July 2011 Council Connection

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JULY 2011 - ISSUE 35

GLADSTONE REGIONAL COUNCIL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

Gladstone Regional Council Phone 497 0 0700 Fax 4975 8500 Email info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Kirkwood intersection works under way

Gladstone Regional Council has commenced construction of the much-needed Gladstone-Benaraby and Kirkwood Roads intersection.

Upon completion, the intersection will finalise the western ring road of Kirkwood Road, Don Young Drive and Red Rover Roads providing an alternate heavy vehicle route to the Port and Industrial Areas to the north-west bypassing the urban heart of Gladstone.

Council is constructing the intersection on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads and it is expected the project will take eight to nine months to complete, and will reduce the amount of heavy traffic passing through Gladstone.

It will also alleviate the amount of regular traffic using existing access points to Gladstone-Benaraby Road, including the stretch from Toolooa Street, Auckland Street, Derby Street, Philip Street and Glen Eden Drive.

Council Director Infrastructure Services Ross Paroz said pre-load work had commenced at the site, which will involve placing earthworks on the adjacent mudflats.

"This process squeezes out the unstable water and mud on the site with the earthworks then providing a solid foundation to support the

construction of a northbound left-hand turning lane into Kirkwood Road," Mr Paroz said.

"The pre-load, together with the extension of drainage structures, will take two to three months to complete and it is expected that it will take a further three to four months for the earthworks to settle."

Mr Paroz said the earthworks would be monitored throughout the settling process and when movement within the preload had reached predetermined levels, the site would be deemed ready for the final phase of the project to commence.

"The final phase will consist of the laying down of the pavement and asphalt, construction of the turning lane and the installation of traffic lights, drainage structures and medians and will take a further two to three months to complete" he said.

The lights will control traffic flow entering and exiting Kirkwood Road via Gladstone-Benaraby Road, as well as northbound traffic.

Southbound traffic not entering Kirkwood Road will continue uninterrupted through a reduced speed zone.

Tegegnech Stark tries out the Hubbub Sound Playground equipment made from recyclable materials at Ecofest on June 5. See stories and more photographs on pages 8 & 9.

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Mayor's Message

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CEO Bids Farewell

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Special Day at Kin Kora

Visit Council’s Website - www.gladstone.qld.gov.au

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Ecofest Wrap Up

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Project Updates

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Gail Sellers

“This Budget will reflect a well prepared and responsible approach to ensuring long-term sustainability and the provision of infrastructure

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Flood damaged roads are high priority for Council Council has assured residents repair of flood-damaged roads will continue to be carried out as quickly as possible, in line with strict government guidelines for the work.

• Council preparing detailed engineering estimates and developing a comprehensive scope of works for the restoration works to approved engineering standards

Infrastructure portfolio spokesperson Councillor Matt Burnett said the State Government's allocation of $18.3 million to Council in March had created community expectation that repairs would be completed soon after.

• Obtaining approval from the Reconstruction Authority to proceed with civil works for the restoration or replacement of the damaged assets

Council has received a number of community queries regarding damaged roads and the timeframe for returning them to pre-flood conditions.

"Gladstone Regional Council has spent in excess of $3 million on emergency road works to date but further progress is reliant upon approval under the State Government's Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) program," Cr Burnett said.

He said under the terms of the National Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) funding agreement the process for the post emergent work involves:• Preparation of a comprehensive damage assessment for Council owned road assets

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• Calling of tenders for the procurement of private civil sector contractors to undertake the restoration/replacement works as under the rules Council’s day labour workforce cannot undertake the work.

• Awarding of the contract after a vigorous assessment process.

"So, while we have the money in the bank, we cannot spend it until we complete this process," Cr Burnett said.

"I am as keen as anyone to see progress but we will be calling the tenders at the same time as we seek the approval from the Reconstruction Authority to speed up the process as much as possible."

Cr Burnett said contracts for the emergency works would be awarded in $5-10 million packages with the first package going out to tender in the next few weeks.

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It’s been an honour

Change of address

The community is well aware that I have announced my retirement, effective from July 8, 2011.

I commenced my career in local government in 1975 working for Mount Morgan Shire. I accepted the position of Deputy Shire Clerk of the former Calliope Shire in 1981 and subsequently as CEO in 1991. I was appointed as the first CEO of the Gladstone Regional Council in 2008 following the amalgamations.

It has truly been an honour and privilege to serve the community in this role. I would like to thank the Council for this opportunity which I have carried out to the best of my ability.

It has also been an honour to work so closely with the late Mayor George Creed and more recently with Mayor Gail Sellers. The elected members have worked effectively and cohesively under these two leaders to make the difficult decisions that are required in the initial term of a new Council.

I would like to mention two specific projects within this region which I was especially proud to be involved in from concept to delivery: • The Boyne Tannum Memorial Gardens Crematorium project – I have not seen a better facility anywhere.

• The Gladstone Airport reconstruction project. This facility will serve this community for decades to come and underpins the economy of this region.

I must point out that I cannot, and will not, take credit for any project I have been involved with throughout my career. It has always been a team effort and therefore it is the team that deserves the accolades.

As CEO, not all your decisions are supported. It is the nature of the role. My integrity and acting in the overall interests of the community have always been my cornerstones. I believe that the toughest aspect of life in local government (either as an elected member or official) is to gain an understanding of the interests of the silent majority.

Local Government was a great career choice for me. I have come to appreciate that it offers something very special i.e. - you have the opportunity each and every day to improve the community in which you live.

The challenges confronting this region are enormous. The changes which have now commenced as a result of industrial announcements will fundamentally change this community. I am confident that if the three levels of Government work together to address these challenges our community will be enhanced by the experience. I sincerely hope that this is the case as I will remain a member of this community in retirement.

Graeme Kanofski

Taxi service makes city trips a lot easier Gladstone Region residents who are frail or have a disability may be eligible for the Calliope Home and Community Care (HACC) Taxi Transport Service.

The service caters for residents in the Calliope, Mount Larcom, Yarwun, Ambrose, Boyne Island, Tannum Sands and Boyne Valley areas who need transport into Gladstone to access therapy, respite and other social needs including shopping.

Blue and White Taxis Gladstone Pty Ltd is contracted by Council to provide the transport with clients able to travel from their homes to their destination of choice within the Gladstone city area and return.

To access the service, residents must be eligible for the HACC program.

Assessment for the program takes into consideration a resident's level of mobility, his or her medical conditions and access to other transport options.

Assessments can be conducted by phoning Gladstone Community Health on 4976 3130 or Community Care Access Point on 1800 600 300.

