Cassowary Coast Community Connect #16 11 Mar 2022

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MAR 11 2022

COMMUNITY CONNECT

CARDWELL SET FOR A WHEELIE GOOD TIME WITH CONTRACT AWARDED

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The news of the contract being awarded to design and construct a pump track in Cardwell is welcome news for local residents, who have been a driving force behind the project.

bikes, scooters and skateboards. Its unique modular design is made up of rollers and berms creating a fun riding flow that propels riders around the track without pedalling,” he said.

“It’s a great way to increase bike skills for younger riders, and for the whole family to enjoy cycling in a safe, traffic free Cassowary Coast Council- environment. A pump track is lor Barry Barnes said the news not only for the young, even was the culmination of many I’m keen to give it a go. I’ve people coming together for used the Bunya pump track the shared goal of establishing before and thought it was great Cardwell as a ‘ride destination’. and I am excited we will be “The Cardwell community able to bring this facility for the has a long term vision and it Cassowary Coast residents to is thanks to their work that we use and enjoy. can make this announcement, “Right now, many residents Cr Barnes said.” are travelling to Cairns or the At Local Government Tablelands to utilise other meeting, Councillors voted to pump tracks and soon we award the tender to Far North will have one for use in our Queensland company, World great region. The pump track Trail. will add a new attraction to Cr Barnes said that World encourage tourists to stop and Trail has a wealth of experiexplore Cardwell.” ence and has designed, The project will establish planned and constructed early works mountain bike hundreds of projects in over 20 infrastructure that will catacountries. lyse development of further “A pump track is a progres- mountain bike trails in the Cardwell area, in line with the sive riding track suitable for

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community’s aspirations to build a mountain bike tourism economy and Council’s adopted ‘Cardwell Tropical Mountain Bike Project Feasibility Report’.

The Australian Government, through the COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund, has allocated close to $500,000 for the Cardwell Mountain Bike Trail Network Stage 1 – Early

Works project. The funding was allocated for sustaining tourism at Australia’s iconic World and National Heritage sites and ensuring regional communities can benefit from increased tourism when COVID-19 related travel restrictions have eased.

The Early Works project will create new mountain bike infrastructure in Cardwell such

as a trail head, pump track, bike wash, car parking and signage, which will link to the existing informal trails and position Cardwell as a bikefriendly destination.

The Queensland Government will administer the funding and continue to work closely with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council, and the broader Cardwell Mountain

Bike Trail Network Project Control Group to ensure collaboration between the two projects.

More information on the project can be found by visiting the project page; https:// bit.ly/3HsVG5h. Alternatively, contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

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IN BRIEF

P R O J E C T U P DAT E

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The Cassowary Coast Regional Council is installing a new 100-millimeter diameter water main along Fitzgerald and Bunda Streets in Innisfail. The new water main will replace the existing cast iron main, which was installed in the 1930’s and has severe internal ferric corrosion.

Council is well advanced through replacing all unlined cast iron pipes (circa 1930’s) by 2025. Many of the mains in and around the Innisfail CBD have already been replaced.

The new mains will improve flow and pressures in the area, particularly fire-fighting flows.

The works for Fitzgerald and Bunda Streets commenced at the beginning of February and will take approximately 12 weeks to complete, subject to weather.

Get National Geographic at your fingertips through the National Geographic Virtual Library. The complete archive of National Geographic magazines, including every page of every issue, along with a cross-searchable collection of books, maps, images and videos are available to Cassowary Coast Library members today. Also, get access to National Geographic Kids and have your children explore amazing facts about animals, science, history and geography, along with fun competitions, games and more.

Visit the National Geographic Virtual Library today and sign in with your Cassowary Coast Library membership. You can do this by visiting https://bit.ly/3H08XCO.

HEADING ALONG TO THE FEAST OF THE SENSES?

Make sure you visit Council’s stall on Sunday, 27 March.

The Animal Management stall will be there to provide the community with information regarding responsible dog ownership – so if you are dog owner and live in the region, come have a chat with us about how to be as awesome as your dog thinks you are.

The Waste Management Stall will be there providing the community with tips and tools for reducing waste focusing specifically on Food Waste: come get your $20 voucher for a compost or worm farm bin, let us know what you do to reduce food waste going to landfill.

For more information on the event, visit www.feastofthesenses.com.au

For all new puppy or dog owners, this is a reminder to register your furry friend with Council. All dogs must be registered with the Cassowary Coast Regional Council once they reach 12 weeks of age and within 14 days of new ownership.

