Barcaldine Facilities
Aerodrome
Barcaldine Shire Council owns and maintains the airport located at Myall Street. The airport is a registered public transport facility, Qantaslink currently services the Shire with 3 flights per week. The royal flying doctor service also services the local community on a call out basis.
Shire Hall & Bill Ritchie Room
The Shire Hall next to the Barcaldine Shire Council chambers is located at 71 Ash Street, Barcaldine, Queensland. Access for vehicles is to the rear of the Hall in Elm Street. The central section of the Hall can seat a maximum of 280 (including fixed seating at the rear - see photo below). Other facilities include the adjoining supper room (which can be set to suit conference / meeting for up to 60 people), kitchen and Men’s and Ladies Toilets. Shire Hall is wheel chair accessible.
Fees
- Supper Room & Kitchen only - $100 Full Day
- Shire Hall (includes Supper Room & Kitchen) - $235 Full Day or $120 ½ day
- Bill Ritchie Room - $100 Full Day
- Equipment – PA System / Data Projector etc are a separate fee (Refer to Conditions of Hire Form)
Contact the Barcaldine Shire Council on 07 4651 5600 for further information.
J.D. Bennett Sporting Complex (Showgrounds)
The Showgrounds is located on the corner of Pine and Wilga Street Barcaldine.
Grandstand
Bar – fully operational Bar facilities with Cold Room and a large serving area. Patrons are responsible for ensuring correctly licensed for functions and adhering to responsible serving of alcohol.
Kitchen – cold room, freezer, hot box, microwave, chip cooker, oven, large preparation table, double sink, roller door exit and 3 bay serving area (which has two money trays under bench).
Dining Room – access from northern end by sliding door or from the bar (southern end). Able to have up to 60 people at any one time and room is air-conditioned. Windows allow some fresh air and viewing of some events happening at the grounds.
All of the above areas are wheelchair accessible. Toilets are located at the rear of the building including showers and a small laundry.
Crawchie Pot (Sheep Pavilion)
Located on the northern end of the showgrounds.
Sheep Pavilion – large area that is undercover but still open aired. Small cement stage towards the southern end of pavilion – wide gate access from southern, eastern and western sides. Men’s & ladies toilets and small bar area with cold room – building is not air-conditioned. Pavilion has been used for large parties, weddings, discos, conferences, seminars etc.
Race Kitchen – located just off main sheep pavilion. It has a cold room, oven, stove, serving and preparation area, washing up facilities and benches that have storage underneath. It is air-conditioned but not wheelchair accessible.
For further queries on either venue contact the Shire Council on 07 4651 5600.
Garbage Collection
Council garbage operators collect rubbish on the following days for the following streets:
- Monday
All north side residences including Wilga Street plus streets running east to west: Oak Street, Ash Street, Elm Street, Yew Street. Streets running north to south from Oak street to Yew street: Myall Street, Cedar Street, Pine Street, Maple Street, Beech Street, Willow Street, Box Street, Coolibah Street.
Railway Workshop, Barcaldine Produce & Rural, Golf Club, Broughtons, Hospital, Lee Garden Motel, BP Roadhouse, Caravan Park, Landsborough Lodge, Iron Bark Inn, Showgrounds, Powerhouse, Council workshop, Council office, Apex Park, Railway Station, IGA, O’Donnell’s, State School, St Joseph’s School, Laundry mat, Heritage Centre, Telstra, Powers Cordials, Railway side bins, Ash Street Main Roads, Barcaldine Irrigation & Garden Centre, Cap Plumbing, Retravision, Daffy’s, Main Roads Mechanics,, Airport, QBuild, Police, Barcaldine Tyre Centre, Oak Street footpath bins, and Meat Barn.
- Tuesday
No service.
- Wednesday
Streets running east to west, Fir Street, Gidyea Street, Acacia Street, Gum Street, Boree Street, Bauhinia Street; Streets running north to south from Fir Street: Myall Street, Cedar Street, Pine Street Maple, Beech Street, Willow Street, Box Street and Coolibah Street.
Hotels & Motels, Chivers Bakery, Gone Shopping, O’Donnells, IGA, Riddles Roo Box, State School, Bashford Roo Box, Airport and Meat Barn.
