CLERMONT RAG FRIDAY, 7 MAY 2021
Pictured: Local residents and Council staff viewing the new five-megalitre reservoir at the open day event at the Clermont Water Treatment Plant.
NEW CLERMONT RESERVOIR TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY & SECURITY A new $2-million, five-megalitre reservoir designed to further improve the quality of drinking water in Clermont has been officially opened. Isaac Regional Council Mayor Anne Baker said the reservoir is a key component in the broader plan to significantly improve Clermont’s water supply. “In relatively dry inland areas like much of the Isaac, with limited natural water assets, meeting the water needs of our towns – and Clermont in particular – has traditionally been a challenge,” Mayor Baker said. “However, keeping Isaac residents’ taps flowing with top-quality water remains a high priority and we are spending $5.9 million in the current 2020-21 Council budget doing just that. More than 80 per cent of our regional water budget this year – approximately $4.9 million – is going to projects that benefit Clermont. This spending is part of Clermont’s Water Quality Response Plan, an ongoing program to improve the quality and security of the town’s drinking water.”
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Water and Waste Standing Committee Chair Councillor Simon West said design and construction of the new five-megalitre reservoir in Clermont – a partnership between Isaac Regional Council and Dowdens Pumping & Water Treatment – cost $2 million. Also, $1.39 million is being spent on replacement of water mains in Lime Street and East Street, and $1 million on de-silting the raw water offtake structure at Theresa Creek Dam. “Along with the existing three megalitre reservoir on the same site, and refurbishment of the 1.4-megalitre Capricorn Street reservoir, this new reservoir will take total secure water in the Clermont network to almost 10 megalitres,” Cr West said. “This means we will have a minimum of three days’ supply of clean, clear drinking water stored at any one time, ready to provide to residents in Clermont and the surrounding area should there be an event like discoloured water coming from Theresa Creek Dam after heavy rain. In that case, water can be supplied from Continued next page...
NEW CLERMONT RESERVOIR TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY & SECURITY CONT’D these reservoirs while the raw water from Theresa Creek Dam is given extra treatment to clear it up.” The new reservoir is already online, supplying water to Clermont residents. It had been built in nine months, coming in on-time and underbudget. Following the ceremony, local residents had an opportunity to take tour for an even closer look at the new reservoir. Other additional info at isaac.qld.gov.au/environment-water-waste/ clermont-water-update
Pictured: Cr Lyn Jones and Cr Simon West officially opening Clermont’s new water reservoir.
PUBLIC NOTICES ISAAC’S FREE DOMESTIC WASTE DUMP DAYS IN MAY Isaac Regional Council wishes to invite Isaac residents to take part in the free Domestic Waste Dump Days happening in each Isaac town in May. The events are being run for the first time and will offer Isaac residents an opportunity to dispose of any accepted domestic waste items for free and will be held on a dedicated Saturday in each town as per below: Clermont Saturday, 8 May 9am - 1pm Items that would usually incur a fee to be processed and disposed of at Council’s nine Waste Management Facilities will be waived during the Domestic Waste Dump Days. Residents can also dispose of any general household and waste green waste, which are free of charge all year round at any of Council’s nine Waste Management Facilities. To be eligible, residents will need to provide proof of their Isaac region residency with a valid driver’s license and/or a recent utility bill. A limit of two (2) loads per resident will be allowed and restricted to domestic waste only. Commercial businesses are not eligible to participate in the free dump day. Domestic waste items that will be accepted include. Quantity limits per resident apply. • Car tyres such as car, motorcycle and 4x4/ute tyres, maximum of four. • Fridges / freezers (non-commercial)
• Air-conditioners (non-commercial) • Mattresses (maximum of two) • Gas bottles (maximum 9kg) and fire extinguishers (maximum of two items). • Car bodies (maximum of one car; maximum of five tyres. No fuels, fluids, batteries, rubbish will be accepted. • Construction and demolition waste (maximum of one ute or trailer load). Prohibited waste that will not be accepted are: • Asbestos • Regulated waste • Chemicals, fluids and fuels • Commercial waste Council advices that traffic at the Waste Management Facility may be heavier than usual and asks for residents’ patience. Please obey all road signage and be courteous to other road users. Visit: www.isaac.qld.gov.au/environment-waterwaste/waste-management-facilities for more information about the Domestic Waste Dump Day events or Council’s Waste Management Facilities and services. For assistance while on site at the events, see the Waste Management Officers. For all other enquiries, please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227).
