ManninghamMatters - Manningham City Council
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ManninghamMatters - Manningham City Council
ManninghamMatters JULY 2015 Annual Budget 2015/16 and your Rates p3 Aquarena Redevelopment Update p7 Welcoming Refugees p8 Markets in Manningham p18 www.manningham.vic.gov.au OUR ANNUAL BUDGET 2015/16 CEO's and Mayor's Message We are pleased to report Manningham Council’s 2015/16 Annual Budget together with the Strategic Resource Plan and Annual Initiatives 2015/16 were formally adopted on Tuesday 23 June following a public exhibition and consultation period during May. More than two years have passed since this Council was first elected, and in that time there have been new opportunities, pressures and challenges which continue to influence Council’s decision making. In this challenging environment, this Council has been implementing strategies to restrict the growth of our operating expenditure, which has in turn limited rate rises, while still preserving our investment in community assets. This is the lowest increase in more than a decade and continues the downward trend established at the outset of this Council’s term. The total rates and charges bill for an average residential property in Manningham for 2015/16 has been held to an increase of 3.53 per cent ($64.15) or $1.23 per week. Council has taken a responsible and transparent approach to managing its finances, in line with community expectations, and a sustainable approach to delivering services and infrastructure improvements. However, the State Government’s intention to introduce rate capping from mid 2016 will place financial pressure on all Victorian councils. Rate capping will constrain revenue levels, which may impact on our service delivery and limit our ability to maintain and improve infrastructure at current levels. At the time of preparing the budget, there was limited information on how rate capping will work and the extent to which it will impact Council and the community. The State Government is consulting stakeholders, through the Essential Services Commission (ESC). Manningham made a submission to the ESC in May 2015. Highlights of the 2015/16 Annual Budget and the Strategic Resource Plan and Annual Initiatives 2015/16 are outlined on pages 3 to 5. A full copy of the 2015/16 Annual Budget and the Strategic Resource Plan and Annual Initiatives 2015/16 is available from Council’s customer service desk and on online at www.manningham.vic.gov.au/budget-and-finance The 2015/16 Budget allocates $86 million for operational service delivery and $37.62 million for the capital works program. The resources provided will allow for continued service delivery and asset management to achieve the vision and outcomes of our four year Council Plan (2013-2017). For every $1 that Council spends, on average 71c comes from household rates and charges and 29c comes from other income, including grants, Federal or State Government funding and other revenue. 2 Manningham Matters July 2015 Joe Carbone Chief Executive Officer Cr Paul McLeish Mayor Services provided per $100 of your rates: Capital Works Program $30.40 Parks, Gardens and Sportsgrounds $11.57 Aged and Disability Support Services Roads, Footpaths and Drainage $12.39 Planning and Environmental Management $8.48 Health, Children and Families $4.06 $3.86 Customer Service, Governance and Administration Council Owned Community Buildings $3.27 $2.59 Waste Services and Recycling $11.79 Arts, Culture and Libraries $6.23 Community Support and Development $3.70 Risk Management and Insurances $1.66 Note: The above amounts cover only the funds raised from household rates and charges. Most services also attract further funds, including grants, Federal and State Government funding and other revenue. www.manningham.vic.gov.au 3 OUR ANNUAL BUDGET 2015/16 Operating Budget This year’s Annual Budget provides for an $86 million operating budget and a $37.62 million capital works program. Our $86 million operating budget will fund our major community services including: • $11.90 million for maintaining our roads, footpaths and drainage infrastructure • $10.82 million for maintaining our parks, gardens and sporting grounds • $11.67 million for waste and recycling services, including collection and disposal of garbage, recycling and garden waste • $8.86 million for planning and environmental management of our open space areas • • $10.96 million for aged and disability support services • $7.94 million for health, children and family services • $3.43 million for community support and development • $2.35 million for maintaining Council owned community buildings. $8.13 million for our libraries, arts and cultural services New initiatives In addition to our major operating budget to support services, $470,000 has been allocated for new strategic initiatives for improved, expanded and support programs for our community. Some of these new initiatives include: • $94,000 to implement the Doncaster Hill Mode Shift Plan to encourage residents in Doncaster Hill to use more sustainable modes of transport • $1,475 to install at least five Warrandyte Township heritage plaques • $40,000 for a feasibility study into the future relocation of the Bulleen Library • $50,000 towards developing and implementing a revised drainage strategy • $35,000 towards implementing the Live Well in Bulleen Community Strengthening Project. Spotlight on: Doncaster Hill Mode Shift Plan implementation A new initiative for 2015/16, the implementation of the Doncaster Hill Mode Shift Plan will encourage residents and visitors to Doncaster Hill to take up other forms of transport such as walking, riding and using buses. The plan was developed in 2014 and includes actions across four key areas of walking and cycling, public transport, roads and parking and behavior