The Calliope HACC Taxi Transport Service is funded by the Home and Community Care Program and draws minimal fees.

For more information phone Gladstone Regional Council's Community Advisory Service on 4976 6300.

Do you know that you can notify several Council services of your change of residential and/ or mailing address by filling out just one form? Council cannot change addresses over the phone, but you can get the form by visiting our website at www. gladstone.qld.gov.au and clicking on the 'About Council', then 'Finance' and choose the 'Change of Address Form'.

Census on August 9 The next national Census of Population and Housing will be conducted on the night of Tuesday, August 9, 2011. The Federal Government’s Census aims to accurately measure the number of people in Australia on Census night, their key characteristics, and the dwellings in which they live.

Funding submission Do you need assistance with putting together a funding submission for your not-for-profit community group? Gladstone Regional Council's Community Development Officer is available to help. Contact Andrea Hughes on 4976 6358 or email andreah@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Road reports Don’t forget to log on to Council’s website at www.gladstone.qld. gov.au if you want to find out the latest road condition reports. If you come across flood water or would like to report road conditions for uploading to the site, please phone our Call Centre 24 hours a day on 4979 1134 or our administration centres.

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Access services at BTCC Residents living or visiting the Boyne Island and Tannum Sands communities can take advantage of the services offered at the Boyne Tannum Community Centre and Library. Located at the corner of Wyndham and Hayes Avenues, the BTCC offers access to Centrelink via a fax, free public access computers seven days a week and access to most other Council services via the customer service counter. Phone 4971 9700.

Winter Woodenland All Gladstone Regional Libraries will hold their free holiday craft mornings during the July school holidays to help keep the children entertained. With the theme of Winter Woodenland, kids can choose from crafts such as decorating wooden rockets and aeroplanes to tealight candle holders and door hangers all made from wood. Some libraries will require bookings, so please check with your local library for further information. Parents or carers are required to stay with their children during the activities.

Website for volunteers Gladstone Region Volunteering is an online volunteer recruitment website that links residents to organisations in need of volunteers. Residents can search what volunteer positions are available or nominate themselves for future roles by visiting Council's website www.gladstone.qld.gov. au and follow the volunteering link under 'Community Support'.

Lost and Found Pets Have you lost or found a pet? Did you know that you can register your lost or found pet at Council’s website free of charge? Simply visit www.gladstone.qld.gov. au and follow the "Animals and environment" link from the home page.

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Gladstone Regional Arts Development Fund representative Faith Hutchinson (second from left) with fund recipients Gladstone Arts Council members (from left) Lorna McGrath, Mel Case and Denise Reichenbach.

Nominees sought for RADF committee

Nominations are being sought from interested members of the community for a place on the Gladstone Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) committee.

Each year Council lodges an official bid for funding from Arts Queensland and this money, together with an allocation from Council, is used to fund projects throughout the community.

The Gladstone RADF committee will be appointed at its annual general meeting at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum at 5.30pm on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.

Groups and individuals make an application to be funded for specific activities each round and it is the role of the RADF Committee to decide if the application meets the criteria and is eligible for funding.

The RADF is a project developed by Arts Queensland, and administered by Council, to provide funding for the development of diverse cultural activities reflecting the Gladstone region, through locally determined policy and assessment procedures.

Further information and nomination forms are available on Council's website or contact RADF Liaison Officer Di Paddick on 4976 6766 for assistance.

rs was on hand l Arts Development Fund Chair Gail Selle Gladstone Mayor and Gladstone Regiona funding round, t lates s tion' essful recipients of the organisa recently to present cheques to the succ n. regio the ce for projects right across providing much needed financial assistan The recipients were: MA) for the GISMA Music Association Incorporated (GIS • Gladstone Independent Schools 2011 Music Workshop host visual arts workshops • Creative Gladstone Region Inc. to regor Winter School • Elizabeth (Liz) Farrell to attend McG y theatrical staging workshop • CQUniversity Gladstone to host 2-da n conference • Faith Hutchinson to attend artspoke hip with Gooreng choreography workshops in partners • Wendy Barker to host innovative Gooreng family 0 Festival to host merce Inc. (DCTC) Captain Cook 177 • Discover y Coast Tourism & Com Festival object manipulation opportunity during erata of St Queensland Music Festival to host Cam with ner part will ncil Cou Arts e ston Glad • John's chamber orchestra workshops project ociation to host Baffle Creek Public Art • Baffle Creek Sport & Recreation Ass workshop with to present Bustard Arts community • DCTC Captain Cook 1770 Festival recycled materials

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Briffney Creek is dry weather crossing so avoid causeway during wet periods Gladstone Regional Council is reminding residents that Briffney Creek causeway is a dry weather crossing only.

Infrastructure Services portfolio spokesperson Councillor Matt Burnett said it was important residents realised the causeway was not an all weather crossing.

"The causeway, which connects a pedestrian pathway off Sharyn Drive, is low level and will be inundated during heavy rain periods,” Cr Burnett said.

Council began work on the $150,000 project in early April, to construct a low level box culvert floodway, including 120 metres of concrete path linking Sharyn Drive and existing footpaths behind the Bunnings site.

Cr Burnett said when completed the causeway and footpaths would be a welcome asset to the area for residents and students to traverse to school and shops.

"Previously the area was bushland with a frequently used, undefined track, which was difficult and dangerous to navigate,” he said.

Cr Burnett said recent wet weather had caused delays to the project but provided a timely reminder to residents of the need for caution when creek levels rise.

“Residents need to be aware of the dangers posed when water levels in the creek rise and of the need not to take unnecessary risks during these periods,” he said.

Cr Burnett said it was predicted the footpath would be accessible 98% of the year.

“Considering water levels in this area in 2008 it would be unreasonable to consider an all weather crossing at this location due to construction costs,” he said.

“In flood conditions, an alternative pedestrian crossing of Briffney Creek exists at Shaw Street.”

Cr Burnett said Council would install appropriate signage at each end of the pathway advising pedestrians not to cross in flood conditions.

“On the causeway flood depth indicator markers will also be erected to show flood water depth,” Cr Burnett said.

Council backs youth development Advocating and empowering young people to have a voice and take on leadership roles in their community are just two of the aims of Gladstone Regional Council's new Youth Development Officer Vernetta Perrett.

Vernetta, who relocated to Gladstone from South East Queensland to take on the role of Youth Development Officer earlier this year, has considerable experience in the youth sector, and in previous roles has been instrumental in developing and implementing programs to meet the training, employment, emotional, physical and social needs of youth.

