Greer Gazette APRIL 15

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