Sims’ Summaryyour local council newsletter for division 7 councillor denise sims

Denise.Sims@moretonbay.qld.gov.au3205 0555 • www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2020

Representing Dakabin, Murrumba Downs and parts of Griffin and Kallangur.

Whilst every effort is made at the time of print to ensure dates and times are accurate, these are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Please check Council’s website for updates.

The area south of Dohles Rocks Road is home to more than 6,700 people and nearly 2,000 families, but only one small local park. As soon as I met with the local residents here, improvements were requested for their one and only park in Beverley Court, and I am pleased that Council is now investing $150,000 to upgrade that facility this financial year.

(Local residents in Beverley Court Park)

I am passionate about open green spaces for residents and Division 7 alone will see improvements and additions to 18 different parks and green spaces this financial year. Further details regarding the motion which was raised can be found on Council’s website: mmoorreettoonnbbaayy..qqlldd..ggoovv..aauu//CCoouunncciill//MMeeeettiinnggss

Welcome to the 25th edition of Sims’ Summary and a very warm welcome to our newest residents.

At the General Meeting of Council on Wednesday 19 August 2020, I raised a motion asking for Council officers to work with development applicants to identify community space in both Dakabin and Griffin South while we have the opportunity. Both of these areas are currently underserviced for district play and recreation space, with the fast pace of development leaving them lacking in useable park space, as identified in our Local Government Infrastructure Plan (LGIP). We need to ensure future generations have access to kick and throw spaces and areas need to be identified now to preserve them as our region grows. As part of the LGIP, a 4-hectare district park has also been identified in Dakabin to meet the current and future needs of this growing community.

If you have any questions or ideas for our division, please join me at one of my “Meet Your Local Councillor” sessions (times on page 3) or contact me via the office or by email.

Warm Regards,

Denise.

Careers with Council

MBRC is the largest and most diverse employer in the Moreton Bay Region. As we continue to expand, we are looking for exceptional talents to grow with us. For a full list of current vacancies please visit:careers.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Recognise a local hero

Applications for the MBRC Scholarship are open now for students studying at USC Moreton Bay in 2021. Open to students experiencing financial hardship, access $8,000 per year during your undergraduate degree.

mbrc.qld.gov.au/scholarship

MBRC Scholarship

Shine a spotlight on our region’s unsung heroes. The everyday people making extraordinary contributions to our community. Nominations for the 2021 Moreton Bay Region Australia Day Awards close 2pm Friday 30 October.

mbrc.qld.gov.au/aus-day-awards

2020 Citizen of the Year, Alison Taylor

Events are back!

Dust off the calendar and start making plans again, because major events are back on in Moreton Bay!

Jetty 2 Jetty and Kids Fest were enormous successes - even through the requirements of social distancing.

The fact that we can get outside and enjoy the beach and events like this while other parts of the world are still in lockdown, is entirely thanks to you for doing the right thing for so long.

So I thank you for keeping our community safe and encourage you to get along to our next COVID Safe event: Teddy Bear’s Picnic in Pine Rivers Park on Friday 6 November.

Events aren’t just a great time, they’re a lifeline for local entertainers, food venders and the hotel industry who’ve been hit hard by COVID019 restrictions.

Council has rolled out a number of stimulus packages, including refunding food licence fees to local businesses, but what they need most is your support.

Moreton Bay locals and Queenslanders have been the best citizens in Australia for abiding by social distancing rules, you’ve earned this fun!

Amid the toing-and-froing of this heated election campaign, Council has made it clear to all candidates that we have two key priorities that need investment: infrastructure and the environment.

I’ve personally met with every candidate to make sure that no matter who wins on October 31, Council will have a working relationship with the government so that Moreton Bay can immediately hit the ground running with them.

Top of our wishlist is for the state government to build a koala hospital here in Moreton Bay. Given Moreton Bay is home to one of the few growing koala populations in Australia, this is a logical and time-critical investment that we want to see happen ASAP. Wildlife volunteers currently have to transport koalas to the RSPCA in Wacol or Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast for emergency medical treatment, which is an untenable two-hour return journey. I’m hoping for a solution.

We have ramped-up our advocacy of the need to improve the efficiency of our road networks through the campaign, asking both political parties and all levels

of government to unite around three major projects: Building a second bridge over the North Pine River, delivering the Moreton Connector, and making the new Youngs Crossing Bridge a reality. Infrastructure Australia recently identified transport corridors between Moreton Bay and Brisbane as a national priority in its updated 2020 Infrastructure Priority List, and we all know our region is already experiencing the effects of this high-growth, particularly along the Bruce Highway corridor. With another 240,000 people expected to move here by 2041, infrastructure investment is needed now because that figure represents a 50% population increase over the next two decades.

We’ve also asked state government candidates to support an array of sporting upgrades, skate parks, new fitness equipment and playgrounds to enhance our local lifestyle.

Whoever wins this election, I want you to know that your Council is ready and waiting to start work with the new government on November 1.

