Cr Kathy Duff - Natural Resource Management Portfolio Report - 11 October 2017

Weed Control

Staff have been inspecting properties and assisting landholders with treatment advice and equipment loan to control Mother of Millions. Contractors have been treating tree pear on local roads across the region.

Feral animal control programs

Fifty four landholders participated in the September coordinated 1080 baiting program to control wild dogs and feral pigs. Baits were distributed by landholders on a total of 152 properties covering an area of 58,000 hectares.

Council assisted landholders in the Kingaroy area with the loan of Rabbit traps. Four rabbits were trapped, injected with the new K5 Calici virus and released.

Wandering livestock

Officers were called to contain wandering cattle in Wondai, Nanango, Coolabunia, Blackbutt, Ballogie and Murgon. Two Horses have been impounded after being found on private property in the South Nanango area.

Coolabunia Saleyards

The Bunya Droughtmaster Bull sale held on 2nd September attracted a total of 91 Bulls with the top price bull going for $12,500. The Coolabunia All Breeds Bull and Female Sale on the 30th September attracted 44 Bulls and 6 horses. The top price bull sold for $6,500.

Fortnightly sale numbers decreased in September as a result of dry conditions, however prices have remained stable. Saleyard staff dipped and inspected 370 head this month.

Works 4 Queensland – update

Boondooma Dam

Work has now commenced at Boondooma Dam on reinstating the drainage.

Caretakers Residence has received a fresh coat of oil to the exterior.

Kiosk internally will be painted and cabins 1-5 will be re-oiled.