CHECK IN QLD APP AND QR CODE NOW AT COUNCIL FACILITIES From 1 May 2021, all Queensland hospitality businesses must use the Check In Qld app when signing in patrons to their premises. The following Isaac Regional Council facilities across the region will require visitors to sign in using Check in Qld app and QR code sign in for COVID-19 contact tracing purposes: Facilities Clermont Civic Centre Libraries Clermont Library Museums/Galleries Clermont Historical Centre Coalface Art Gallery Economy & Prosperity Clermont Aerodrome Clermont Saleyards Clermont Showgrounds Theresa Creek Dam View the full list of facilities and libraries across the region here: https://bit.ly/3hcr2Uj WHO WILL BE REQUIRED TO SIGN IN VIA QR CODE? Anyone visiting one of the listed Isaac centres will be required to register their details for contact tracing purposes through the Check in Qld App and QR code on a mobile device. If you are unable to use the QR code, staff will be able to assist you with their devices. HOW DOES CHECK IN QLD CONTACT TRACING WORK? The Check in Qld QR code for contact tracing is a quick and easy way to securely complete your contact details electronically and sign into a venue for contact tracing purposes. HOW TO DOWNLOAD AND USE THE APP Download the Check In Qld app from Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Register your details (required for the first time only). • Full name • Phone number • Email address
At participating venues, open the app, select ‘Check In Now’ and hover your smartphone over the displayed Check In Qld QR code. Add in any additional people—those who are with you without their own device or app. When the check-in is complete, show venue staff the app successful check in screen. Information collected in the Check In Qld app will be kept by the Queensland Government for 56 days to assist with contact tracing, if required. WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF USING THE CHECK IN QLD APP? When a person is diagnosed with COVID-19, Queensland Health will conduct contact tracing. Information collected at the businesses about customers and staff will assist in identifying and contacting the relevant close contacts. This will assist public health officers to contain and respond to the spread of COVID-19 within the community. Once you have used the Check In Qld app at one business, the app will remember your details, saving you time in the future and providing easy check-in across other Check In Qld participating venues. STAY SAFE • Remember to stay safe and help stop the spread. • Maintain a minimum space of 1.5 metres between you and other people that aren’t from your household. • Don’t exceed maximum venue numbers as signed. • Stay home if sick. • Get tested if you have COVID-19 symptoms. • Clean hands often with soap or sanitiser provided at all our venues. For information regarding the Check in Qld app please visit www.covid19.qld.gov.au/check-in-qld For more information about Council facilities, visit www.isaac.qld.gov.au or phone Council’s 24/7 Customer Service Centre on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). Gary Stevenson PSM CEO
CLERMONT SEWER MANHOLE REHABILITATION WORKS Isaac Regional Council wishes to advise Clermont residents of sewer manhole rehabilitation works due to commence: Monday, 12 April 2021 to June 2021 6.