change. For more information on the mode shift plan, visit www.yoursaymanningham. com.au/one-step-at-a-time, and for more information on Doncaster Hill, visit www.doncasterhill.com 4 Manningham Matters July 2015 Capital Works Program The $37.62 million allocated to 2015/16 capital works is part of a $157.5 million four year capital plan, which invests in renewing and upgrading our community infrastructure. Of the $37.62 million, $27.43 million of general rates revenue is applied to the capital works program. Highlights of the capital works program include: Roads, streets, $2.6 million drainage and $5.07 million footpaths $14.19 million $3.40 million $5.16 million Community and recreational $2.41 million facilities $13.70 million $890,000 Streetscapes, $1.39 million open space and linear parks $4.77 million $470,000 Upgrade of Tindals Road in Donvale and other road projects Road related refurbishment (reseal and resurfacing) Drainage improvements to protect properties from flooding Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre redevelopment Refurbishment and upgrade of Council’s community buildings Planning and design of the new Mullum Mullum multi-use stadium at Mullum Mullum Reserve Mullum Mullum Trail construction from Park Road to Heads Road in Park Orchards and Donvale Streetscape and street tree planting program Mullum Mullum Multi-use Stadium Planning and Design Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre redevelopment A key action in the Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan is the construction of a multi-use stadium that will house five courts and seating for up to 500 spectators, and provide an additional 235 car parks throughout the reserve. We have committed $5.16 million to the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre redevelopment. During 2015/16, $890,000 has been committed to planning and design for this stadium. For more information on the Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan, see page 7. The redevelopment is currently underway and is expected to be complete by July 2016. Some of the key features will include a new indoor warm water program pool, steam room and spa, a new outdoor water play area, a new wellness centre, expanding and relocating the health club and a sky bridge to link the upper car park levels to the facility. For more information on the redevelopment, see page 7. www.manningham.vic.gov.au 5 COMMUNITY SUPPORT Healthy Living in Manningham Our Healthy City Plan 2013 – 2017 identified supporting the community’s health and wellbeing through the promotion of healthy lifestyles as a key priority. Research shows 53.5 per cent of males and 37 per cent of females in Manningham are overweight or obese, and 48.1 per cent of males and 36.3 per cent of females do not adhere to the fruit and vegetable dietary guidelines. In partnership with many community and regional organisations we have been improving opportunities for residents to participate in activities that support healthy living. Some of the new initiatives introduced during the past 12 months include: • Live Well in Bulleen: Healthy Schools…Healthy Children… Healthy Communities project funded through Inner East Melbourne Medicare Local to deliver a number of new healthy living initiatives • Pop up Parks at MC Square and Bulleen Plaza • A free program of physical activities as part of Premier’s Active April • The Biggest Winner – A no diet approach to improving your health and wellbeing • Men’s and senior's health programs including Man Up, Manage Your Health Forum and walking groups • Supporting schools to develop and implement active travel plans • Cooking classes for adults living on their own and for people with limited English, to encourage improved food access. For more information on any of these initiatives or the Healthy City Plan 2013 – 2017, please call our Social and Community Services Unit on 9840 9258 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/healthycity L–R: Head of Carey Baptist Grammar School, Steve Wilson and Grade 5 students Noah and Vianna assist the Doncaster RSL President, Charles Collins to unveil their artwork. The Bullants Youth Girl's team proudly wear their new uniforms. Small Grants for Community Groups Manningham’s Small Grant program offers assistance to Manningham based incorporated, not for profit community groups for one off projects and equipment purchases that occur in Manningham and aim to improve the quality of life of local residents. Carey Baptist Grammar School in Donvale and the Bulleen Templestowe Ladyants football team have been two of the successful recipients of our Small Grant program. The Bulleen Templestowe Ladyants received a small grant to purchase women's uniforms to outfit their three ladies teams. The teams previously had to wear boys' jerseys and shorts. Carey Baptist received a small grant to commemorate the ANZAC Centenary 2014-2018. Students worked closely with the Doncaster RSL to create two artworks as reminders of the historical event. Small Grants are available three times per year and designed to fund activities as well as equipment and asset purchases for funding up to $3,000. Applications can be submitted by 1 September 2015, 1 March 2016 or 1 May 2016. Please note, applications must be submitted online as hard copy applications will not be accepted. Application guidelines and forms can be found at www.manningham.smartygrants.com.au or for more information, call our Social and Community Services Unit on 9840 9305. 