The Authority Monthly newsletter of the Cradle Coast Authority December 2010
A handy guide to rural living in the Cradle Coast Our office hours during Christmas and New Year:
Making a ‘tree change’ to rural Tasmania is an idyllic dream for many. To help the transition to reality, Cradle Coast Natural Resource Management (NRM) has produced a booklet titled Rural Living in the Cradle Coast‐ your local guide to natural resource management. The free booklet for hobby farmers and other small landholders contains useful information and contact details on a range of topics from animal welfare to waste disposal. The 40‐ page booklet was developed as a single source of local knowledge and legal obligations for landholders. The idea for the guide came after Cradle Coast NRM commissioned a benchmarking survey of rural property managers which identified common NRM issues to be weeds, introduced pest animals and pasture reduction through native animal grazing, but revealed that awareness of how to best manage these issues was less widespread. Free copies of the booklet can be obtained from Cradle Coast NRM at the Cradle Coast Authority office in Burnie. Councils interested in distributing copies via their offices can place a free order with Alice Ryder, NRM Landcare Facilitator, by calling 6431 6285 after 4 January.
The Cradle Coast Authority office will close at 1.00pm on Friday 24 December and re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday 4 January 2011
The Cradle Coast Authority wishes you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year
Strong showing for region at State Tourism Awards
Cradle Coast Authority 30 Marine Terrace (PO Box 338) Burnie 7320 Phone: 03 6431 6285 Fax: 03 6431 7014 E-mail: admin@cradlecoast.com
Congratulations to Cradle Coast winners in the Tasmanian Tourism Awards—The Wilderness Gallery in the Specialised Tourism Services category and The Cable Station in the Tourism Restaurants and Catering Services category. Special commendations were also awarded to Gordon River Cruises, West Coast Wilderness Railway and the Cable Station for their Hosted Accommodation business.
Based on the quality and range of entrants in the Regional Tourism Awards and the growing strength of Cradle Coast entrants in the State Tourism Awards—the bar continues to be raised by our local tourism operators.
A special note of congratulations to the Cradle Coast Authority’s Regional Tourism Development Manager, Ian Waller, on receiving the Minister’s Award for Contribution to Tourism. It’s a pleasure to work with Ian and this recognition is well deserved.
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Our Healthy Communities get active As featured in the last Authority newsletter, local Councils in the Cradle Coast region have been busy customising Healthy Communities projects to meet the needs of their residents. Circular Head Council started the ball rolling with two ten‐week courses in nutrition, healthy cooking, time management, health literacy and fun physical exercise. This is in addition to their ‘Balance your Life’ programs. Here’s a summary of what’s happening elsewhere in the region: Kentish Wilmot exercise classes will offer one resident a scholarship to become a group fitness instructor and then support them in establishing a fitness group for their local community. Family Food Educator Training will also deliver a ten‐week program on preparing healthy meals for residents in Sheffield. Waratah‐Wynyard Two Wheelin’ Wynyard courses will be delivered providing accredited bike safety training and maintenance programs for adults and their families. The course is being extended to assist interested adults in becoming accredited bike safety trainers themselves. Burnie A Burnie Challenge will get the city moving with cross‐training programs targeting young men and the wider community; there are some exciting trainers lined up to motivate participants. Central Coast The Opt in for sustainable living program will deliver a sustainable living festival and work‐ shops teaching community garden skills and cooking / nutrition tips. This project is associated with Produce to the People to ensure that healthy fresh food reaches people in need. Latrobe Our Community Living Well will provide strength training and dancing lessons in a local aged care facility; culminating in a debutante ball to raise funds for their community garden. Healthy lifestyle family fun days are also planned, as are subsidies for gym instructors and gym classes. King Island The council has identified an area of land for development as a community garden and it will be delivered in association with seed raising and cultivation workshops. In addition, a King Island Growing Old Living Dangerously (KIGOLD) program will provide exercise classes to over 50’s and introduce new activities to residents. West Coast Swim the West Coast will offer subsidised pool season tickets and swimming gear to participants. The council is also running Lift for Life training so this strength‐based exercise class can be offered throughout the municipality. Devonport The Fresh Start program combines low‐impact exercises with health awareness training. A Healthy Living Expo will be held along with a ten‐week From Garden to the Plate program educating participants on healthy eating and cooking practices. To find out more, contact the relevant Council’s Community Development Officers or the Healthy Communities Coordinator, Bev Hayhurst, on 6431 6285 (after 4 January)
December 2010
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A decade of the Cradle Coast Authority Past and present Council Representatives, Board members and staff came together after the Annual General Meeting to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Cradle Coast Authority. Thanks to everyone who joined in this milestone celebration.