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 4pm Saturday Weather permitting Throughout the township of Clermont The project was recently awarded to contractors Nixon Plumbing Pty Ltd, to undertake rehabilitation of the sewer manholes within the township of Clermont. To undertake these essential works the contractor requires access to the sewer manholes, some of which are located within private properties. WHAT ARE WE DOING? Council has engaged contractors Nixon Plumbing Pty Ltd to undertake the project which will rehabilitate the sewer manholes within the area by adding or replacing precast concrete sections and greatly extending their service life. The works will be completed in stages and include the initial investigation of the existing manholes, followed by the rehabilitation works. The works will occur within the urban areas, including within residential and commercial properties and will require access to private properties to access the existing sewer manhole network. Affected property occupants will be given prior written notification. WHAT TO EXPECT Council will be working closely with our contractors to minimise any impacts of this work on your daily
routine. The sewer manholes will be rehabilitated by replacing and adding precast concrete components to existing manholes. During this time, residents may experience an increase in noise and vehicle movement. Machinery access to properties will be required to allow the works to be completed. This will generally consist of a small excavator and may include other equipment. Excavation or disturbance of your yard within close proximity to the manholes may be required to allow manholes to be rehabilitated. Your property will be reinstated to a condition similar to or better than that which existed prior to the commencement of works. The Contractor will ensure appropriate safety, noise and environmental controls are in place at all times and will endeavour to minimise any impact to the local community. There should be no disruption to your water and wastewater services. REPORT A PROBLEM We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding as this important work is carried out to improve existing Council assets. If there are any concerns please call Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227) so that it can be investigated and resolved. Gary Stevenson PSM CEO
RURAL ROADS PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROGRAM WORKS, ISAAC REGION Isaac Regional Council advises residents of capital road works to be carried out as part of pavement rehabilitation works program to upgrade sections of rural roads across the Isaac region. The works are due to occur from: 12 April to 28 May 2021 6am to 6pm Weather permitting The road works will be occurring on sections in the order of the following roads: •
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Motorists are advised to maintain caution on the road during the works, drive to conditions and follow any directional signage in place at the site. Council apologises for any inconvenience or disruption these works may cause. If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). Gary Stevenson PSM CEO
If you require further information please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 1300 ISAACS (1300 472 227). Jeff Stewart-Harris Chief Executive Officer
On2it Carpentry GOLF NEWS Sunday, 2 May The club played the 4th qualifer 4 ball. The ladies men played in the same qualifier. The winner was J. Wood & T. Chapel Runners-up: P. Smith and B. Faint
CLERMONT CLAY TARGET Clermont Clay Target shoot the fourth Sunday of the month.
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If anyone would like to give it a go just turn up, or call Allison on 0427 792 562 or Andrew on 0419 968 577.
CLERMONT BEARS HOME GAMES
SSAA CLERMONT BRANCH
Saturday, 22 May: Clermont Bears v Emerald Brothers
The SSAA Clermont Branch shoot on the first and third Sunday of every month. Arrive at range at 9.30am and commence shooting at 10am. Anyone who is interested in shooting rifles or pistols is welcome to attend. You can also find us on Facebook @SSAA Clermont Branch Inc.