6 Manningham Matters July 2015 MAJOR PROJECTS Improvement works at Mullum Mullum Reserve As part of the Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan implementation, a range of works will be undertaken to improve reserve access, car parking, landscaping and connection to the Mullum Mullum Trail. These works include: • Reconfiguring and line marking of the existing reserve car park and construction of additional car spaces • Widening and upgrading the entrances at Springvale and Reynolds roads • Minor road works including construction of a roundabout • Construction of new pedestrian and shared pedestrian and cyclist paths, including a new connection to the Mullum Mullum Trail • Upgrading of existing pedestrian paths and public lighting • Landscape works including the planting of more than 60 new trees and plantings in expanded garden bed areas • The construction of innovative storm water rain gardens, to treat car park runoff. The works will impact on access into and around the reserve, and car parking. To minimise disruption, traffic management arrangements and signage will inform reserve users of any changes. To register for project updates, visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/MullumMullumReserve ManagementPlan Aquarena Upgrade on Track The implementation of stages four, five and six of the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre Master Plan is well underway, and with construction work having already progressed for almost a year, the new face of Aquarena is starting to take shape. Those who have visited Aquarena recently will have noticed the installation of sections of the new sky bridge, and the construction of the new entry foyer and health club, as well as major excavation works for the new indoor warm water therapy pool. On Monday 29 June, the existing Indoor Pool Hall Area closed for a three month period to complete a major refurbishment of the 25 metre indoor pool, the learn to swim pool and toddler pool, including tiling the entire indoor pool concourse, pool gutters and surrounds, re-grouting tiling in all of the indoor pools and painting the indoor pool walls and roofing structures. The Indoor Pool Hall Area is scheduled to re-open on Monday 5 October for Term Four Aquatics Education. For more information about the Indoor Pool Hall Area closure, visit www.aquarena.ymca.org.au and for more information on the Aquarena upgrade visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au www.manningham.vic.gov.au 7 L–R: Participants in the We Can Stop Elder Abuse art installation at the Manningham Civic Centre, Loris Hosie, Wilma Bourchier, Charmaine Goodman and Priscilla Rogers. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Manningham Council recognised World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Monday 15 June with an afternoon tea and a guest speaker from the Eastern Community Legal Centre to help raise the profile of this important issue. WEADD is a day when world voices are united in their opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on older people. Elder abuse is any act which harms an older person and is carried out by someone they trust such as a family member, partner or friend. This year we recognised this important day by supporting a group of older residents to create an art installation for the Manningham Civic Centre foyer. The installation represented a tranquil garden setting and throughout the month of June sent the message to everybody who entered the building that ‘We Can Stop Elder Abuse’. Participants knitted more than 200 wool squares to form the trees and pathways and more than 600 individual flowers for the gardens, including daffodils, roses, fuchsias and daisies. Seniors Rights Victoria provides information, support, legal advice and education to help prevent elder abuse and safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older people. For more information or support, visit www.seniorsrights.org.au or call the free and confidential helpline on 1300 368 821. Welcoming Migrants and Refugees On Friday 26 June, hundreds of people came together to help celebrate UN World Refugee Day and the launch of the ‘Manningham Migrant and Refugee Welcome Zone’. Manningham Council is proud to have joined the Refugee Council of Australia and more than 100 other local governments across the country who have publically declared their commitment in spirit to welcoming refugees and migrants into the community. This commitment includes upholding human rights, demonstrating compassion, and enhancing local cultural and religious diversity. The Refugee Welcome launch was a huge success and included Burmese, Iranian and Kurdish music and dance, henna painting, traditional handicrafts, refugees discussing their personal stories and speakers from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Communities Council on Ethnic Issues. Local schools, businesses, community groups, faith groups, sport clubs and residents also demonstrated their support by decorating and writing messages of welcome onto the leaves of ‘Welcome Trees’. These trees are now touring Manningham. Doncaster Library also hosted a ‘Human Library’ following the Refugee Welcome Launch where the books were actual refugees or migrants who shared their stories in 20 minute one-on-one conversations. For more information, call our Social and Community Services Unit on 9840 9315. 8 Manningham Matters July 2015 Manningham Events Calendar JULY Term Three at Manningham Art Studios Commences Monday 13 July The Manningham Art Studios offers children and adults the opportunity to explore their creative side with courses in pottery, painting, drawing, and much more. For more information or to book, call 9840 9382 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/artstudios Setting Financial Strategy Seminar Tuesday 21 July, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Learn how to develop an effective profit and loss budget and a cash flow forecast that can be used to monitor and measure the strategic objectives of your business. Bookings: www.manninghambusiness.com.au Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award 2015 Exhibition Wednesday 15 July – Saturday 29 August Manningham Art Gallery, MC², 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Now in its fourth year, the biennial acquisitive award celebrates the diversity of work produced across the state; the award exhibition showcases some of the finest contemporary Victorian ceramic art. Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 11.00 am – 5.00 pm Admission is free. For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/gallery Manningham Art Gallery is proudly supported by Bendigo Community Bank. Vanessa Lucas, Stone Jugs, Porcelain, slip cast. Acquired through the MVCAA 2013 for Council’s Public Art Collection. Andersons Creek Catchment Area Landcare – Planting Day Saturday 18 July and Saturday 15 August, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm Gold Memorial Car Park, Gold Memorial Road, Warrandyte The Andersons Creek Catchment Area Landcare (ACCA) meet several times during the planting season to rehabilitate the banks of the beautiful Andersons Creek at the base of Fourth Hill in Warrandyte State Park. ACCA welcomes all, including children of all ages to take part. Tools and afternoon tea provided. National Tree Day Sunday 26 July, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster To celebrate Australia’s largest community tree planting event, we are running some planting activities at Ruffey Lake Park. National Tree Day is a great opportunity to give something back to the environment and meet like minded people of all ages. You can register on the day from 9.30 am. Tools will be provided, please wear sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather and bring your own gloves. For those that take part, a free community barbecue will be provided after the planting. For more information and to pre-register, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events or call 9840 9323. www.manningham.vic.gov.au 9 The Lost WW1 Diary Business Excellence Awards Launch Monday 27 July, 6.30 pm Tuesday 28 July, 7.00 am – 9.00 am Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Obsessed from a young age by all things ANZAC, Damian Callinan discovers a war diary in a Warrnambool op shop that may be the missing connection between his family and the ANZAC legend. The search is on for the Manningham small business of the year. The launch will be followed by a workshop to assist businesses with completing an entry form. For more information, visit www.manninghambea.com.au Winter Harvesting Seminar A renowned stand up and character comedian, Callinan brings the diary’s pages to life, showing that it’s a long way to Tipperary without a GPS. Wednesday 29 July, 7.00 pm Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster For more information or to book, visit call 9840 9382, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ playhouse Learn how to harvest and cook with your winter crops in this Home Harvest Manningham seminar. An optional food and seed swap is available from 6.45 pm, so bring along your excess home grown produce to exchange. AUGUST Small Business Festival Fabulous Fungi Field Trip Saturday 1 – Monday 31 August Thursday 6 August 2015, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm A range of events and activities are on offer in Manningham as part of Victoria's Small Business Festival. See page 12 for details on local events, workshops and seminars. Bulleen Plaza Multicultural Festival Thursday 13 – Friday 14 August This fungal walk with Dr Sapphire McMullan-Fisher provides the opportunity to search for fungi in the field. Bulleen Plaza, 79/109 Manningham Road, Bulleen Please note that to be eligible to attend this field trip you must attend the Fabulous Fungi Environment Seminar. Bookings are essential: 9840 9326. Bulleen Plaza will be transformed into a multicultural hub where all nationalities and cultures are celebrated. A free event, the festival will include a wide range of entertainment and performances. Fabulous Fungi Environment Seminar For more information, visit www.bulleenplaza.com.au or call 9852 0011. Wednesday 5 August, 7.30 pm Bull and Bush Room, Grand Hotel, Warrandyte Timber Reserve and Fiddler Gully – Wattle Walk 10 In this presentation, fungal ecologist and the Fungimap Coordinator, Dr Sapphire McMullanFisher, will introduce you to fungi and the roles they play in keeping bushland healthy. You will also learn how to share information with Fungimap about the fungi you see. Thursday 27 August, 9.30 am For more information, call 9840 9326 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ walks-and-seminars Rating: Moderate to difficult Manningham Matters July 2015 At the peak of Warrandyte’s wattle season enjoy a colourful walk around some of Warrandyte’s best bushland, learning to identify the wattles as we go, as well as the early wildflowers and orchids. Distance: 3.5 km Time: 2.5 hours Meeting points will be provided at the time of booking. Bookings are essential: 9840 9362 or email [email protected] Business Environment Community Exhibitions Playhouse Art Studios SEPTEMBER Reduce Your Utility Costs Tuesday 1 September, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Learn how implementing simple sustainable actions can cut your business’ operating costs. Bookings: www.manninghambusiness.com.au Manningham Business Network Tuesday 8 September, 7.30 am – 9.00 am Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster This network of like minded professionals offers support and experience to the business network and their associates. Bookings: www.mbn.asn.au Australian Native Fish Environment Seminar Australian Native Fish Field Trip Wednesday 2 September, 7.30 pm Friday 4 September, 7.00 am – 9.00 am Bull and Bush Room, Grand Hotel, Warrandyte This talk will introduce you to Australian native