Landmark water infrastructure to unlock Toowoomba’s housing future Published on 14 July 2026 The Toowoomba Region is set to take a major step towards its next era of growth following a significant Queensland Government investment through the Residential Activation Fund (RAF) to accelerate delivery of the Southern Water Treatment Plant at Westbrook. Tagged as: , Major projects
Early works underway at Cressbrook Dam Published on 13 July 2026 A milestone has been achieved in the delivery of the Cressbrook Dam Safety Improvement Project (CDSIP) with early works now underway. Tagged as: , Major projects
Perth Street Culvert Upgrade works to resume Published on 10 July 2026 Council has received approval from the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) to resume works on the Perth Street Culvert Upgrade project in Toowoomba from Monday, July 13, 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting. Tagged as: , Major projects
Timber discovery temporarily pauses Perth Street Culvert Upgrade works Published on 19 May 2026 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has temporarily paused construction on the Perth Street Culvert Upgrade project in Toowoomba while investigations are performed on timber that was discovered during early excavation works. Tagged as: , Major projects
Disappointment at Federal Government’s Inland Rail announcement Published on 06 May 2026 TRC Mayor Geoff McDonald has expressed deep disappointment following the Federal Government’s latest announcement on the Inland Rail project, saying the decision to halt the project at Parkes represents a major missed opportunity for Queensland and the Toowoomba Region. Tagged as: , Major projects
Council submits RAF application Published on 21 April 2026 Council has lodged a submission to the Queensland Government’s Residential Activation Fund, seeking $150 million in State funding to bring forward delivery of the Southern Water Treatment Plant. Tagged as: , Council decision, Major projects, Planning
New Council website making it easier for residents, businesses Published on 16 March 2026 Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has officially launched its new website, delivering a modern, accessible and easy-to-use online experience that reflects the needs of a growing Toowoomba Region. Tagged as: , Major projects
Community invited to learn about Central Highfields Activation Project Published on 06 March 2026 With the sod officially turned on the project, Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) is inviting residents to find out more about the Central Highfields Activation Project, with a series of information sessions to be held. Tagged as: , Major projects
Inland Rail board visits Toowoomba Region Published on 26 November 2025 The board of Inland Rail Pty Ltd has paid a visit to the Toowoomba Region, gathering for a meeting of the board and attending a civic reception hosted by Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC). Tagged as: , Environment, Major projects, Transport, 2025 media releases
Landmark policy adopted, ensures fair benefits from renewable energy Published on 19 November 2025 Communities throughout the Toowoomba Region will soon see fairer, longer-term benefits from renewable energy projects following the adoption of Toowoomba Regional Council’s (TRC) new Renewable Energy – Community Benefit Agreement Policy. Tagged as: , Building & planning, Council decision, Environment, Major projects, 2025 media releases