35-462: Gladstone–Mount Larcom Road is a continuous 32.1 kilometres (19.9 mi) road route in the Gladstone region of Queensland , Australia. The route is signed as State Route 58. Gladstone–Mount Larcom Road (number 181) is a state-controlled regional road. As part of State Route 58 it provides an alternate route between Mount Larcom and Benaraby . It is also part of the shortest route from Gladstone to
70-443: A government owned corporation, Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) controls and manages the facility. GPC is unique among Australian port authorities because it acts as a 'landlord' as well as owning and operating cargo handling facilities. The GPC provides 35 hectares of recreational waterfront facilities at the marina and Spinnaker Park, which includes barbecues, shade shelters, 250 mooring berths, playground equipment, walking trails and
105-443: A government owned corporation, Gladstone Ports Corporation (GPC) controls and manages the facility. GPC is unique among Australian port authorities because it acts as a 'landlord' as well as owning and operating cargo handling facilities. The GPC provides 35 hectares of recreational waterfront facilities at the marina and Spinnaker Park, which includes barbecues, shade shelters, 250 mooring berths, playground equipment, walking trails and
140-591: A man-made beach. Austicks Pty Ltd produces ice cream sticks from plantation-sourced timber. The factory, located at Gladstone, produces for both the domestic and export markets. Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) is the largest shareholder in the Boyne Smelters Limited. (BSL) joint venture and has been operating in the Gladstone region for over 40 years. As a shareholder in other local industry operations including Rio Tinto Alcan Yarwun, Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) and
175-474: A man-made beach. Austicks Pty Ltd produces ice cream sticks from plantation-sourced timber. The factory, located at Gladstone, produces for both the domestic and export markets. Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) is the largest shareholder in the Boyne Smelters Limited. (BSL) joint venture and has been operating in the Gladstone region for over 40 years. As a shareholder in other local industry operations including Rio Tinto Alcan Yarwun, Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) and
210-520: A number of separately named roads from Benaraby to Gladstone, and from Gladstone to Mount Larcom. It is a slightly longer alternative to the Bruce Highway. It leaves the Bruce Highway at Benaraby and follows the Gladstone–Benaraby Road north. In South Gladstone it turns west on Philip Street and then north on Glenlyon Road, which soon becomes Glenlyon Street. It passes the north-eastern end of
245-532: Is the largest cement Plant in Australia and uses state of the art technology. The plant is Australia's most efficient and is the leading environmental performer in the industry. Cement Australia Gladstone has a production capacity of over 1.6 million tonnes per annum and processes limestone, clay, silica sand and copper slag to produce and supply cement and clinker throughout Australia and overseas destinations, as well as cement in bulk or in bags. RTA has been part of
280-480: Is the largest cement Plant in Australia and uses state of the art technology. The plant is Australia's most efficient and is the leading environmental performer in the industry. Cement Australia Gladstone has a production capacity of over 1.6 million tonnes per annum and processes limestone, clay, silica sand and copper slag to produce and supply cement and clinker throughout Australia and overseas destinations, as well as cement in bulk or in bags. RTA has been part of
315-873: The 2021 census , the Gladstone Region had a population of 63,515 people. Gladstone Region came into being on 15 March 2008 as a result of the report of the Local Government Reform Commission released in July 2007. The legal standing of the council is sourced from the Local Government Reform Act 2007 (Qld). The Gladstone Region was named after William Ewart Gladstone, British Chancellor of the Exchequer and he later became prime minister. The new Council, located in Central Queensland , contains
350-509: The 2021 census , the Gladstone Region had a population of 63,515 people. Gladstone Region came into being on 15 March 2008 as a result of the report of the Local Government Reform Commission released in July 2007. The legal standing of the council is sourced from the Local Government Reform Act 2007 (Qld). The Gladstone Region was named after William Ewart Gladstone, British Chancellor of the Exchequer and he later became prime minister. The new Council, located in Central Queensland , contains
385-538: The railway line as it enters Aldoga . It follows the railway line to the west through Aldoga and then parallels it north-west along the south-western boundary before meeting the Bruce Highway in Mount Larcom. Targinnie lies just north of the road, and West Stowe lies to the south. Land uses along this road include residential, industrial and rural, including some areas of native vegetation. State Route 58 follows