fish with a focus on the endangered Macquarie perch, fish of the Yarra River and touch on Ovens River fish population protection. This seminar is presented by Tim Curmi, a freshwater ecologist and president of Native Fish Australia (Victoria). For more information, call 9840 9326 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/ walks-and-seminars Freshwater ecologist, Tim Curmi will lead a walk along the Yarra River to a Macquarie perch monitoring site and discuss river habitat ideal for the population to increase and its survival. Bookings are essential as places are limited. For more information, call 9840 9326. Relay for Life Saturday 12 September, 4.00 pm – Sunday 13 September, 10.00 am Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Rieschiecks Reserve, George Street, Doncaster East Cancer Council Victoria is calling on the Manningham community to show their support for residents diagnosed with cancer by taking part in the upcoming Manningham Relay for Life. So get a group of friends, family or colleagues together to take part in this team event dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. The overnight event will be held at Tom Kelly Athletics Track. For more information or to register a team, visit www.relayforlife.org.au or call 1300 656 585. Hochkin’s Ridge Nature Walk Thursday 24 September, 9.30 am Hochkin’s Ridge Reserve is just less than 20 hectares in size, yet contains an amazing 250 plant species including 39 orchids and 13 wattles. This is the peak of wildflower season, perfect timing for a visit. Distance: 3 km Time: 2.5 hours Rating: Difficult Meeting points will be provided at the time of booking. Bookings are essential: 9840 9362 or email [email protected] www.manningham.vic.gov.au 11 BUSINESS Small Business Festival 1 – 31 August Victoria's Small Business Festival provides inspiration, ideas and information to anyone looking to start or grow a business. The festival includes hundreds of events, workshops and seminars across metropolitan and regional Victoria. When Title Cost Tuesday 4 August, 6.00 pm – 9.30 pm Starting Your Business Workshop $30.00 Free Small Business Advisory Service Free Wednesday 5 August, 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (one hour per individual appointment) Thursday 6 August, 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm Amplify Your Marketing Information Session Free Tuesday 11 August, 10.00 am – 12 noon Women Inspiring Business – Expo Free Tuesday 11 August, 12 noon – 2.00 pm Women Inspiring Business – Lunch $70.00 Wednesday 12 August, 6.00 pm – 9.30 pm Marketing for Growth Workshop $30.00 Tuesday 18 August, 6.00 pm – 9.30 pm Better Business Practices Workshop $30.00 Wednesday 19 August, 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Warrandyte Business Expo Free www.warrandytebusinessexpo.com.au Thursday 20 August, 9.00 am – 12 noon Amplify Your Marketing Workshop 1 Free Tuesday 25 August, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm Get Your Business Organised Seminar $20.00 Tuesday 11 August The Women Inspiring Business – Expo and Lunch is the feature event of this year’s Small Business Festival in Manningham. This is the second year this event has been held and 2015 will feature our inspirational guest speaker, author and Melbourne businesswoman Yvonne Bornstein. The networking expo and lunch celebrates local women in business and their success stories. This is a great place to network, share and learn from like minded businesses. A two course lunch follows with a presentation from guest speaker Yvonne Bornstein, who went from high flying success in the business world to a Russian deal gone wrong to survive kidnapping, terror and torture. Bookings for the lunch are essential and can be made online at www.manninghambusiness.com.au Manningham City Council and event partner Manningham Business Network, would like to thank the following organisations for their support and involvement in the Women Inspiring Business – Expo and Lunch: Major Sponsors: Community Bank (Doncaster East and Templestowe), Victorian Government through Small Business Victoria. Event Associate: Doncaster BMW. Event Sponsor: HYPOXI Body Contour Studio. Bookings are essential by visiting www.manninghambusiness.com.au or call Council’s Business and Project Support Officer on 9840 9310. 12 Manningham Matters July 2015 COMMUNITY SUPPORT Manningham OAM Recipients Congratulations to our Manningham residents who were awarded Queen’s Birthday honours in 2015 for services to the community. Barry Jones of Wonga Park, Helen Jurcevic of Templestowe Heights, Rodney Savage of Doncaster East and Margaret Tremewen of Doncaster were awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division, and Susan Christophers of Donvale received a Public Service Medal (PSM). Mr Jones has been a member of the Watsonia RSL Sub-Branch since 1975 and was recognised for service to the welfare of veterans and their families. Mrs Jurcevic founded the Manningham Women’s Friendship Group in 2006 and was recognised for her service to the community, particularly women and seniors. Mr Savage and Ms Tremewen were both recognised for their service to youth through the scouting movement and community in Victoria. Mr Savage has been involved with Scouts Victoria since the 1960s and was heavily involved in the musical and stage shows. Ms Tremewen was also acknowledged for her involvement in the Country Women’s Association and the Box Hill Ladies Probus Club. Mrs Christophers received a PSM for outstanding service to education in Victoria through policy making and leadership, including overseeing substantial growth in the international student program in Victorian Government Schools. Top image: Susan Christophers, Public Service Medal (PSM) recipient. Bottom image: Helen Jurcevic, Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipient. Do