Media Reponses (14 February - 18 February)

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8th March 2022

Media Reponses (14 February - 18 February)

CONTENT: Waste & Noosa Today Article

Gympie Times: 14 February – Waste

QUESTION:

I was wondering if the council might be able to provide a comment on the current waste/garbage collection delays within the region. What’s causing the delays? Who is it impacting, how many households? How long has it gone on, how long will it continue for?

 ANSWER:

The reality is, COVID-19 has been, and will continue to be disruptive, to our region for the foreseeable future. Unfortunately council is not excluded from this. While there have been some short  delays in waste collection we are still providing the service just on different times and days.

We are communicating this through our social media channels and website. Due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 and the subsequent individual; isolation policies this communication is often at short notice. At the moment Covid has impacted the available drivers on the days where the largest runs occur.

We are working with our contractor on this and they have advertised for additional casual support.

I would encourage residents to call council on 1300 307 800 if they have any direct questions or concerns.

I want to take this opportunity to than residents for their patients with us. Our regular services will resume directly (pending further COVID-19 impacts).

Adrian Burns, Directory, Community Sustainability

 

Gympie Today: 15 February – Noosa Today Article

QUESTION:

Can we get a comment from Mayor Glen Hartwig regarding the Noosa Today article?

ANSWER:

I was very disappointed to read the interview with Sandy Bolton and comments from Councillor Brian Stockwell, which says that there is an apparent waning interest from Gympie Regional Council – this couldn’t be further from the truth and I’m surprised to read this. Council, including myself, has attended these meetings to work collectively for the best possible outcome for our community and our visitors. At no time has this been raised with our Council nor mentioned in meetings, so it is disappointing to read this in the media.

We are and continue to be just as passionate and clear on the outcomes needed. I know this can be achieved when working with respected members of the group, such as Noosa Mayor, Clare Stewart who, similar to myself, is looking for the best outcome for our communities and visitors.

However, for this to succeed we all need to work together as a collective, not use the media to suggest something that is simply not true.

Mayor Glen Hartwig