Vernetta is currently developing a Youth Policy for Council to consider, which, when combined with feedback through ongoing consultation with young people, will assist Council's decision making process on facilities, activities and direction required to fulfil the aspirations of the region's youth.

"I want young people to tell me about the weaknesses and strengths in their communities so we can use that knowledge to ensure our area remains the 'Region of Choice' for youth of today and future generations," Vernetta said.

"My first impressions of the area reveal a strong collaboration between workers and volunteers in the youth sector, so we already have a solid base and a combined desire to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people."

Vernetta is based in Gladstone Regional Council's

multi-disciplinary Community Advisory Service' team, located at 142 Goondoon Street, and is keen to communicate with anybody with an interest in youth.

Please phone Vernetta on 4976 6311.

Matt Jordan at the Gladstone Skate Park with Youth Development Officer Vernetta Perrett.

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Home Library Services The Gladstone City Library provides a Home Library Service to residents of Gladstone and the township areas of Boyne Island, Tannum Sands and Calliope. The Home Library Service caters to the needs of residents who are unable to visit the library due to medical, physical, or other special reasons. For more information or to determine whether or not you might be eligible for this service, please contact Gladstone City Library on 4976 6400.

Council meetings Did you know that residents are welcome to view Gladstone Regional Council’s meetings?

Council meetings are held at the Gladstone Administration Centre boardroom, 101 Goondoon Street from 9.00am on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

Upcoming meetings are July 5, July 19 and August 2. The meeting agenda and minutes of each meeting can be accessed via Council’s website at www. gladstone.qld.gov.au and following the “Meetings and Minutes” tab under “Quick Links” on the home page.

Update pet details Gladstone Regional Council is asking residents to keep their pet ownership details up to date to ensure pets can be reunited in the event they stray. Council also reminds pet owners they are obliged under Queensland legislation to complete a 'change to pet ownership' form if they sell or give away an animal.

Phone 4976 6972 for further information or visit Council's website at www.gladstone.qld. gov.au

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Mascot SID helps send natural disaster messages Disaster preparedness and resilience messages have been sounded loud and clear to residents of the Gladstone Region, thanks to the efforts of a group of CQUniversity students and their mentors.

SID's Safety in Disaster Day at Kin Kora State School went off without a hitch on June 3, with students enjoying a high calibre stage production, an information session with representatives from the emergency services and an interactive whiteboard session with senior students.

The CQUniversity Australia Bachelor of Learning Management (BLM) students and their mentors also manned a stall at Ecofest on June 5 where mascot SID Star's key messages and information on natural disasters were shared with about 7000 visitors to the event at Tondoon Botanic Gardens.

ar's five holds two of SID St Rhondee Colebrook aster g SID' Safety in Dis key messages durin School.

Day at Kin Kora State

CQUniversity project coordinator Julianne Impiccini said she and the students had been overwhelmed by the response from the community to their project.

"People are genuinely interested in knowing how to prepare and cope during and after natural disaster events and the students did an outstanding job in sharing their newfound knowledge on this important subject," Ms Impiccini said.

She said the project was borne out of a partnership agreement with Gladstone Regional Council as part of its commitment to the Tigalee Creek Project that is designed to reduce flooding within the Kin Kora and Sun Valley areas of Gladstone.

Mayor Gail Sellers said she was impressed by the commitment of the group of BLM students who helped plan and deliver the

CQU BLM students conduct an interactive whiteboard lesson as part of the disaster education program at Kin Kora State School.

day's activities at Kin Kora State School.

"This program has been developed to be delivered at any school and now I encourage principals and teachers to access the resources that the BLM students have developed to help our community be better prepared for natural disasters," Cr Sellers said.

"It is obvious that a lot of effort was put into this day and also the Ecofest stand, so, on behalf of Council, I thank the university students for their dedication to this project."

Ms Impiccini said the resources, including the SID Star outfit, would be made available to teachers from July this year.

A video documentary on the Tigalee Creek Project and class resources are included in the kit.

Maddison Sherriff gets a close up look at a fire appliance with Station Offi cer Barry Maluga.

Prime Minister discusses wish list with Council Gladstone Regional Council played host to a quick but fruitful visit from Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard recently.

The Prime Minister, who was in Gladstone for the official launch of construction for Gladstone LNG's Curtis Island plant, accepted an invitation to meet with Mayor Gail Sellers, Deputy Mayor Matt Burnett and Council management staff.

Cr Sellers said talks with the Prime Minister had centred on Council's request for Federal assistance to meet with the demands of industrial growth in the region.

"Every Mayor who meets with the Prime Minister is going to push their region's needs and try to advance to the front of the queue," Cr Sellers said.

"However, Gladstone Regional Council believes it has a genuine case for special consideration for Federal Government funding and infrastructure support and the Prime Minister was very receptive and understanding of Council's views."

Cr Sellers said the critical transport infrastructure issue of the Bruce Highway in Central and Northern Queensland, including the vital upgrade proposed for the Calliope Crossroads, were prominent in the discussions with Prime Minister Gillard.

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Also discussed was Council's request for special access to the Building Better Regional Cities and Regional Development Australia Fund programs in order to meet the demands on infrastructure caused by increasing industrial activity in the Gladstone region.

Mayor Gail Sellers, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Deputy Mayor Matt Burnett discussed a number of issues concerning the Gladstone Region during the Prime Minister's recent Council visit.

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Welcome morning tea

Earthworks start on water reservoir at Seventeen Seventy's Round Hill Clearing of Round Hill Headland is complete and earthworks have started on Gladstone Regional Council’s 1.6mL Seventeen Seventy Reservoir.

The reservoir is a key infrastructure component of Council’s $41 million Agnes Water Integrated Water Strategy.

Work on the whole Agnes Water Integrated Water Strategy commenced in June 2010 and consists of construction of the desalination plant, sewerage treatment plant upgrade, water and sewerage reticulation and reservoir.

Water and sewerage network work has finished with the entire project expected to be complete by December.

Infrastructure Services portfolio spokesperson Councillor Matt Burnett said after consideration of community feedback on the reservoir Council had worked closely with the Department of Environment and Resources Management to facilitate the single storage facility.

Last year strict environmental guidelines were imposed to ensure the facility was not visible from the Seventeen Seventy township and only partly visible from the eastern ocean side until

extensive revegetation plantings occur.

“Council is working with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to restore previous borrow pits with spoil from the project and re-vegetate,” Cr Burnett said.

