29-586: Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road is a non-continuous 39.8 kilometres (24.7 mi) road route in the Rockhampton and Livingstone local government areas of Queensland , Australia. Most of the route is designated as State Route 4 (Regional) and Tourist Drive 10. It is a state-controlled regional road (number 196). Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road commences at an intersection with the Bruce Highway in Rockhampton . Starting as Fitzroy Street it runs north-east through
58-505: A reliable water supply and at the time of its amalgamation was still trying to raise funds for a dam. The Fitzroy Division was proclaimed on 6 April 1899 out of the southern part of Gogango. With the passage of the Local Authorities Act 1902 , Rockhampton became one of three former municipalities, alongside Brisbane and Townsville , to become a City on 31 March 1903, while North Rockhampton and Mount Morgan became Towns and
87-541: A trip to India as part of a delegation of Mayors from Regional Queensland . Strelow publicly stated that she refuted the findings, and that her refusal to agree to having been personally compromised was a matter of personal integrity, but that she had resigned her position in light of the findings. Following an amendment made to the Local Government Act 2009 (Qld) only a few months prior, Strelow's resignation less than 12 months after being elected meant that
116-664: Is a local government area (LGA) in Central Queensland , Australia, located on the Tropic of Capricorn about 600 kilometres (370 mi) north of Brisbane . Rockhampton is the region's major city; the region also includes the Fitzroy River , Mount Archer National Park and Berserker Range . In the 2021 census , the Rockhampton Region had a population of 81,968 people. Established in 2008, it
145-661: Is fully sealed, with a small section of dual carriageway. The following projects aim to improve the condition of sections of this road. The project for upgrading between Gracemere saleyards and the Rockhampton abattoirs to provide access for Type 1 Road Trains , funded by the Northern Australia Beef Roads Program , was completed by early 2021 at a total cost of $ 30 million. It involved about 29 kilometres (18 mi) of road improvements on four roads: In 2019 an $ 80 million program funded by
174-481: Is now Yeppoon was surveyed in 1872. It grew to support smaller farms that were set up in the district, producing fruit, cattle and wool. Sugar cane was also grown from 1893 to 1903. The road from Rockhampton was completed in the 1870s. Western Yeppoon–Emu Park Road, known locally as Tanby Road, is a state-controlled district road (number 197) rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). It runs from an intersection with Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road and Yeppoon Road on
203-502: The Divisional Boards Act 1879 . It covered an area of 16,239 km (6,270 sq mi) surrounding the municipality—an area significantly greater than the modern Rockhampton Region covers. Capital and people came to the area in greater numbers after the discovery of gold in 1882 at Mount Morgan , about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Rockhampton. A Municipal Borough was proclaimed there on 22 May 1890. A bridge
232-636: The Hidden Valley / Yeppoon midpoint, to Rockhampton–Emu Park Road in Emu Park , a distance of 18.8 kilometres (11.7 mi). This road intersects with Taranganba Street in Taroomball . At its southern end it leaves Tanby Road, becomes Kinka Beach Road and then part of the Scenic Highway . All distances are from Google Maps. Rockhampton Region The Rockhampton Region
261-467: The Municipalities Act 1858 , a piece of New South Wales legislation inherited by Queensland when it became a separate colony in 1859. It held its first election on 26 February 1861 and its inaugural meeting on 1 March 1861. The municipality had an area of 13 km (5.0 sq mi) located on the south bank of the Fitzroy River and had a population of about 600. In 1864, the council
290-508: The Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) program was announced as in the planning stage. The proposed work was duplication of a section of the road in Ironpot and Mulara. In 2021 a $ 5 million project funded from various sources was announced. The proposed work was pavement strengthening and resilience upgrades to a 3.7 kilometres (2.3 mi) section of road. The Archer brothers established
319-985: The Shire of Livingstone The populations given relate to the component entities prior to 2008. The census in 2011 was the first for the new Region, while the census in 2016 reflects the deamalgamation of the Shire of Livingstone. Rockhampton Regional Council operates a headquarters public library at 230 Bolsover Street, Rockhampton ("Southside"). Branch libraries are located in Berserker ("Rockhampton North"), Gracemere , Mount Morgan and West Rockhampton ("Anytime" at Rockhampton Airport ). The council owns six business units which are city-owned enterprises managed on commercial lines: 23°22′29.97″S 150°30′42.02″E / 23.3749917°S 150.5116722°E / -23.3749917; 150.5116722 Hidden Valley, Queensland Too Many Requests If you report this error to
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#1732780640876348-414: The Bruce Highway at the mid-point of Park Avenue (locality) and Norman Gardens , where it turns north-west concurrent with the highway. It runs between Park Avenue and Norman Gardens, then between Norman Gardens and Kawana , then between Norman Gardens and Parkhurst . At an intersection it leaves the highway, turning north-east as Yeppoon Road and running between the same two localities. It passes through
377-517: The CBD and crosses the Fitzroy Bridge over the Fitzroy River . It enters Berserker as Toft Street and reaches an intersection with Bridge Street (part of Rockhampton–Emu Park Road ) where it joins State Route 4 and Tourist Drive 10. From there it continues north-east as Queen Elizabeth Drive and Musgrave Street before entering Park Avenue as Yaamba Road. The road reaches an intersection with
406-587: The Gracemere pastoral run in 1855, on land that included the present site of Rockhampton. They made use of the Fitzroy River for shipping supplies and produce, and built a woolshed on the river bank. They also played a role in coining the name "Rockhampton" for their riverside worksite. Permanent settlement at the town site began in 1856, and the town was proclaimed and surveyed in 1858. The region expanded quickly due to good available land and water. Land to
