Public Notice: Infrastructure Upgrades and Vital Health Advisories for March 24

City of Toowoomba: Official Notices for Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Toowoomba Regional Council and local health authorities have issued several essential updates for residents and commuters active today, Tuesday, 24 March 2026. These notices cover significant road infrastructure projects, public health vigilance, and administrative deadlines.

Roadwork and Traffic Disruptions

Motorists are advised of several active road closures and disruptions as the Council continues its maintenance and infrastructure program across the region:

• Centenary Heights: Ballin Drive remains closed to all through traffic between Mackenzie Street and Stenner Street. This closure is required for critical water main replacement works and is expected to remain in effect through the end of March. Local resident access is maintained via established detours.
• Resurfacing Works: A series of short-term road closures are active today from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm to facilitate bitumen reseal works. Impacted areas include Power Street (between Devine and Stephen Streets), Cavell Street (between Mary and Mackenzie Streets), and Dunmore Street (between Mary and Curzon Streets).
• Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road: Ongoing safety upgrades continue between Torrington and Cecil Plains. Expect single-lane closures and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h under controlled conditions.

Public Health and Safety Alerts

Darling Downs Health urges the community to remain vigilant following recent health risks identified in the region:

• Measles Vigilance: Residents should monitor for symptoms including fever, persistent cough, and a characteristic red blotchy rash. If symptoms develop, please contact your GP or call 13HEALTH. It is critical to call ahead before visiting any clinic to prevent potential transmission in waiting areas.
• Wet Weather Safety: Following the recent impacts of ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle, residents are reminded to avoid contact with floodwaters to mitigate the risk of melioidosis and other soil-borne diseases.

Council Tenders and Planning

Residents and business owners should note the following administrative deadlines and regulatory updates:

• Tender Closures: Two significant tenders close today, Tuesday, 24 March 2026, at 2:00 pm AEST: TRC000532 regarding Toowoomba City Aerodrome ground leases and TRC000540 for the preferred supplier arrangement for bulk landscaping supplies.
• Planning Instrument: The Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2026 (TLPI 01/2026) is now in effect. This instrument streamlines assessment levels for building works to ensure efficient development processing across the planning area.

For further information on these notices, residents are encouraged to contact the Council directly or visit the regional disaster dashboard for real-time traffic and weather updates.