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Road Resurfacing Ellwood Drive, Bellmere Markwell Road, Caboolture King Road, Neurum Neurum Road, Neurum Vidoni Road, Neurum Old North Road, Rocksberg Harrison Road, Wamuran Old Cove Road, Woodford Walker Lane, Woodford

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If you need motivation that you're never too young, meet 10 year old Reegan who collects cans to donate money to help kids in need. Money raised has gone

towards items like a wheelchair and bath bench for a local boy and Easter Eggs for distribution by Child Safety. Reegan was also an ambassador for Variety's "Bad Hair May" and shaved his hair to raise money for vulnerable Aussie kids. You can help Reegan by saving up your cans and bottles and donating them to him. Check out Facebook: CChhaannggiinngg oonnee kkiiddss lliiffee aatt aa titimmee

Local Champion

With the first couple of months of our new Moreton Bay Council passed, I am excited to see what the future holds for our region as we push forward to continue to build an effective and efficient Council who are here to serve the community. It is my aim to make sure that I serve and represent our whole division so we see vital projects take place in each community. Our region has a lot to offer and we need to make sure that these elements are utilised and protected. With Division 12 having the biggest growth fronts in Moreton Bay, there are a lot of moving parts and I am working with staff to make sure the communities are informed and that people have the opportunity to have their say. Over the last couple of months, we have seen a lot of businesses and individuals struggling due to COVID-19 and I have seen firsthand the impact the current economic climate can have on local families and businesses. It has been great to get around to some of our community groups in relation to the grants they have received and hear that they plan on working with local companies to comp lete the upgrades to their facilities. It has also been a highlight to adopt the “Local Preference Policy” within the first two months of the new Council to make sure that more tenders for jobs go to local families and stay within our communities. As I have for many years, I will continue to fight to support our locals in business. I am passionate about being accessible and involved in the community, so if you know of an event, meeting or committee that you would like me to attend please do not hesitate to get in contact and I will do everything I can to provide support. I look forward to working with the communities in the years to come and achieving results.

JUNE - JULY 2020

your local council newsletter for division 12

councillor

Tony.Latter@moretonbay.qld.gov.au3205 0555 • www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Representing Bellthorpe, Booroonbin, Bracalba, Campbells Pocket, Cedarton, Comissioners Flat, D’Aguilar, Delaneys Creek, Moorina, Mount Delaney, Mount Mee, Neurum, Rocksberg, Stanmore, Stony Creek, Upper Caboolture, Wamuran, Wamuran Basin, Woodford and parts of Bellmere, Burpengary, Caboolture, Elimbah, Moodlu and Morayfield.

Tony LatterTen Point Action Plan

1. Reject the recommended 2% pay increase for councillors.

2. Immediately activate the Moreton Recovery Group to provide real time and expert external advice on the recovery challenge.

3. Deliver a second COVID-19 Stimulus Package to assist local businesses and residents.

4. A new Economic Development Strategy, finalised within the first 100 days.

5. Establish a Beneficial Enterprise to guide the use of council-owned land at The Mill within first 100 days, to start attracting business investors and help drive economic recovery.

6. Implement Neighbourhood Plans to ensure our Planning Scheme meets the expectations of locals.

7. Enact a Regional Growth Management Strategy to strategically sequence development at a pace our region can absorb.

8. Partner with Moreton Bay Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) to take our $1 billion tourism industry to the next level.

9. Help protect koalas by embarking on an Environmental Land Buy Back Program, so Council owns its own green corridors.

10. Finish implementing all the recommendations in the Council Reform Review to make Moreton Bay Regional Council a modern, outcomes-focussed workplace.

A new decade has certainly brought new challenges, but your new team at Moreton Bay Regional Council is already stepping up to the plate and taking coronavirus head on.

We’ve delivered nearly $20 million in economic stimulus projects targeted at keeping tradies on the tools, supporting ratepayers in financial distress and helping community clubs keep the lights on.

These are extraordinary times, so we’re taking extraordinary action. In fact, already this year we’ve provided more than 14 times the usual level of funding for community clubs to build new infrastructure and repair ailing clubhouses.

My commitment to you is that economic recovery will be at the heart of every strategic decision we make and community recovery will be at the heart of everything we do.

