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Millmerran
Mentions
- Domville Place project approved in principle for funding and development support.
- Domville Place project reference and waste management facility hours extension reference.
- One of the towns affected by People First Bank branch closures and proposed co-location discussions.
- Main community area affected by the waste facility trial and surrounding service changes.
- Locality of the indoor sports centre project.
- May improve a local public place and create ongoing maintenance and operating commitments for ratepayers.
Decisions
Domville Place, Millmerran project approved in principle
Council agreed to support Millmerran Commerce and Progress Inc. to fund and develop Domville Place, authorised the CEO to negotiate a partnership agreement, and flagged additional ongoing operating funding of $30,000 per year in future budgets.
May improve a local public place and create ongoing maintenance and operating commitments for ratepayers.
Continue Millmerran waste facility trial hours
The committee recommended extending the current trial operating hours at the Millmerran Waste Management Facility until the Draft Waste Management Strategy is considered by Council.
Millmerran-area residents can continue using the facility under the current expanded trial hours in the meantime.
Topics
Waste management strategy timing and Millmerran facility hours
A referenced resolution would extend the deadline for the Draft Waste Management Strategy to the May 2026 Ordinary Meeting and continue current operational hours at the Millmerran Waste Management Facility until the strategy is considered.
Affects waste service planning and operating hours for Millmerran residents.
People First Bank branch closure response
Council reported that People First Bank advised a co-location trial of bank staff in Council facilities at Millmerran, Oakey and Pittsworth could not proceed because suitable premises and security requirements could not be met. The CEO will continue discussions on other collaboration options.
Residents in towns affected by branch closures should not expect an immediate replacement banking service through Council facilities.
Millmerran waste service transition
The report followed Council's July 2025 decision to close rural bin stations and trial longer hours at the Millmerran Waste Management Facility while considering expanded kerbside collection.
This affects how residents in the Millmerran district access waste disposal services.
Millmerran Indoor Sports Centre roof works
The report noted physical construction for the Millmerran Indoor Sports Centre roof project was to commence on 19 January 2026 after delays caused by contract issues.
Relevant to Millmerran residents and facility users awaiting works delivery.
Meetings