Sept10 COUNCILLORS COLUMN
by Cr Bob Millar
YOUTH ART AWARDS
The Youth Art Awards are on again and we are calling all those with artistic talent to enter – let’s encourage our youth to have a go! The competition is open to young people, aged 18 years and under as at 31 Dec 2010, who live or attend school in the Moreton Bay region.
Entries close on Friday 10th September and the awards night presentations will be held at Strathpine Community Centre on Friday 22nd October. For more information including conditions and categories please call 3480 6941.
MBRC 2011 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
The Moreton Bay Regional Council Australia Day Awards pays tribute to individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to their local community and/or achieved exceptional results in sporting, environment or cultural endeavours. Award categories are:
(1) Citizen of the Year;
(2) Young citizen of the Year;
(3) Sportsperson of the Year;
(4) Young Sportsperson of the Year;
(5) Environmental Achievement;
(6) Community Event;
(7) Cultural Award.
Nominations opened on 2nd August and close on 29th October 2010, and forms can be downloaded from our website: www.moretonbay.qld.gove.au/ausawards . Forms are also available from our offices, libraries and tourist information centres.
DAYBORO BANNER POLES
Due to safety concerns for those people who undertake the challenging task of stringing banners on the poles at Apex Park and Alan McKenzie Park, I have budgeted in this current year to replace these existing poles with standard banner poles which will also provide additional hanging space. Those groups wishing to use banner poles can obtain a booking form from Council’s website or by phoning 3205 0555.
E-WASTE COLLECTION RESULTS
During July Council undertook an e-waste collection program at four locations across the Region. A total of 26.4 tonnes of waste computer and mobile phone equipment was collected and processed at a cost of some $30,000. The cost involved cartage to an environmentally safe site and will assist with eliminating toxic wastes into our landfill sites.
WHAT’S ON AT PINE RIVERS HERITAGE MUSEUM
Why not call in and visit the Museum and see “Summer Getaways of Yesteryear” Train, tram, coastal steamer – the trip was nearly as much fun as the holiday. Sunshine coast beach holidays from the late 1800s. From 8th September. For more information contact 3285 7213.
SHAFT – Super Holiday Activities for Teenagers
SHAFT is a program introduced by Moreton Bay Regional Council for students who reside in or attend high school in the Moreton Bay region. The exciting range of activities are subsidised by council making them more affordable and accessible for students. Round 1 bookings opened on 25th August and Round 2 bookings open on 13th September. For more information on these holiday activities for Year 8 to Year 12 please phone 3205 0555 or visit our website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au .
DAYBORO POOL RE-OPENS WITH A FRESH COAT OF PAINT
During the winter recess, the Dayboro pool complex underwent some significant maintenance which included a full repaint of the pool and replacement of some areas of uneven paving paths. Over the winter break, Council completed the repainting of three of its pools which not only keeps on top of required maintenance but continues to present these important complexes in the best possible way for our communities.
MBRC 2011 AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS
The Moreton Bay Regional Council Australia Day Awards pays tribute to individuals and groups who have made significant contributions to their local community and/or achieved exceptional results in sporting, environment or cultural endeavours. Award categories are:
(1) Citizen of the Year;
(2) Young citizen of the Year;
(3) Sportsperson of the Year;
(4) Young Sportsperson of the Year;
(5) Environmental Achievement;
(6) Community Event;
(7) Cultural Award.
Nominations opened on 2nd August and close on 29th October 2010, and forms can be downloaded from our website: www.moretonbay.qld.gove.au/ausawards . Forms are also available from our offices, libraries and tourist information centres.
DAYBORO BANNER POLES
Due to safety concerns for those people who undertake the challenging task of stringing banners on the poles at Apex Park and Alan McKenzie Park, I have budgeted in this current year to replace these existing poles with standard banner poles which will also provide additional hanging space. Those groups wishing to use banner poles can obtain a booking form from Council’s website or by phoning 3205 0555.
E-WASTE COLLECTION RESULTS
During July Council undertook an e-waste collection program at four locations across the Region. A total of 26.4 tonnes of waste computer and mobile phone equipment was collected and processed at a cost of some $30,000. The cost involved cartage to an environmentally safe site and will assist with eliminating toxic wastes into our landfill sites.
WHAT’S ON AT PINE RIVERS HERITAGE MUSEUM
Why not call in and visit the Museum and see “Summer Getaways of Yesteryear” Train, tram, coastal steamer – the trip was nearly as much fun as the holiday. Sunshine coast beach holidays from the late 1800s. From 8th September. For more information contact 3285 7213.
SHAFT – Super Holiday Activities for Teenagers
SHAFT is a program introduced by Moreton Bay Regional Council for students who reside in or attend high school in the Moreton Bay region. The exciting range of activities are subsidised by council making them more affordable and accessible for students. Round 1 bookings opened on 25th August and Round 2 bookings open on 13th September. For more information on these holiday activities for Year 8 to Year 12 please phone 3205 0555 or visit our website www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au .
DAYBORO POOL RE-OPENS WITH A FRESH COAT OF PAINT
During the winter recess, the Dayboro pool complex underwent some significant maintenance which included a full repaint of the pool and replacement of some areas of uneven paving paths. Over the winter break, Council completed the repainting of three of its pools which not only keeps on top of required maintenance but continues to present these important complexes in the best possible way for our communities.
