PLANNED WATER OUTAGE, BLACKROCK AND INGHAM

Council provides the following update regarding scheduled hydrant maintenance works across Blackrock and Ingham. These works are essential to maintain and improve the reliability of the water network and may require temporary water outages to safely complete repairs.

BLACKROCK WORKS: POSTPONED

Hydrant maintenance works scheduled for Blackrock have been postponed to a later date. Council will provide further updates once new dates are confirmed.

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INGHAM WORKS: PROCEEDING AS PLANNED

From Tuesday 9^th June 2026, hydrant maintenance works will proceed in Ingham. Temporary water interruptions of up to one hour may affect the following areas:

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• Menzies Street (approximately 14 properties);

• Victoria Mill Road (approximately 6 properties);

• Palm Terrace (approximately 16 properties);

• Halifax Road (approximately 6 properties);

• McIlwraith Street (approximately 16 properties);

• Pindar Street (approximately 17 properties); and

• Sir Arthur Fadden Parade (approximately 17 properties).

Council crews will make every effort to minimise disruption, and affected residents may also be notified directly where possible.  

Following restoration of supply, some households may experience discoloured water or temporary fluctuations in pressure. If this occurs, please run taps for up to five minutes or until the water runs clear. Where possible, consider repurposing flushed water for gardening or lawn irrigation.  

Call Council’s customer service centre on (07) 4776 4600 or email council@hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au for more information.

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