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#1732917253836420-562: The Dawson Highway in Gladstone Central and then turns west as Hanson Road. This runs generally west until it reaches Yarwun, where it changes to Gladstone–Mount Larcom Road, which continues south-west, west, and north-west until it reaches the Bruce Highway at Mount Larcom. Gladstone–Mount Larcom Road is fully sealed. It has a distance of about 890 metres (970 yd) with an incline greater than 5%. The area where Gladstone now stands
455-602: The Dawson Highway, while others formed the basis of what eventually became the Bruce Highway. Until the forerunner of the Gladstone–Mount Larcom Road was built, with its four bridges, the shortest route from Gladstone to Mount Larcom was via Calliope , about 30 kilometres (19 miles) further than the current route. Mount Larcom pastoral run was established as a sheep station in 1855, and the Targinia run, in Targinnie to
490-495: The Gladstone Entertainment & Convention Centre at 58 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Central . It features an auditorium seating 674 people, a flat floor space which can accommodate 1,500 people standing, an outdoor 600 square metres (6,500 sq ft) marquee on a hard stand, and a number of meeting rooms. Gladstone's port is Queensland's largest multi-commodity port, handling more than 79 Mt of cargo annually. As
525-429: The Gladstone Entertainment & Convention Centre at 58 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Central . It features an auditorium seating 674 people, a flat floor space which can accommodate 1,500 people standing, an outdoor 600 square metres (6,500 sq ft) marquee on a hard stand, and a number of meeting rooms. Gladstone's port is Queensland's largest multi-commodity port, handling more than 79 Mt of cargo annually. As
560-482: The Gladstone Power Station, RTA maintains significant contributions of A$ 3.34 billion into the region‟s economy annually. BSL has been in operation since 1982 and over time has undergone extensive expansion. The smelter underwent a A$ 1 billion expansion in 1997 introducing a third reduction line which increased aluminium production from 260,000 to more than 558,000 tonnes per annum. Cement Australia Gladstone
595-416: The Gladstone Power Station, RTA maintains significant contributions of A$ 3.34 billion into the region‟s economy annually. BSL has been in operation since 1982 and over time has undergone extensive expansion. The smelter underwent a A$ 1 billion expansion in 1997 introducing a third reduction line which increased aluminium production from 260,000 to more than 558,000 tonnes per annum. Cement Australia Gladstone
630-485: The Gladstone community for over 40 years. RTA maintains a significant shareholding in Queensland Alumina Ltd, the Gladstone Power Station and a shareholding and management of Boyne Smelters Limited. A 2008 Socio-economic study found that Rio Tinto Alcan contributed A$ 3.34 billion annually into the region‟s economy. RTAY was constructed between 2002 and 2004 at a capital cost of A$ 1.4 billion. Stage One of RTAY has
665-420: The Gladstone community for over 40 years. RTA maintains a significant shareholding in Queensland Alumina Ltd, the Gladstone Power Station and a shareholding and management of Boyne Smelters Limited. A 2008 Socio-economic study found that Rio Tinto Alcan contributed A$ 3.34 billion annually into the region‟s economy. RTAY was constructed between 2002 and 2004 at a capital cost of A$ 1.4 billion. Stage One of RTAY has
700-662: The Local Heritage Register of Gladstone Regional Council. It also passes historic townships with their Local Heritage listed attractions. As part of Sister Cities Australia Inc. (SCA) the Gladstone Region began a Sister City relationship with Saiki City , Oita Prefecture, Japan in 1996. Gladstone Region Gladstone Region is a local government area in Queensland , Australia. The council covers an area of 10,484 square kilometres (4,048 sq mi), and has an estimated operating budget of A$ 84 million. In
735-472: The New South Wales government proclaimed two new districts: Port Curtis (based on Gladstone) and Leichhardt (later renamed Fitzroy, based on Rockhampton). This released vast amounts of good grazing land for selection. Pastoral runs were soon taken up in these areas, leading to the cutting of tracks suitable for wheeled vehicles from the commercial centres to the properties. One such track was the forerunner of
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#1732917253836770-576: The arrival of the railway there was a growing demand for a more direct and more reliable road connection to Gladstone. This was eventually achieved with the opening of the initial version of the Gladstone–Mount Larcom Road. All distances are from Google Maps. The entire road is in the Gladstone local government area. Gladstone Region Gladstone Region is a local government area in Queensland , Australia. The council covers an area of 10,484 square kilometres (4,048 sq mi), and has an estimated operating budget of A$ 84 million. In
805-652: The assets of the Gladstone Airport which was previously operated by the Gladstone Calliope Aerodrome Board . This Board was a statutory body made up of representatives of the City of Gladstone and Shire of Calliope . The council has three administration centres, located at: The council operates a network of public libraries, located at Agnes Water , Boyne Island , Calliope , Gladstone Central , Miriam Vale and Mount Larcom . The council operate