Saturday, 19 June: Clermont Bears v Blackwater Friday, 25 June: Clermont Bears v Springsure Saturday, 10 July: Clermont Bears v Dysart Saturday, 24 July: Clermont Bears v Tigers Saturday, 7 August: Clermont Bears v Bluff
RELIGIOUS NOTICES UNITING CHURCH Contact: Heather James 0429 641 897 Address: Cnr Capella and Box Streets Website: clermontcapellauc.org.au NEW CREATION CHURCH CLERMONT Service time: Sundays, 10:30am Address: Scout Hall, Daintree Street Ps Trevor and Roxanne Cole: 4983 3980 UNITED CHURCH OF GOD (UCG) CLERMONT Service time: Every Sabbath (Saturdays) 2pm Address: 80 Mimosa Street Contact: Ken Murray (Elder) 0487 408 889 Website: ucg.org | beyondtoday.tv LIFE CHURCH Service time: Sundays, 9am Address: 58 Capella Street Office: Monday and Tuesday, 4983 2926 Pastor Allan Kelly: 0417 095 918
Regular events: Mainly Music (0-5 years): Thursdays, 9.15am Horse Riding: Wednesdays, 4pm - 5.30pm CLAW Youth: Fridays, 7pm - 9pm Kids Club (primary aged): 2nd Friday of every month (term time) 4pm-5.30pm SAINT MARY’S CHURCH First, third, fourth Sundays of the Month – Mass 8am Second and fifth Saturdays of the Month – Mass 6pm ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES ALL SAINTS’ CLERMONT April: No service on Anzac Day April 25. May: Sunday, 16 May Holy Communion 4pm All other services in May: Morning Prayer Sunday morning 9am Contact: Bob Polsen (Warden) 0427 831 676 Address: Cnr Daintree and Capricorn Streets www.facebook.com/clermontanglican
ON THE SHELF
HOOPLA IS IN TOWN! Hey there Library Folks! Hoopla is in town! Do you like to watch a movie? Or dance to music that is groovy? Do you want to listen to an audiobook? Or read an ebook over a cuppa with a chook? To sign up for Hoopla, load the App down on to your device, And have your library card handy, that is good advice. Visit hoopladigital.com.au to set up your account, If you have trouble, your local Isaac Library staff will help you out. Go to the IRC website and on the Library, Arts and Culture link, Click on to the digital collections, browse through Hoopla - what to borrow have a think. Hey there! Now you’ve joined Hoopla!
POP UP @ THE PARK POPS UP AT THERESA CREEK DAM Parents – free up the calendar for Wednesday, 12 May because you don’t want to miss out on the Pop Up @ The Park. The Pop Up @The Park will be held at the Theresa Creek Dam playground from 9am to 11am on May 12. Come along for a fun morning of playing, reading and enjoying one of Isaac’s open spaces. The Story Time session starts at 9.20am. Bring along a blanket, hats, sunscreen, water bottle and snack. Pop Up @ The Park is part of the First 5 Forever program, delivered by Isaac Libraries in partnership with State Library of Queensland, that provides strong early literacy foundations for children aged between zero and five years.
TRAVEL THE WORLD FROM HOME
Are you dreaming of the day that you can board a plane or cruise ship and go on that long-awaited overseas trip that has been on hold since COVID-19 closed international borders? World Trade Press can help you plan your overseas adventure or inspire you to take a ‘virtual’ holiday at home. World Trade Press is an e-resource on global travel and cultures available through the Library, Arts and Culture link on the Isaac Regional Council website. Click on to the World Travel tab and explore individual cities around the globe, whether it is Aberdeen in the United Kingdom or Zurich in Switzerland. Find out about ‘must see’ attractions, the local cuisine and learn about the culture. There’s even useful information on the type of power plug used in each country!
NEW ARRIVALS
New books in adult fiction include: • Robert Ludlum’s The Treadstone Exile by Joshua Hood • Your Inner Hedgehog by Alexander McCall Smith • Not Dark Yet by Peter Robinson • Win by Harlan Coben • Fast Ice by Clive Cussler
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers for Sunday, May 9. Until next time, stay safe and healthy, Sue, Mikaela, Robekah and Laura at the Clermont Library.
CLERMONT HISTORICAL CENTRE IMPRISONED SHEARERS SECRETED TO ROCKHAMPTON Following the riot of 300 shearers in Clermont on March 8 1891 five shearers whom the police said were ‘prominent rioters’ were arrested and charged with rioting. The men, Harry Matthews, Richard Raynor, William McCarthy, Christopher Scheul and Timothy Reardon were held in custody after their arrests and appeared in the Clermont Police Court on March 11 1891 for a committal hearing. The prisoners were then committed to stand trial in the Rockhampton Supreme Court on April 22 1891. Hundreds of union-aligned shearers were camped around Clermont, on strike until pastoralists agreed to pay shearers better wages and conditions for all shearers. Saturday, March 14 1891 – Supporters of six Unionist shearers who were in police custody in Clermont received a surprise when they went to deliver the morning meal to the prisoners. The prisoners were not there. A special train had been arranged to take the prisoners to Rockhampton and left Clermont at midnight on March 13. Twelve police officers accompanied the prisoners. Authorities believed that secretly transporting the prisoners to Rockhampton would avoid the possibility of a demonstration in Clermont or Rockhampton. Monday, March 16 1891 – Several unionist shearers left the Sandy Creek camp and were believed to have been travelling to Capella and Springsure where non-union shearers were working on Arcturus and Rainworth stations. More unionist shearers left Clermont the following day for Capella and Springsure and then on Wednesday, 18 March 100 mounted unionist shearers left the Sandy Creek camp, bound for Capella. By
Military at Peak Downs during the Shearers’ Strike of 1891. Photo courtesy of Queensland Atlas History.
