Somerset Regional Council Highlights – 19 September 2025
Published on 19 September 2025
The new Station Street Carpark will include 36 new parking spaces.
Lowood and Kilcoy carpark works beginning Monday, 22 September
Contractors will begin work on two key streetscape projects for Somerset Regional Council on Monday, 22 September.
A&M Civil Contracting will begin construction of the new Station Street Carpark in Lowood, the first major piece of construction work for the Lowood Futures Strategy project.
Lowood Futures Strategy Advisory Committee member, Somerset Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke, said the carpark would include 36 new parking spaces.
“We’re excited to see the Lowood Futures Strategy taking its first step towards reality with the construction of this new carpark, just one of the many elements proposed in the master plan,” Cr Brieschke said.
“This new carpark will give Lowood workers, residents and visitors a more convenient place to park, with a new walkway to connect the carpark to Railway Street.”
This project is funded through the South East Queensland Liveability Fund by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Somerset Regional Council and forms part of the SEQ City Deal.
Lowood workers, residents and visitors will have a more convenient place to park, with a new walkway connecting the Station Street Carpark to Railway Street.
In Kilcoy, Attain Civil will begin construction on the new Aston Park Carpark, the first major piece of construction work for the Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation project.
Kilcoy Streetscape Advisory Committee member, Somerset Councillor Tiara Hurley, said the new carpark and landscaping would create an inviting rest area for residents and people visiting the town.
“The new Aston Park precinct is key to progressing the Kilcoy Streetscape Revitalisation project, creating a welcoming town entry for the northern gateway to the Somerset region,” Cr Hurley said.
“We look forward to seeing the precinct taking shape.”
This project is funded through the South East Queensland Liveability Fund by the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Somerset Regional Council and forms part of the SEQ City Deal.
Both carpark works are expected to be completed by December 2025, weather permitting.
The new Aston Park Carpark and landscaping will create a welcoming town entry for Kilcoy.
Free trees, sausages and wildlife shows in Kilcoy, Esk and Fernvale
Somerset Regional Council’s popular Free Tree Days are happening this October and November.
Bring your free tree vouchers (attached to your August rate notice) to one of three Free Tree Days held across the region from 8am to 11am on the following dates.
- Saturday, 18 October – Kilcoy Memorial Hall, 18 Kenndy Street, Kilcoy
- Saturday, 1 November – Somerset Civic Centre, 35 Esk Hampton Road, Esk
- Saturday, 15 November – Fernvale Community Hall, 32 Banks Creek Road, Fernvale
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said residents could take home a range of free, pre-packed native plants.
“All ratepayers can take home 10 native, flowering and bird attracting plant species suitable for residential home gardens,” Cr Wendt said.
“Residents with properties over eight hectares can redeem an additional 10 larger native tree species suitable for bigger properties, including koala and wildlife habitat species trees.
“All you need is your free tree voucher.”
The Free Tree Days include a free sausage sizzle would be offered on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.
There will be a wildlife show starting 8.30am at each Free Tree Day, and the Queensland Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation will have a koala information stall at each event.
Celebrate Seniors Month with Somerset Regional Council
Somerset Regional Council will host a Regional Seniors Event at the Somerset Civic Centre on Friday, 17 October, with free entertainment, lunch and a services expo.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the popular event always booked out.
“We will have entertainment provided by the talented Memphis Moovers, trivia games and a lucky door prize to round out the day,” Cr Wendt said.
“The expo stalls will have helpful information for seniors regarding health, support services, carer services and more.”
Doors open at 8.45am with a 2pm close.
This free event is funded through Somerset Regional Council’s seniors connection program, In Good Company, proudly funded by the Queensland Government.
Bookings are essential, contact Council on 5424 4000 or mail@somerset.qld.gov.au
Celebrate Seniors Month with Somerset Regional Council at the Regional Seniors Event on 17 October.
Council is seeking a passionate community-minded person
Somerset Regional Council is seeking a community member with passion and experience to join the Somerset Social Plan Advisory Committee.
The relevant candidate must live, work or study in Somerset and demonstrates an interest in the wellbeing of the Somerset community through their involvement in local community groups, organisations and activities.
Somerset Social Plan Advisory Committee Chair Councillor Michael Bishop said the desired candidate could contribute specialist skills, knowledge and experience.
“We want someone who can offer insight into the social, cultural, environmental and economic factors impacting the wider Somerset community, and how these may influence the development of the social plan.”
To nominate for the position, submit an expression of interest to Somerset Regional Council.
More information and to view the Somerset Social Plan Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, visit Council’s website: somerset.qld.gov.au/EOIspac
Submissions close 5pm Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
Support at home information session coming to Kilcoy
Somerset Regional Council will host a free information session for senior residents and carers on Wednesday, 15 October at Kilcoy Library.
The Support at Home for People 65 Years and Over information session will be led by Council’s Community Development Coordinator.
The information session intends to help seniors understand changes occurring in aged care services which will come into effect in November.
The session will be held from 10am to 11.30am and includes a free morning tea – bookings are not essential.
To speak with the Community Development Coordinator, contact Council on 5424 4000 or mail@somerset.qld.gov.au