In the news... Cradle Coast Authority staff have been actively promoting regional projects and successes over the last month. Here are some examples: “...These events showcase what our region has to offer..and can act as an effective taster to encourage return visits & longer stays...” – Ian Waller, Regional Tourism Development Manager. The Advocate, 27 November.
“...Local government has the ability to refer regional issues to the Authority & have the time to deal with more local issues...” ...” – Roger Jaensch, Executive Chairman, The Advocate, 26 November.
“..The (Coastcare Schools Poster) competition is about the importance of biodiversity...and how important it is to keep the environment healthy...” Karina Rose, NRM Facilitator. The Advocate, 7 December.
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“..The (North West Coastal Pathway) plan and toolkit have been developed as a resource Coast Authority for each Council’s construction funding applications..’ The Advocate, 21 December.
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And... there were stories on the Healthy Communities Initiative, NRM Surf Club Nipper activities plus radio interviews for the North West Coastal Pathway and NRM Rural Living Guide. For details, please contact Amanda Wilson on 6431 6285
copies of our media releases www.cradlecoast.com
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Plan ready to guide North West Coastal Pathway A master plan for a 110 kilometre shared walking and cycling path connecting the five municipalities between Latrobe and Wynyard is now complete. The North West Coastal Pathway plan and accompanying design tool kit have been developed to inform each council’s construction funding applications and own local pathway planning.
The suggested North West Coastal Pathway route takes advantage of existing paths and has been selected to utilise current road reserves and rail corridors, avoid private land, maximise the distance from cars and active rail lines, highlight natural locations and views, avoid places of environmental significance, encourage commuting activity and ensure user safety.
The construction estimate for the remaining sections of the North West Coastal Pathway is up to $26.4 million. Local Councils have already completed about 44 kilometres of shared pathway and it’s hoped that sections will continue to be added as funding becomes available. L‐R at Right: Pathway steering committee members Greg Irwin (Sport and Recreation Tasmania), Keith Price (Safer Roads for Cyclists Tasmania), Luke Sayer (Cradle Coast Authority), Lee‐Anne Mundy (Department of Health and Human Services) and Roger Jaensch (Cradle Coast Authority) review the completed plan and toolkit.
Copies of the pathway plan and design toolkit can be downloaded from the Cradle Coast Authority’s website at www.cradlecoast.com/north_west_coastal_pathway.html For more information, contact Executive Officer, Luke Sayer, at lsayer@cradlecoast.com
Briefly At the Cradle Coast Authority Representatives Meeting held on 25 November, Mayor Darryl Gerrity was re‐elected as Chief Representative. Mayor Kevin Hyland was re‐elected as Deputy Chief Representative. The Cradle Coast Authority Annual Report for 2009‐10 was presented at the Annual General Meeting also held on 25 November. Copies of the report can be downloaded from the Publications page of the Cradle Coast Authority website (www.cradlecoast.com). To receive a printed copy, call our office on 6431 6285. Welcome to the Cradle Coast Authority’s new Executive Officer, Luke Sayer, and to Cradle Coast NRM Facilitators Karina Rose and Mark Wisniewski who have joined our team following recent staff departures.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year