With Mayor Peter FlanneryOurOur Moreton Bay Moreton Bay RegionRegion

Putting Moreton Bay First

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Unfortunately, due to the current COVID situation, the community component of the National Tree Day planting for Division 7 has had to be cancelled this year. A site has been fully prepared at Cliff Street Reserve and plants ordered, to include approximately 1,800 mixed Eucalypt trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Contractors are engaged to complete the planting in late September. GGllaassss HHoouussee CCiirrccuuiitt PPaarrkk

The residents local to Glass House Circuit Park in Kallangur were recently given the opportunity to provide feedback about the replacement of an old playground with fitness equipment. After an overwhelming response, Council will keep in place but renew the playground. Future works are now planned for additional fitness infrastructure (subject to budget approval and timing).

Thank you to all those residents who responded.

WWaassttee FFaacciilliittyy WWeeiigghhbbrriiddggee//TTrraannssffeerr SSttaattiioonn Works commenced in September continuing on the major civil works which were completed at the Dakabin Waste Management Facility last year. The current project will finalise the remaining civil, structural, hydraulic, and electrical works for the facility’s operational use. The final output includes a new haul road, recycling shed, and will also see a 20-bay sawtooth transfer station open for public use. The new transfer station and community recycling shed will provide all waste and recycling disposal needs in one location, making trips quicker and easier for residents. It will also increase material recovery and recycling, introducing additional recycling for household batteries, mobile phones, cooking oils, printer cartridges, fluorescent lights, and much more. The existing transfer station site will be retired upon completion of these works which are expected to take 15 weeks (weather dependent) at a budget of $1.2 million.

WWoooollwwoorrtthhss hhaass aarrrriivveedd iinn DDaakkaabbiinn!! It was great to be part of the opening of the new Woolworths, on the corner of Alma/Old Gympie Roads in Dakabin on 19 August. I’m sure all the local residents will enjoy using their new local outlet. The $35 million development employs 82 team members and has been environmentally designed with LED lights to reduce power usage, and carbon-efficient refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. Did you know that customers can also take in their soft plastics to be recycled? Generally, soft plastics include items that can be scrunched into a ball like lolly wrappers, pasta packets, plastic wrap and plastic bags.

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DDoohhlleess RRoocckkss FFaauunnaa FFeenncciinngg ttoo PPrroovviiddee CCrriittiiccaall KKooaallaa HHaabbiittaatt You may have noticed a fence being constructed from Harding Street to just near the rail overpass on Dohles Rock Road in Kallangur (pictured below during construction). Council’s Green Infrastructure Program is rolling out 920 metres of wildlife safety fencing on this major road. The works will require the removal of some vegetation to install the fences, but nearly 130 trees will be planted to provide new koala habitat. Being a well-known wildlife corridor, this $264,000 project will make the area safer for wildlife and deliver critical habitat for local koalas. At the General Meeting on 2 September 2020, Council voted to secure three sites for the tree planting along the Murrumba Downs habitat corridor in Kallangur and Murrumba Downs:

1. 99 Goodfellows Road, Kallangur

2. Pam Gorring Park, Kallangur

3. Brays Road Park, Murrumba Downs The project commenced in late September and will take four weeks to complete, weather dependent. For more information about Council’s Green Infrastructure Program, visit: mmbbrrcc..qqlldd..ggoovv..aauu//SSeerrvviicceess//EEnnvviirroonnmmeenntt//GGrreeeenn--IInnffrraassttrruuccttuurree--PPrrooggrraamm

Pictured with Store Manager, Sid Maxim

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NNoorrtthh PPiinnee SSppoorrttss CClluubb,, DDaakkaabbiinn It was great to visit North Pine Sports Club recently to see the new dugouts in action. Thanks to a successful COVID-19 Community Infrastructure Revitalisation Grant application, the club received $29,844 from Council to install two new dugouts/player benches on Field 1.

Further information regarding Council’s Grants Program can be found on the website at: mmbbrrcc..qqlldd..ggoovv..aauu//ggrraannttss

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Congratulations to Undurba State School’s Disc Golf Team ‘COVID Free’ for taking out second place overall in the recent Interschool Championships.

The event was held on Thursday 13 August at Pine Rivers Park, with seven schools taking part from the Moreton Bay Region. There were 19 teams and more than 70 students. Undurba also achieved the best female score.

An enjoyable day was had by all and I would encourage all schools to start practicing for next year’s event.

FFaasstt FFaaccttss -- KKaallllaanngguurr Did you know that Kallangur was initially part of the Whiteside Run taken up by the Captain Frank (Francis Henry) Griffin in 1843? During the 1870s, it became part of extensive grazing properties owned by Tom Petrie and the Rev. Charles Ogg. The name Kallangur was recommended by Constance Campbell Petrie from her father’s reminiscences. Tom Petrie recorded the word from an Aboriginal dialect in the Maroochy area, translated as ‘good’ or a ‘good place’.

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All are held from 9:00 - 10:00am at the following locations:

Monday 2 November - Pine Espresso, Murrumba Downs

Friday 13 November - Kallangur Fair Café, Kallangur

Thursday 19 November - Pine Espresso, Murrumba Downs

If you have any enquiries, please contact the office as below.

