Fireworks Display

In accordance with the Council's Fireworks Display Policy(PDF, 231KB) and requirements under the Queensland State Government; firework displays within Council's Local Government Area require approval with the minimum conditions:

• The display must be associated with a significant community event, or for the benefit or enjoyment of the general community.
• The display must take place prior to 9.30pm (with the possibility of 10.00pm in exceptional circumstances) on any approved day other than New Years Eve when a 12.30am (New Years Day) finish is permitted.
•  That advice is provided to adjoining and all surrounding residents and owners (200m radius or minimum of two (2) streets back from location of fireworks in all locations) by means of a letter box drop at least one week prior to fireworks display event. A copy of the letter issued is to be given to Mount Isa City Council for Council records.
• A Public Notice must be advertised in the North West Star during the week prior to the fireworks display.
• A copy of the Safety Plan or Safety Management System must be provided to Mount Isa City Council, Queensland Police Services and the Queensland Fire & Rescue Service.
• Approval from Resources Safety & Health Queensland (“RSHQ”) must be sought.

Fees and Charges

An application fee (non-refundable) of $101.00 (GST Exempt) will apply to Fireworks Display applications as per the Register of Cost Recovery Fees 2026/27(PDF, 781KB).