𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭 Burdekin Shire Council would like to proudly announce that Chief Executive Officer Terry Brennan has been honoured with the Public Service Medal in the King's Birthday Honours List, recognising his dedication and outstanding service to Local Government in Queensland. With his entire 45-year career devoted to Local Government, Mr Brennan commenced his career in 1979 as a junior administration officer with Toowoomba City Council. He served in Local Government with a number of Council’s such as Stanthorpe Shire Council and Cassowary Coast Regional Council and as a board member of Queensland Local Government Mutual and Local Government Workcare. Mr Brennan’s experience and good governance has applied not only at a Council level but also outside Local Government boundaries, playing a key role in projects as part of both the North Queensland and Far North Queensland Regional Organisations of Councils. Mr Brennan involved himself in a number of community projects and achieved innovative improvements to programs and services at each of the Councils in which he served. Serving as the Chief Executive Officer for Burdekin Shire Council since 2016, Mr Brennan has been instrumental in the realisation of a range of high-quality infrastructure projects across the Burdekin Shire including the Burdekin Water Park and Ayr/Brandon 10ML Reservoir and the associated water supply upgrade. As Mr Brennan prepares for his well-deserved retirement this August, on behalf of all the staff at Burdekin Shire Council we would like to congratulate him on this outstanding achievement and contribution to not only the Burdekin community but all the other communities he has served in. Mr Brennan’s career saw many advancements and milestones in the communities that will have a lasting impact. This accolade is a testament to Mr Brennan’s commitment and exemplary service to the communities in which he has served.
About us
The Burdekin Shire is the sugar capital of Australia and one of the most prosperous rural communities in the country. We are one of the prettiest regions along the Queensland coast with lush green cane fields, spectacular wetlands and unspoilt beaches. Our Shire covers in excess of 5000km2 of land and is home to an estimated 17,313 people. Queensland Treasury forecasts the region’s population will reach approximately 19,500 by 2031. Residents enjoy relaxed coastal country living, a great tropical climate, a wealth of natural resources, an easy pace of life and easy access to North Queensland’s largest city, Townsville, which lies just 70 kilometres north of Ayr. The main towns of Ayr and Home Hill offer the best of small town living, with their tree-lined streets, ample free parking and good public amenities. The Burdekin River Bridge, which links Ayr and Home Hill, is the district’s best-known landmark. Known as the Silver Link, the 1103m crossing is the only bridge in Australia built without a solid footing. We are known to be a fisherman’s paradise, with freshwater, estuary, beach and reef fishing on offer. The Burdekin has one of the highest rates of boat ownership per capita in Queensland. The Burdekin’s most important asset is its water. The Burdekin River, combined with a massive underground aquifer and the Burdekin Falls Dam, make the district virtually drought-proof. The aquifer is said to be the largest in Australia. It lies just 10 metres below the surface and contains over 20 million megalitres of fresh water. About 3400ha of the Burdekin is dedicated to horticultural use and 80,000ha is used to grow our main crop - sugar cane. Of course, the district’s other key assets are its people and its laidback lifestyle. The warmth of local hospitality, combined with everything else the Burdekin has to offer, ensures visitors and residents alike enjoy their time in our beautiful region.
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http://www.burdekin.qld.gov.au
External link for Burdekin Shire Council
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- Government Administration
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Ayr, Queensland
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- Government Agency
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- Government relations, Community development and support, Investor facilitation, Economic development, and Infrastructure planning and maintenance
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145 Young Street
Ayr, Queensland 4807, AU
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Updates
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Burdekin Shire Council is proud to welcome the newly elected council members who were sworn in during the post-election meeting held last Wednesday. Council welcomes Mayor Pierina Dalle Court, Deputy Mayor Max Musumeci and Councillors Amanda Hall, Delfine Vasta, Callan Oar, Michael Detenon, and John Furnell. Council meetings will continue to be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9:00am, members of the community are welcome to attend.
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As Mayor Lyn McLaughlin concludes her term with Burdekin Shire Council, we express our gratitude for her service and commitment to the Burdekin community and the North Queensland region. Lyn, on behalf of the community, thank you for your tireless efforts which have truly shaped the Burdekin into the vibrant community that it is today. Your leadership has left a lasting impact and you will be sincerely missed. We hope your path ahead will be filled with joy, fulfillment, and continued achievements.
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