you know our next Citizen of the Year? Nominations are now open for the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards 2016. The awards are presented annually to individuals who have made a noteworthy contribution or given outstanding service to the Manningham community. This includes, but is not limited to, contributions in community service, environment, sports, arts and education. To be eligible for Citizen or Young Citizen of the Year, nominees must be Australian citizens and reside, work, volunteer or study in Manningham. The Citizen of the Year must be 27 years or older and the Young Citizen of the Year must be under 27 years of age as at Tuesday 26 January 2016. The awards will be presented at Council’s Australia Day celebrations on Tuesday 26 January 2016. Your Development is Our Business This is your chance to be involved in the planning process of Council’s business development program from the beginning. To have your say, take part in our quick survey to ensure we can help your business go places. For more information and to take part in the survey, visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au Nomination forms and awards criteria are available online at www.manningham.vic.gov.au/citizennominations Alternatively email [email protected] or call our Cultural Services Unit on 9840 9304. Nominations close at 5.00 pm on Friday 27 November 2015. www.manningham.vic.gov.au 13 SUSTAINABILITY Positive Solar Solutions The City of Manningham teamed up with the independent energy experts at Positive Charge to assist residents make the switch to solar power. Positive Charge is a not for profit organisation that is backed by local Councils and run by sustainability experts. Positive Charge helped Manningham Council select a reputable solar supplier to make converting to solar as simple and affordable as possible. Of the 261 Manningham households that requested quotes, 31 have had/or are scheduled to have solar panels installed on their properties. Approximately 40 households are still considering quotes. Bulleen resident Warren Elms had been considering switching to solar power for several years when he heard about the Positive Charge offer. “We had already done all of the homework on the benefits of solar panels, so this deal presented the perfect opportunity for us to go ahead with the installation.” Council and Positive Charge are now in discussions with businesses in Manningham, with the aim of supporting more installations of solar and energy efficient lighting solutions. For more information, visit www.positivecharge.com.au or call 9385 8555. Harriet the labrador and Positive Charge participant Warren Elms, inspect their solar meter. Compost to Feed your Garden Composting food waste helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and also creates nutrients for your garden. Council has the following composting systems available for sale: • Worm farm (includes 1000 worms and a worm blanket) – $80 each • Compost bin (Gedye style 220lt) – $35 each • Compost Aerator – $15 each • Green Cone – $195 each ($150 for first 50 sold) Each system includes ‘How to' guides with detailed instructions. The composting systems are able from: Council’s Garden Waste Recycle Centre Corner of Blackburn and Websters roads, Doncaster East Open Sundays between 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (closed public holidays, 27 December 2015, 27 March 2016, 24 April 2016, 8 May 2016 and 12 June 2016). For more information, please visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/composting-systems or call our Waste Management Team on 9846 0579. 14 Manningham Matters July 2015 UPDATE Smoking Ban Introduced Manningham residents are reminded that under new State Government Tobacco Reforms, smoking is prohibited within four metres of an entrance to all Victorian children’s indoor play centres, public hospitals, registered community health centres and certain Victorian Government buildings. The smoking ban aims to: • Protect the community from exposure to second hand tobacco smoke • Further de-normalise smoking in the community. The more people see smoking in public places the more they will tend to think smoking is okay, rather than harmful • Support people who have quit or are trying to quit smoking. There is strong community support for banning smoking in public places and Manningham Council is supporting the State Government initiative by assisting with the education campaign to inform the community of the recently introduced changes. While it is expected that most people will voluntarily comply with the smoking ban, Local Laws officers are authorised under the Tobacco Act 1987 to enforce the new smoking ban. For more information, visit www.health.vic.gov.au/tobaccoreforms Illegal Building Works will catch up with you Recent prosecutions for illegal building works in Manningham have highlighted the importance of residents checking with Council before commencing construction works to ascertain whether or not a building permit is required. A building permit cannot be issued retrospectively for works already carried out. Under the Building Act 1993, residents undertaking works without a building permit can be faced with significant financial penalties, convictions and demolition of the works. Recent decisions in the local Magistrate’s Court have supported Council’s concerns and residents are being urged not to take the risk of undertaking illegal building works. People contemplating undertaking illegal building should be aware, one way or the other, it will catch up with them. The harsh reality of the impact of illegal building comes home when people go to sell their homes and find that purchasers are requesting the appropriate paper work. If the documentation cannot be produced, it becomes