Toowoomba City Notice: Flood Recovery Programs and Major Road Upgrades Commencing April 2026

Official Notice: Infrastructure and Flood Recovery Initiatives

The Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) has formally announced the commencement of the December 2024 Flood Recovery Program as of early April 2026. This comprehensive program is designed to restore and strengthen regional infrastructure following significant weather events. Residents can expect to see increased Council activity across the region as teams begin assessing and repairing damaged culverts, drainage systems, and road embankments. The Council urges the community to exercise caution around work zones and follow all temporary signage as these essential safety works proceed.

Major Roadworks and Reconstruction Projects

Several significant road projects are active as of Friday, 3 April 2026. The Clifton Road Reconstruction Project at North Branch is entering its initial mobilization phase. While major detours are scheduled for later in the month via Pittsworth-Felton Road and Toowoomba-Karara Road, early site setup and surveying are currently underway. Motorists should anticipate minor delays in the North Branch area.

Additionally, the city-wide Road Resurfacing Program continues this week. Scheduled works are being carried out by RPQ Spray Seal on behalf of the Council between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm. Affected areas include residential streets in East Toowoomba, South Toowoomba, and Harristown. Residents in these zones are requested to keep road reserves clear of parked vehicles to allow for efficient application of the new seal and to minimize the risk of spray drift.

Community and Cultural Announcements

• Mayoral Prayer Breakfast: Official notices have been released for the 32nd annual Toowoomba Mayoral Prayer Breakfast, scheduled for Tuesday, 12 May 2026. This year's guest speaker is Reverend Stu Cameron, CEO of Wesley Mission. This event serves as a significant community fundraiser, and residents are encouraged to note the date for ticket availability.
• Rosalie Gallery Youth Call: Creative young photographers between the ages of 12 and 25 are invited to submit their work for a special exhibition at the Rosalie Gallery in Goombungee. Submissions are open throughout April for the late-month display.

Health and Safety Advisories

Queensland Health has issued a timely advisory regarding healthy lifestyle choices ahead of the upcoming holiday period. Nutritionists from Health and Wellbeing Queensland are encouraging residents to prioritize balanced meal options and hydration. Residents are also reminded to maintain standard hygiene practices, particularly as unseasonal flu cases have been monitored across the state in recent weeks.

Planning and Administrative Notices

The Council has formally adopted the Temporary Local Planning Instrument 01/2026. This instrument relates to the Table of Assessment for Building Works and is now in effect for all relevant development applications within the Toowoomba Regional Planning Scheme. For recreational users, sporting field statuses remain subject to daily inspection; clubs and associations should verify field availability through the official Council status tool before proceeding with weekend fixtures.