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Some disruptions to water services will occur as property service lines are reconnected to the new main. Council will minimise the period of any water disruption and liaise with impacted residents and businesses before any temporary disconnection of water occurs.

Throughout construction, there will be periods where there is traffic delays and roads reduced to one lane. Traffic control and detours will be in place during these times.

There may be some temporary impacts to kerbside parking but Council will endeavour to minimise impacts as much as possible.

Any changes to these arrangements will be advised to impacted property owners with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.

For further information please call Council on 1300 763 903 or via email on enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

Launchpad a win for small business in the Cassowary Coast

If you are looking to turn your small business idea into reality, the new Business Launchpad is here to help in the Cassowary Coast area.

The Queensland Government’s Business Launchpad takes the guesswork out of setting up and running your business by consolidating the licences, permits and

other important regulatory information you’ll need to open your doors and start trading.

This new digital tool is available to people looking to set up and run a new food and beverage or residential construction small business in the Cassowary Coast area.

With the Business Launchpad you can save

time and effort by easily identifying and applying for licences from all levels of government. You can: • Create personalised guides with curated content specific to your business type, location and services • Sign in to save progress and access your account from any device • Pre-fill, complete, sign

and submit some licensing forms online.

Get started at https://bit.ly/3KhyN6y

Our staff are here to help if you have any questions. You can contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.auregistrations

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PROJECT UPDATE

Local contractor, Karaoke Concrete, has been arranged to conduct maintenance work on the Koda Street Walkway that connects Coolibah Street and Koda Street. The work will address safety issues that exist along sections of the pathway and will involve cutting out and replacing sections of the broken concrete. Seventy tonnes of decomposed granite fill will also be placed along the edges of the path to improve safety.

Work is expected to take five days, weather permitting.

The path is likely to be closed from Monday 21 March through to Friday 25 March.

Temporary signage will be installed to inform locals of the closure in advance.

Council will continue to provide updates if any changes occur.

For more information, please contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

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Council acknowledge IN BRIEF community the gloo in igloo What’s coming Recently, Council unanimously resolved on an amended motion to retain the Tully Igloo and engage with the community to develop a masterplan for the Tully Showgrounds area.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said Council had received feedback from the community that the Tully Igloo was well-loved; we have listened and we have actioned.

“I fully supported the amendment. It’s the perfect opportunity to develop a masterplan and engage with the community on what the future looks like for Tully Showgrounds. It’s important that we come together and build a more sustainable tomorrow- which includes making the best use of the assets we have,” Cr Nolan said.

Councillor Teresa Millwood said she was a strong advocate for the people in the community and she was pleased that she was able to advocate on behalf of her constituents.

“I am a born and bred local and have many memories of the Igloo. The Igloo once stood on the carpark directly across from the Council Chamber building. It was then relocated some years later to its current site. The building has been utilised over the years by many groups, from various sports, debutante balls, weddings and other community functions,” Cr Millwood said.

“I have seen the ongoing support from the Tully community to keep this iconic building and today’s outcome is a great example of how providing feedback to your Councillors and Council helps shape outcomes.”

Resident and stalwart supporter of the Tully Igloo, Ron Hunt

OAM said he was glad to hear about the outcome.

“I am glad that common sense prevailed- where else would you get an indoor sports stadium of that magnitude in the wettest place in Australia. I’m terribly pleased it went that way,“ Mr Hunt said.

Community will be engaged to provide their feedback as part of the Tully Showgrounds Masterplan as this plan progresses in FY22/23. Council is working to engage with interested parties and the community, and encourages those who wish to express their views to reach out to their local Councillor. Alternatively, you can contact Council on 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.

Once the project is underway, Council will also provide regular updates via our Facebook page and website.

Cassowary Coast International Women’s Day Happy International Women’s Day!

We want to recognise this day as a time to reflect on the ongoing progress made, call for change still needed and to celebrate acts of courage and determination made by ordinary women who have played extraordinary roles in the history of their communities. It’s a day to inspire the emerging female leaders and younger generation that they too can create change from their circles outwards and encourage wider

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community transformation against gender bias.

In line with this year’s theme ‘Keep Making Noise’ Council hosted a Breakfast Event on Tuesday 8 March with guest speakers and comedic duo Tania Lacy and Amelia Jane Hunter. The pair brought inspiring stories to the audience of the highs and lows of their careers and quite a few laughs.