“As part of our conditions Council needs to offset some of the vegetation we remove from the site on to this borrow pit area.

“We will now go one step further and first restore the borrow pit with spoil from the reservoir site and then revegetate as specified in the conditions.”

Cr Burnett said work on the desalination plant component of the overall project was continuing after delays from wet weather earlier this year.

“Work on the plant itself is progressing with installation of interconnecting pipes and tanks,” he said.

“Desalination concrete works are 60% complete with foundations for the Lime Plant, CIP Bund and Pump Skids.

“After drilling is completed work on the offshore structural works, the installation of intake and discharge pipes, will commence.”

Increasing participation in your sport With plenty of newcomers to the Region, it might be time to consider promoting your sporting or recreation club and attracting new membership.

Through the Active Link for Migrants 'Come and Try' Days (an initiative of the Healthy Active Gladstone Region program), migrants identified that being involved in a sporting or recreation organisation is a way to meet new people, try new activities and enjoy what the community has to offer.

Amarna sport and recreation consultants Director and Project Coordinator Lyndal Hansen suggested that it would be timely for sports administrators to take a look at their club with fresh eyes.

"Look at the way you promote your club to people new to town," Mrs Hansen advised.

"Is your website fresh? Are up-to-date contacts

available? Does the club and facility have a positive image?"

Migrants may face some obstacles when trying to make contact with a prospective club or organisation.

Some of the difficulties include not knowing how to go about contacting a club, insurance and membership costs and language barriers.

However these difficulties can be overcome if a clear explanation is given from the onset.

As part of the Active Link for Migrants program a number of resources have been developed for sporting clubs to help increase participation through targeting new people to town.

For more information visit www.gladstone.qld. gov.au/healthyactive

The next Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea will be held at Tondoon Botanic Gardens on Thursday, July 7 between 10am and noon. This initiative aims to provide residents with an opportunity to meet new people and local service providers.

Highlight of the morning tea will be a guest appearance of local poet and singer Trevor Plaxton who will sing "My Favourite Park" that was penned as a poem that won the Healthy Active Favourite Parks and Trails Competition earlier this year. For further information please contact either Andrea or Luis on 4976 6300.

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Councillor Matt Burnett, Federal Minister for Regional Australia Simon Crean and Mayor Gail Sellers inspect Kirkwood Road.

Inspection of the $25.3 million federally funded Kirkwood Road Stage 3 project was high on the agenda of Federal Minister for Regional Australia Simon Crean during his visit to Gladstone in May. At completion, the 2.3km Kirkwood Road, connecting GladstoneBenaraby Road with the Dawson Highway will be utilised as one of the city’s major arterial roads, providing an alternate heavy vehicle route to the State Development and Port areas to the north-west of the city. A council delegation including Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers, Deputy Mayor Matt Burnett, Chief Executive Officer Graeme Kanofski and Director of Infrastructure Services Ross Paroz accompanied Mr Crean on a bus tour inspection of the works.

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2011 Fantasy Faces fairy Carla Grummitt paints e an Ecofest scen s os Gr el ch Ra on at Ecofest.

Thousands celebrate the environment at Ecofest 2011

About 7000 visitors made the most of perfect conditions to join in the sights and sounds of Ecofest 2011 at Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens on June 5.

Timed to coincide with World Environment Day, the Gladstone Regional Council event has firmly stamped itself as the Central Queensland region's premier environmental event.

Ranger Frank Manthey, who with his bilbies again proved to be one of Ecofest's most popular attractions, summed it up best by saying Ecofest was all about maintaining precious animals, plants and resources for future generations.

Children learned about the environment, and the effects of human activity upon it, by completing Passport Trail questions and activities and viewing displays of cute and furry wombats, wallabies, sugar gliders and bilbies and the not so cute, but just as ecologically important, crocodiles, snakes and turtles.

Hubbub Sound Playground's Fatima (right) helps Victoria McDonald belt out a few tunes.

Neville, the 'confused clown' and Council's own mascot Reece Cycle, who was much more certain about his facts, moved among the children delivering their recycling messages.

But the kids were also quick to lap up the fun activities on offer, testing themselves on the horizontal bungee and abseiling exercises, having their faces painted, and belting out tunes at the sound playground.

Council Environment and Regulation spokesperson Councillor Col Chapman said Ecofest continued to grow each year and praised the efforts of all involved in making it a success.

Pirate Luke Watts with Jasmin Quilter (left) and Kiani Cartwright.

"The festival's increased number of events and continued impressive crowd numbers confirm the community is very concerned with environmental matters," Cr Chapman said.

"Our Gladstone Festivals and Events volunteers did a great job and Council extends a sincere thank you to all who gave their time to making it a memorable event."

Cr Chapman said Ecofest had helped raise valuable funds for Conservation Volunteers Australia's Gladstone branch and the Save the Bilby Fund.

"We wanted to help a local program and Conservation Volunteers Australia was presented with a cheque for $3000, redistributed from funds received from gold sponsors' contributions to the event," he said.

Emma Murphy prepares to take the plunge at the Capricorn Region Scouts abseiling wall.

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"The $3000 donation will be used to purchase and plant trees in the Gladstone Region to offset the carbon footprint created by this year's Ecofest.

"And $500 was presented to Frank Manthey to recognise the fantastic work his Save the Bilby Fund has done for this precious animal and his continued support of Ecofest."

Night of surprises for attendees at Ecofest sponsors’ dinner The Ecofest 2011 sponsors’ dinner at Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens on June 4 provided plenty of surprises for its 110 attendees.

Promoting the spirit of the evening, guests were encouraged to attend in ‘op-shop’ wear, recycling and reusing pre-loved clothing.

A moonless night added to the evening atmosphere with a crisp air temperature ensuring a warm meal was heartily welcomed. Bush flavoured desserts added a further environmental touch.

Visiting guest, Ranger Tim, compered the event, providing environmental and wildlife facts throughout the evening.

Larger-than-life wildlife characters, from the Aussie Outback Show, made a guest appearance and Ecofest ambassador Reece Cycle mingled with guests.

One of the evening’s surprises was the official unveiling of the first in a collection of recycled art donated to the Gardens in recognition of Ecofest.

Gladstone artist Tracey-Lea Smith proudly unveiled her award-winning V-Dub sculpture with Gladstone Mayor Gail Sellers.

Ms Smith then joined musician/songwriter Lucy Boyd and performed, as The Chick Peas, an original song created for Ecofest encouraging environmental awareness.

Lucy Boyd The Chick Peas, Tracey-Lea Smith and est.

