RC of Ballina-on-Richmond Temporary Home Project

January 2023 the Rotary Club of Ballina-onRichmond embarked on the biggest projects it has ever undertaken in its 38 years ; The Temporary Housing Project which supplies small homes on people’s properties where their homes are unliveable due to the devastating foods of 2022.

A recovery team from the Rotary Club comprising Col Lee Flood Recovery coordinator, marketing and fnance, Donella Kinnish Project manager and Paul Sleeth builder was set up. The team is involved in all the interviews, site inspections and the building program. The criteria is : the applicant must have had their home food affected and unliveable. They must have running water, a working toilet of some sort and some form of electricity which are State Government requirements.

The homes come as a fat pack and open out when raised. They are positioned on footings concreted into the ground and elevated around 110-150ml off the ground to allow adequate air fow under the temporary house to limit mould. They are built in China, have all the electrics and ADR compliance carried out in Australia before the are transported to the site for erection. They come with full security bars on the windows, LED lighting, multiple power points and 15 amp circuit breaker and wiring. The erection of the homes takes around 20 minutes after the crane truck positions the home on the footings . Once secured in place they are ftted out with a kitchenette, gas hot water service, fre alarm, microwave and fridge. Some also have showers added externally.

The project has supplied homes in all local LGAs with the latest 5 x homes going into Nimbin due to landslides . In all 36 homes have been supplied with a further two to be erected in Nimbin when the access to the properties dries out. Once completed it will be a $630,000 project providing a warm, secure and solid temporary home for up to fve years.

A great advantage with this product is that once the recipients have repaired or replaced their original home to a liveable standard , the temporary home can be easily dismantled, transported and reused on another site where a natural disaster has occurred. Not going into landfll which is often the case for other temporary homes.

Boxing titles see plenty of results for Maddog

The Maddog Boxing gym has done it again with a swathe of medals earned at the Australian Boxing Council’s State Novice Titles, held on March 2 at Deception Bay in Queensland.

The Meerschaumvale gym has been nurturing some young talent for a while now and it is paying off with results such as this.

Gym owner Scott Smith said all the boys did incredibly well, but special mention should go to young boxer from Woodburn, Sunny McLean.

“He stepped up two weight divisions and took on a kid two years older than him and won every round to take the gold,” said Smith. “He’s a freak.”

The night had a jam-packed card of 30 evenly matched bouts with many split decisions, but Maddog Boxing certainly made their mark.

Other local results include Dylan Wright and Reef Dufner bringing home gold and Jett Smith obtaining silver.

2024 EASTER MASS AND LITURGY TIMES

ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC PARISH, BALLINA

HOLY THURSDAY ~ 28th March

Mass ~ 6.00 pm ~ Ballina

Adoration ~ 7.30 pm ~ Ballina

GOOD FRIDAY ~ 29th March

Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 3.00 pm ~ Ballina

3.00 pm ~ Holy Family Church Lennox Head

HOLY SATURDAY (Easter Vigil) ~ 30th March

Vigil Mass ~ 6.00 pm ~ Ballina

NOW is the time to buy

From $325,000.

On care services 24/7

EASTER SUNDAY MASSES ~ 31st March

7.30 am ~ Lennox Head

9.00 am ~ Ballina 11.00am ~ Ballina

RECONCILIATION ~ Ballina

Every Saturday 9.00 am – 10.00 am

Phn: 6686 1048 email: admin@sfxballina.org.au

Website: www.sfxballina.org.au

Departure Date: 25 August 2024

$4,995 per person

Single Supplement - $1,300

A smiling sun all year round, golden beaches, ancient cities, exciting safaris, colourful culture, adventure sport and lovely people! Few places in the world can offer you such a remarkable combination of stunning landscapes, pristine beaches, captivating cultural heritage and unique experiences including 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites! Visit an animal sanctuary, enjoy a Jeep safari in Yala and Wasgamuwa National Parks, take a train ride from Kandy to Nanuoya, visit tea and cinnamon plantations, have High Tea at the Grand Hotel and enjoy a traditional Ayurveda massage! This tour lets you truly explore Sri Lanka! Sit back and travel in comfort, everything taken care of with this escorted small group.

Price Includes:

Fully escorted tours are escorted by a Director, member of staff or trusted traveller from Casino Travel Shoppe!

• Home/airport pick up and delivery from the Northern Rivers & surrounds

• All transport including return airfares in economy class

• Quality accommodation

• Sightseeing entry fees and tipping (excludes driver and guides)

• Breakfast & dinner daily, 3 lunches plus a High Tea

Address: 109 Barker Street

Telephone: 02 6662 6255