ROXBY COUNCIL WEEKLY INFORMATION UPDATE Temporary closure for community library
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he Roxby Downs Community Library’s relocation will mean the community library’s service will be unavailable from Thursday, July 12 until Saturday July 21.
Dog and cat management registrations now open
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Pet owners are remindegional dog and cat registrations ed that unless their cat is are now open until registered, micro-chipped and de-sexed, and they August 31, 2012.
The registration will then be valid until June 30, 2013 and is valid from July 1 2012 provided it is approved before August 31. Roxby Council is currently sending out approximately 810 registration renewal notices for dogs, and approximately 160 for cats. “It means if they get lost you are reunited a lot quicker,” explained Roxby Council Customer Service Officer, Kerrie Thomas. Wandering animals at large attract an $80 expiation notice, and a collection fee of $30
have proof of this, they may not keep the animal at or over three months of age. Dogs are not legally required to be de-sexed or micro chipped in order to be registered, but would benefit from the acts. “Micro-chipping is a really good idea,” said Roxby Council Works Manager, Peter Keller. “It ensures the early return of the dog to the owner.” Mr Keller went on to explain many dogs that are found wandering at large have often slipped their collar and identification tag, making it hard to return them to their owners in a timely fashion.
Following it’s closure planned to assist with moving the library, Roxby Council will be providing library services to the community from the Cultural Precinct building from late July. Community Librarian Kimberley Hargrave said the move will enable both the community and school library services to expand. “ This provides a wonderful opportunity for both libraries to expand not only their collections, but also the services and programs which can be accommodated at each location.” While the community
library service is closed, library resources can be returned to the Visitor Information Centre in Roxby Leisure, and Roxby Council as an interim measure until July 24. The library’s wireless internet access will be temporarily disbanded; however the Dunes Café will provide a wireless service during this period. Miss Hargrave continued, “The Community library’s new location will be only a short distance from the school enabling improved library services to our growing community, whilst keeping close links with the Roxby Downs Area School. “Council has a focus on community initiatives and the new library location is going to be beneficial to the residents of our area”.
Revamped Roxby Council website a hit
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o x b y C o u n c i l ’s revamped website has attracted high visitor numbers for the month of June. An astonishing 4,248 unique visitors visited www.roxbydowns.com 5,586 times from June 2 to July 2 this year, viewing over 16,000 pages. The top five countries to visit the site in chronological order were Australia (4,264 visits, 13,560 pages viewed), united states (475 visits, 765 pages viewed), Hong Kong (269 visits, 790 pages viewed), China
(231 visits, 265 page views) and United Kingdom (131 visits, 374 pages viewed). Popular interest was shown in employment and health, as well as general community information and the business services directory. The site throws a comprehensive view on the municipal works of the Roxby Downs Council, major employer BHP Billiton, as well as community media, community groups and statistics and popular leisure activities and sporting groups.
Expressions of interest open for cricket nets
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oxby Council is calling for tenders from interested parties to construct new practice cricket nets adjacent to the main town oval. According to Roxby Council Works Manager Peter Keller, the old cricket nets were in need of repair after being there for over two decades. “The fencing needed to be fixed around it, the synthetic turf needed to be replaced and there’s no net above cricketer,” said Mr Keller. The old nets had to go to allow for the redevelopment of the small oval. “Council had put up the lights to fa-
cilitate the longer term plan of resurfacing the small oval making it suitable for soccer, football, softball and whatever multifunction purpose they want to use it for,” Mr Keller explained. The playing area for general sports has been enlarged to host games of Australian Rules Football. “We wanted to bring that up to a better oval standard and by putting the lights up we can now have an alternatively from the main oval where they can play football and it gives us a chance to give the main oval a rest,” he said. Up to three wickets have been incorporated into the plan, and Mr Keller
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said hopefully they will be completed in time for Roxby Downs cricket pre-season training. Tenders are invited from experienced and suitably qualified civil contractors. Works will include earthworks, concrete, synthetic turf and fencing. Tender documents are available from the Roxby Downs Council website www.roxbycouncil.com, with the closing date Friday August 3 at 4pm at the Roxby Downs Council offices. For more information refer to the public notice in The Monitor classifieds.
LIBRARY Opening hours 8.30 to 5 pm weekdays 9.30 am to 12 noon Saturdays Telephone 8671 0660 • Fax 8671 1418 Email: roxbydowns.library@plain.net.au Library membership is free. Wide range of resources are available including books, DVDs, magazines and internet facilities Toddler Story Time 9.30 am Tuesday and Thursday
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Opal Road Landfill Opening hours 1 pm to 6 pm every day Disposal of household rubbish is FREE Levies apply for businesses Recycling can be taken either to the Opal Landfill or BSH Waste Solutions on Gosse Street All enquiries: 8671 1154
Opening hours Monday to Friday 9 am to 4.30 pm Council provides transport services including: • Vehicle registration • Boat registrations • Licensing transactions • Learner written theory tests (test to begin before 4 pm) All enquiries 131 084.
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