Ecof perform a song dedicated to

Cuddly wildlife guests then stole the limelight and many hearts.

A hairy-nosed wombat, Lolly, made her Ecofest debut as the first wombat born at Marlborough’s Australia Animal Care and Education (AACE) captive breeding centre.

AACE’s Tina Janssen said soon after birth, Lolly was expelled from her mother’s pouch, when the animal’s natural instincts kicked into survival mode spurred by the fear of impending floods.

Ms Janssen said Lolly, now seven-anda-half months old, derived her name from her appearance as a newborn, weighing 120 grams when found, no bigger than Ms Janssen’s thumb, pink and curled, resembling a jellybean.

She stressed an urgent need for funding to assist research on the reproductive biology of hairy-nosed wombats, promote an artificial insemination program and increase numbers of the endangered species.

To end the evening, guests were treated to a catch and release crocodile demonstration

by Koorana Crocodile Farm’s, Adam Lever.

Mr Lever exhibited crocodile catching techniques and mouth tethering followed by a short time when guests were able to touch the restrained reptile.

Cr Col Chapman and Ecofest ambassa dor Reece Cycle promote the environmenta l message at the Ecofest sponsors’ dinn er.

Australia Animal Care and Education’s Tina Janssen with Lolly the wo mbat details the endangered plight of the hairy-nosed wombat species.

The valuable contribution of sponsors, helped attract about 7000 visitors to Ecofest on June 5, maintaining the event’s reputation as the biggest environmental event in the region.

attendees admire the Ecofest sponsors' dinner recycled sculpture V-Dub.

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Project Updates - June-July 2011 y

Agnes Water Integrated Water Strateg Project cost

$41 Million

Project cost

$3.5 Million

Commencement date

June 2010

Commencement date

June 2011

Project stages

Water Treatment Plant Seventy Water and Sewerage Services Seventeen Plant ent Agnes Waste Water Treatm

Project stages

Current project status

Water Treatment Plant - Commenced Seventy – Water Water and Sewerage Services Seventeen been completed. and sewage reticulation installation has Reser voir works commenced.

Five containerised Agnes Waste Water Treatment Plant – ed on site install and red delive were units desalination ical sub-station during February. Control room and electr and control proceeding and mechanical, electrical . interconnection works have commenced

Works scheduled this month Anticipated project completion date

Possible disruptions

Duration

December 2011

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Project cost

$1.66 million (equal share funding betwe en Gladstone Regional Council and the Federal and State Governments) August 2010

Commencement date Project stages

Current project status

Stage 1: • Environmental approvals (completed) • Contractors site facilities and camp (completed) • Traffic Management approvals and implementation • Clearing and grubbing and ground surface treatment • Construction of sediment and erosio n controls • Pipe road excavation (1,100M3) install ation of reinforced concrete culver ts Current status Stage 1: • Environmental approvals (completed) • Contractors site facilities (completed) • Supply of culver ts (completed) • Testing of embankment material (comp leted) Works scheduled this Duration Possible disruptions month • Traffic Management Plan implementation • Clearing and grubbing • Construction of sediment and erosion controls • Screening of rock filtration materials Anticipated project completion date

Tigalee Creek (Kathleen Shanahan Par

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Kirkwood Benaraby Rd Intersection

• Planning (finalised) • Permits and applications (finalised) • Funding application and approval (finali sed) • Preliminary community consultation (finalised) • Consideration of community input (finalised) • Redesign of basin to accommoda te community needs (finalised) • Landscape Design (finalised) • Construction work to commence (Augu st 2011 weather permitting) • Finalisation - Approximately 13 weeks after work commences (weather permitting) • Postponed due to prolonged wet seaso n.

• Detention basin length reduced to approximately 250 metres following community consultation .

• Work scheduled to commence Augus t 2011 (providing basin is dry).

Works scheduled this month

Duration

Possible disruptions

Nil (awaiting drying of basin)

N/A

Nil

Anticipated project completion date

Approximately January 2012

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2 weeks 1 week 2 weeks 2 days

Minor delays to Kirkwood-Benaraby Rd near Kirkwood intersection.

Reduced speed conditions to 40km/ hr during daylight construction (Mon to Sat) and 60km/hr at all other times during the 12 month construction period

May 2012

e roads

Calliope River Road widening & servic Project cost

$1.2 Million

Commencement date

Recommenced June 16, 2011

Project stages

g chainage • Installation and upgrading of existin es servic of • Relocation Road formation • Widening of existing Calliope River

• Construction of service roads Road • Pavement overlay of Calliope River and service roads Road River pe Callio of seal en • Bitum • Installation of street lighting • Installation of street furniture

• Drainage 70% complete complete • Calliope River Road widening 50% Possible disruptions Duration Works scheduled this month • Single land closures 10 days • Completion of drainage structures • Single land closures 20 days • Completion of Calliope River Road widening • Power disruptions 2 days • Relocation of Ergon Services • Residential entry / 10 days • Service road construction exit restrictions

Current project status

Anticipated project completion date

August 2011

What's new in our Parks

If you're looking for a great day out, why not visit one of Council's parks?

Several parks received upgrade works last month including the installation of new playground equipment at the Millennium Esplanade at Tannum Sands and Hazelbrook Park at Calliope.

The new and improved playground at Millennium Esplanade remains castle-themed, similar to the previous one, but now boasts some spring rocker characters.

Council's Parks crew installing the softfall landing around the new playground at Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands.

Calliope kids can play all day thanks to the shade structure over the new playground at Hazelbrook Park.

The Calliope River day use area also received two hardwood shelters near the amenities block, ideal for a picnic or a rest in the shade.

Keep an eye out for regular updates on what's happening in our parks in the next edition of The Council Connection.

Roads in Rural Areas policy can be viewed on Council's website Council’s Construction of Roads in Rural Areas policy can be viewed on Council’s web page www.gladstone.qld.gov.au under the About Council tab, Policy Register or http://www. gladstone.qld.gov.au/web/guest/policy-register The policy resulted from increased enquiries from properties owners’ wanting to know about clearing of roads to enable access to their property, constructing roads on road reserves where no road currently exists and the most frequent request to maintain and/or upgrade an existing road which is not currently being

maintained by Council.

The policy covers why the policy was formed, what the policy covers, explains the definitions, Council’s obligations, Project Approvals and Construction, Clearing Permits.

It also covers the area of “road works carried out on road reserves without Council approval”.

Council invites you to read and familiarise yourself with this policy and if you are still unsure what the policy outlines, contact Council for further explanation.