Thank you to all who attended.

up at Cassowary Coast Libraries

Council Library branches at Tully and Cardwell will be holding their Children’s Morning on Thursday 17 March. Activities at Tully Library will begin at 9:30am and Cardwell Library at 10:00am. Stories, singing and a whole lot of fun will be had for children between 0 and 5 years old. Booking are essential and can be made via Cassowary Coast Libraries website: https://cassowarycoast.spydus.com/ The free monthly Movie Morning at the Innisfail Library will be screening Six Minutes To Midnight on Thursday 17 March at 2:00pm with a second viewing time on Friday 18 March at 10:00am. Six Minutes To Midnight stars Judy Dench and is based on a true story. Registration for the Monthly Movie is required and can be completed online via https://cassowarycoast.spydus.com/ or by contacting 07 4030 2249.

Mission Beach Library is exploring the work of Michael Daly of Artyfunction with an exhibition display of his works.

Daly’s work captures iconic locations and scenes of Mission Beach and surrounds, with 25 individual pieces. The exhibition is on display until Thursday 31 March 2022.

Pan On Silks Youth Workshops Music with Kym Pan on Silks Production is running tribal drumming workshops conducted by Ibu Kym in February and March this year.

10 drummers and 6 marimba players will perform in the show ‘PAN on Silks’ at Grimsey’s Aquatic Centre in Mission Beach.

‘Pan’ is an innovative performance showcase which endeavours to strengthen Queensland youth stories and provide opportunity for quality artistic performance in regional communities, and to continue to strengthen valuable relationships with councils, educators and professionals in the arts sector, to connect community, improve mental health outcomes and stimulate creative thinking.

There is no cost for these developmental workshops.

For bookings and enquiries contact Danielle Wilson on 0428 922 367 or Ibu Kym at kymusyk@gmail.com

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Celebrating the Community for Cleaning Up Cassowary Coast Region.

Last week multiple groups braved the heat and stepped up to clean-up 13 different locations across the region as part of Clean Up Australia Day.

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Compared to last year, we had an increase in participation with more schools registering and local Council registering two Business Clean Up sites.

The Cassowary Coast Community has been left a whole lot cleaner with groups across the region collecting 25 large bags of rubbish and with collective rubbish from the day brought into Waste Transfer Station’s having a total weight of 6,540kg! Johnstone River Community Garden completed their 15th clean up at Innisfail Dalyrmple Park and collected just under 5 kilos of rubbish. A family at Tully Heads said the kids had a great time picking up three bags worth of rubbish full of fishing line, rubbish bags, tins and lots of plastic.

Lower Tully State had 65 students involved and Tully State Schools jumped on board and cleaned up their local area and school grounds. Silkwood State School had the juniors and seniors working together to collect 212 pieces of rubbish. Kurrimine Beach had 27 people starting early Sunday morning with over 6 large bags and Cowley Beach collecting 4 bags of rubbish.

As well as supporting registered sites with equipment and disposal of rubbish, Cassowary Coast Regional Council stepped it up this year and held two clean-up sites. One at Dave Dunbar Park in Innisfail and the other along the roadsides of South Mission Beach. Together over 10kg of rubbish was collected.

A special thanks to the following groups of waste heroes:

Johnstone River Community Garden Friends of Cassowary Coast Local marine Advisory Committee & C4 – Community For Coastal and Cassowary Conservation Kurrimine Beach Community Tully Heads local family Silkwood State School Lower Tully State School Tully State School Local group of South Mission Beach Mission Beach Scouts Cowley Beach Caravan Park Manager, Local Laws officer and their four-legged furry friends Cassowary Coast Regional Council Staff

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K E Y Cassowary Coast Regional Council Contact 1300 763 903 Visit our website www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au Write: Please address all correspondence to: Andrew Graffen, Chief Executive Officer PO Box 887 Innisfail, QLD 4860 Email: enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au

C O N T A C T S

Visit Council Cassowary Coast Regional Council has three Customer Service Centres across the region.

Specially trained staff can provide information and advice on topics including: ● local laws and compliance ● rates enquiries ● account payments (EFTPOS facilities available) ● animal registration.

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Customer Service Centres and Opening Hours Innisfail Shire Hall 70 Rankin St. Innisfail Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tully Tully Civic Centre, 38-40 Bryant St. Tully Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Cardwell Cardwell Library, 4 Balliol St. Cardwell Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Cassowary Coast Libraries comprises of 4 branches located at Cardwell, Innisfail, Tully and Mission Beach. For locations, opening times or general enquiries, please call 1300 366 616 or visit www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/libraries Waste Transfer Stations locations and opening hours can be found by visiting: www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/transfer-stations Community Connect is a publication of the Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Supplied by Council and published within the Cairns Local News newspaper. All enquiries regarding content contained within this publication should be directed to Council.

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