Issue 43 – April/May 15 I would like to welcome all new residents who have made Division 4 their home since my last Newsletter. Please do not hesitate to contact Council on 3205 0555 if you have any queries about our beautiful region or issues relating to ‘settling in’ . Also check out our website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Come along & catch up with me at the new NORTH LAKES LIBRARY The Corso (Cnr Endeavour Boulevard) 1st WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 10.00am to 11.00am No appointment necessary If we can assist further with any matters please call Customer Service on 3205 0555 between 8.30am & 5.00pm. This is also a 24/7 emergency number. Julie Greer Division 4 Councillor Moreton Bay Regional Council P O Box 159 CABOOLTURE QLD 4510 Office : 3480 6705 [email protected] Connect with me on Facebook Cr Julie Greer DIVISIONAL EVENTS @ DECEPTION BAY Two recent joint Division 2 & 4 events held at Deception Bay were a huge success Dive In Movie ... More than 350 people attended this event which was held at the Deception Bay Aquatic Centre on Saturday evening 7 March. The event was postponed from 21 February due to Cyclone Marcia. Families enjoyed a sausage sizzle and popcorn at this inaugural free event which featured the movie Despicable Me 2. Teddy Bears’ Picnic….Teddy Bears galore descended upon The Bay Youth and Sports Centre for the annual Under 5’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic on 11 March. Cr Peter Flannery and myself partnered with the Deception Bay Child and Family Alliance to host this free event for under school-age children in the Bay. Approximately 2000 parents and children attended. The event was a huge success with the many stalls providing heaps of useful information for parents. The children enjoyed all the activities on the stage which included the Fabulous Lemon Drops, the TSI Dancers and the Deception Bay High School marching band who led the Teddy Bears Parade. Free rides and face painting rounded out a great day for all who attended. Brays Road Griffin—Footpath I am happy to advise that Council will be constructing a new two-metre wide concrete footpath in Brays Road. The first stage is from the bridge over the Bruce Highway to the bus stop to the west of Cairns Road, including the pedestrian fence across the overpass. Concurrently design work is being undertaken to extend the work east to Tesch Road. Work will include the construction of the concrete pathway and landscaping works, the installation of a pedestrian safety fence over the bridge and a reconfiguration of the bus stop to meet current standards. Division 4 represents North Lakes, Mango Hill, Griffin, parts of Kallangur and Deception Bay Elizabeth Road Reserve, Griffin Sports Complex - Draft Master Plan Elizabeth Road Reserve will be an important recreation facility in the Griffin area, providing additional necessary capacity for a diverse range of sports and recreational pursuits including nature-based recreation. A large area of the site will be fully rehabilitated to provide essential habitat and a major environmental resource for the community. The draft master plan serves to inform the community on current site issues and future opportunities for development. Council will soon be seeking feedback from the community on the draft master plan via a mail out and information posted on Council’s website. Moreton Bay Rail Link - Update 2015 is set to be a busy year for the Moreton Bay Rail project with construction of the six new stations now well underway and with earth work activities almost complete along the rail corridor. The team is now focussed on starting to lay ballast, sleepers and track from March. From early April 2015 for approximately 3 weeks, a temporary road closure will be in place on Mango Hill Boulevard East near its intersection with Bonnet Parade at Mango Hill. This closure is required to facilitate construction of a new road connection between Mango Hill Boulevard East and the newly constructed road bridge over the rail corridor in this area. Community Parking Management In response to concerns raised by the community and residents, the Moreton Bay Rail project team is working with Council to develop a parking management strategy for parking in streets surrounding the future rail stations. A number of parking control measures and proposed changes to on-street parking are being developed to assist local residents and businesses by ensuring commuters do not take advantage of parking near stations. In the coming months, the project team will be seeking feedback from residents on the proposed parking management measures. John W Mott Reserve Kallangur - Footbridge Council will be renewing the 15-metre long footbridge behind 10 Honeysuckle Court Kallangur. The scope of works includes strengthening of the four timber girders, restoration of bridge piers and supports, provision of a new bridge deck and anti-rot treatment. The objective is to ensure safe, pedestrian access from Honeysuckle Court across to the parklands. Clean Up Australia Day Thank you to all the volunteers who participated in Clean Up Australia