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Wadham Lagoon Flood Mitigation Project

Allan King & Sons Constructions Pty Ltd on behalf of the Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics are currently undertaking the construction works for the Wadham Lagoon Flood Mitigation project.

Road Opening Notice

Litchfield Council is proposing a road opening for Richards Road within Crown Land at 2335 Cox Peninsula Road, Blackmore.

Media Release - Review opportunity for major recreational and sporting venue

To assist Litchfield Council and Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve to collaborate more closely in future planning and improve the enjoyment of users of the reserve, are the intentions of the Notice of Motion put to Council and passed at the Wednesday 26 June 2019 Council Meeting.

Fact Sheet - Howard Springs to Coolalinga Shared Path

A new shared pedestrian and cycle path will be constructed between Whitewood Road in Howard Springs and Grice Crescent in Coolalinga.

Media Release - Mayor welcomes new CEO

Litchfield Council Mayor Maree Bredhauer welcomes new Chief Executive Officer Daniel Fletcher to the region, commencing 26 August 2019.

Media Release - Upgraded playground open for school holidays

Upgrades initiated by the Community to Howard Park Recreation Reserve playground are now complete with temporary fencing being removed today, just in time for school holidays.

11 June 2019

Whitewood Road Upgrades

A tender has been awarded for the Whitewood Road Pavement Rehabilitiation to A1 Plant and Civil Pty Ltd.

28 May 2019

Media Release - Draft 2019-20 Municipal Plan and Budget

Last night Litchfield Council passed its draft 2019-2020 Budget and is inviting community comment.

Media Release - Advocacy program results in a $20 million funding announcement

The $90 million mango industry is set to increase production with today’s announcement by the Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development Anthony Albanese that the Shorten Labor Government will provide $20 million towards the Mango Industry Strategic Roads project to upgrade Litchfield Council roads.

5 April 2019

Media Release - A welcomed $10 million announcement

The highly anticipated Litchfield Council Aquatic Facility is one step closer to becoming a reality with today’s announcement by the Federal Member for Lingiari, Warren Snowden that the Shorten Labor Government will provide $10 million to build the pool if elected.

Media Release - Mobile Black Spot Funding Motion

Litchfield Council is advocating on behalf of all Territorians to promote better connectivity, through a motion that will be put to the National General Assembly of Local Government to be held in Canberra in June 2019.

Media Release - 2019 Community Grants Scheme Open

Applications are now open for almost $33,000 from recycled trash, to organisations and community groups through Litchfield Council’s Annual Community Grants Program 2019.

Media Release - Going Solar Saving Dollars

Going solar is paying big dividends for Litchfield Council with Council’s monthly office electricity bill almost halved.

Media Release - Reducing landfill one TV at a time

Litchfield Council is doing its bit for the environment with 33 tonnes of old TVs and computers recycled over the last fourteen months, the equivalent of three semi-trailers.

Resignation of Litchfield Council CEO

Litchfield Council’s CEO, Kaylene Conrick has resigned after three and half years in the top job to spend more time with family.

Draft Youth Policy

In November 2018, Litchfield Council released a Youth Policy Discussion Paper to involve the community, in particular senior school students, local police and youth service providers, in the development of the draft Youth Policy.

Humpty Doo Village Green Playground *Update*

Following a recent playground audit report, and to ensure the Humpty Doo Village Green playground is safe for all users, Council has removed two of the smaller slides and rehabilitated removal sites at Humpty Doo Village Green.