highly likely that prospective purchasers will not want to inherit the legal or safety risk. If there is an accident at the home such as a balcony collapse, or a death by electrocution, investigations by authorities will ultimately turn up if the building work does not have the appropriate certification. For more information, please visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/building or call our Building Services Unit on 9840 9430. www.manningham.vic.gov.au 15 COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE Playground Upgrades As part of the Neighbourhood Park Development Program, Council has recently upgraded four playgrounds across Manningham. The upgrades took place at Lyndal Reserve in East Doncaster, Hillcrest Reserve in Donvale, and Acheron Reserve and Timber Reserve playground in Doncaster. Local residents contributed to the upgrades by providing feedback via a questionnaire and telling Council about how they use their local park. Improvements at Lyndal Reserve included new play equipment, new basketball and netball rings, an extended concrete pad to encourage multiuse, additional seating, new signage and improvements to park access at Vivienne Court, Deep Creek Drive, Lyndal Close and Silvana Court. Improvements at Acheron Reserves included new play equipment, a new basketball ring as well as an extended concrete pad, additional seating, new signage, planting and landscaping and improvements to park access. The improvements to the playground at Hillcrest Reserve included a new playground and swings, new picnic table, a new path, additional seating and improved access into the reserve. The Timber Reserve playground upgrade included a new playground and swings, new seating and planting of additional trees. For more information on your local parks or playgrounds, please call our Economic and Environmental Planning Unit on 9840 9171 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/parks Revamped Senior’s Centre Re-opens Work is complete on the Bulleen and Templestowe Senior Citizen Centre and tenants have returned, following a major refurbishment of the facility undertaken as part of our Asset Management Strategy. Bulleen and Templestowe Senior Citizen Centre has been an important community facility for many years and the refurbishment has improved the overall standard of the facility, providing better quality services, energy efficient features and improved disability access for the existing venue users and any future hirers. The $345,000 refurbishment included a remodelled male/female bathroom area, external roof and internal ceiling repair works, painting, kitchen renovations and the installation of an overhead projector and drop down screen over the stage in the main hall. Manningham Council is extremely grateful for the flexibility of facility users who used alternate venues while the works were underway. 16 Manningham Matters July 2015 OUT AND ABOUT Please Don’t Feed the Ducks Manningham is lucky to have a variety of ducks and other birds in its parklands and surrounds, and we all play a part in keeping them healthy. Students from Park Orchards Primary School walk to school. Active Travel Program Council's Active Travel Program is designed to educate and motivate students, parents and teachers to leave the car at home and reduce traffic in and around school areas. Active Travel to school promotes sustainable and healthy travel modes such as walking, cycling, scootering, carpooling and public transport. In May, Council supported Park Orchards Primary School, Serpells Primary School and Templestowe Valley Primary School and encouraged children to walk and commute safely to school. On this day, 58 per cent of students from Park Orchards Primary travelled actively to school. Manningham Active Kids (MAK) Facebook page Manningham Council is excited to launch a new Facebook page which aims to create more opportunities for parents and their children to be active in their local environment and in nature. If your school is interested in taking part in this program, or to find out more about our MAK Facebook page, please call our Economic and Environmental Planning Unit on 9840 9303 or email [email protected] Giving ducks (or other wildlife) inappropriate foods, such as bread or birdseed, is unnecessary and potentially harmful. These foods can cause dietary problems, which can lead to sickness or malnutrition. Bread can also attract other pests like foxes, aggressive birds, feral fish and snakes, and the rotting food scraps can spread disease. If ducks become dependent on an artificial food source, ducklings may not be taught how to forage for natural foods and risk starvation. The natural cycles of migration (which are largely determined by seasonal food supplies) may also be disrupted when supplementary food is readily available year round. So, enjoy watching the ducks, take photos of them, but please do not feed or handle them. Support Fairtrade Manningham Council achieved its Fair Trade Community Status in 2013 by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ). This means Manningham is committed to promoting the importance of Fairtrade products and also equality and fairness in international trading structures. Council showed its support by promoting Fairtrade Fortnight during May and is now encouraging the community to learn more about Fairtrade practices. Fairtrade provides farmers and workers in developing countries with a fair price for their produce. This protects them from world market prices and allows them to compete in the global economy. A number of businesses within the municipality are Fairtrade certified. This means that they distribute, sell, import, use and/or manufacture products that carry the Fairtrade® Mark. To find out more, visit www.manninghambusiness.com.au or www.fairtrade.com.au