Scheduled Infrastructure Works

Song Trails Project set For Gladstone

Residents and visitors to Gladstone will be able to make the most of a rare opportunity in July when the Queensland Music Festival's Song Trails South project offerings come to the harbour city.

A classic country music performance with some of Australia's leading talent - Melinda Schneider, Graeme Connors, Adam Harvey and Catherine Britt - will liven the Gladstone Ports Corporation's marina stage in Gladstone from 6pm on July 24.

Local talent will present an afternoon of fine entertainment from 4pm in the lead up to the main event.

Residents are encouraged to bring a picnic blanket and enjoy the free afternoon of entertainment.

In addition to the performance, the Queensland Music Festival will conduct free singer-songwriter workshops under the guidance of leading musicians Clare Bowditch, Kev Carmody, Stephen Cummings and Dave Faulkner.

Participants can have their existing songs critiqued, as well as being able to write new songs in groups led by the artists and receive tips for successful song writing from the artistic team.

The workshops are open to people aged 16 years or older and preregistration is essential.

Song Trails South is presented by the QMF in association with Tarong Energy, APRA, Queensland Rail and Energex.

This is a drug and alcohol free event.

PROJECT

SCOPE OF WORKS

DATE

Lowmead Road, Lowmead

Upgrading of existing gravel surface to an eight metre wide bitumen seal for 1km north adjoining the existing seal.

August

Calliope River Road, Yarwun

Widening, drainage and intersection improvements to continue.

August

Harvey Road, Gladstone

Extension of existing car park to service Junior Rugby League and Touch Football fields to continue.

August

Tableland Road, Berajondo

Removal of two pipe culverts and replaced with box culverts.

August

Glenlyon Road, Gladstone

Installation of new pedestrian bridge over Moura rail crossing.

September

* Estimated completion date only and subject to favourable weather conditions.

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sport and recreation Club Development Grants announced

Clinic Dates for July 2011 SERVICE

VENUE

DAYS

Child Health Nurse

Agnes Water

Wednesday and Thursday

Baffle Creek

July 13

Community Nurse

Agnes Water

Please contact clinic on 4902 1100

Counselling Services

Agnes Water

Please contact clinic on 4902 1100

Dietician

Agnes Water

July 12

Rosedale

July 19

Agnes Water

Monday to Friday

Family Support Worker Podiatrist

Physiotherapist

Seniors Nurse

Please contact reception at DCCHS on 4902 1100 for appointments

Club/Association

Purpose of Grant

Amount Received

Meteors Football Club Inc

Purchase linemarker

$1,200

CQ Minimoto Inc

Purchase grounds maintenance equipment

$1,200

Agnes Water

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

Purchase laptop Silver Spurs Western Performance & Quarter Horse Club Inc

Baffle Creek

July 7 & 21

1770 Sailing Inc

Purchase team uniforms $1,200

Miriam Vale

July 14 & 28

1770 Bowls Club Inc

Health Talk July 14 & 28

Baffle Creek

Health Talk July 5 & 19

Complete club umpires kit and purchase heavy duty jacks

$704

Agnes Water Lowmead

Health Talk July 18 Clinic July 4

Purchase laptop and software

$1,200

Lowmead

Western Suburbs Swimming Club Inc

Miriam Vale

Health Talk July 6 & 20

Boyne Tannum Cricket Club Inc

Purchase grounds maintenance equipment

$1,200

Rosedale

Health Talk July 19

Gladstone Gymnastic Club Inc

Training and education

$1,200

Gladstone Touch Association Inc

Upgrade lighting and clubhouse

$1,200

BITS Saints AFL FC Inc

Canteen upgrade

$1,200

Turkey Beach Health Talk July 13 & 27

Community Intra/Agency Meeting Wednesday July 27, 9.30 am Please phone 4902 1100 for an appointment for these services

Pool home to new Australian record Gladstone Aquatic Centre has housed many records over the years and now boasts an Australian record. Gladstone athlete Kelly-Rae Hodgetts recently dived into her Australian Freediving Association dynamic apnea record at the Gladstone Aquatic Centre, breaking the earlier record of 125 metres with a relaxed swim of 129 metres in a mere one minute and 44 seconds.

Dynamic apnea is the distance swum under water in a pool on a single breath.

Gladstone Regional Council's Manager Sport and Recreation Lee Baker said Kelly had spent the past five months training for her record attempt at the Gladstone Aquatic Centre.

"Two judges from the international freediving body were in attendance for the record attempt along with a paramedic, Kelly-Rae Hodgetts two trained safety divers and Aquatic celebrates after completing Centre lifeguards," Mr Baker said. her Australian Record for

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Gladstone Regional Council has announced Round Two recipients of the 2010/2011 Club Development Grant (CDG) program. This program offers small grants of up to $1200 to eligible incorporated organisations for a range of projects or activities including equipment purchase, training and education and participation.

The CDG is split into two rounds each financial year with up to $12,500 available each round.

As in previous rounds, the CDG received many more applications than were able to be funded. The following recipients were awarded funding in Round Two

freediving .

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$1,200

Tide n Turn Boardriders Purchase sunshade

$1,200

Discovery Coast Sport and Recreation Association

$1,200

Purchase kitchen salamander

Council expects Round One of the 2011/2012 CDG to open in September. For further information on the CDG or other funding programs please contact Council Sport & Recreation Section on 4977 6899.

State Government Releases Sport & Recreation Infrastructure Program The Queensland Government Department of Communities (Sport & Recreation Services) released its long awaited Infrastructure Program last month. Sporting clubs, community groups and schools are able to apply for grants of up to $750,00.00 for new sport and recreation infrastructure projects including new fields/ courts, shade structures and essential amenities.

Application forms and further information are available from www.srq.qld.gov.au/Funding/Overviewofallfundingprograms/ InfrastructureProgram.aspx or by phoning the Rockhampton Sport & Recreation Services office on 4938 4805.

arts, culture & entertainment

artgalleryandmuseum ARTS NAIDOC - Change: The next step is ours

The Gallery/Museum is proud to again exhibit works by Murri artists and students for the 2011 Arts NAIDOC exhibition, celebrating NAIDOC week and reflecting the 2011 national theme: Change: The next step is ours.

NAIDOC Week is celebrated nationally from Sunday, July 3 to Sunday, July 10, and aims to promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture, within the community.

Paintings and artist prints from the permanent collection will be shown in conjunction with artworks by local Murri artists and school students during the Arts NAIDOC display.

The display provides an opportunity to showcase the extraordinary talents of the local Murri community.