435-582: The council was restructured with 10 divisions each electing one councillor, plus a mayor elected by the entire City. On 1 July 1984, the City grew northwards by annexing Parkhurst , where its water treatment facility was being constructed, from the Shire of Livingstone. The council tried on several occasions to expand further into the Livingstone and Fitzroy areas, but a referendum in Fitzroy on 9 February 1991
464-505: The divisions of Gogango and Fitzroy became Shires. Gogango was renamed Livingstone on 8 August 1903. The State Government became concerned in 1918 after both the City of Rockhampton and Town of North Rockhampton councils proposed separate water infrastructure projects. On Saturday 25 January 1919, an amalgamation referendum held in North Rockhampton passed with 884 of the 1,029 votes cast in favour. On 15 March 1919, elections for
493-535: The following day that the Queensland Government would amend the Act to roll back the changes and force a by-election for the role of Mayor as soon as the newly-elected Queensland Parliament had been sworn in. Following Strelow's resignation as Mayor, it was announced that Deputy Mayor Neil Fisher would fill the role of Acting Mayor until a replacement had been elected. On 4 February 2021, Tony Williams
522-462: The localities of Limestone Creek , Ironpot , Mulara and Bondoola before running between Hidden Valley and Barmaryee . It then runs between Hidden Valley and Yeppoon until it reaches a roundabout intersection with Western Yeppoon–Emu Park Road (see below) where it ends. Yeppoon Road continues east as State Route 4 and Tourist Drive 10. Land use along the road is mainly rural, but with business and residential developments at each end. The road
551-548: The new four-ward council with 11 councillors took place, with their first meeting being held five days later. North Rockhampton's chambers, located in Stapleton Park, North Rockhampton , became a Main Roads office for about four decades, and eventually was restored and, since 1985, has been the home of Rockhampton and District Historical Society. Wards were abolished at some point and were not reintroduced until 1982, when
580-464: The north of the river was opened for settlement in the late 1850s, and became the location of both large holdings and small farms. The locality of Parkhurst was the site of a large holding named Glenmore. The first bridge across the Fitzroy River was opened in 1881, replacing a steam ferry. A large pastoral run was established along the length of the Capricorn Coast in 1865. The town that
609-518: The position of Mayor would immediately pass to the runner-up from the Mayoral election of March 2020. The only other candidate in that election had been local environmental activist, Chris "Pineapple" Hooper, who had received less than a third of votes cast in the election. Following uproar over Hooper's "accidental" elevation to the Mayoralty, Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe announced
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#1732780640876638-498: Was able to get a loan to construct a Municipal Chambers in 1885, which was completed in December of that year. The town clerk's arrest for embezzlement in 1890 marked the beginning of a period of difficulties characterised by disputes with the surrounding Gogango Divisional Board over road construction, and internal conflict between members of council, in which the Queensland Government was often requested to intervene. It did not have
667-574: Was built spanning the Fitzroy River in 1882, and a year later in September 1883, the North Rockhampton Borough was proclaimed. North Rockhampton had a somewhat unhappy 36-year existence—its small population and location opposite the stronger and wealthier Rockhampton borough made comparisons inevitable and development of its own identity almost impossible. In 1919, it was described as a "small and straggling hamlet". Nevertheless, it
696-586: Was divided into three wards—Fitzroy, Archer and Leichhardt. A proposal to greatly expand its area southwards to include Gracemere and Bouldercombe was rejected in part due to opposition from influential squatters in the area. It achieved a measure of autonomy in 1878 with the enactment of the Local Government Act . On 11 November 1879, the Gogango Divisional Board was established as one of 74 divisions around Queensland under
725-451: Was elected as mayor. In 2024, Strelow was exonerated as a review by QCAT found that the official hospitality was not required to have been listed on the particular register in question. It also commented that it was "clearly highly regrettable that this matter has taken so long to be dealt with". The Rockhampton Region includes the following settlements: Rockhampton area Mount Morgan area Fitzroy area - shared with
754-486: Was of particular concern. On 15 March 2008, the City and Shires formally ceased to exist, and elections were held on the same day to elect councillors and a mayor to the Regional Council. In 2012, a proposal was made to de-amalgamate the Shire of Livingstone from the Rockhampton Region. On 9 March 2013, the citizens of the former Livingstone shire voted in a referendum to de-amalgamate. The Shire of Livingstone
783-509: Was opposed by 83% of valid votes cast. In July 2007, the Local Government Reform Commission released a report making recommendations for statewide reform of local government boundaries, and recommended that the four areas of Rockhampton, Fitzroy, Livingstone and Mount Morgan amalgamate, due to a community of interest centred upon Rockhampton. The very weak sustainability rating given to the Shire of Mount Morgan
812-546: Was preceded by four previous local government areas extending to almost the beginning of local government in Queensland. On 1 January 2014, one of those local government areas, the Shire of Livingstone was restored as an independent council. Prior to the 2008 amalgamation, the Rockhampton Region existed as four distinct local government areas: Rockhampton was proclaimed as Queensland's fourth municipality (after Brisbane , Ipswich and Toowoomba ) on 13 December 1860 under
841-700: Was re-established on 1 January 2014. The Council consists of a Mayor and seven Councillors. The Mayor is elected by the public, and the Councillors are elected from seven single-member divisions using an optional preferential voting system. Elections are held every four years. Margaret Strelow resigned the mayoralty on Monday 9 November 2020, following an adverse finding at the Councillor Conduct Tribunal. The misconduct finding related to non-disclosure, or incorrect disclosure, of corporate hospitality received by mining company Adani during
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