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I was delighted to attend the official opening of Pinnacle Academic College with Mayor Peter Flannery recently. Located at the Frederick Marsden Centre in Kallangur, the College is a new independent school catering for on-campus and distance education students in Queensland. Pinnacle values individuality and caters to those students who may not fit within mainstream educational institutions, or who may have not yet found their most suited educational path. Further details for the college can be found on their Facebook page or website: wwwwww..ppiinnnnaacclleeaaccaaddeemmiiccccoolllleeggee..ccoomm..aauu

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I was humbled to attend the 75th Anniversary of the Victory in the Pacific (VDAY) at Pine Rivers RSL on Saturday 15 August, and also Vietnam Vets Day at Black Duck Cottage on 18 August 2020. It is always an honour to lay wreaths to commemorate these special days and remember all those who have served.

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The tender has now been awarded for the intersection upgrade at Brays Road/McClintock Drive in Murrumba Downs, with works scheduled to commence in September. The $5.6 million upgrade to four of the intersections along Brays Road will benefit traffic from both the Griffin and Murrumba Downs catchments, who use this on a daily basis. The project is expected to take around 40 weeks to complete with traffic flow maintained in both directions during the works.

Full design specifications and the project brief can be viewed on Council’s website at: mmoorreettoonnbbaayy..qqlldd..ggoovv..aauu//SSeerrvviicceess//PPrroojjeeccttss//BBrraayyss--RRooaadd--MMuurrrruummbbaa--DDoowwnnss I would like to thank residents for their patience as we work to improve safety and efficiency for the community.

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Pictured with James Koch & Daniel Brockwell both Under 16 BPL & NPSC President Mark Macklin

(Pictured with best female Hannah Davis above)

Careers with Council

MBRC is the largest and most diverse employer in the Moreton Bay Region. As we continue to expand, we are looking for exceptional talents to grow with us. For a full list of current vacancies please visit:careers.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

Recognise a local hero

Applications for the MBRC Scholarship are open now for students studying at USC Moreton Bay in 2021. Open to students experiencing financial hardship, access $8,000 per year during your undergraduate degree.

mbrc.qld.gov.au/scholarship

MBRC Scholarship

Shine a spotlight on our region’s unsung heroes. The everyday people making extraordinary contributions to our community. Nominations for the 2021 Moreton Bay Region Australia Day Awards close 2pm Friday 30 October.

mbrc.qld.gov.au/aus-day-awards

2020 Citizen of the Year, Alison Taylor

Events are back!

Dust off the calendar and start making plans again, because major events are back on in Moreton Bay!

Jetty 2 Jetty and Kids Fest were enormous successes - even through the requirements of social distancing.

The fact that we can get outside and enjoy the beach and events like this while other parts of the world are still in lockdown, is entirely thanks to you for doing the right thing for so long.

So I thank you for keeping our community safe and encourage you to get along to our next COVID Safe event: Teddy Bear’s Picnic in Pine Rivers Park on Friday 6 November.

Events aren’t just a great time, they’re a lifeline for local entertainers, food venders and the hotel industry who’ve been hit hard by COVID019 restrictions.

Council has rolled out a number of stimulus packages, including refunding food licence fees to local businesses, but what they need most is your support.

Moreton Bay locals and Queenslanders have been the best citizens in Australia for abiding by social distancing rules, you’ve earned this fun!

Amid the toing-and-froing of this heated election campaign, Council has made it clear to all candidates that we have two key priorities that need investment: infrastructure and the environment.

I’ve personally met with every candidate to make sure that no matter who wins on October 31, Council will have a working relationship with the government so that Moreton Bay can immediately hit the ground running with them.

Top of our wishlist is for the state government to build a koala hospital here in Moreton Bay. Given Moreton Bay is home to one of the few growing koala populations in Australia, this is a logical and time-critical investment that we want to see happen ASAP. Wildlife volunteers currently have to transport koalas to the RSPCA in Wacol or Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast for emergency medical treatment, which is an untenable two-hour return journey. I’m hoping for a solution.

We have ramped-up our advocacy of the need to improve the efficiency of our road networks through the campaign, asking both political parties and all levels

of government to unite around three major projects: Building a second bridge over the North Pine River, delivering the Moreton Connector, and making the new Youngs Crossing Bridge a reality. Infrastructure Australia recently identified transport corridors between Moreton Bay and Brisbane as a national priority in its updated 2020 Infrastructure Priority List, and we all know our region is already experiencing the effects of this high-growth, particularly along the Bruce Highway corridor. With another 240,000 people expected to move here by 2041, infrastructure investment is needed now because that figure represents a 50% population increase over the next two decades.

We’ve also asked state government candidates to support an array of sporting upgrades, skate parks, new fitness equipment and playgrounds to enhance our local lifestyle.

Whoever wins this election, I want you to know that your Council is ready and waiting to start work with the new government on November 1.

With Mayor Peter FlanneryOurOur Moreton Bay Moreton Bay RegionRegion

Putting Moreton Bay First