Mary Street Upgrade

Construction on the Mary Street upgrade will be conducted between 1 April and mid-May, weather dependent. We are working to minimise disruption to residents and road users. During the upgrade, traffic in the Mary Street area will be affected by traffic control including partial and total road closures, and detours. Please adhere to all signs and instructions from our staff and traffic controllers.

Thanks to everyone who provided feedback on replacement trees as part of the Mary Street upgrade. We received 97 survey responses, with Tulip Wood the preferred replacement tree species.  We have also received some great suggestions for how the Camphor Laurel trees can be repurposed, reused and recognised which we will investigate further. Suggestions include: Donate to Men’s Shed, high school, Eacham Historical Society or local wood workers Make into seating, benches, furnit...

Following the onsite visit with arborist Chris Keatley on 9 January, and a full risk assessment including the potential retention of all or some of the existing Camphor Laurel trees,  the decision has been made today to remove and replace the existing trees. This decision has not been made lightly and follows a thorough review of all considerations, including strong feedback from some community members seeking to retain the existing trees. Since September we have been very open, transparent a...

Malanda is a growing community. School enrolments have increased substantially in recent times, the town centre is bustling and the showground is hosting more events than ever. As a Council, we need to plan for and support Malanda’s growth, and meet the additional pressure on services and facilities in the town centre. One of the priority issues is the increased need for parking, especially for long vehicles and cars transporting people with impaired mobility. In consultation with Malan...