840-471: The assets of the Gladstone Airport which was previously operated by the Gladstone Calliope Aerodrome Board . This Board was a statutory body made up of representatives of the City of Gladstone and Shire of Calliope . The council has three administration centres, located at: The council operates a network of public libraries, located at Agnes Water , Boyne Island , Calliope , Gladstone Central , Miriam Vale and Mount Larcom . The council operate
875-512: The capacity to provide 1.4 million tonnes of smelter grade alumina per annum and with the construction of Stage Two currently taking place the refinery will increase its production capacity to 3.4 million tonnes per annum. The Gladstone Region is the gateway to Great Barrier Reef islands and lagoons, including Heron , Lady Musgrave , North West and Wilson , among others. The Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race , with its associated harbour celebrations, and other destination events are held in
910-512: The capacity to provide 1.4 million tonnes of smelter grade alumina per annum and with the construction of Stage Two currently taking place the refinery will increase its production capacity to 3.4 million tonnes per annum. The Gladstone Region is the gateway to Great Barrier Reef islands and lagoons, including Heron , Lady Musgrave , North West and Wilson , among others. The Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race , with its associated harbour celebrations, and other destination events are held in
945-406: The east, opened in 1863 and became a fruit farm, later adding sheep to its products. After several years of armed conflict with Aboriginal people, closer settlement began in the Mount Larcom district, with the first school opening in 1882. The railway line from Gladstone to Rockhampton opened in 1903, and schools were opened in Targinnie and Yarwun in 1902 and 1906 respectively. Both before and after
980-474: The entire area of three former local government areas: The report recommended that the new local government area should not be divided into wards and elect eight councillors and a mayor. In the 2016 census , the Gladstone Region had a population of 61,640 people. In the 2021 census , the Gladstone Region had a population of 63,515 people. The first mayor of the Gladstone Regional Council
1015-405: The entire area of three former local government areas: The report recommended that the new local government area should not be divided into wards and elect eight councillors and a mayor. In the 2016 census , the Gladstone Region had a population of 61,640 people. In the 2021 census , the Gladstone Region had a population of 63,515 people. The first mayor of the Gladstone Regional Council
1050-886: The north of the state. The Gladstone–Mount Larcom Road commences as Glenlyon Street at an intersection with the Dawson Highway in Gladstone Central . It runs north-west, becoming Hanson Road, turning west and then south-west before crossing Auckland Creek into Callemondah . After crossing a branch of Auckland Creek it runs north-west, passing the Gladstone Power Station and crossing the Calliope River and its anabranch , before entering Yarwun . The road continues north-west as Hanson Road until it comes to an intersection with Landing Road, where it changes to Gladstone–Mount Larcom Road. This soon turns south-west and crosses
1085-509: The region. Lake Awoonga and several communities along the coast offer beach, boating and fishing facilities. In the hinterland, the 26.28 km (16.33 mi) Dawes Range Tunnel section of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail starts at Barrimoon Siding, Kalpowar and finishes at Builyan , Boyne Valley . This section contains six tunnels between Barrimoon Siding and Golembil Siding. These tunnels have been listed on
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1120-436: The region. Lake Awoonga and several communities along the coast offer beach, boating and fishing facilities. In the hinterland, the 26.28 km (16.33 mi) Dawes Range Tunnel section of the Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail starts at Barrimoon Siding, Kalpowar and finishes at Builyan , Boyne Valley . This section contains six tunnels between Barrimoon Siding and Golembil Siding. These tunnels have been listed on
1155-516: Was George Creed , who had been the mayor of the Calliope Shire Council. Creed retired due to ill-health in September 2010, and died November 2010. He was succeeded by Gail Sellers. The mayor since March 2016 is Matthew James (Matt) Burnett. The Gladstone Region includes the following settlements: Gladstone area: Calliope area: Miriam Vale area: The council controls
1190-399: Was George Creed , who had been the mayor of the Calliope Shire Council. Creed retired due to ill-health in September 2010, and died November 2010. He was succeeded by Gail Sellers. The mayor since March 2016 is Matthew James (Matt) Burnett. The Gladstone Region includes the following settlements: Gladstone area: Calliope area: Miriam Vale area: The council controls
1225-428: Was the site of a short-lived convict settlement in 1847. In 1853 a new town was surveyed, and the next year a government agent was appointed, resulting in an influx of free settlers as land became available throughout the region. The first school opened in 1861, and the town became a Municipality in 1863. Development was slow until 1893 when a meatworks was established. The railway line arrived in 1897. In January 1854,
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