Rural Roads

Property Addressing in Flinders Shire Fact Sheet(PDF, 1MB)

Gates and Grids

Gates and grids are defined as ancillary works on roads within this legislation and while Council has the responsibility for the control, care and management of our public roads, provision of this policy transfers responsibility to the landowner for gates and grids which are permitted for use.

Council seeks to provide a simple and consistent process for the management of gates and grids on public roads within our Region to allow for the safe movement of stock on roads without causing adverse impact on road users.

Council's Gate and Grid Policy are to be read in conjunction with Flinders Shire Council Local Law No. 3 (Gates and Grids), which itself has been enacted by Flinders Shire Council under the powers vested in it through the Local Government Act 2009.

Council issues permits for the erection of gates and grids primarily for the control of livestock on Council's road network. Council's Local Law No. 3 regulates the conditions and approvals pertaining to gates and grids.

Documentation

• Licensed Gates and Grids - Application to Install/ Renew Gates or Grid Across Road(PDF, 286KB)
• Gates and Grids Policy(PDF, 150KB)
• Diagram - Flinders Shire Council Standard Stock Grid(PDF, 122KB)

FLINDERS SHIRE COUNCIL

GRID SUBSIDY PROGRAM

Flinders Shire Council invites applications from property owners for participation in the Grid Subsidy Program, established to assist with the upgrade or replacement of grids on Shire-controlled roads.

This program aims to ensure all grids within the Shire comply with Council standards. Funding has been allocated in the current financial year and will be reviewed annually as part of Council’s budget process.

Applications are invited for the following:

• Property Boundary Grid (2.7m x 4m)
• Applicant Contribution: $3,500 (inclusive of GST)

The contribution includes:

• Supply and delivery of the grid
• Installation by Council
• Abutments and all associated attachments

Application forms and a copy of the relevant policy are available from Shona Norman via email engineeringadmin@flinders.qld.gov.au or council office.

Submission Requirements

Completed applications must be:

• Submitted in a sealed envelope - clearly marked “Grid Subsidy”
• Placed in the Tender Box at the Council Office or
• Mailed to Flinders Shire Council, 34 Gray Street, Hughenden

Applications close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.

Kylie Davies

Chief Executive Officer

 

FLINDERS SHIRE COUNCIL

DRIVEWAY SUBSIDY PROGRAM

Council’s objective is to subsidise residences for appropriately situated and constructed concrete vehicular access between the road pavement and the private property. To ensure all crossovers comply with the standards set by Council.

Council has allocated funds in the current year’s budget for this program that will be reviewed each year at the annual Budget.

Council is offering a subsidy paid by Council which will be 50% of the total cost (capping at $3,000.00) of a standard 3m wide crossover, as estimated by Council or Contractor. (Costs estimated on previous crossovers within the town are from $4,000 to $6,000).

Council will give the successful application a quotation of the driveway crossover and applicants costs must be paid to Council prior to works being commenced (Please note that these works will be planned in conjunction with other scheduled works).

Further information or an application form and a copy of the policy are available from Shona Norman engineeringadmin@flinders.qld.gov.au or 07 4741 2900.

Applications close at 2:00pm on Tuesday, 14 July 2026.