DIVISION 1 NEWS
Club improvements on track The Rochedale Tigers Rugby League Clubhouse in Underwood Park has reopened after a white ant infestation forced its closure during the rugby season. The white ants were noticed in the front entrance of the Rochedale Tigers Rugby League clubhouse during recent restoration work. Council officers spent three months replacing several walls and electrical cabling and sprayed a barrier around the building to prevent any further attacks. Meanwhile Stage 2 of improvements to Lowe Oval at Underwood is about to start.
Councillor Lisa Bradley urges residents to be storm ready after inspecting damage caused by severe weather at Rochedale South.
The Oval is home to the Springwood Australian Football Club and the work includes the construction of a new sandstone retaining wall.
Be storm ready Damaging high winds and heavy rain in South-East Queensland during spring have delivered a timely reminder for Logan residents to ensure they are ready for summer storms. Councillor Lisa Bradley inspected damage caused by thunderstorms in Rochedale South and urged home owners and business to be well prepared for the impact of potential severe weather. “As Logan residents we are fortunate to have the technology to know when a storm is approaching but it’s a good idea to always be prepared for bad weather,” she said. “This could be as simple as tying down loose furniture, removing tree branches close to your house, keeping gutters and drains clear of debris and checking your roof for damage. “Having an emergency kit on hand is also a good idea and this could include things like a torch, a first aid
kit, bottles of water and special items for babies or pets just in case you have to leave your home. “It’s also advisable to talk to your neighbours and be aware of who may need assistance when a storm hits. “This could be the elderly or a person with a disability who may not be able to act quickly when disaster strikes. “Neighbours can also help each other in preparing for an impending storm or in the cleanup afterwards.” More information to help you and your family become storm ready can be found on page 29.
In brief • Work is complete on new installations at Dorset Park, including a mythical climbing fort with feature ‘rock’ wall, rope ladders, shade sails and frog springers. There are also some hidden surprises for eagle-eyed observers. • A road resurfacing project has been completed along Priestdale Rd, Rochedale South and Priestdale. • New no-stopping lines have been painted between 408-452 Springwood Rd, Springwood. Dedicated parking bays and reflective marker bollards have also been installed.
COUNCILLOR LISA BRADLEY Phone: 3412 3412 Email: lisabradley@logan.qld.gov.au
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Division 1: Priestdale, Rochedale South and part of Daisy Hill, Underwood and Springwood. Refer to map on page 2 for divisional boundaries.