
After 17 weeks of closure following February’s severe flooding, the Hinchinbrook Shire Library and TYTO Regional Art Gallery are officially reopening and the community is invited to help celebrate. A special Community Open Day will be held on Thursday, 26 June 2025, from 10am to 4pm, just in time for the June school holidays.
Although floodwaters didn’t enter the buildings, the lingering effects created conditions for widespread mould growth, forcing the temporary closure of both facilities. Thanks to $200,000 in recovery works, including professional mould removal, indoor air quality testing, and upgrades to ventilation systems, the spaces are once again safe, fresh, and ready to welcome visitors.
Council staff, contractors, and community partners have worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this reopening possible. While services continued online and from the TYTO Conference Centre, having the library and gallery back open means even more programs, events, and creative opportunities for everyone.
The Open Day will feature tech classes, kids’ activities, art displays, a colouring-in competition, and a chance to win a family pass to the Ingham Show. It’s the perfect way to reconnect with these much-loved spaces before heading over to the Showgrounds.
All are welcome to join the celebration and see what’s new at the heart of our cultural precinct.
Attributed to Hinchinbrook Shire Council CEO Mary-Anne Uren.
WHAT: Community Open Day
WHEN: Thursday, 26 June 2025. From 10:00am to 4:00pm.
WHERE: Hinchinbrook Shire Library & TYTO Regional Art Gallery at 73–75 McIlwraith Street, Ingham.
