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A round of applause began the Rockhampton Regional Council meeting on Tuesday as new Mayor Tony Williams chaired his first meeting. Cr Williams paid thanks to the councillors, council staff and the community for their patience over the past month during the by-election and said he was eager to take Rockhampton to the next step. Mayor Tony Williams in the mayoral chair for his first official council meeting as mayor on Tuesday February 9, 2021. Councillor Neil Fisher was thanked for stepping up into the role of Acting Mayor in the absence of former mayor Margaret Strelow. Key issues: Council...

Premium Content Subscriber only Representatives from Rockhampton Regional Council called more state and federally-funded upgrades to the Capricorn Highway "an election issue" on Thursday. A suite of additions to the highway already due in mid-2021 includes intersection upgrades, wider roads, and overtaking lanes, but acting mayor Neil Fisher said more could be done for the sake of all towns along the route. "Capricorn Highway has to be one of the most strategic, important pieces of road infrastructure anywhere in Queensland," he said, "and we know that the economic benefits not only for ou...

The Capricorn Highway upgrades have received significant funding from Federal and State Governments over the last two years, further cementing...

Date Time Increased development opportunities for local business and investors Rockhampton Regional Council through Advance Rockhampton has upped the ante when it comes to creating investment opportunities for new investors and for local businesses looking to expand. The new development incentive complements the other development incentives currently offered in targeted industries. Last month, Council expanded the current Development Incentives Policy to include multiple residential unit developments in specific areas near the CBD (diagram attached). The policy also extends the current incent...

Premium Content Subscriber only Rockhampton acting mayor Neil Fisher and Advance Rockhampton executive manager Greg Bowden spoke on Thursday about the extension of a development zone meant to stimulate investment in the city. The new policy came into effect on January 1 and covers the residential area bounded by Victoria Parade and North, Alma, and Fitzroy streets. Under it, the council will refund up to 75 per cent of infrastructure charges to any private development that meets its criteria - one of which is increasing job opportunities. The incentives are available for investment in residen...