Herbert River Improvement Trust
The Herbert River Improvement Trust (HRIT) manages and maintains the Herbert River system to support flood mitigation, protect riverbanks and improve waterway health across the Hinchinbrook Shire.
Established in 1942 under the River Improvement Trust Act 1940–1985, the Trust delivers works that reduce flood impacts and protect both the community and surrounding environment.
Its activities focus on the Herbert River floodplain, including Ingham, Halifax, Trebonne, coastal areas and surrounding rural properties.
For contact details, visit: HRIT Contact Details(PDF, 202KB)
Council's role
Hinchinbrook Shire Council provides administrative and operational support to the Herbert River Improvement Trust, while working collaboratively to ensure river management and flood mitigation activities align with Council priorities, infrastructure planning and community needs.
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Meeting Schedule and Minutes
2026 Meetings (Current)
All meetings are held at 9.00am at Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers unless otherwise noted.
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
Minutes |
| Thursday 5 February |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 293KB) |
| Thursday 5 March |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 319KB) |
| Thursday 2 April |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 236KB) |
| Thursday 7 May |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 233KB) |
| Thursday 4 June |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
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| Thursday 2 July |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
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| Thursday 6 August |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
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| Thursday 3 September |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
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| Thursday 1 October |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
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| Thursday 5 November |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
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| Thursday 3 December |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
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Meeting Minutes Archive
Confirmed meeting minutes are available for the following years. For minutes 2021 and beyond, please contact Council on (07) 4776 4600:
2025
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
Minutes |
| Thursday 20 February |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 262KB) |
| Thursday 6 March |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 215KB) |
| Wednesday 2 April |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 221KB) |
| Thursday 1 May |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 303KB) |
| Thursday 5 June |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 293KB) |
| Thursday 3 July |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 214KB) |
| Thursday 7 August |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 275KB) |
| Thursday 4 September |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 310KB) |
| Thursday 2 October |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 268KB) |
| Thursday 6 November |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 319KB) |
| Thursday 4 December |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 303KB) |
2024
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
Minutes |
| Thursday 8 February |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 234KB) |
| Thursday 7 March |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 237KB) |
| Thursday 4 April |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 246KB) |
| Thursday 2 May |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 267KB) |
| Thursday 6 June |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 276KB) |
| Thursday 4 July |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 204KB) |
| Thursday 1 August |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 254KB) |
| Thursday 5 September |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 224KB) |
| Thursday 3 October |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 221KB) |
| Thursday 7 November |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 233KB) |
| Thursday 5 December |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 239KB) |
2023
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
Minutes |
| Thursday 2 February |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 356KB) |
| Thursday 2 March |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 238KB) |
| Thursday 30 March |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 227KB) |
| Wednesday 10 May |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 212KB) |
| Friday 1 June |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 236KB) |
| Thursday 6 July |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 233KB) |
| Thursday 10 August |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 206KB) |
| Thursday 7 September |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 189KB) |
| Thursday 5 October |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 244KB) |
| Thursday 26 October |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 244KB) |
| Thursday 7 December |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 250KB) |
2022
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
Minutes |
| Thursday 3 February |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 229KB) |
| Thursday 3 March |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 1MB) |
| Thursday 7 April |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 440KB) |
| Wednesday 11 May |
9.00am |
TYTO Precinct - Wagtail Room |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 381KB) |
| Friday 10 June |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 221KB) |
| Thursday 7 July |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 698KB) |
| Thursday 4 August |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 203KB) |
| Thursday 1 September |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 390KB) |
| Thursday 6 October |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 189KB) |
| Thursday 10 November |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 194KB) |
| Thursday 1 December |
9.00am |
Hinchinbrook Shire Council Chambers |
CONFIRMED MINUTES(PDF, 639KB) |
Annual Reports
- 2024-2025 Annual Report(DOCX, 1MB)
- 2023-2024 Annual Report(PDF, 786KB)
- 2022-2023 Annual Report(PDF, 426KB)
- 2021-2022 Annual Report(PDF, 1MB)
- 2020-2021 Annual Report(PDF, 1MB)
- 2019-2020 Annual Report(PDF, 839KB)
- 2018-2019 Annual Report(PDF, 898KB)
- 2017-2018 Annual Report(PDF, 2MB)
- 2016-2017 Annual Report(PDF, 2MB)
- 2015-2016 Annual Report(PDF, 2MB)
- 2014-2015 Annual Report(PDF, 3MB)
- 2013-2014 Annual Report(PDF, 1MB)
- 2012-2013 Annual Report(PDF, 4MB)
- 2011-2012 Annual Report(PDF, 13MB)
- 2010-2011 Annual Report(PDF, 1MB)