Strike A Pose … with Lee Lin Chin

From mini skirts of the 1960s to the bohemian outfits of the late 1970s, this exhibition showcases the glamorous world of fashion during a vibrant period of social change.

Strike a Pose … with Lee Lin Chin explores the world of Australian style going back 40 years when trendsetters created a fashion revolution with a mix of mini skirts, space-aged garments and granny dresses.

Well-known designers including Prue Acton and Norma Tullo feature in the exhibition which showcases 89 photographs taken by Federal Government photographers during the 60s and 70s for overseas promotions centred on the burgeoning Australian fashion industry and the Australian lifestyle.

May 12- July 23

Strike A Pose … A Pierre Cardin Fashion Parade at Canberra Theatre Centre 1967.

Image courtesy National Archives Australia.

June 25 to July 23

Jarrod Beezley with his work 'Gecko'

The Golding Showcase: Port Curtis Callide Valley Youth Art Exhibition The Golding Showcase: Port Curtis Callide Valley Youth Art Exhibition is an annual display arranged by the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum, in conjunction with local high schools.

Young people aged between 15 and 18 are invited to submit works to the Gallery/Museum for the unique opportunity to have their art work displayed in a prestigious gallery space as part of the exciting showcase.

Each year, visitors are encouraged to vote on their favourite artwork and the selected work is featured on promotional material for the following year.

The exhibition is a Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum Society initiative supported by Society Patron, Mr Cyril Golding.

Jessica Barrett pictured with her 2010 The Golding Showcase photographic entry Rhythm of Nature

August 8 to September 10

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arts, culture & ente gladstoneregionlibraries School holiday fun at Libraries Gladstone Regional Libraries will host craft activities during the June and July school holidays with the theme of “Winter Woodenland”.

Children and their carers are encouraged to visit their local library for great free craft activities that are centred on the use of wood.

Some libraries require bookings due to space restrictions, so please take note if bookings are required at your nearest public library. Parents/carers must remain with their children to supervise.

Library locations and craft session times: Gladstone City Library (no bookings required): Tuesday, June 28, 9am-11am - craft stick faces, wooden aeroplanes, wooden tealight holders, lolly trees.

Tuesday, July 5, 9am-11am - wooden rockets, wooden door hangers, construction kit, ants on a chocolate log.

Agnes Water Library (no bookings required): Wednesday, June 29, 10am-11am - wooden aeroplanes, wooden door hangers.

Wednesday, July 6, 10am-11am - wooden rockets,

wooden tealight holders.

Boyne Island Library (bookings req'd - ph 4971 9700): Thursday, June 30, 9.30am-11.30am - wooden aeroplanes, craft stick faces, wooden tealight holders.

Thursday, July 7, 9.30am-11.30am - wooden rockets, construction kit, wooden door hangers.

Calliope Library (no bookings required): Wednesday, June 29, 9.30am-11.30am - wooden aeroplanes, wooden tealight holders, wooden door hangers.

Wednesday, July 6, 9.30am-11.30am - wooden rockets, craft stick faces, wooden tealight holders.

Miriam Vale Library (bookings req'd - ph 4974 6241): Tuesday, June 28 (under 12 years), 10am-12pm craft stick faces, wooden aeroplanes, wooden rockets, wooden door hangers.

Tuesday, July 5 (12-15 years), 10am-12pm - tealight holders, bead bracelets.

Mount Larcom Library (bookings req'd -ph 4975 1205): Thursday, June 30, 10.30am-11.30am - craft stick faces.

Thursday, July 7, 10.30am-11.30am - construction kit.

hereinhistory Brass Bands

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Throughout the 1860s Gladstone’s drum and fife band led processions and provided entertainment for the many picnics and rallies held in the town.

However, the citizens' wish was for a real band – a brass band.

It wasn’t until 1909 when the Gladstone Oddfellows Lodge Band was formed that the town got its wish.

Then followed a procession of brass bands, mostly from the Boyne Valley area, the first being the Many Peaks Band.

Its music was enjoyed by many when it played in Victoria Park on Auckland Hall.

In the days of dirt roads, the dedication of these bands and their willingness to travel to Gladstone was amazing.

Builyan’s Brass Band delivered a stirring performance when it celebrated Victoria Day in July, 1911 at Barney Point beach.

The band, together with the Dinlyan Brass Band, often provided the town's citizens with today's equivalent of ‘music in the park’ on Auckland Hill.

The Nevertire Sawmill Band, which took its name from the gold mining settlement, entertained in the Theatre Royal (latterly the Trade Hall Building in Yarroon Street) on Christmas Eve, 1911 and in Victoria Park on New Year’s Day, 1912.

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Many of the bands took up a collection after their performances to aid park improvements.

The Gladstone Town Band was formed about 1915 and under the leadership of band master Firbank won the Queensland Band contest in Mackay in 1929.

The band continued to progress, claiming prizes in competitions and street marches as well as appearing at the popular Sunday night concerts.

Under the baton of H.P. Lowry and wearing its new uniform (including a flash navy cap), the band made 58 public performances in 1957.

The popularity of brass bands resulted in the introduction of the Gladstone Junior Municipal Band and, in July 1958, it also won honours and was described as one of the best bands of its kind.

The local residents still respond with tapping feet to the Gladstone Municipal Brass Band as it proudly leads processions down Goondoon Street, echoing music from past bands.

The Gallery/Museum is eager to expand the collection of histories of the region's brass bands.

Any photographs or information we can copy and share would be greatly appreciated.

Gladstone Municipal Band leading the Labour Day Parade 1954 into Auckland Street from Tank Street Gladstone

ertainment

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Queensland Symphony Orchestra Healing Harmonies Family Concert

Queensland Symphony Orchestra is the largest performing arts company in Queensland. QSO is the state's only professional symphony orchestra and is making its way to Gladstone for the Healing Harmonies Family Concert. The concert will feature some of the greatest classical works ever written, as well as beautiful and uplifting movements from Haydn's trumpet concerto, Handel's Water Music, Beethoven's 5th Symphony and other great master works which will calm the senses and stir the emotions. Conducted by well known conductor Guy Noble this program of famous classical music and entertaining works is aimed at a younger audience and also appeals to everyone in the family. Proceeds of this concert will be donated to The Premier’s Disaster Relief Fund.

Thursday, June 30, 6.30pm

Breast Wishes

Meet four women; a fumbling boyfriend; a well-meaning husband; a bra-fitter, add some showstopping numbers and a brilliant cast, and you’ve got a small musical about some pretty big issues.

