Questions answered and feedback shared in Mount Morgan

Published on 10 November 2022

Yesterday, Rockhampton Regional Council held a community information session at the Mount Morgan School of Arts to share updates on the Pipeline Project as well as seek feedback on the Pool Redevelopment. 

Rockhampton Region Mayor Tony Williams said the information session went really well with over 80 Mount Morgan locals attending the session.

“Myself, Councillors and Council Officers attended the session and got the opportunity to talk to residents who shared their feedback, asked questions, showed their passion for the community and these two vital projects,” Mayor Williams said.

“I really enjoyed speaking with the community and being able to share information about these projects.”

Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said it was great to see so many familiar faces attend the community session.

“The community session wasn’t just an opportunity for Council to share information, but for us to speak with residents and hear directly from them about what they wanted,” Cr Rutherford said.

“The Pool Redevelopment is an exciting project for Mount Morgan and the feedback gained from the community session as well as the survey will help shape what the pool will look like.

“I am looking forward to the range of features the new pool will have, some of which includes new shade structures, a splash pad/wet play, new change rooms, amenities and entry kiosk, landscaping, lighting, and car park resurfacing.

“We will also be building a Changing Places adult changing facility which is the first one at a pool in our region. This facility will provide a place for people with high support needs who cannot use standard accessible toilets so I’m really pleased to see this in the design for the pool.

“The redevelopment will also see the construction of a new 25 metre 8-lane tiled pool with starting blocks and accessibility ramp and installation of filtration and sanitation plant equipment.

“If you were unable to attend the information session and want to provide feedback on the pool you can still have your say by completing the survey.

“Council will collate the community feedback once the survey closes on 14 November, to inform the final design of the pool. After that we will be calling for tenders. Once a tender is awarded, the detailed design and construction will begin.

“I am very eager to see the design come together and the works kick off.”

Mount Morgan residents can complete the survey to provide feedback on the pool by dropping into the Mount Morgan Customer Service Centre to complete a hard copy or by heading online to https://engage.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/mount-morgan-pool-redevelopment. The survey will close 5pm 14 November 2022.

Water and Environmental Sustainability Councillor Donna Kirkland said it was great to provide updates on the pipeline project to the attendees as well as answer their questions.

“The project is on track, and the information session was a great way to share updates and information to the community about how it’s progressing and what to expect next,” Cr Kirkland said.

“We are accelerating the process as much as we can in an effort to start construction as soon as possible.

“The design, procurement and selection of contractors will be worked on simultaneously to ensure the timely delivery of the project. This also means we can hopefully complete the project by Christmas 2024.

“We know how difficult this journey has been for the people of Mount Morgan and we truly appreciate your patience and cooperation while we take the time to get this right.

“We know how much the pipeline and pool mean to the community, so it was great to have a chat and catch up about these projects.”

If you have any questions about the Pipeline you can visit our website and view our FAQs www.rrc.qld.gov.au/poolandpipeline.