Planning to visit the Hinchinbrook Shire? This website provides all the information you will  need to enjoy your stay! A thorough insight into the region, including industry, local history, businesses and accommodation, tourist information, places to visit and things to do.

Website providing loads of information on the Shire's two libraries - one in Ingham and the other in the township of Halifax.

Joint venture GIS facility situated in Ingham.  Providing improved access to a range of information to assist better resource planning and management in the Herbert River Catchment.

Herbert River Flood Study

Flood Study to establish guidelines and policies for the long-term management of the flood risk in the Lower Herbert.  Jointly funded by the Herbert River Improvement Trust, Queensland Department of Emergency Services and the Commonwealth Department of Finance and Administration. The study is being undertaken by consultants WBM Oceanics Australia.

Hinchinbrook Storm Surge Study

Hinchinbrook Shire Council is currently undertaking a Storm Surge Study aimed at assessing the risk of inundation by storm surge of populated coastal mainland areas and some nearby islands. The Storm Surge Study is being jointly funded by Hinchinbrook Shire Council, the Queensland Department of Emergency Services and the Commonwealth Government under the Natural Disaster Risk Management Studies Program.

LGAQNet is the Local Government Association of Queensland's Information Network. Accessible by Queensland Councils and qualifying organisations, LGAQNet provides these members with up to the minute information on all issues relating to Local Government in Queensland.

www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au

Queensland Fire and Rescue Service promoting fire safety in Rural Communities.

Please refer to Councils General Complaints Process if you are dissatisfied with a Councils decision and if after following that process you still remain dissatisfied then you may refer the matter to the Queensland Ombudsman for assistance.  For further information follow this link to the Queensland Ombudsman Website.

Environment & Behaviour Consultants Rutledge Street to Cardwell Range Highway Planning Study: The aim of the study is to find a flooding solution that will improve traffic access and safety without significantly increasing flooding problems on nearby land. It will also look at upgrading the quality and features of the Bruce Highway to accommodate for future traffic patterns and growth. For further information follow this link to the Environment & Behaviour Consultants Website:  www.ebc.net.au/ingham