Breast Wishes is a new Australian musical about love, life, loss and silicon; a witty and heart-warming journey of courage and determination through laughter to triumph. It is a celebration of breasts and those who support them. This show proudly supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Tuesday, July 5, 8pm

Loop the Loop

Prepare to be impressed when master musician Gene Peterson, goes head to head with multi instrumentalist Adam Page, in this phenomenal musical showdown. Set in a boxing ring, complete with blue & red corners, ‘Loop the Loop’ is a musical battle like no other!

As each artist attempts to outplay the other with their multitude of musical abilities, they continually record their music into a loop pedal, creating the aural illusion of an entire band playing live!

As the competition is fierce, the musicians are forced to pull their best tricks out of their arsenal! ‘Loop the Loop’ also features a high level of comedy, and audiences can look forward to marvelling at the outrageous skills displayed, while being tickled by the humour.

Gene and Adam will also be providing a FREE musical workshop for all ticket holders in the Basement Playhouse at 4pm.

Thursday, July 28, 7pm

Dinner & Show Package

Patrons can choose to dine at CBD - Rydges Gladstone, Library Square Brasserie, or Scotties Bar and Restaurant prior to the show from just $25 per person for a two course meal.

To secure your tickets to any of these shows, head to the Gladstone Entertainment Centre website at www.gladstonerc. qld.gov.au/gec or phone the box office on 4972 2822 between 8.30am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

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Contact Council Main Phone: 4970 0700 Main Fax: 4975 8500 All mail to: PO Box 29 Gladstone DC Qld 4680 Gladstone Office

101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 PO Box 29, Gladstone DC Qld 4680 Email: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Calliope Office

5 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope Qld 4680 PO Box 29, Gladstone DC Qld 4680 Email: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Miriam Vale Office

36 Roe Street, Miriam Vale Qld 4677 PO Box 29, Gladstone DC Qld 4680 Email: info@gladstonerc.qld.gov.au

Gladstone Regional Art Gallery & Museum Cnr Goondoon & Bramston Sts Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4976 6766 Gladstone Entertainment Centre 58 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4972 2822 Community Advisory Service 142 Goondoon St, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4976 6300 Discovery Coast Community Health Service Rafting Ground Road, Agnes Water 4677 Telephone: (07) 4902 1100 Discovery Coast Community Care 36 Roe Street, Miriam Vale 4677 Tondoon Botanic Gardens Glenlyon Road, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4971 4444 Boyne Tannum Community Centre & Library Cnr Wyndham and Hayes Ave, Boyne Island Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4971 9700 Mt Larcom Rural Transaction Centre/ Library 47 Raglan St, Mount Larcom Qld 4695 Telephone: (07) 4975 1205 Gladstone Aquatic Centre 60 Tank Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4972 6822 Calliope Pool Stirrat Street, Phone: (07) 4975 6455 Mount Larcom Pool Narrows Road, Phone: (07) 4975 1185 Agnes Water Rural Transaction Centre 3 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water Qld 4677 Telephone: (07) 4902 1515 Agnes Water Library 3 Captain Cook Drive, Agnes Water Qld 4677 Telephone (07) 4902 1501 Gladstone City Library 39 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4976 6400 Calliope Library 5 Don Cameron Drive, Calliope Qld 4680 Telephone: (07) 4975 8105 Miriam Vale Library 34 Roe Street, Miriam Vale Qld 4677 Telephone: (07) 4974 6241

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t’s On WhinaJuly?

Council’s Community Calendar

Date

What’s On

Event Description

Every Thursday

Story Time

Story Time and Crafts for children aged zero to five years is held at Mt Larcom Library every Thursday from 10.30am to 11.30am.

No bookings are required.

Every Story Time Wednesday

Story Time and Crafts for children aged zero to five years is held at Agnes Water Library every Wednesday from 10.00am to 10.30am. No bookings are required.

Every Story Time Wednesday

Story Time and Crafts for children aged zero to five years is held at Gladstone City Library every Wednesday from 11.00am to 11.30am. No bookings are required.

Every Friday

Story Time

Story Time and Crafts for children aged zero to five years is held at Boyne Island Library every Friday from 10.30am to 11.00am. No bookings are required.

Every Friday

Story Time

Story Time and Crafts for children aged zero to five years is held at Calliope Library every Friday from 10.30am to 11.00am.

No bookings are required.

July 5 & 19 Story Time

Story Time and Crafts for children aged zero to five years is held at Miriam Vale Library every Friday from 9.30am to 10.00am. No bookings are required.

July 8 & 22 Baby Bounce

A lap sit program is being held for a parent and their child less than 2 yrs at Gladstone City Library from 11.00am to 11.30am.

This program includes songs and rhymes. No bookings are required.

Every Monday to Friday

Happy Hour

Old age pensioners (over 60s) are invited to attend Happy Hour at Gladstone Aquatic Centre for free access to the pool between 8.00am and 9.00am. Phone 4972 6822 for more information.

July 5 &19

General Council Meeting

Community members are welcome to attend Council’s General Meetings held at the Gladstone Administration Centre, 101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone from 9am.

July 16

Councillor Community Awareness

Between 9am and 12noon, Councillors will be on hand to discuss any issues, topics or concerns that residents may have at Stockland Gladstone.

Every Friday & Saturday

Library Don’t miss the free live musical performances on every Friday Square lunch time between 12pm and 2pm and Friday and Saturday Performances night between 6.00pm and 8.00pm at Library Square, Phone 4972 2822 for more information.

July 7

Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea

The Welcome to Gladstone Morning Tea is being held on Thursday July 7 at the Tondoon Botanic Gardens Visitor Information Centre deck from 10am to noon. Please phone Andrea Hughes on 4976 6358 or Luis Serrano on 4976 6352 for further information.

Council numbers and information After hours emergency number 4979 1134.

Residents who incur STD call rates in contacting Council, can phone 1300 733 343 at a cost of local call rates.

Correspondence Residents are asked to direct all correspondence to the Chief Executive Officer, PO Box 29, Gladstone Qld 4680.

Customer service Council is committed to providing you with timely, efficient and consistent service. Our customer service charter details the service standards that Council aims to meet. The charter can be accessed

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from Council’s website.

Council meetings Council meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of the month from 9am at the Gladstone Council Chambers, 101 Goondoon Street, Gladstone. A list of agenda items is available from Council’s website from 5pm the Friday prior to each meeting. Meeting minutes are also available from the website.

• Airport Hotline: 1300 419 991 • Planning Scheme Hotline: 1300 621 922 www.gladstone.qld.gov.au