| …a
great place to grow
Clean, crisp
country air, a wide range of community facilities and a safe environment
combine to make Warwick Shire a great place to live, work and play.
Strategically-located
in the high growth region of Southern Queensland, the Shire offers
an appealing mix of country and city living backed up by genuine
friendliness and charm. All the civic and commercial services you
need are at your fingertips and there is no rush hour traffic!
Modern hospital
and health care facilities are available throughout the Shire as
well as a number of medical clinics, dental surgeries and a full
range of specialist medical services in Warwick.
Warwick’s
shopping varies from traditional country stores to the modern $30
million Rose City Shoppingworld in the heart of Warwick.
Relaxation can
take many forms in Warwick. Catch the latest movie in airconditioned
comfort, grab a generous pub counter meal, enjoy a cappuccino with
friends at a cosy café or soak up some fine dining at a local
restaurant.
The Shire’s
catch phrase, ‘a great place to grow’, reflects its
position in the heart of Queensland’s rich Darling Downs.
Its strategic location and stable workforce attracts a wide range
of industries.
Covering an
area of 4,725km2, Warwick Shire has a population of more than 21,000
and services an economic catchment area of 55,000 people. The Shire
repeatedly records the lowest cost of living in the State and has
economical house, land and building costs.
Located 500
metres above sea level on the southern Darling Downs, Warwick enjoys
mild summers and clear, crisp winter days.
The
Shire of Warwick
A great place to live, work and play!
Our
Progressive Council
Warwick Shire
Council takes a progressive approach to all aspects of
its operations. The Shire was formed in 1994 following the amalgamation
of the City of Warwick with three rural Shires - Allora, Glengallan
and Rosenthal. Since then, Council has met the challenge of bringing
city and country together to form one cohesive unit that is now
a major player in regional planning and development.
Council’s
employment strategies are designed to attract highly qualified staff
with specialist expertise. In 1999, two Council officers won Manager
of the year Awards from the Queensland Institute of Municipal Management.
The works depots of the four amalgamated Councils have been replaced
with a modern $2 million central facility connected to the main
administration centre in Warwick by the latest communications technology.
Council has also moved quickly to optimise its chances of winning
roadworks contracts in today’s competitive environment, developing
a modern plant fleet capable of handling major jobs. Warwick Shire’s
draft Planning Scheme was the first in the State to go on public
display under the new Integrated Planning Act and Council’s
accounting and financial reporting procedures have won major State
awards.
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