Welcome To The Homepage of the Cambooya Shire Council Historic Website This site is a historical website for the Cambooya Shire Council which served the community until 14 March 2008. From Saturday 15 March 2008, council staff continue to serve the community and greater region as part of the Toowoomba Regional Council following a merger with seven neighbouring councils. During the transition period for the new council, you may be directed to this site from the Toowoomba Regional Council website for content relevant to the area served by council's Greenmount Service Centre (previously Cambooya Shire Council). For more information visit www.toowoombaRC.qld.gov.au

Water Management Roster Updated 15 January 2008: The continuing drop in bore levels has prompted Council to prepare for more stringent restrictions for use of Council supplied water. Please note that due to increased water usage across the shire, Council has now outlawed the use of town water supplies on gardens other than by buckets and watering cans. All residents are requested to conserve water as Council’s bore levels are continuing to fall. Private bore water users are also requested to reduce usage where possible as aquifer levels throughout the shire are steadily falling. These changes have also been advertised via On Our Selection News. Please adhere to the Water Management Roster published below. The following water restrictions are in place in all areas connected to a Council water supply. Watering of Lawns - NOT permitted New Turf - exemptions from current restrictions or special water usage permits are NOT available to residents who wish to establish new turf Paved/concreted/timbered areas (ie driveways, patios, verandahs, decks or the like) - hosing of these areas is NOT permitted Motor vehicles - may only be washed using a bucket filled directly from a tap Buildings - washing is NOT permitted Swimming pools and spas - written approval is required from Council before filling or refilling Construction - all hoses must be fitted with a trigger nozzle. Owners having building work undertaken are responsible for ensuring that their builder is aware of these restrictions. In instances where the restrictions are breached, the owner will be liable for any fines Tanks - must NOT be filled or topped up with mains water unless used entirely for domestic purposes Garden watering is restricted to buckets and watering cans ONLY at any time Breaches of these restrictions will result in on-the-spot fines. Ian Stevenson Chief Executive Officer

Pest Survey Program Commencing 1 July 2007 and concluding 31 June 2008 A Pest Survey Program is to be conducted to monitor compliance with the Land Protection (Pest and Stock Route Management) Act 2002 and to map and monitor the distribution of Declared Pests in the Shire of Cambooya. The survey will cover all parcels of land that may harbour declared pests including private land, crown land and Council controlled land. Purpose of program To fulfil Council’s legislative obligations in accordance with S183 of the Act by ensuring that declared pests are managed within Cambooya Shire. Power of entry In accordance with S251 of the Act, authorised Council officers may enter a place, other than a vehicle or residence, if the entry is under a Pest Survey Program and the entry is made at a reasonable time of day or night. Places to be surveyed The Pest Survey Program will cover all parcels of land including private land, crown land and Council controlled land that may harbour declared pests. The Program will cover the whole of the Cambooya Shire. Ian Stevenson Chief Executive Officer