www.manningham.vic.gov.au 17 YOUR WARDS AT WORK Markets in Manningham Why not get out and about this winter and support your local farmers’ or community market. A great way to support your local community, there are a range of regular markets on offer in Manningham providing fresh produce, arts, craft and more. Heide Ward Manningham Produce and Craft Market Fourth Sunday of each month, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm (excluding December and January) The Manningham Club, 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen A fantastic way to stock up on healthy, locally grown produce and crafts, this market offers a range of seasonal produce, including meat, vegetables, fruit, preserves, cheese, bread and baked goods. This market is run by the Rotary Club of Templestowe. Please note that from September to November this market will be held from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm. For more information, visit www.templestowerotary.org.au Koonung Ward Tunstall Square Market Last Sunday of each month, 8.00 am – 1.00 pm (excluding January) Tunstall Square Shopping Centre, corner Doncaster and Tunstall roads, Doncaster East This trash and treasure craft market is organised by the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale and offers a wide range of clothes, homewares, books, fresh produce, plants and unique crafts. Please note that the December market will be held on Sunday 6 December. For more information, visit www.warrandytedonvalerotary.org.au/tunstall-markets 18 Manningham Matters July 2015 Mullum Mullum Ward Park Orchards Farmers' Market Warrandyte Community Market Third Saturday of each month, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm (excluding January) First Saturday of each month, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm (excluding January) Corner Park Road and Bawmore Avenue, Park Orchards Stiggants Reserve, Stiggant Street, Warrandyte This community organised farmers’ market offers a wide variety of fresh meat, fish, poultry, dairy, fruit, nuts, berries, vegetables, herbs, breads, wines, oils and condiments and is run by the Park Orchards Ratepayers Association and Park Orchards Lions Club. For more information, visit www.parkorchardsfarmersmarket.com This community craft market is organised by the Warrandyte Community Market Committee and includes a wide range of handmade products, crafts, fresh produce and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ warrandytecommunitymarket Your Councillors Heide Ward Cr Michelle Kleinert (Deputy Mayor) michelle.kleinert@ manningham.vic.gov.au Koonung Ward Cr Dot Haynes dothaynes@ manningham.vic.gov.au phone 0425 718 937 phone 0400 902 822 Mullum Mullum Ward Cr Paul McLeish (Mayor) paul.mcleish@ manningham.vic.gov.au phone 0435 806 684 Cr Geoff Gough Cr Stephen O’Brien Cr Meg Downie geoff.gough@ manningham.vic.gov.au stephen.obrien@ manningham.vic.gov.au meg.downie@ manningham.vic.gov.au phone 0412 345 081 phone 0448 147 238 phone 0428 502 839 Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos Cr Jennifer Yang Cr Sophy Galbally jim.grivas@ manningham.vic.gov.au jennifer.yang@ manningham.vic.gov.au sophy.galbally@ manningham.vic.gov.au phone 0407 822 103 phone 0419 041 454 phone 0409 417 369 www.manningham.vic.gov.au 19 Our Sites 2015/16 Waste and Recycling Booklet Manningham Council www.manningham.vic.gov.au The annual Waste and Recycling Booklet was posted to all residential households who have a Council waste service during the week of 20 – 24 June. Community Directory www.manninghamdirect.com.au Doncaster Hill www.doncasterhill.com Jobs at Manningham www.manningham.vic.gov.au/currentpositions The booklet provides residents with information about your waste service, including your waste collection day, what items to place in each bin, the hard waste and bundled garden waste service and waste disposal sites. Visit Manningham www.visitmanningham.com.au Your Say Manningham www.yoursaymanningham.com.au If you have not received the booklet, please call our Waste Management Team on 9846 0579. Manningham Function Centre www.manninghamfunctioncentre.com Manningham Business www.manninghambusiness.com.au MC Square www.manninghamcitysquare.com.au Translation Services Contacts 9840 9355 in person Manningham Civic Centre 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster Victoria 3108 postal address Manningham City Council PO Box 1, Doncaster Victoria 3108 hours Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm Closed public holidays. phone 03 9840 9333 fax 03 9848 3110 email [email protected] tweet twitter.com/manninghamcc facebook facebook.com/ manninghamcouncil Council Meeting Dates Tuesday 28 July, 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster www.manningham.vic.gov.au For any urgent matters, please call our after hours service on 9840 9333. Tuesday 25 August, 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster Tuesday 29 September, 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster Cover image: A fresh produce stall at the Warrandyte Community Market in Stiggants Reserve, Warrandyte. Authorised by Joe Carbone, CEO, Manningham City Council, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108 Sustainable Manningham Important Information Manningham City Council cares about the environment. This issue of Manningham Matters is printed on Australian made, 100 per cent recycled Revive Laser Carbon Neutral paper using vegetable-based inks. This has helped reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by more than 12.8 tonnes CO2-e. This publication is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to improve communication and consultation with residents. Each sale of Revive Laser Carbon Neutral paper supports Landcare Australia. 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