PUBLIC NOTICE - Approved Inspection Program

Published on 06 October 2026

Approved Inspection Program - Local Government Act 2009

Notice is hereby given that Longreach Regional Council has, by resolution dated 17 September 2026, approved a Selective Inspection Program pursuant to section 134 of the Local Government Act 2009.

Purpose of the Inspection Program

The purpose of the Inspection Program is to ascertain compliance with the Plumbing and Drainage Act 2018, the Water Supply (Safety and Reliability) Act 2008 and other relevant Local Government Acts by inspecting sewerage and drainage infrastructure connected to Council's sewerage network, including to:

a)            identify defective private sewer infrastructure and illegal connections;

b)            identify stormwater inflow and infiltration into the sewerage system;

c)            assess impacts on Council's sewerage infrastructure;

d)            assess potential environmental and public health risks arising from defective sewer infrastructure; and

e)            inform future compliance, rectification, maintenance and asset management programs undertaken by Council.

Type of Inspection Program

The Inspection Program is a selective inspection program and applies to properties that:

a.            are located within the townships of Isisford and Ilfracombe; and

b.            are connected, or capable of being connected, to Council's sewerage network.

The properties have been selected on the basis that the inspections are required to assess sewer infrastructure condition, identify stormwater inflow and infiltration, evaluate network performance and capacity, and determine potential environmental and public health risks associated with sewerage services within those townships.

Program Commencement

The Inspection Program will commence on 19 October 2026.

Program Duration

The Inspection Program will operate from 19 October 2026 until 19 January 2027, being a period not exceeding three months.  

Entry to Land

Authorised persons appointed by Longreach Regional Council may enter properties included within the Inspection Program without the permission of the occupier at any reasonable time of the day or night to conduct inspections pursuant to sections 133 and 134 of the Local Government Act 2009 for the purposes stated above.

Prior to entry, Council will give, or make reasonable attempts to give, notice of entry to occupiers in accordance with legislative requirements.

Further Information

The public may inspect a copy of the resolution at Council’s offices located at 96 Eagle Street, Longreach; Devon Street, Ilfracombe; and St Mary Street, Isisford at no cost until the end of the program or otherwise by accessing the Council Meeting Minutes for 17 September 2026 on Council’s website.

A copy of the Council resolution that approved the Inspection Program may be purchased at Council’s office until the end of the program for a fee of $1.00 per page.

For further information regarding the Inspection Program, please contact Andre Pretorius, Director of Works, on (07) 4658 4111.

Brett Walsh

Chief Executive Officer