The sudden departure of the Australia Post mail contractor in Collinsville caused extensive delays and frustration among the local community over the last few weeks, but thankfully a system has resumed and mail is getting delivered once again.
Last month the local postal contractor made a “sudden” departure from Collinsville leaving the local community without a home-delivery service.
At this time of year, this caused extensive disruption, but a daily delivery of express postal items has now resumed along with standard letter delivery two days a week.
An Australia Post spokesperson thanked the community for their patience while solutions are sought and said they are currently seeking interest from any interested parties who may like to take over the run.
Member for Burdekin Dale Last MP has been communicating with Australia Post and the community to help re-instate a regular postal service.
“When you live in rural and regional areas, a reliable postal service is essential at all times and especially important in the lead up to Christmas,” he said.
“As soon as issues surrounding deliveries in Collinsville were raised with me, I made contact with senior Australia Post management to ensure they were made aware of just how important this issue was to the people of Collinsville.”
“While it will take time for a replacement contractor to be appointed, we have been successful in having an interim arrangement put in place.”
“While the interim service will see deliveries of parcels and letters on alternate days, I am advised that additional deliveries were undertaken on Saturday (December 2) to clear the backlog that came about due to the loss of the contractor.”
Publishers Indemnity. Any individual or entity that places advertising, supplies copy material, or submits editorial content to Core Life Publishing agrees and undertakes to ensure that all such material:- Does not infringe upon any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights;- Is free from any content that could be considered defamatory, libelous, or slanderous;- Does not infringe upon any rights related to privacy or breach of confidence;- Contains no obscene, indecent, or otherwise unlawful material;- Complies fully with the Trade Practices Act and all other applicable laws, regulations, or statutes.Furthermore, by submitting or placing such material, these individuals or entities agree to indemnify and hold harmless the publisher, Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd, and/or its agents from and against any and all investigations, claims, demands, liabilities, damages, costs, or judgments arising out of or in connection with the material provided. All material is believed to be accurate at the time of printing and remains the copyright of Core Publishing and Events Pty Ltd.
© 2024 Mackay and Whitsunday Life Pty Ltd.