Certainly that’s my philosophy as we finalise Council’s 2020-21 Budget. We will focus every day on getting local families through the months ahead and making sure Council’s efforts reflect local expectations

On that note, I want to say that my door will always be open to anyone who has ideas on how we can do things differently here in the Moreton Bay Region.

I’m already inspired by those local businesses who’ve embraced the #MoretonBayTough mantra, by innovating and adapting day-by-day

to keep their doors open and keep one step ahead of this pandemic.

Council is doing what we can. We’re supporting the ‘buy local’ campaign by changing our tender processes to give stronger weighting to local contractors.

We’re keeping the bulk of our existing contracts, we’ve brought forward capital works to help keep locals employed and we’re also hiring new staff at Council to better serve our community - as recommended in the Grassroots Review.

But we’re not out of the woods yet, and as we slowly return to something that feels a little more like normality, I thank you for continuing to abide by the Government’s social distancing and hygiene regulations to prevent widespread outbreak of COVID-19.

Finally I’d like to congratulate all our councillors on the results of the March election. Residents have put their faith in a range of people with a range of views and professional experiences which will enrich our chamber.

I’m very pleased to have six returning Councillors bringing their experience back to the chamber, and six new Councillors bringing fresh ideas with them.

We may be living in uncertain times but voters have given us the foundations for success, and I know this new Council will deliver for you.

With Mayor Peter FlanneryOurOur M Moreton oreton BBay ay RRegionegion

A new era and a new direction for Moreton Bay

TIMES ARE TOUGH

MORETON BAY I S TOUGHE R

#MORETONBAYTOUG H

Archer Street, Woodford - Streetscape This project will help to establish an attractive and functional streetscape that improves pedestrian safety, revitalises existing pathways, increases existing landscape amenity, and incorporates public artwork. The Archer Street streetscape upgrade project will include the following improvements: Car park rationalisation Formalisation of slip lane access points onto the D'Aguilar Highway Footpath renewal and upgrades to achieve a consistent finish Raised zebra crossings to provide at grade pedestrian access from the installed

pedestrian activated traffic signals Memorial tree garden bed restoration and improvements Retention of existing heavy vehicle and caravan shoulder parking Increase in designated motor cycle parking Upgrade of existing drainage infrastructure where applicable Road rehabilitation and resurfacing works as part of this project Construction of gateway entrance / exit into archer street to create a sense of place.

RRoottaarryy CClluubb ooff CCaabboooollttuurree For over 60 years, Rotary Caboolture has been a driving force in the support of our local community and those in need. Over the last 6 months, even with COVID-19 virus, they have continued that support. Just a few of the many

activities they have been doing include: Assistance with the establishment of a Domestic Violence Refuge in our area and ongoing support including food, travel vouchers, bags and toys for the children.

The Rotary Youth Driver Awareness (RYDA) program, aimed at road safety for high school students.

A lolly drop and hand sanitiser deliver to local front-line workers during this pandemic. The lollies were kindly donated by the Caboolture Historical Village Lolly Shop and bagged up by the wonderful team at our local 101.5fm radio station.

Rotary Caboolture has been able to achieve these and many more things with support and donations from our incredible local community, through various fundraisers. All the work they do requires dedicated people. If you would like to be part of this and wish to help those in need, you can find them on Facebook or wwwwww..ccaabboooollttuurreerroottaarryy..oorrgg

Community Group Spotlight

Winter is Fireweed Season

Be on the lookout for this weed, so that we can stop its spread.

It is important to remove or treat the plant before it seeds. Each flower can produce over 100 seeds. For more information please call Council on 3205 055 or visit our website. wwwwww..mmoorreettoonnbbaayy..qqlldd..ggoovv..aauu//SSeerrvviicceess//EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt//WWeeeeddss

The Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) is a great place to take in nature, enjoy a coffee and let the kids play. The centre, located at 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary, is open again so you can organise a family outing. Explore the great outdoors and try to spot wildlife as you take a walk along one of the walking tracks. Spend some time in the education centre learning about native plants, animals and the environment. The kids will love playing in the all abilities playground on the flying fox and other equipment whilst you enjoy a coffee that is run entirely by volunteers from the Morayfield and District Lions Club. All funds raised by the club go back to the community through the Lions Community Fund.