evening, about 800 unionist shearers gathered in and around Capella and held the town hostage. Many of them demanded free drinks at the hotels and virtually took possession of the hotels. Only 10 police officers were present and as there was no direct serious breach of peace in the town, they couldn’t interfere. Meanwhile, a train carrying non-unionist shearers from Springsure passed through Capella just after 1pm the following day and stopped two miles west of Capella. Teams from Peak Downs station met the train to transport the nonunionist shearers to Peak Downs station. As the train, which was enroute to Clermont, neared the Retro siding it suddenly stopped. A large log lay diagonally across the track and was firmly lodged between the rails. After the log was removed, the train travelled cautiously on to Clermont. Half-a-mile further along, wrecked telegraph lines were discovered. Wires were pulled down and twisted and the insulators were all smashed. The train arrived in Clermont about 4pm and was met by 150 unionist shearers who were expecting non-unionist shearers to be on the train.
ON THIS DAY….47 YEARS AGO Wednesday, April 24 1974 Army Declares War on Locusts Two Army units arrived in Clermont to fight a locust plague in the Clermont district. However heavy rain from storms hampered ‘Operation Hopper Stopper’. The Army units travelled to Blair Athol station, ‘Walton’, ‘Glenmore’ and the Wolfang Creek bridge to spray the swarms of locusts with insecticide. A swarm was reported at McDonald Flat but by the time Army personnel arrived there, the locusts had moved into Clermont. The swam of locusts blocked out the sun, carpeted roads and attacked vegetation. Every time the Army units tried to spray the locusts, the critters took flight. It was planned to let the swarm rest for the night then attack them at first light. Contributed by the Staff and Volunteers at the Clermont Historical Centre
Clermont Race Club Inc General meeting to be held on the 16th May at 3pm at the Clermont Race Club Main agenda topics will be 3rd July Races. All persons welcome to attend For further information please ring Jacinta Murray (Secretary) 0427 281 700
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MEETING AND IMPORTANT NOTICES CLERMONT MEALS ON WHEELS New volunteers on a permanent or casual basis are most welcome. If you would like to receive meals from Meals on Wheels or require more information please contact: Coordinator - Barb Lambert: 0467 280 493. President - Chris Robertson: 0429 490 102. Secretary/Treasurer – Marg Daniels: 0437 835 272.
CLERMONT PATCHWORK AND QUILTERS GROUP INC Monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 10.30am at 76 Capricorn Street, Senior Citizen’s Hall. New members and crafters are welcome. Casual craft days are held every Thursday and Saturday. For further information call Helen Olsen, President on 0403 198 305.
MAY 2021
CLERMONT FREE DOMESTIC WASTE DUMP DAY
CLERMONT WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY SATURDAY 8 MAY, 2021 WHITEGOODS 9AM - 1PM & FURNITURE
CAR TYRES & MORE GENERAL HOUSEHOLD WASTE
BUILDING & GREEN WASTE
GREEN WASTE
LIMIT OF TWO (2) LOADS PER RESIDENT COMMERICIAL BUSINESSES NOT ELIGIBLE
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