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We will not give this information to third parties without your consent, unless required by law.More information about privacy Share CCTV Images Recruiting Significant restoration work on the Urangan Pier will begin later this month to keep the iconic local landmark safe and accessible for the community Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Zane O’Keefe said regular inspections showed that parts of the pier were deteriorating and needed repairs “The Urangan Pier has been part of the Fraser Coast community for more than 100 years,” he said “It was originally built to ship sugar coal and timber from the Fraser Coast to the world ensuring 868 metres of its structure were preserved “These restoration works will ensure the pier remains safe and extend its life so it can continue to be enjoyed for fishing walking and sightseeing for many years to come.” Timber Restoration Services will carry out the restoration works between 28 January and 4 April weather and construction conditions permitting “Sections of the pier will need to be temporarily closed during the works and signs will be installed to keep the community informed,” Cr O’Keefe said “The repairs will include replacing or reinforcing damaged timber restoring historical features and repainting Measures will also be taken to protect the marine environment during the works the repairs are planned outside school holidays the pier will fully reopen for the Easter holidays Cr O’Keefe said the $1 million project was being supported through the State Government Works for Queensland program “Regular maintenance of the pier lighting is ongoing to ensure its functionality Given the challenges posed by the harsh coastal environment Council is exploring options for a replacement lighting system to be included in future capital budgets “We understand the temporary closure of sections of the pier may cause inconvenience but the short-term disruption will ensure this iconic pier remains safe and accessible for generations to come,” he said Cr O’Keefe said the $1 million project was developed with the support of the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland Program Minister for Local Government and Water Ann Leahy said "Ask any local and they'll tell you that a visit to Hervey Bay is not complete without a stroll down the historic Urangan Pier We're delighted to work closely with Council to ensure this landmark can be enjoyed by locals and visitors well into the future." SPAR Australia has revealed its newest SPAR Express store in Urangan a picturesque coastal suburb of Hervey Bay in the Fraser Coast region in Queensland This new location is designed to provide exceptional convenience Jig has successfully operated SPAR Express Maryborough since October 2017 and community engagement has made his stores a trusted destination for locals SPAR Express Urangan is open seven days a week from 5am-7pm and unbeatable specials tailored to meet the needs of busy lifestyles “Mr Patel is deeply committed to supporting the local community employing residents and sponsoring local cricket and soccer teams,” SPAR Australia said “His dedication to service was especially evident when SPAR Express Granville remained open during three major floods ensuring uninterrupted service to customers “As a proud SPAR retailer for the past eight years Jig values the brand’s strong community focus and high-quality standards.” When asked about the future Jig said that he “plans to further expand his retail presence continuing to meet the needs of local shoppers with convenience and reliability.” with over 13,900 stores across 48 countries SPAR Express Urangan joins a network that serves over 14.7 million customers daily SPAR Australia is an independent supermarket brand committed to providing quality products With a strong focus on supporting local communities SPAR stores are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of shoppers across the country Work is set to begin next week on a new seawall along the Urangan foreshore to safeguard key infrastructure from the ongoing threat of coastal erosion Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Zane O’Keefe said the seawall which will extend 150 metres east of the Urangan Pier is designed to protect the natural beach environment and reduce the risk of future damage to nearby infrastructure “Coastal protection is essential for the Fraser Coast where our 112km of shoreline plays a vital role in supporting local infrastructure and community assets,” he said “This project will help reduce the risk of damage to critical infrastructure in the area ensuring it remains resilient for years to come.” Works on the revetment wall begin on Monday (November 04) “Council is grateful to the Australian Government for their generous $2.43 million funding contribution towards the $3.2 million project through their Coastal and Estuarine Risk Mitigation Program,” Cr O’Keefe said a 480-metre section of the beach will be fenced off temporarily closing five formal and informal beach access points Community access to the beach will remain available through two existing access points a new beach access staircase will provide access to this section of Urangan Beach “We understand these closures may cause some inconvenience but they are necessary to ensure the safety of both the community and the workers,” Cr O’Keefe said Australian Government Minister for Emergency Management Jenny McAllister said this project highlights the Albanese Government’s work to safeguard coastal communities and infrastructure “We are proud to work with the Fraser Coast Regional Council to deliver this essential resilience project This is an example of how the Albanese Government is supporting communities to be better prepared for and protected from future natural disasters “The Urangan seawall will help strengthen the coastline and enhance local resilience for future extreme weather events.” The seawall is expected to be completed by June 2025 a designated haulage route will be in place for transporting materials with heavy vehicles to travel down Boat Harbour Drive You can view Councils Shoreline Erosion Management Plan here:  https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/beaches-coastlines-page/beaches-coastal-management-3/2 The Water Police discovered a stray canoe in the waters off Hervey Bay Pier on Saturday morning They are now appealing for public assistance to find the owner of abandoned canoe which was found off Urangan Pier in Hervey Bay on June 29 Please call us on 1800 070 535 and we’ll help resolve the issue or try again later Any Questions? Please call 1800 070 535 Saturday & Sunday 7:00am – 11:30am (AEST) A COUPLE of weeks ago we brought you a photo of a large Spanish mackerel caught by a young lad from the Urangan Pier in Queensland check out the size of this 12kg toad fish caught from the same pier by Kealen Peaker