Oct2014_COUNCILLOR’S COLUMN
by Cr Bob Millar
MORE FLOOD MITIGATION FOR DAYBORO
Work will shortly commence on a drainage levy to be constructed in the property to the left of Mt Mee Road bridge. This project, which has been in design for some considerable time will complement the major bridge work in Williams Street and future works on the Tullamore Park to Williams Street drainage enhancement, all of which will further assist in reducing the extent of flooding experienced in Dayboro.
HEALTHY AND ACTIVE MORETON
The new Healthy and Active Moreton guide is now available and is the perfect tool to stay healthy, active and connected with your community. The guide is full of a range of local, low cost and subsidised fitness ideas to get the whole family moving. The comprehensive guide will provide something new or motivating to kick start an active and healthy lifestyle. Bookings and contact details for providers and programs are listed in the guide. The 2014/15 Healthy and Active Moreton guide is now available at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/healthyactive or a hard copy can be picked up from Council’s Libraries and Customer Service Centres.
SAVE THE DATE – SAMFORD VALLEY GARDEN & LIFESTYLE EXPO
Kicking off the weekend of 25-26 October 2014 will be the inaugural Samford Valley Garden & Lifestyle Expo at the Samford Showgrounds, Showgrounds Drive, Highvale. A feast of ideas and great food for everyone- there are garden exhibits and demonstrations as well as talks and stalls selling all manner of wonderful products with a focus on the beautiful Samford Valley. At only $10 entry (accompanied kids under 18 are FREE) – you can’t miss this great weekend out. More information at www.samfordgardenexpo.org.au
WHICH ROAD BELONGS TO WHO
From time to time residents raise matters with Council staff that revolve around who has responsibility for the various roads within our local area. Samford Road, Main Street, Mt Glorious Road (Samford to beyond Mt Glorious), Mt Samson Road (Samford to Eatons Crossing Road) and Eatons Crossing Road are State controlled roads under the management of the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Dayboro Road and Mt Mee Road in Dayboro are also State controlled roads. Maintenance of these roads is the responsibility of this department although Council is contracted to arrange roadside mowing. Council undertakes construction and maintenance of other designated roads but does not formally undertake maintenance on the many kilometres of unconstructed road that still exists in the Region.
LOCAL TRAVEL MAPS
Did you know you can collect a free local travel map highlighting the major popular cycle ways, pathways, walking tracks, bus routes, train and commuter car parking areas in the Moreton Bay Region? There are four maps showcasing routes between Elimbah and Narangba, Caboolture and Bribie Island, Kurwongbah and Redcliffe, and Samford and Shorncliffe. The local travel maps are available from your closest visitor information centre, council library and council administration centres. For more information visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au
DID YOU KNOW?
That Council regularly requests consultations on projects in the Region. Consultations are major projects or initiatives where Council is seeking feedback from the community which is your opportunity to have your say and help shape the future of our region. Please visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au
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
Office 3480 6455.
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