Day in March. There were 117 registered sites across the Moreton Bay Region - (27 Schools and Early Learning Centres and 90 Community sites) including 10 sites in Division 4. It was great to see the community spirit in keeping our region clean and tidy. The total amount of litter collected was approximately 60 tons and included car batteries, tyres, carpet, chairs, fencing, bricks, mattresses, car parts, timber, drums etc. Mango Hill State School It was great to attend the parade for the 2015 Leaders at Mango Hill State School on 6 March. Congratulations to all the student leaders and I wish them well for the year. Koala Monitoring & Tagging Two wild dog control officers have been engaged through Council, who have removed 18 wild dogs so far. The project team is working closely with the local council to actively combat the wild dogs preying on koalas. Did You Know …… Council publishes a range of free email newsletters to keep you informed on a range of topics including Caboolture Hub, Community Links, Cultural Heart—Arts Mail, Economic Development, Libraries, PD News, Sport & Recreation, Health & Youth Activities, Tourism and much more. To start receiving regular newsletters on your areas of interest, simply sign up online at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/newsletters/ “What’s On & What’s New?” FREE Concert The Pine Rivers Brass Band will be holding its annual Seniors’ Concert on Sat 20 June 15. The concert will be held at the Strathpine Community Centre, Mecklem St Strathpine and will be held between 2 - 4.30pm. This is a FREE concert with complimentary afternoon tea. There will also be a raffle with lots of chances to win a prize. There will be a variety of music so come along for an enjoyable afternoon. For more information please phone Ruth on 0417 742 249. Would you like to be kept up to date with Healthy & Active Moreton? Stay informed with the Healthy & Active Moreton monthly eNewsletter, every month explore a range of interesting and exciting ways to stay healthy, active and connected in the Moreton Bay region. Contact Sport and Recreation Unit on (07) 5433 2052 or visit our website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au. FREE skill and trick clinics .….5 to 17 years. NO booking require but NO Helmet = NO Ride! The next Skateboard Clinic at The Space @ North Lakes is 3.00pm to 5.00pm on Sat 25 Apr 15. For more information or brochure call 3205 0555 or visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/rampup The 100-Year Anniversary of the ANZAC landing at Gallipoli makes this year’s ANZAC Day even more significant. There are many services throughout our Region and they are listed on our website. Services in our Division include: Kallangur: Pine Rivers District RSL Sub Branch Norths Leagues & Services Club, 1347 Anzac Ave Kallangur. Dawn Service Sat 25 April from 5.30am to 6.00am. The Anzac Day march from Kallangur Fair to Memorial Gardens commences at 8.15am. Deception Bay 5.40am march (commencing from Deception Bay Library) 6.00am Service Deception Bay Library. Mango Hill ANZAC Centenary Festival which will include historical displays and re-enactments of period costume and events, official recognition of the significant events of 1914-1918, musical concert and fireworks finale. This will be held at Danzy Buchanan Park, Mango Hill between 2pm and 9pm. For more info call 3204 2020. Come along and have some fun in the Active Kids School Holiday Park Sessions. These activities have been designed to encourage children to get outside and active in their local parks. The sessions are completely free with no prior bookings required, run in a non-competitive atmosphere with a focus on fun games for everyone to enjoy. Program dates: 7 April to 17 April 2015. NO bookings are required for the Active Kids Park session activities. Just show up to the activity of your choice and have a great time. message, email or voice call. To receive these alerts, you must register with MoretonAlert. Signing up is easy and can be done online at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/ moretonalert or by calling council on 3205 0555 during business hours. Following recent severe weather events I am encouraging residents to sign up for council’s free MoretonAlert service. Severe weather can strike at any Ɵme, but with MoretonAlert you can stay up to date with the latest warnings about storms and flash flooding events via text Now is also the perfect Ɵme to do a few quick jobs around the house to help get you and your family ready for bushfire and storm season. Having your roof checked for chipped Ɵles or possible leaks, clearing out blocked drains and guƩers, and cleaning up your yard are all great ways to get ready. Free Ɵpping is available for local residents at council waste management faciliƟes to help you dispose of green waste from around the house, such as overhanging branches and cleared vegetaƟon. For more handy Ɵps about how to get ready visit council’s website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/disaster or pick up a Get Ready Moreton Bay Region brochure.
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