O AKEY SCOUTS WRAP UP TERM 1

On 13th March, the Scouts were taught correct and safe use of a bow at the Region campsite Wirraglen.

Then on the 23rd March,

Oakey Scouts have had an eventful last few weeks climbing Kingsthorpe Mountain and trying their hand at archery.

Scouts and one Joey climbed Kingsthorpe Mountain to watch the sunset in honour of completing their first term of Scouting for 2022. Oakey Scouts thanked all the parents for their dedication to their children. “Well done Scouts and Joey,” they said. “So many adventures lay ahead.”

Scout aiming an arrow at the target. Scout loading up an arrow and standing in front of the lined up target faces. Scouts and a Joey walking up to the mountain summit. The Oakey Scouts and Joey group getting their photo taken at the top of Kingsthorpe Mountain.

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Toowoomba Regional Council (TRC) are preparing to launch the new system by mid-year.

TRC Infrastructure Committee portfolio lead Cr Melissa Taylor said the Council will soon begin removing parking meters in preparation for the Smart Parking rollout.

“During March we made

As free on-street and half price off-street parking in the Toowoomba CBD came to an end on the 2nd April, the Council began implementing Smart Parking technology.

changes to our paid parking to encourage residents and visitors to support our local businesses,” Cr Taylor said. “Our regular paid parking arrangements will return to the CBD, however residents will start to notice changes as we begin replacing parking meters. “Single head parking meters will be progressively removed to make way for the installation of the new meters in the coming weeks. “In the areas where single bay meters are in place, these parking spaces will continue to be free over the coming weeks until new parking meters become operational, however time

Model of the new Smart Parking meters.

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limits will still apply.

“When Smart Parking is up and running, motorists will be able to use an app on their phone to easily find available carparks and have more payment options, including contactless payment.

“For customers who choose not to download the app, our existing payment methods will still be available.

“Another key function of the new technology will be for app users to receive notifications before parking time and /or payment limits are reached to enable them to better understand and manage their parking.”

Regular paid parking arrangements commenced on Monday.

For more information contact Council on 131 872.

Garth HAMILTON