- Thursday
Aramac & Muttaburra.
- Friday
Newsagency (before 8am), Airport, Oak street footpath bins, Hotels, Chemist, Gidyea Street, Silver Thimble, Round the Blend, Motels, Caravan Park, Golf Club, BP Roadhouse, Hospital, Mobil Café, Primac, Heritage Centre, Barcaldine Irrigation & Garden Centre, Cap Plumbing, Retravision, Daffy’s, Information Centre, Bank of Queensland, Chivers Bakery, Shire Office, Barcaldine Tyre Centre, Main Roads office, IGA, Apex Park, O’Donnells, State School, St Joseph’s and Meat Barn.
To help Council maintain a quality service, residents are asked to position their bin correctly for the automatic handling operation (e.g. the handle and wheels of the bin are closest to your house, one metre away from obstacles). Bin should be out ready for collection at 6.00am of the morning of service day and then returned to your yard prior to 6.00pm on the same day. Bins not out by this time may not be collected.
Large bulky items that do not permit the bin lid to close or excessively heavy items should not be placed in the bin as it may not be serviced. Bins that become split and cracked may also not be serviced.
Refuse Disposal
Council operates a rubbish tip situated on the Landsborough Highway. Surplus rubbish can be disposed of in this area. Council has a no scavenging policy which it strictly enforces. Persons found scavenging and or removing items from the dump site may be issued with an on the spot fine.
Wheelie Bins
Wheelie bins can be purchased from Council for $80.00. Bins must be paid for prior to delivery. Wheelie bins have a shelf life of approximately 7 years, after this time they will begin to crack, split and become damaged. Damaged wheelie bins may not be serviced and customers will receive a letter in writing to replace their bin.
You can extend the life of your bin by storing it out of direct sunlight – in a carport etc, regularly washing the inside of the bin and by not over loading it. Wheelie bins are designed to take approximately 6 bags of household rubbish, loading the bins with lawn clippings, building off cuts etc, will severely shorten the lifespan of your bin.
Should you have any further queries please contact the Works Director on 07 4651 5641.
Refuse Disposal Site
The following information is provided to the public detailing the current rules and regulations for the Barcaldine Shire Refuse Site:
- The site is for disposing of domestic and commercial refuse only.
- The burning of refuse is strictly prohibited and offenders could receive an on the spot fine.
- Interfering or removing waste from the site is prohibited and offenders could receive an on the spot fine.
- A person must not remain on the site once they have deposited their refuse.
There are separate areas at the refuse tip for specific items i.e. Tree limbs and garden waste, metal, tyres and general waste. An area has now been set aside for batteries. These areas are clearly defined, please use them. - Please contact the Council if you have any waste that requires special burial.
Council has recently installed a new fence and grid on the site; access beyond this point is restricted as Council is about to commence rehabilitating this area. Council approval will be required to access this area.
If you have any questions about the management or operation of the Refuse Site, please contact the Environmental Health Officer on 07 4651 5608.
Town Common
The Town Common is available for Barcaldine residents to depasture stock, provided the following conditions are met:
- Only one Member of each household shall depasture stock.
- Must not have access to more than 150 acres of land to use for their own use.
- Must live within 5klm of the Barcaldine post office.
- Must not depasture more than set limits of stock.
- All owners must be present at all musters and pounds.
- All stock must be clearly branded and have NLIS Tags fitted.
For further information please contact the Shire Rural Lands Officer on 07 4651 5644.
Saleyards
The Barcaldine Shire Council sale yards are open for stock spelling, live weighs, NLIS tag transfer, and of course Sales. It is requested that Agents check with Administration Office if sale yards are available for use on particular day for Cattle Sales i.e. to reduce the risk of a double booking.
The Yards are modern, safe and are equipped with drafting and husbandry yards.
For further information please contact Shire Rural Lands Officer on 0417 564 112 or Information Officer 07 4651 5609.
Cemetery
The Barcaldine Cemetery is located on the Capricorn Highway, 1.8km from the Post Office.
Details of location, interment, grave numbers and cemetery records may be obtained from the Council Administration Office, telephone 07 46 515 600.
Council provides an opportunity for customers to purchase memorial plaques for grave sites as well as the opportunity for customers to pre purchase burial plots.