August 27, 2021
One Coast, Cassowary Coast
ERNEST STREET OVERHAUL
ERNEST Street, Innisfail is undergoing extensive road repairs to replace the section of road between the Bruce Highway and Grace Street. Division One Councillor Barry Barnes who holds the portfolio for Asset Sustainability said that community feedback had voiced concern for the area and these upgrades will address these concerns by increasing the surface quality and preventing the need for reoccurring quick fixes. “Ernest Street services
a high intake of commuters from the Bruce Highway and Coles’ car park and the travelling public can be assured of improved quality of road conditions, once the work is completed. “The road rehabilitation will involve removing the worn surface and excavating the existing road layers. New road material will then be installed before construction of a new asphalt surface and finalised by the installation of new line markings.
“These upgrades will also include the replacement of the existing street kerb and gutter. “I have been advised there is an updated completion date of 17 September, to allow for additional works which are required and also taking into consideration weather delays,” said Councillor Barnes. The entire section of Ernest Street will be closed to public vehicles for the duration of works however surrounding businesses are still be trading as usual. Parking
DOG REGOS
OVERDUE
H AV E you forgotten something? A reminder to all owners that 2021/22 financial year dog registration renewals are now overdue. Cassowary Coast Regional Council Councillor Jeff Baines said all dogs in Cassowary Coast must be registered from the age of 12 weeks or within 14 days of moving to the region. You are also required to microchip your dog. “Notices were issued at the start of July. As of 16 August, only 44% of these registrations have been renewed. Any dog that is not registered means that the dog owner can be fined up to $275. “By registering your dog, it makes reuniting easier if your pet was to ever become lost. “Your registration fees also help cover the cost of pet-related services such as picking up lost or wandering pets, caring for lost pets at our pound and investigating barking complaints and dog attacks.” Councillor Baines said is available nearby for these businesses. Traffic control will be onsite to ensure the safe traffic management of truck deliveries entering and exiting out of the Coles car park. This $350,000 project is funded under Cassowary Coast Regional Council’s Capital Work Budget. The Cassowary Coast Regional Council would like to thank the community for their patience whilst these upgrades are undertaken.
to avoid a fine, register or renew your dog registration today. Discounts apply for desexed dogs and dogs owned by pensioners. “It’s important to note that dog tags for BPay payments have not just been sent out and will be in the post soon. “If you have received a renewal notice but are no longer responsible for the dog, please notify Council.” Payment for registrations can be made at any Council Customer Service Centre or via the ‘My Council’ online portal, BPay, phone or mail. New dog registrations can be completed in person or by contacting Council. As registrations are now overdue, please note that non-payment of registration renewal may result in a fine being issued. If residents need to update their animals’ details, please contact Council on 1300 763 903, by emailing enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov. au. For more information, please visit www.cassowarycoast.qld. gov.au/registrations
PAYMENT OF RATES Rates for the period 1 July 2021 to 31 December 2021 were issued on 11 August 2021. The closing date for ALL ratepayers paying rates is FRIDAY, 10 September 2021. A discount of 10% will apply to the General Rates only and will be allowed if payment of all rates and charges are received on or before close of business on the last day of the discount period as set out on the rates notice. Rates outstanding after the closing date will accrue interest at the rate of 8.03% p.a. compounded daily and charged monthly. Payment of rates may be made using any one of the following options:Payment via the 'My Council' Online Portal To make payment through the MyCouncil online platform, please click on the Payment Portal. You will need your Customer Reference Number located on the front of your rate notice. Payment by Bpay By internet or by phone, contact your participating Bank, Credit Union or Building Society to make a payment from your cheque, savings or credit card account.Please quote the Biller Code 243386 and Reference Number as shown on the front of the rate notice. Also refer to your financial institution for cut off times for processing of payments. Payment by Australia Post Present your notice to any Australia Post outlet, call 13 18 16 or go to www.postbillpay.com.au Payment by Bpoint Call Cassowary Coast Regional Council on 1300 276 468 any time or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au and follow the links to make this payment from your Mastercard or Visa. Paying in Person Payments can be made in person to:Innisfail Office Tully Office Cardwell Library 70 Rankin Street, Innisfail Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Ph: 1300 763 903
38-40 Bryant Street, Tully Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Ph: 1300 763 903
Council Offices - Payments can be made by cash, cheque, Eftpos & credit cards (Mastercard & Visa)
4 Balliol Street, Cardwell Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm Ph: 1300 763 903
Payment by Mail
Make your cheque or money order payable to: CASSOWARY COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL and crossed “NOT NEGOTIABLE”. Post to The Chief Executive Officer, Cassowary Coast Regional Council, PO Box 887, INNISFAIL Q 4860. If a receipt is required, tick the “receipt required” box, tear off the stub and retain top portion for your records. If mailing your remittance, please allow sufficient time for your payment to reach Council’s office before the closing date. It is strongly suggested that payment is not left until the last few days as Council does not accept responsibility for postal or other unforeseen delays. For any further information, please contact the Rates Section on 1300 763 903.
Signed:
JAMES GOTT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
