Public Notice - Planned water outages, Blackrock, Halifax and Ingham

Published on 22 May 2026

Update #2 on 4 June 2026 @ 1.33 PM

Council provides the following update regarding scheduled hydrant maintenance works across Halifax, 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.

Halifax Works – Complete

Hydrant maintenance works in Halifax have now been successfully completed.

Blackrock Works – Postponed

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

Ingham Works – Proceeding as Planned

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

  • 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)
  • 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.

HSC Public Notice Planned Water Outages, Blackrock, Halifax and Ingham, 4 June 2026(PDF, 93KB)

22 May 2026 @ 3.13 PM

Hinchinbrook Shire Council advises residents that essential hydrant repair works will be undertaken across Halifax, Blackrock and Ingham. These works are required to maintain and improve the reliability of the water network. Temporary water outages will be necessary to safely carry out the repairs. Works will be completed in stages as outlined below. Each area may require up to three days to complete (weather permitting), with individual household water interruptions expected to last up to one hour.

Halifax Works

From Wednesday 27 May 2026, hydrant maintenance works will be undertaken in Halifax. This area has been prioritised due to the upcoming cane crushing season and the proximity of infrastructure to the rail corridor. All necessary approvals have been obtained to safely carry out works near Scott Street. Temporary water interruptions of up to one hour may affect:

  • Scott Street (approximately 10 and 22 properties),
  • Mona Road and Shaw’s Avenue (approximately 20 properties)
  • Alma Street (approximately 4 properties)
  • Bullock Paddock Road (approximately 20 properties).

Blackrock Works

From Wednesday 3 June 2026, hydrant maintenance works will be undertaken in Blackrock, with temporary water interruptions of up to one hour potentially affecting:

  • Blackrock Road (approximately 30 and 10 properties)
  • Crisps Road (approximately 16 properties).

Ingham Works

From Tuesday 9 June 2026, hydrant maintenance works will be undertaken in Ingham, with temporary water interruptions of up to one hour potentially affecting:

  • 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)
  • 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.

Mary-Anne Uren
Chief Executive Officer

HSC Public Notice Planned Water Outages, Blackrock, Halifax and Ingham, 22 May 2026(PDF, 94KB)

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