enable a thorough inspection and geotechnical assessment of the area,” the council said in a statement. landslip
Login to follow WHEN Gladstone was reeling from the closure of the city s biggest employer, the meatworks, in 1962, the announcement of Queensland Alumina Limited raised community spirits. After competing with 11 other locations, the port city was chosen as the site for a refinery to process significant alumina deposits discovered at Weipa, far-north Queensland. Gladstone was favoured as a site due to its deep water harbour and the proximity of rail access. Information provided by QAL shows the refinery was built by a consortium of organisations - Comalco, Kaiser, Alcan and Pechiney. The construction was the biggest engineering feat of its time ever in the sunshine state.
Login to follow WHEN Gladstone was reeling from the closure of the city s biggest employer, the meatworks, in 1962, the announcement of Queensland Alumina Limited raised community spirits. After competing with 11 other locations, the port city was chosen as the site for a refinery to process significant alumina deposits discovered at Weipa, far-north Queensland. Gladstone was favoured as a site due to its deep water harbour and the proximity of rail access. Information provided by QAL shows the refinery was built by a consortium of organisations - Comalco, Kaiser, Alcan and Pechiney. The construction was the biggest engineering feat of its time ever in the sunshine state.
Cr Burnett said suitable applications would follow the precinct’s vision to provide a vibrant and evolving space that supports and enhances community wellbeing.
“Successful applicants would also be required to display a passion for collaboration, the ability to create opportunities to improve community physical and mental wellbeing, promote lifelong
learning and to encourage a sense of connectedness,” Cr Burnett said.
“This is a unique opportunity for service providers and community groups to join in on a true
partnership model where all tenants will be supported to plan, deliver and review together.”
If your organisation meets the criteria and is interested in operating from the precinct, please download an expression of interest form HERE.
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