Council’s record investment in new green fleet machinery to maintain livability, key infrastrucure in outer island communities

Torres Strait Island Regional Council (TSIRC) continues to deliver on its mission to improve residents’ general livability following a pivotal, record investment in key assets that will hold Council’s 15, unique, outer island communities in good stead for many years to come.

Just moments ago before media and stakeholders TSIRC in conjunction with local Kubota supplier, GR8 Northern AG and Kubota representatives unveiled an array of its newly purchased green fleet machinery which will be utilized across the outer islands in the coming weeks and months.

The purchase of the new fleet is highly significant as it’s TSIRC’s highest ever single spend on such a fleet, again highlighting Council’s commitment to ensure comfortability and quality of life of locals across its outer island communities.

“TSIRC has made this record investment as part of the asset management plan (AMP) to replace the majority of assets, as 15 of the current divisions are nearing the end of their lifecycle,” TSIRC CEO James William said.

“The green fleet is considered essential for maintaining critical infrastructure, including airstrips, water supply systems, and other key facilities that are vital for supporting the community’s well-being and operational readiness on-site.

“As part of the green fleet, the primary focus will be to support the maintenance of airstrips, waterways, water plantations, and to manage vegetation to mitigate fire risk by controlling general greenery levels.

“A total of 21 assets have been ordered, with the first asset already delivered to site on September 30. Several additional units are currently being constructed and established in Cairns, with plans to ship them north in the coming weeks.”