CREEC Back in Action BBeelllltthhoorrppee NNaattiioonnaall PPaarrkk This national park is located in Bellthorpe, Booroobin and Sandy Creek in both the Moreton Bay Region and the Somerset Region at the southern end of the Conondale Range. The park has many beautiful features including creeks, waterfalls and a rock pool and is made up of open eucalypt forest and rainforest. Take a picnic or enjoy a barbecue near a tranquil rock pool. Explore forest roads in your high clearance four-wheel-drive. Most of the roads with the park are for use in dry weather only. Walk, horse ride or mountain-bike ride on forest tracks (unless otherwise signed). Make sure you are well prepared and self-sufficient and please be aware that mobile phone reception is limited in this area.

In response to the global pandemic declared by the World Health Organisation and the Public Health Emergency declared by the Queensland Government, Council has provided grants to support community organisations to help them recover from the impacts of COVID-19. These grants also aim to help stimulate the local economy by using local suppliers and contractors, where it is appropriate. In Division 12 many community groups have been able to take advantage of the COVID-19 Community Infrastructure Revitalisation Grant: Bellthorpe Progress Association - $49,992 for a facility upgrade Burpengary Equestrian Centre - $50,000 to renew the indoor arena fencing Burpengary Pony Club - $50,000 to install a roof over the horse yard Burpengary Western Performance Club - $50,000 to upgrade the office, canteen and clubhouse Caboolture Sports Club - $50,000 for an upgrade of lighting Cartmill Community Centre Burpengary Riding for Disabled - $50,000 for refurbishment and CCTV Delaneys Creek Community Hall Incorporation - $19,318 to install solar panels Elimbah Sports and Recreation Committee - $50,000 to upgrade field lighting Enhance Care - $43,492 for an internal upgrade of the space and solar cell installation Northern Districts Hack and Dressage - $50,000 to resurface the outdoor riding arena Stanley Rivers Rugby League Club - $49,568 for an upgrade to the dressing sheds The Wamuran Community Hall Incorporation - $50,000 to replace the dance floor Wamuran Warriors Netball Club - $49,975 for an upgrade to lighting Woodford and District Bowls Club - $20,028 for the replacement of shade covers Woodford Golf Club - $30,604 for the installation of solar power Woodford Memorial Community Centre Association - $20,896 for the installation of solar power Woodfordia - $41,124 for site maintenance

COVID-19 - Community response and recovery program

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The Caboolture Region Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) is a great place to take in nature, enjoy a coffee and let the kids play. The centre, located at 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary, is open again so you can organise a family outing. Explore the great outdoors and try to spot wildlife as you take a walk along one of the walking tracks. Spend some time in the education centre learning about native plants, animals and the environment. The kids will love playing in the all abilities playground on the flying fox and other equipment whilst you enjoy a coffee that is run entirely by volunteers from the Morayfield and District Lions Club. All funds raised by the club go back to the community through the Lions Community Fund.

CREEC Back in Action BBeelllltthhoorrppee NNaattiioonnaall PPaarrkk This national park is located in Bellthorpe, Booroobin and Sandy Creek in both the Moreton Bay Region and the Somerset Region at the southern end of the Conondale Range. The park has many beautiful features including creeks, waterfalls and a rock pool and is made up of open eucalypt forest and rainforest. Take a picnic or enjoy a barbecue near a tranquil rock pool. Explore forest roads in your high clearance four-wheel-drive. Most of the roads with the park are for use in dry weather only. Walk, horse ride or mountain-bike ride on forest tracks (unless otherwise signed). Make sure you are well prepared and self-sufficient and please be aware that mobile phone reception is limited in this area.

