Apr2011_COUNCILLORS COLUMN
by Cr Bob Millar
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
– TULLAMORE PARK
Over recent years the vegetation build up along the Tullamore Park drain line has caused a number of drainage and health issues.
Many years ago this whole area was mown, but with regular wet periods this has not been possible and Council officers have, over the last several weeks, been cleaning and re-profiling this watercourse.
DAYBORO RODEO AND SOCCER FIELD
I mentioned in the February Grapevine that Council was working with the Dayboro Rodeo Association and six local organisations which use the Rodeo Arena at the showgrounds, to undertake drainage works and replace the arena fencing. Council has contributed $35,000 towards the second part of this project and currently has contractors undertaking a Council funded project to drain behind the soccer field and around the rodeo arena. Weather permitting, this work was to be completed by the end of March. Council has also approved an interest free loan of $50,000 to the Rodeo Association to complement its own funds and those of the other local user groups so that the arena can be completed prior to the 2011 Rodeo on the long weekend in May.
RODERICK CRUICE PARK – shade structure
I am pleased to advise that further upgrading of the park is programmed to commence shortly. The addition to the park will include a shade cover to the existing hard stand mini staged area. Council is currently awaiting the manufacture of the new structure which will provide better usability and all weather access to the staged area. This enhancement to the existing park features will provide better facilities for all users.
COUNCIL APPROVALS
All residents should check with council before undertaking any works such as clearing, excavation or filling works on your property. A number of residents have recently been falling foul of either State or Council regulations by undertaking unapproved works on their properties. Some of these transgressions are having quite costly consequences for those involved so it is best to check first.
WILD DOG BREEDING SEASON
April – May is breeding season for wild dogs. During this period of time wild dogs can be very territorial. It is important that these animals are not encouraged to become familiar with people through feeding etc as this contributes to a bolder and more aggressive animal. Domestic pets should be well restrained, particularly at night, as many have been encouraged into neighbouring bushland by the wild dogs only to meet an unfortunate fate. Dog proof enclosures are strongly recommended in the more exposed areas of the Region, particularly those close to State forests. Council’s animal control officers work closely with the State Parks and Wildlife Service as many of the dogs come from within these forested areas. Residents are also encouraged to provide details of any sightings to assist officers for the overall management of the problem. To obtain fact sheets on wild dogs visit council’s website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or report incidents/attacks at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/wilddogs or you can phone on 3205 0555.
RURAL ADDRESSING
– HOW IT WORKS
Council some years ago implemented Rural Addressing on the more prominent rural type roads to better identify property addresses. The presence of the yellow marker post is now widespread along semi-rural roadsides and it is worth recapping, for new and older residents, how the system works. Each property is assigned a unique number based on the distance (in metres), of the property entrance from a designated starting point. This starting point is usually an intersection or junction. In the case of Mt Samson Road, the starting point is Dayboro and for Mt Nebo Road, the starting point is the Brisbane City boundary. The numbers on the marker post are in tens of metres with odd numbers given to properties on the left side of the road and even numbers to those on the right. E.g. a property 2,538 metres from the designated starting point and located on the left hand side will be numbered 253 and so on. This consistent and logical numbering process, established originally to assist emergency services, also assists public utilities, commercial deliveries, visitors and even residents to better identify locations. Australia Post has also confirmed that it is the preferred form of addressing to assist with mail deliveries, particularly as the use of Lot numbers creates considerable confusion in areas that have undergone continual development and is not an appropriate form of property addressing. It is now some years since installation of the yellow post began and I notice that some numbers are quite faded. If your number is not clearly visible under headlights at night or your post is damaged, please let Council know by emailing mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au or calling 3205 0555.
DID YOU KNOW?
That Council owns and maintains more than 2,280 kilometres of stormwater pipes and open drains around our region.
DAYBORO RODEO AND SOCCER FIELD
I mentioned in the February Grapevine that Council was working with the Dayboro Rodeo Association and six local organisations which use the Rodeo Arena at the showgrounds, to undertake drainage works and replace the arena fencing. Council has contributed $35,000 towards the second part of this project and currently has contractors undertaking a Council funded project to drain behind the soccer field and around the rodeo arena. Weather permitting, this work was to be completed by the end of March. Council has also approved an interest free loan of $50,000 to the Rodeo Association to complement its own funds and those of the other local user groups so that the arena can be completed prior to the 2011 Rodeo on the long weekend in May.
RODERICK CRUICE PARK – shade structure
I am pleased to advise that further upgrading of the park is programmed to commence shortly. The addition to the park will include a shade cover to the existing hard stand mini staged area. Council is currently awaiting the manufacture of the new structure which will provide better usability and all weather access to the staged area. This enhancement to the existing park features will provide better facilities for all users.
COUNCIL APPROVALS
All residents should check with council before undertaking any works such as clearing, excavation or filling works on your property. A number of residents have recently been falling foul of either State or Council regulations by undertaking unapproved works on their properties. Some of these transgressions are having quite costly consequences for those involved so it is best to check first.
WILD DOG BREEDING SEASON
April – May is breeding season for wild dogs. During this period of time wild dogs can be very territorial. It is important that these animals are not encouraged to become familiar with people through feeding etc as this contributes to a bolder and more aggressive animal. Domestic pets should be well restrained, particularly at night, as many have been encouraged into neighbouring bushland by the wild dogs only to meet an unfortunate fate. Dog proof enclosures are strongly recommended in the more exposed areas of the Region, particularly those close to State forests. Council’s animal control officers work closely with the State Parks and Wildlife Service as many of the dogs come from within these forested areas. Residents are also encouraged to provide details of any sightings to assist officers for the overall management of the problem. To obtain fact sheets on wild dogs visit council’s website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or report incidents/attacks at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/wilddogs or you can phone on 3205 0555.
RURAL ADDRESSING
– HOW IT WORKS
Council some years ago implemented Rural Addressing on the more prominent rural type roads to better identify property addresses. The presence of the yellow marker post is now widespread along semi-rural roadsides and it is worth recapping, for new and older residents, how the system works. Each property is assigned a unique number based on the distance (in metres), of the property entrance from a designated starting point. This starting point is usually an intersection or junction. In the case of Mt Samson Road, the starting point is Dayboro and for Mt Nebo Road, the starting point is the Brisbane City boundary. The numbers on the marker post are in tens of metres with odd numbers given to properties on the left side of the road and even numbers to those on the right. E.g. a property 2,538 metres from the designated starting point and located on the left hand side will be numbered 253 and so on. This consistent and logical numbering process, established originally to assist emergency services, also assists public utilities, commercial deliveries, visitors and even residents to better identify locations. Australia Post has also confirmed that it is the preferred form of addressing to assist with mail deliveries, particularly as the use of Lot numbers creates considerable confusion in areas that have undergone continual development and is not an appropriate form of property addressing. It is now some years since installation of the yellow post began and I notice that some numbers are quite faded. If your number is not clearly visible under headlights at night or your post is damaged, please let Council know by emailing mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au or calling 3205 0555.
DID YOU KNOW?
That Council owns and maintains more than 2,280 kilometres of stormwater pipes and open drains around our region.
For all your general council enquiries:
Call: 3205 0555
or
Email: mbrc@moretonbay.qld.gov.au
If I can assist further please contact me.
Councillor Bob Millar
Independent – Division 11