In response to the global pandemic declared by the World Health Organisation and the Public Health Emergency declared by the Queensland Government, Council has provided grants to support community organisations to help them recover from the impacts of COVID-19. These grants also aim to help stimulate the local economy by using local suppliers and contractors, where it is appropriate. In Division 12 many community groups have been able to take advantage of the COVID-19 Community Infrastructure Revitalisation Grant: Bellthorpe Progress Association - $49,992 for a facility upgrade Burpengary Equestrian Centre - $50,000 to renew the indoor arena fencing Burpengary Pony Club - $50,000 to install a roof over the horse yard Burpengary Western Performance Club - $50,000 to upgrade the office, canteen and clubhouse Caboolture Sports Club - $50,000 for an upgrade of lighting Cartmill Community Centre Burpengary Riding for Disabled - $50,000 for refurbishment and CCTV Delaneys Creek Community Hall Incorporation - $19,318 to install solar panels Elimbah Sports and Recreation Committee - $50,000 to upgrade field lighting Enhance Care - $43,492 for an internal upgrade of the space and solar cell installation Northern Districts Hack and Dressage - $50,000 to resurface the outdoor riding arena Stanley Rivers Rugby League Club - $49,568 for an upgrade to the dressing sheds The Wamuran Community Hall Incorporation - $50,000 to replace the dance floor Wamuran Warriors Netball Club - $49,975 for an upgrade to lighting Woodford and District Bowls Club - $20,028 for the replacement of shade covers Woodford Golf Club - $30,604 for the installation of solar power Woodford Memorial Community Centre Association - $20,896 for the installation of solar power Woodfordia - $41,124 for site maintenance

COVID-19 - Community response and recovery program

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Ten Point Action Plan

1. Reject the recommended 2% pay increase for councillors.

2. Immediately activate the Moreton Recovery Group to provide real time and expert external advice on the recovery challenge.

3. Deliver a second COVID-19 Stimulus Package to assist local businesses and residents.

4. A new Economic Development Strategy, finalised within the first 100 days.

5. Establish a Beneficial Enterprise to guide the use of council-owned land at The Mill within first 100 days, to start attracting business investors and help drive economic recovery.

6. Implement Neighbourhood Plans to ensure our Planning Scheme meets the expectations of locals.

7. Enact a Regional Growth Management Strategy to strategically sequence development at a pace our region can absorb.

8. Partner with Moreton Bay Industry and Tourism (MBRIT) to take our $1 billion tourism industry to the next level.

9. Help protect koalas by embarking on an Environmental Land Buy Back Program, so Council owns its own green corridors.

10. Finish implementing all the recommendations in the Council Reform Review to make Moreton Bay Regional Council a modern, outcomes-focussed workplace.

A new decade has certainly brought new challenges, but your new team at Moreton Bay Regional Council is already stepping up to the plate and taking coronavirus head on.

We’ve delivered nearly $20 million in economic stimulus projects targeted at keeping tradies on the tools, supporting ratepayers in financial distress and helping community clubs keep the lights on.

These are extraordinary times, so we’re taking extraordinary action. In fact, already this year we’ve provided more than 14 times the usual level of funding for community clubs to build new infrastructure and repair ailing clubhouses.

My commitment to you is that economic recovery will be at the heart of every strategic decision we make and community recovery will be at the heart of everything we do.

Certainly that’s my philosophy as we finalise Council’s 2020-21 Budget. We will focus every day on getting local families through the months ahead and making sure Council’s efforts reflect local expectations

On that note, I want to say that my door will always be open to anyone who has ideas on how we can do things differently here in the Moreton Bay Region.

I’m already inspired by those local businesses who’ve embraced the #MoretonBayTough mantra, by innovating and adapting day-by-day

to keep their doors open and keep one step ahead of this pandemic.

Council is doing what we can. We’re supporting the ‘buy local’ campaign by changing our tender processes to give stronger weighting to local contractors.

We’re keeping the bulk of our existing contracts, we’ve brought forward capital works to help keep locals employed and we’re also hiring new staff at Council to better serve our community - as recommended in the Grassroots Review.

But we’re not out of the woods yet, and as we slowly return to something that feels a little more like normality, I thank you for continuing to abide by the Government’s social distancing and hygiene regulations to prevent widespread outbreak of COVID-19.

Finally I’d like to congratulate all our councillors on the results of the March election. Residents have put their faith in a range of people with a range of views and professional experiences which will enrich our chamber.

I’m very pleased to have six returning Councillors bringing their experience back to the chamber, and six new Councillors bringing fresh ideas with them.

We may be living in uncertain times but voters have given us the foundations for success, and I know this new Council will deliver for you.

With Mayor Peter FlanneryOurOur M Moreton oreton BBay ay RRegionegion

A new era and a new direction for Moreton Bay

TIMES ARE TOUGH

MORETON BAY IS TOUGHE R

#MORETONBAYTOUG H